Taurus 856 Concealed Hammer

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Siggy-06

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I came across a reintroduced revolver series from Taurus, the 856. They are a 6 shot J frame size revolver in a number of different finishes, as well as steel frames or lightweight aluminum frames. Chambered in .38 special. The latest models come with a concealed/bobbed style hammer and removable pinned front sight:



Taurus announced the 856’s going back into production shortly after colt released their Cobra, and now the concealed hammer models along side Colt’s King Cobra release.

I have a few taurus pistols myself(all have been flawless) and decided to order one, a stainless steel frame and finish like the picture. At $246 shipped, I’m pretty happy, and cant wait to get it to the range. Glad to see more revolvers with removable front sights, and 6 shots vs 5.
 
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osbornk

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Where did you find it? I bought a used 605 polished stainless "hammerless" several months ago because I couldn't find a Taurus snubby without an exposed hammer? Neither the Taurus website or Bud's Gun Shop show any and their cheapest stainless 856 is shown at $279.
 
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Siggy-06

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Wnycollector, the pull is about 12lbs. Its no S&W trigger, but it’s lighter and smoother than my stock SP101.
 
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Siggy-06

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Osbornk, I’ve bought several pistols and receivers from them. Great customer service and they usually ship same day, with free shipping!(usually UPS)
 
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wnycollector

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Siggy-06, thanks for the info. I have had excellent luck swapping Wolff reduced weight springs on my Taurus 82 and 431 revolvers with zero issues. If I don't like the 856's trigger, I can just go down that road.
 
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