Taurus 856 Ultra Lite | .38 Special | 2″ 6-Round | 2-85621UL

The Taurus 856 Ultra Lite is a small-frame double/single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 2-inch barrel and a six-round cylinder. It pairs an aluminum frame with a carbon-steel barrel and cylinder and ships with a black finger-groove rubber grip. The pistol-sized profile and light weight make it suited to everyday carry and range practice where compact size and manageable recoil are priorities.

Product Specifications

• The model is Taurus 856 Ultra Lite (856UL).
• The manufacturer’s part number is 2-85621UL.
• The caliber is .38 Special.
• The cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
• The barrel measures 2 inches.
• The action type is Double/Single Action.
• The frame is aluminum.
• The barrel and cylinder are made of carbon steel.
• The finish is matte black.
• The grip is a black rubber finger-groove style.
• The sights are a removable serrated front and fixed rear.
• The rifling is 1:16.5 right-hand twist with 6 grooves.
• The safety system uses a transfer bar.
• The overall length is 6.55 inches.
• The UPC is 725327620853.

Compact and straightforward in design, the 856 Ultra Lite focuses on functional features that matter for carry and day-to-day use: a simple DA/SA trigger system, controllable ergonomics from the rubber grip, and a short barrel length that eases concealment. Its combination of aluminum frame and steel barrel/cylinder keeps the package lightweight without eliminating robust metal components where they matter most.

Owners frequently comment on the revolver’s easily managed recoil and the comfort afforded by the rubber finger-groove grip.

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