Just to clarify something that people keep commenting about because y'all aren't watching and paying attention. These aren't mine, as mentioned in the video. The 2" doesn't have a pinned front sight, as mentioned and shown in the video.😁
A fine video sir. I like my Taurus 856. It’s economical, concealable, and you’d hAve plenty of fire power if you’d need it. I was in the market for a revolver, but did not want to sink a whole bunch of money into it. I got mine for about $360 including tax, and it was definitely one of my best gun purchases ever.
@@jaredvanbuskirk8064 I just bought one today, I'll let you know in a few hours. I'm also going to practice drawing from the waistband, which is usually how I carry a revolver.
My 856’s wear X-S Big Dot sights. They’re made for the Ruger SP 101 but they also fit fine on the 856. I got mine in green but they also come in red and white. Hard to miss the big glowing dot. I think it has all the precision I’ll need for any encounter out to about 15 yards. Great video sir.
nice video, thanks. i got my taurus 85 in 1985 barely used from a pawn shop. it was my first non-government sidearm and has been an excellent defensive piece: easy, reliable and accurate. loaded with wadcutter ammo it is quite soft shooting. most folks new to firearms would be best served with a $300ish taurus 38sp revolver.
I have both the SW 642 and the T856, and I prefer the 856. The 856 is only slightly larger than the 642, but only slightly, and not enough to make a difference for concealment. I'll also add that I prefer shooting the 856. I wanted the 3" version but couldn't find it, but am still happy with the 2" model.
Birthday present for wifey,I have now ran over 600 rounds through it,me thinks she'll love it once she runs a couple of rounds through it.Still attached to her G19.
@@DERDM pretty much anything fmj or lead for plinking and training. Here’s a list of possible SD/HD ammo that is specially made for short barrels Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135gr. +P JHP Winchester 148gr. Super-X Lead Wadcutter Federal Gold Medal Match 148gr. Wadcutter Winchester 130gr. +P Ranger Bonded Winchester 130gr. Train & Defend JHP Winchester 130gr. +P PDX1 Defender
Nice comparison of these 3 revolvers. The video reinforces my decision last year to buy the 3" Taurus 856 Defender in stainless steel. You could have mentioned more on the Ameriglo front sight, bright orange in daytime, green tritium dot in low light.
I use to carry my Taurus 85 5 shot revolver then I seen the new Taurus 856 3 inch and it comes with 6 shot so I really like how it comes with night sights 2 grips, can't wait to pick it up next week. Thanks for the good review
@@jaredvanbuskirk8064 No. Just an extra inch of barrel. The slightly longer grip is not a problem either. The little extra length is no big deal and not enough to make it harder to carry. I got an Andicen IWB/OWB leather holster for it off of Amazon. It has a thumb break. Really nice holster for inside or outside the pants. A belt loop on one side and a clip on the other.
I am in the market for a M856 Defender 6 shot 3 inch possibly used to replace the M85 5 shot 2 inch that is going to my sister. So I am watching a lot of M856 Defender videos. Haha. Thanks for sharing. The open extended hammer is not a problem if you just get a holster with a thumb break. Maybe they should make open revolver hammers like they do for autoloaders with a commander style spur so the hammer spur is not extended for accidental cocking.
@@rbm6184 i think when in the heat of the moment and seconds count, I may not be trying to cock the hammer back for single action. That's why I don't really shoot a lot of single action. I do practice but I mainly shoot double action revolver for practicing self defense shooting
You can’t on the 2” on this one because the front sight is part of the barrel. Maybe cut it off and fix one to it but no role pin or anything that can be removed easily
I would have liked to see some target results to see the accuracy differences between the two barrel lenghts. That would help people choose between the two.
These revolvers come dry. Clean and lube them right out of the box. Lubricate the hammer, behind the trigger where the pin head is located to the trigger spring. Work the action with snap caps to help break it in better. Either one are excellent buys, and weapons for the money. ♠️🎩☯️🏁
I have a question. Since you own both the 2 inch and 3 inch versions of the Taurus 856. Does the 3 inch model have a longer ejector rod than the 2 inch?
