The Taurus 856 Ultra Lite .38 Special revolver is a compact, lightweight wheelgun built for shooters who need reliable backup protection or an everyday carry revolver that won't slow you down. With a 2-inch barrel, 6-round capacity, and a featherweight 16-ounce frame, this snub-nose handles .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition — enough stopping power in a package you'll actually keep on you. Whether you're looking for a truck gun, a deep-carry option, or a backup to your primary, the 856 Ultra Lite delivers Taurus's proven revolver dependability in a size that works for serious carry.

The revolver pairs a steel barrel and cylinder with a durable blued finish for corrosion resistance. The aluminum frame, anodized for protection against wear and weather, keeps overall weight down without sacrificing rigidity. The serrated front sight and channel rear sight are straightforward and functional — they're not fancy, but they're easy to acquire in low light or high stress. Polymer grips provide a secure, comfortable hold, and the gun runs both double-action and single-action trigger modes, giving you flexibility in how you shoot it.

At 16 ounces, this is one of the lightest .38 revolvers available, making it ideal for ankle holster rigs, pocket carry in larger jackets, or purse carry for backup. The 2-inch barrel keeps it short enough to clear quickly from a holster while still supporting reliable velocity for defensive loads. Six rounds of .38 Special +P give you adequate capacity for a revolver platform. This is no-frills, no-nonsense defensive firearm — the kind of gun that stays where you put it because it's light enough to forget you're carrying.

The Taurus 856 Ultra Lite .38 Special revolver is a compact, lightweight wheelgun built for shooters who need reliable backup protection or an everyday carry revolver that won't slow you down. With a 2-inch barrel, 6-round capacity, and a featherweight 16-ounce frame, this snub-nose handles .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition — enough stopping power in a package you'll actually keep on you. Whether you're looking for a truck gun, a deep-carry option, or a backup to your primary, the 856 Ultra Lite delivers Taurus's proven revolver dependability in a size that works for serious carry.

The revolver pairs a steel barrel and cylinder with a durable blued finish for corrosion resistance. The aluminum frame, anodized for protection against wear and weather, keeps overall weight down without sacrificing rigidity. The serrated front sight and channel rear sight are straightforward and functional — they're not fancy, but they're easy to acquire in low light or high stress. Polymer grips provide a secure, comfortable hold, and the gun runs both double-action and single-action trigger modes, giving you flexibility in how you shoot it.

At 16 ounces, this is one of the lightest .38 revolvers available, making it ideal for ankle holster rigs, pocket carry in larger jackets, or purse carry for backup. The 2-inch barrel keeps it short enough to clear quickly from a holster while still supporting reliable velocity for defensive loads. Six rounds of .38 Special +P give you adequate capacity for a revolver platform. This is no-frills, no-nonsense defensive firearm — the kind of gun that stays where you put it because it's light enough to forget you're carrying.