Taurus 856 Defender .38 Special 3" Barrel

Handgun .38 Special Matte 6 rounds 3"
Best price right now · 6 retailers Checked 2 hr ago
$444.99

Guns.com · in stock · no other retailer has it in stock

Guns.com $444.99
Shooting Surplusout of stock $377.46
Midwest Gun Worksout of stock $434.72
KYGUNCOout of stock $463.99
GrabAGunout of stock $464.99
Primary Armsout of stock $499.99
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Cheapest price over time · 6 retailers · updated Nov 3, 2:11 AM ET

Guns.com held the cheapest price for 12 straight days. It still does.

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Tracking since Oct 10 · 25 days every retailer sold out
$444.99
Lowest in-stock price we've seen · Oct 23
−$26.00
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Specifications

From the distributor's spec sheet

Overview

Brand
Taurus
Model
856
Series
Defender
Caliber
38 Special +P
Action
DA / SA
Capacity
6
Barrel Length
3"
Twist
1:16.5" RH
Overall Length
7.50"
Weight
24 oz
Height
4.80"
Width
1.41"
Frame Size
Small
MPN
2-85635nsvz
UPC
725327933892

Sights & optics

Sights
Night Front / Fixed Rear

Finish & materials

Grips
Black / Gray VZ
Frame Finish
Matte
Barrel Finish
Matte
Frame Material
Stainless Steel
Barrel Material
Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish
Matte Black
Cylinder Material
Stainless Steel
Frame Description
Stainless Steel Frame
Barrel Description
Stainless Steel

Features

Safety
Transfer Bar
Grooves
6
Hammer Style
Exposed

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MGW Midwest Gun Works · last check Nov 3, 7:11 AM PA Primary Arms · last check Nov 3, 6:42 AM G Guns.com · last check Nov 3, 6:20 AM KYG KYGUNCO · last check Nov 3, 6:11 AM SS Shooting Surplus · last check Nov 3, 5:49 AM GAG GrabAGun · last check Nov 3, 4:41 AM