The Taurus M82 in .38 Special (brand part no. 2-820041) is a medium-frame, six-shot revolver long favored by security personnel, pairing a 4-inch matte black oxide barrel with comfortable rubber grips for a lustrous, durable finish. Taurus builds the M82 with a custom double-action/single-action trigger for improved accuracy and speed on follow-up shots, backed by a transfer bar safety. Fixed sights round out this dependable duty-style revolver. Among revolvers in the revolvers category, the M82 favors shooters who want a proven medium-frame revolver with a comfortable, controllable trigger.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special, a proven, widely available defensive cartridge.
• Holds 6 rounds in the cylinder.
• Built as a double-action/single-action revolver.
• Uses a transfer bar safety, blocking the firing pin from a live round until the trigger is fully pulled.
• Features a 4-inch barrel finished in matte black oxide.
• Rifled at a 1-in-16.5-inch twist rate for consistent accuracy downrange.
• Includes comfortable rubber grips for recoil control.
• Uses fixed sights.
• Overall length is 9.25 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this revolver typically used for? It is a longtime favorite of security personnel, well suited to duty and home-defense use.

What kind of trigger does the M82 use? A custom double-action/single-action trigger designed for improved accuracy and faster follow-up shots.

Buy the Taurus M82 .38 Special

A proven medium-frame duty revolver with a controllable trigger is exactly what the M82 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.