The Taurus 856 Ultra Lite: Concealed Carry Perfected

The Taurus 856 Ultra Lite represents a refined approach to personal defense—lightweight enough for all-day carry, yet robust enough to deliver when it matters most.

Design and Construction

This compact revolver combines a stainless steel barrel and cylinder with an aluminum alloy frame, keeping total weight to just 15.7 ounces. The matte stainless finish resists corrosion while maintaining a professional appearance. The exposed hammer allows for both single-action precision and double-action speed, giving you flexibility in how you deploy the firearm.

Practical Specifications

  • Caliber: .38 Special +P
  • Capacity: 6 rounds
  • Barrel Length: 2 inches
  • Overall Length: 6.55 inches
  • Height: 4.80 inches
  • Width: 1.41 inches
  • Weight: 15.7 ounces

Sights and Controls

The 856 Ultra Lite features a serrated ramp front sight and fixed rear sight for quick target acquisition. A transfer bar safety mechanism provides reliable protection against accidental discharge. The VZ Cyclone Operator II grips offer secure purchase and control, even during rapid fire or in demanding conditions.

Why Choose the 856 Ultra Lite

This revolver is purpose-built for concealed carry and personal defense. Its compact dimensions and featherweight construction make it ideal for ankle holsters, pocket carry, or appendix carry. The .38 Special +P chambering delivers proven stopping power in a package that won't fatigue you during extended wear. Whether you're new to firearms or an experienced shooter, the 856 Ultra Lite delivers reliability, accuracy, and peace of mind.

Features

  • 2" barrel
  • da/sa action
  • vz cylcone grips
  • serrated ramp front sight, fixed rear sight
  • transfer bar safety

Attributes

Action: Double Action/Single Action
Adjustable Objective: N/A
Barrel Finish: Matte Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 2"
Caliber: .38 Special
Caliber: .38 Special +P
Capacity: 6 Round
Color: Black
Cylinder Finish: Matte Stainless Steel
Drilled & Tapped: No
Finish: Matte
Finish: Stainless Steel
Frame Description: Alloy Frame
Frame Description: Aluminum Frame
Frame Size: Small
Grips: Black Polymer
Grips: black g10 operator
Grips: black vz operator ii grip
Hammer Style: Exposed
Hand Orientation: Right Hand
Illuminated Reticle: No
Model: 856 Ultra-Lite
Model Series: 856
Overall Length: 6.55"
Overall Length: 6.6"
Safety: Transfer Bar
Scope Cover Included: Not Specified
Sights: Fixed Sights
Sights: Ramp Front/Fixed Rear
Sights: Serrated Ramp Front/Fixed Rear
Silencer Disassembly: Not Specified
Type: Revolver
Weight: 16 oz