It’s actually just one. I may have not let the trigger “reset” properly. It fired the first 3, misfire, fired the last 2, went back over the first 3 that were fired to retry and fire the last one
Iv always wanted a brace of revolvers."meaning 2 identical, a pair".this Taurus is affordable.i couldn't justify anything else. Since S&w and Ruger bumped there msrp up a hundred this year. Bunch of bums.....
Buffalo Bore make some great self defense .38 ammo especially for shot barrel revolvers. Their website explains why you don't need +P ammo with this stuff.
Hercules de Brito I believe the G series pistols, the TX22, and the GX4 along with Heritage Rough Rider revolvers are made in Bainbridge, GA but the revolvers are imports from Brazil. Quality control from Brazil can be more spotty than those pistols made in the US so especially look the revolvers over for proper fit and function before buying. I have seen some new revolvers imported from Brazil that had timing problems. Fortunately my 856 Defender did not.
as sown in the video, it's not pinned. thanks for the info though. these were lent to me by a friend for the video. thanks for stopping by and watching
I personally would prefer the 3" barrel in this Taurus Model 856 .38 Special revolver, and in stainless. There is nothing wrong of course with the 2" barrel version in blued finish. Read on below:---Jim Farmer Lake County Examiner, Lakeview, Oregon: Wednesday, March 24th, 2021/Letters To The Editor Letter to the editor: Best general purpose handgun For a general purpose handgun consider Ruger’s SP-101 .357 Magnum revolver: “stainless steel”, 5 shot swing out cylinder (double-action), with 4.2” barrel and target sights for the citizen owning only one handgun. Versatile for "self-defense/house protection/concealed carry", as a kit and trail gun for the outdoorsman/ sportsman, and for urban metro vs. wilderness rural use. At 30 oz. unloaded lightweight (for the hiker, backpacker, trapper), yet heavy enough to handle the .357 Magnum. Loaded with .38 Special 148 grain lead target wad-cutter ammo (next to a .22 or .32) practical for hunting small game: rabbit, squirrel, and grouse (for the campfire skillet), for dispatching vermin such as raccoon, skunk, possum, etc. Even for butchering livestock such as cattle with a head shot. Loaded with CCI's classic .38 Special shot or snake load of No. 9 shot highly effective in killing rattlesnakes. Readily and instantly accessible in reach via a nightstand, dresser or bureau drawer, or next to a sleeping bag inside a tent is very comforting armed security to have, especially at night! This handgun would also be great for a long-haul trucker, or hay hauler, to carry. Even for the motorist traveling on a road trip. Yes, bear in mind being broken down, stranded, and having to spend the night alone in your vehicle. This .38/.357 revolver combination along with an Atomic Beam Flashlight, survival knife, fresh drinking water, food, toilet paper, shovel, matches, wool blanket, etc. could certainly take back the night. Even for a woman it's smaller frame and size would still fit her smaller hands. And firing.38 Special ammo in this .357 Magnum could still be handled by a female. Double action revolvers can be improved with aftermarket combat rubber grips. I recommend reading, "Meet Ruger's SP-101 Revolver: The Ideal Gun For Self Defense", by Kyle Mizokan via the April 2019 issue of The National Interest. -James A. Farmer, Merrill Merrill, Oregon (Klamath County) Long Live The State of Jefferson! Note: "SP-101 Like Physics, Only Practical" by Law Officer--January 3, 2009
Just to clarify something that people keep commenting about because y'all aren't watching and paying attention. These aren't mine, as mentioned in the video. The 2" doesn't have a pinned front sight, as mentioned and shown in the video.😁
A fine video sir. I like my Taurus 856. It’s economical, concealable, and you’d hAve plenty of fire power if you’d need it. I was in the market for a revolver, but did not want to sink a whole bunch of money into it. I got mine for about $360 including tax, and it was definitely one of my best gun purchases ever.
thank you and that's awesome. they're great shooters. I'm working on a video about speed loaders/strips. thanks for watching and the comment
Alex is the 3 inch hard to carry
@@jaredvanbuskirk8064 I just bought one today, I'll let you know in a few hours. I'm also going to practice drawing from the waistband, which is usually how I carry a revolver.
