--- title: "Taurus 856 Defender 38 Special | Revolvers" description: "Taurus 856 Defender 38 Special 3\" 6rd Revolver w/ Night Sights - Black. Get the perfect handgun for your needs from KYGunCo. Shop now!" canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/taurus-2-85631ulns-856-defender-38-spl-3-6rd-w-night-sights" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Taurus 856 Defender 38 Special 3\" 6rd Revolver w/ Night Sights - Black. Get the perfect handgun for your needs from KYGunCo. Shop now!" "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/146720/thumbnail.jpg?v=1712593344" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Taurus 856 Defender 38 Special | Revolvers" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Shooting](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting) / [Guns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns) / [Handguns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/handguns) / [Revolver](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/handguns/revolver) / TRS-2-85631ULNS ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/146720/main.jpg?v=1712593344) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # TAURUS 856 Defender 38 Special 3" 6rd Revolver w/ Night Sights - Black 4.67 ** ** ** ** ** [3 reviews](#reviews) $365.67 ** 5 interest-free payments of **$73.13** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** ![Credova logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova.svg) Pay over time with ![Credova text logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova-text.svg) ** Online In Store ** Free Shipping Enjoy delivery to the Lower 48 States at no cost. ** Ships To FFL Dealer Fulfilled by a partner warehouse. ** Partner Fulfilled ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? 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Item # 146720 Style TRS-2-85631ULNS UPC 725327933885 Condition New Manufacturer [Taurus](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/taurus) Model 856 Hand Right Hand Finish Black Round Capacity 6 Caliber 38 Special Action Double/Single Action Barrel Length 3 in **Taurus Defender 856 Ultra-Lite — .38 Special +P, 3" Barrel** Lightweight, easy to conceal, and exceptionally reliable, with night sights and Hogue rubber grips for confident control. **SPECIFICATIONS** - Brand: Taurus - Series: Ultra-Lite - Model: Defender 856 - Caliber: .38 Special +P - Action: DA/SA - Capacity: 6 - Barrel Length: 3" - Overall Length: 7.50" - Weight: 17.36 oz - Frame Size: Small - Frame Material/Finish: Aluminum, black anodized - Cylinder: Stainless steel, matte black - Barrel Finish: Matte black - Sights: Night front / Fixed rear - Grips: Black Hogue rubber with finger grooves - Safety: Transfer bar - Hammer Style: Exposed ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to [www.p65warnings.ca.gov](https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov). ## Frequently Bought Together 4.67 ** ** ** ** ** 3 reviews ** ** ** ** ** 2 ** ** ** ** ** 1 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ## Reviews ** William Rockwall, TX The Taurus 856 Defender is a solid choice for anyone looking for a revolver for home defense or carry. The primary reason people consider buying Taurus products is price. The 856 offers a 3-inch barrel, a six-round capacity, and a night sight for less than half the cost of a Ruger/S&W/Colt. This gun is more concerned with function than fit & finish, but the fit & finish isn't bad. Lock-up is solid, the single and double action trigger pull is consistent, and the finish is evenly applied. I would not describe the action as "smooth", but it is consistent and reliable. Overall, this is a decent revolver and a good value for the money. 10/9/2023 ** ** ** ** ** ** John RYAN, OK Enjoy doing business with KYGUNCO. Easy transactions, fair price, free shipping and a convenient Layaway Plan makes them top notch. 8/26/2022 ** ** ** ** ** ** Brett Schuylerville, NY This is very nice for the money. I wish the website would show you holster that work with it and how well 6/6/2022 ** ** ** ** ** ## Don't Forget Your Ammo ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Shop KYGUNCO for firearms, ammo, accessories, parts, and outdoor gear at low prices with fast, easy nationwide shipping.","name":"KYGUNCO","url":"https://www.kygunco.com/","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/#/schema/organization/kygunco"}},{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/product/taurus-2-85631ulns-856-defender-38-spl-3-6rd-w-night-sights#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Taurus 856 Defender 38 Special 3\" 6rd Revolver w/ Night Sights - Black. Get the perfect handgun for your needs from KYGunCo. 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