An Uncle Mike’s nylon Sidekick holster was used to carry the 856 for a few weeks. In rapid fire, the groups opened up since the trigger pull was a heavy 12 pounds though the grip and smoothness made the pull seem less. Impressive accuracy out of such an inexpensive revolver. With defensive Speer Gold Dot loaded with 125-grain GDHP, I shot a 0.6 inch 5-shot group. Shooting for accuracy, the 856 tore up the black 2-inch square target at 15 yards with Armscor 158-grain FMJs. The extra weight of the 856 also helped to manage recoil.
I noticed the grip did an excellent job of helping to manage recoil. The hammer has a wide thumb pad that is coarsely checkered, allowing you to cock the revolver with confidence.
The design of the grip also allows use of a speed loader. It is small and checkered, so a speed loader can be used. The cylinder latch is pushed forward to swing out the cylinder. The front of the cylinder locks up via a detent in the top of the crane that locks into the frame. The barrel incorporates a shroud that protects the ejector rod. I liked these sights a lot since they were large and put me in charge of target acquisition. The wide rear groove has a cut out to also reduce glare. The wide front ramp is serrated to reduce glare. The rear sight is a large groove milled out of the top of the top strap, and the front sight is milled out of the barrel. The pin fits into a hole in the rear of the frame. The cylinder is locked into the rear via a round pin in the extractor. A detent in the top of the crane locks the front of the cylinder into the frame. The plain matte black finish was well executed and the crane to frame fit was tight. The grip feels comfortable in hand with most shooters comfortably wrapping their small finger at the edge of the butt. The textured grip is hand filling, yet it adds minimal bulk to the revolver. The 856 comes in a cardboard box and my first impression was how nicely the revolver settled in my hand. 38 Special +P, the revolver would have been beefier and less conceal carry friendly. I suspect if Taurus chambered the 856 in. The added round of capacity only increased the width of the revolver by a fraction of an inch and slightly more added weight.
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The 856 was introduced in 2019 and offers a 6-shot alternative to the Taurus Model 85 series of 5-shot concealable revolvers. The rear of the cylinder on the 856 locks up with a pin in the ejector that fits in the hole in the back of the frame. For my speed test, I fired two rounds in DA mode as fast as I could into an eight-inch paper plate at 15 yards. I ran a variety of ammunition with through the 856 with FMJ, LRN, and JHP bullets of different weights. Practically speaking, the Model 856 revolver will most likely be used at very close distance and the trigger fired in DA mode. The SA trigger mode allows you to more accurately squeeze off a shot. With a short sight radius, compact grip, and heavy DA trigger on the Model 856, I did not expect tack driving accuracy, but I was surprised at how well I could group shots using the trigger in SA mode. Since the 856 snubnose revolvers are made for conceal carry and short range, I tested it at 15 yards using a rest and firing in SA mode. The trigger also needs to be smooth, since a revolver will mostly likely be fire in DA mode. Sights are a big consideration and I like them large and easy to use. Attributes that make it well suited for conceal carry include its light weight, small grips, and smooth snag-free outside edges. In my opinion, this snubnose revolver is a good choice for conceal carry and home defense. The 856 is very concealable and offers a six-round capacity. The Taurus Model 856 is a newer snubby with a capacity of six rounds, versus the typical 5 rounds of the Model 85. Easy to use, easy to conceal, and no empties lying on the floor afterward. Snubnose revolvers are viable options when deciding what type of self-defense firearm to purchase.
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