@@wallaceahtone6149 Alright thanks
@@wallaceahtone6149 3 inch right
856 3" Ultra Lite is my EDC, My Back-up is a 856 2" Love both and while I have several other revolvers I grab these 2.
Nice. Thanks for stopping by and watching
I bought the 3" and with the larger rubber grips it's fantastic.
Does it conceal well?
@@aljaygo7748 I don't carry it. It's a range gun.
@@aljaygo7748it does. The two and 3 both conceal very well
Excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time keep them coming 👍
Thank you and you’re welcome. I’m trying to drop at least one a week.
Helpful commentary, thank you.
You’re welcome
My 856’s wear X-S Big Dot sights. They’re made for the Ruger SP 101 but they also fit fine on the 856. I got mine in green but they also come in red and white. Hard to miss the big glowing dot. I think it has all the precision I’ll need for any encounter out to about 15 yards. Great video sir.
Awesome and thank you. If these were mine, I may swap them. The owner has already.
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I say 2011 up that revolver with some laser grips, a rail and a red dot sight lol
nice video, thanks. i got my taurus 85 in 1985 barely used from a pawn shop. it was my first non-government sidearm and has been an excellent defensive piece: easy, reliable and accurate. loaded with wadcutter ammo it is quite soft shooting. most folks new to firearms would be best served with a $300ish taurus 38sp revolver.
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And "we get to it".....nice!
3' awesome 856 defender +P .38 special, excelent video
Cool, thanks
I have both the SW 642 and the T856, and I prefer the 856. The 856 is only slightly larger than the 642, but only slightly, and not enough to make a difference for concealment. I'll also add that I prefer shooting the 856. I wanted the 3" version but couldn't find it, but am still happy with the 2" model.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing
Birthday present for wifey,I have now ran over 600 rounds through it,me thinks she'll love it once she runs a couple of rounds through it.Still attached to her G19.
Awesome! That’s a tough one. I like my 19 a lot but carry my 43xMOS
Revolvers are just too badass man🤠
Yeah. They’re a lot of fun. Go check out my S&W 460 and 500 videos. Those are some badass revolvers
So much fun
It was
I also have the 856 2" I like it to. And I have the 642 also got mine for 420.00 good deal fir a Smith good guns though anyway great video
Bought the 2 inch in stainless.Love the way it shoots and carry it every day.
Awesome
I bought the same one. Can you recommend some good ammo?
@@DERDM pretty much anything fmj or lead for plinking and training. Here’s a list of possible SD/HD ammo that is specially made for short barrels
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135gr. +P JHP
Winchester 148gr. Super-X Lead Wadcutter
Federal Gold Medal Match 148gr. Wadcutter
Winchester 130gr. +P Ranger Bonded
Winchester 130gr. Train & Defend JHP
Winchester 130gr. +P PDX1 Defender
I just got the black 856 subbie liked it so much put the stainless defender in layaway.
Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing
Nice comparison of these 3 revolvers. The video reinforces my decision last year to buy the 3" Taurus 856 Defender in stainless steel. You could have mentioned more on the Ameriglo front sight, bright orange in daytime, green tritium dot in low light.
Ok, cool
Taurus sells the tritium front sight the Defender has separately. It fit my 2 inch 856 perfectly.
If you look closely in the video, you can clearly see there is no way to replace the one on this particular one.
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The newer ones yes, early 856 were fixed.
I use to carry my Taurus 85 5 shot revolver then I seen the new Taurus 856 3 inch and it comes with 6 shot so I really like how it comes with night sights 2 grips, can't wait to pick it up next week. Thanks for the good review
Awesome and thank you
@@JBJHonez is a Taurus 856 3 inch harder to carry
@@jaredvanbuskirk8064 I don’t carry either of these as they’re not mine. A buddy let me borrow them for the video
@@jaredvanbuskirk8064 No. Just an extra inch of barrel. The slightly longer grip is not a problem either. The little extra length is no big deal and not enough to make it harder to carry. I got an Andicen IWB/OWB leather holster for it off of Amazon. It has a thumb break. Really nice holster for inside or outside the pants. A belt loop on one side and a clip on the other.
