Taurus Defender 856 Revolver .38 Special 3" Night Sights

$464.94 Out of stock

Compact and reliable .38 Special revolver with 6-round capacity, 3" barrel, night sights, and VZ grips. Weighs just 25.5 ounces for easy concealment and personal defense.

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The Taurus Defender 856: Compact Protection You Can Trust

The Taurus Defender 856 represents a thoughtful approach to personal defense—a small-frame revolver that doesn't compromise on capability or reliability. Chambered in .38 Special +P, this six-shot revolver delivers the stopping power you need in a package light enough to carry all day.

Key Features

  • Caliber: .38 Special +P
  • Capacity: 6 rounds
  • Barrel Length: 3 inches
  • Overall Length: 7.5 inches
  • Weight: 25.5 ounces (exceptionally lightweight)
  • Action: Double-action/single-action with exposed hammer
  • Sights: Night sights with orange outline for low-light situations
  • Grips: VZ Grips in black for secure handling
  • Safety: Transfer bar mechanism
  • Finish: Matte stainless steel frame with matte black cylinder

Built for Everyday Carry

At just 25.5 ounces, the Defender 856 won't weigh you down during daily carry. The compact 3-inch barrel and small frame profile make it easy to conceal in a holster or bag, while the matte finishes resist corrosion and reduce glare.

Defense-Ready Sights

The night sights with orange outline ensure you can acquire your target quickly in low-light conditions—exactly when you need your defensive firearm most.

Proven Revolver Reliability

The revolver platform has protected people for generations. With no magazines to lose and a simple, intuitive operation, the Defender 856 offers the straightforward reliability that matters when it counts.

Features

  • 3" barrel
  • da/sa action
  • vz cylcone grips
  • night sights included
  • transfer bar safety

Attributes

Action: Double Action/Single Action
Adjustable Objective: N/A
Barrel Finish: Matte
Barrel Length: 3"
Caliber: .38 Special
Caliber: .38 Special +P
Capacity: 6 Round
Color: Black
Cylinder Finish: Matte Black
Drilled & Tapped: No
Finish: Matte Stainless Steel
Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish: Stainless Steel with Black Accents
Frame Description: Stainless Steel Frame
Frame Description: Steel Frame
Frame Size: Small
Grips: black/gray g10
Grips: black/gray polymer
Hammer Style: Exposed
Hand Orientation: Right Hand
Illuminated Reticle: No
Model: 856
Model Series: 856
Overall Length: 7.5"
Safety: Transfer Bar
Scope Cover Included: Not Specified
Sights: Fixed Sights
Sights: Orange Outline Night Sight Front
Sights: Tritium Night Front/Fixed Rear
Silencer Disassembly: Not Specified
Weight: 24 oz