@@rbm6184is shooting the 3inch easier? Or is that one inch negligible aswell. Unlike polymer guns where one and two inches is a huge game changers
My 856 3" came with 2 grips, the smaller grip like the one on your 2" and the longer grip already installed
Nice. I don’t know how these came from the factory. A buddy let me hold them for a video
The 3in model is called the 856 Defender and is sold as a kit that is worth the money.
After getting my snub nose I really wish I got the three inch, however I still LOVE my lil 856
Yeah, a 3” would have been a little better imho
Own both, cheap enough.
Love my 856 great revolver for the money
Awesome
Thanks for watching and sharing
I am in the market for a M856 Defender 6 shot 3 inch possibly used to replace the M85 5 shot 2 inch that is going to my sister. So I am watching a lot of M856 Defender videos. Haha. Thanks for sharing. The open extended hammer is not a problem if you just get a holster with a thumb break. Maybe they should make open revolver hammers like they do for autoloaders with a commander style spur so the hammer spur is not extended for accidental cocking.
Nice. They make a spur less 856. Good luck and thanks for stopping by, watching and sharing.
@@JBJHonez I don't want a spur less. I want that single action ability.
@@rbm6184 cool. I don’t shoot to much single action if I’m not doing load development or hunting
@@JBJHonez I may need to make a more accurate shot so I want that ability that double action alone can't give me.
@@rbm6184 i think when in the heat of the moment and seconds count, I may not be trying to cock the hammer back for single action. That's why I don't really shoot a lot of single action. I do practice but I mainly shoot double action revolver for practicing self defense shooting
You can almost buy two Taurus revolvers for the price of that smith.
Yup. Especially now. I got lucky on my 642, $510 out the door. The guy who owns these got them for well under $300 around the same time
If Taurus had a lighter trigger, S&W and Colt would both be outsold.
True. Taurus can use some S&W parts
You can switch the front sight on the 2 inch barrel for the same front sight on the 3 inch barrel.
You can’t on the 2” on this one because the front sight is part of the barrel. Maybe cut it off and fix one to it but no role pin or anything that can be removed easily
@@JBJHonez Mine has a roll pin it.
@@tonysouth9403 nice. This one doesn’t. That’s why I mentioned it it the video. Maybe yours is a newer model or something
@@JBJHonez Maybe. Good video none the less.
@@tonysouth9403 thanks
I would have liked to see some target results to see the accuracy differences between the two barrel lenghts. That would help people choose between the two.
Maybe. I don’t think there would be much difference for the distance I believe someone would use these…maybe 20-30ft
What about felt recoil? Is it significantly less on the 3in or same
@@jayf4357 not noticeable enough for me.
These revolvers come dry. Clean and lube them right out of the box. Lubricate the hammer, behind the trigger where the pin head is located to the trigger spring. Work the action with snap caps to help break it in better. Either one are excellent buys, and weapons for the money. ♠️🎩☯️🏁
Yeah, we know. All that was done previously before the video.
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Thanks for the heads up. Not sure why I don’t already do that with all my new firearms 🤦♂️
I have a question. Since you own both the 2 inch and 3 inch versions of the Taurus 856. Does the 3 inch model have a longer ejector rod than the 2 inch?
I don’t own either, they were lent to me for the video. If I recall correctly, they’re the same.
I wish you could swap the front sight off of the 2 inch version.
Yeah. That would be nice.
excellent videos, when you move the revolver, from one side to the other, doesn't it ring a bell?
Thanks. I don’t
Um de cada já tá bom
I think I know what am getting next, 3".
It’s a nice shooter for sure. I think you’ll like it
The 2 inch barrel has 3 failure to fire start at 3:00.
It’s actually just one. I may have not let the trigger “reset” properly. It fired the first 3, misfire, fired the last 2, went back over the first 3 that were fired to retry and fire the last one
under $300. for my 856. like that extra round!
Yup
Very nice no get a .454 raging hunter 😂😂I love mine very much
lol, thanks. I’m gonna have to pass on that one. 44mag is enough for me
My super RedHawk fucks my wrist every time😭
@@ChrisHandsome420 🤤🤤 wrist breakers i swear
@@3er4life58 yup
@@ChrisHandsome420 yup
Iv always wanted a brace of revolvers."meaning 2 identical, a pair".this Taurus is affordable.i couldn't justify anything else. Since S&w and Ruger bumped there msrp up a hundred this year. Bunch of bums.....
Yeah, these are fun to shoot.
What is the best ammunition for the 856 Defender?
It all depends on your needs. I highly suggest getting a box of each and see what runs best in it and to your liking
Buffalo Bore make some great self defense .38 ammo especially for shot barrel revolvers. Their website explains why you don't need +P ammo with this stuff.
Does barrel length affect sound?
Yes. It effects the sound of every caliber
This taurus revolvers is vary good. It is made in Brazil or the usa? I like taurus. I want to buy a 605, 357.
Brazil or Bainbridge, GA
Thank you.
Hercules de Brito I believe the G series pistols, the TX22, and the GX4 along with Heritage Rough Rider revolvers are made in Bainbridge, GA but the revolvers are imports from Brazil. Quality control from Brazil can be more spotty than those pistols made in the US so especially look the revolvers over for proper fit and function before buying. I have seen some new revolvers imported from Brazil that had timing problems. Fortunately my 856 Defender did not.
If you're 2 inch has a pinned front sight Taurus has a tritium sight for it.
as sown in the video, it's not pinned. thanks for the info though. these were lent to me by a friend for the video. thanks for stopping by and watching
Nice affordably priced revolvers
Yeah
3 inch can also use +P, the 2 inch does not...both are great revolvers....the 2 inch will shoot +P it's the recoil you have to worry about
That’s cool. Yes they are
I personally would prefer the 3" barrel in this Taurus Model 856 .38 Special revolver, and in stainless. There is nothing wrong of course with the 2" barrel version in blued finish. Read on below:---Jim Farmer
Lake County Examiner, Lakeview, Oregon: Wednesday, March 24th, 2021/Letters To The Editor
Letter to the editor: Best general purpose handgun
For a general purpose handgun consider Ruger’s SP-101 .357 Magnum revolver: “stainless steel”, 5 shot swing out cylinder (double-action), with 4.2” barrel and target sights for the citizen owning only one handgun. Versatile for "self-defense/house protection/concealed carry", as a kit and trail gun for the outdoorsman/ sportsman, and for urban metro vs. wilderness rural use. At 30 oz. unloaded lightweight (for the hiker, backpacker, trapper), yet heavy enough to handle the .357 Magnum. Loaded with .38 Special 148 grain lead target wad-cutter ammo (next to a .22 or .32) practical for hunting small game: rabbit, squirrel, and grouse (for the campfire skillet), for dispatching vermin such as raccoon, skunk, possum, etc. Even for butchering livestock such as cattle with a head shot. Loaded with CCI's classic .38 Special shot or snake load of No. 9 shot highly effective in killing rattlesnakes. Readily and instantly accessible in reach via a nightstand, dresser or bureau drawer, or next to a sleeping bag inside a tent is very comforting armed security to have, especially at night!
This handgun would also be great for a long-haul trucker, or hay hauler, to carry. Even for the motorist traveling on a road trip. Yes, bear in mind being broken down, stranded, and having to spend the night alone in your vehicle. This .38/.357 revolver combination along with an Atomic Beam Flashlight, survival knife, fresh drinking water, food, toilet paper, shovel, matches, wool blanket, etc. could certainly take back the night. Even for a woman it's smaller frame and size would still fit her smaller hands. And firing.38 Special ammo in this .357 Magnum could still be handled by a female. Double action revolvers can be improved with aftermarket combat rubber grips.
I recommend reading, "Meet Ruger's SP-101 Revolver: The Ideal Gun For Self Defense", by Kyle Mizokan via the April 2019 issue of The National Interest.
-James A. Farmer, Merrill
Merrill, Oregon (Klamath County)
Long Live The State of Jefferson!
Note: "SP-101 Like Physics, Only Practical" by Law Officer--January 3, 2009
I’d like one of each, just hammerless though.
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