First thing I do when I get a Taurus revolver (605, 856 UL & 856 Defender) is dump the pinned grip and replace it with a Hogue 67000. I carry at 3:00 as I don't have to sweat printing where I live. Once the grip is off, I replace the springs with a Galloway Precision spring kit. Front sight gets a dab of neon green paint. Snubs go in a Galco Hornet and the Defender goes in a Combat Master, also from Galco. Carry rounds are 148 grain wadcutters from Georgia Arms. Nice review.
@N0sf3r4tuR1s3n
8 күн бұрын
Looks like the front sight is pinned, I'd replace it with a fiber optic green sight and put a viridian laser grip on it. That's what my plans are anyway.
@wooddawg4868
9 ай бұрын
I have never had an issue with revolver hammers. Me and my partners love the 856/605 hammer because it aid in keeping gun in the holster on your belt or ankle. Having that precise single action shot is always a good thing.
@Icarianbrother
2 ай бұрын
Mannix had the best theme music of any detective show.
@TheGrenadier97
Ай бұрын
I wonder why not more revolvers have hammers like this. Practically speaking people will use double action only for defense anyway.
@drexq_477
4 ай бұрын
This Taurus 856 hammerless revolver is undoubtedly a worthwhile investment due to its reasonable price and exceptional design. As a revolver aficionado, I acknowledge the existence of higher-end models, but this particular revolver stands out. I inherited a .38 Agent Colt revolver from my late mother, which is both impressive and aesthetically pleasing. Kimber and Smith & Wesson revolvers are also highly regarded. This revolver is ideal for concealed carry and self-defense. Charter Arms revolvers are also noteworthy for their quality.
@jessicagrecco5813
8 ай бұрын
I own this revolver it is beyond fantastic I recommend it highly for anyone 6 shots bam bam bam gets the job done
@barackmycat9448
9 ай бұрын
I`ve been shooting over 50 yrs.. I really like the 856. The hammer model is best for me. I get the hammer catching on something but has never been a problem for me. Very nice review.
@ak-488
5 ай бұрын
We have seen cops on the ground getting hit by an attacker, how do you think this could happen when most cops have the gun out if even threatened, attacks are planned, fast and violent, If jumped on in such an attack that hammer is not worth the risk of any bodily harm, plus if you want to pocket or purse carry I would never do it with snag city just waiting.
@barackmycat9448
5 ай бұрын
@@ak-488 Someone is jumping on the hammer? With correct holster snag is not likely. I`d worry more if I got kicked in the nuts.
@cocoman12
2 ай бұрын
I own and carry a Taurus 856 UL, I use a Sticky Pocket Holster and never had an issue with the exposed hammer snagging while presenting.
@MikeMikejr-ne8uy
7 ай бұрын
You have a radio news talk voice, lol. i just bought that same gun last week, and i love it. Nice review!
@roadking681
5 ай бұрын
I only use Underwood xtreme defenders and xtreme penetrators in my 38 snubbies. 856 is a great little pistol at a great buy. I have the 856 in the hammerless stainless version and love it. Thanks for sharing.
@michaelschaffer9165
8 ай бұрын
When you need to defend yourself with a concealed revolver a hammer can be a liability. The confrontation is likely to be very close and sudden. Bobbed or enclosed hammers are much more trouble free in that sort of scenario.
@victorbarajas4705
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful!!! And yes it does come in bobbed hammer light version.
@adrpals2324
9 ай бұрын
I got the gray 856 UL concealed hammer, it works great. I use HKS quick loaders MODEL-DS-A.
@dhc4186
7 ай бұрын
Just bought an Ultra-Lite (stainless) with the bobbed hammer. Good review!
@johnclifton218
3 ай бұрын
I have the 856 ul 2 inch Bbl. No problem at hitting beer cans at 25 yards. Good video on a good gun. Thanks enjoyed.
@richardstengline5743
8 ай бұрын
I have one it is great for CCW, I use Zeta 6 K-Clip for loading.
@hardball107
9 ай бұрын
I have 2 of them, a Ultra-lite 2" and a steel 3", love them both so much I went out and bought a 4" M44 4" 6 shot Taurus 44 magnum, basically a copy of my 6.5" 629. (that's a lot of 4's) Seriously, I am a big Smith fan and own a 2" 642, a brace of Rugers, a SRH in 454 Casull and a 3" 7 shot GP100. All great revolvers but with the night sights, an excellent trigger, 2 grips and the fact mine are very accurate at over half the cost of a Smith they are winners. My steel 3" 856 has over 2000 rounds thru it, most +P and it's still rock solid and the action has smoothed up like butter. Quality is excellent, right on par with a new Smith, after all they were owned by the same company and as you can tell I'm very pleased with mine. By the way 38 Special +P is more than comparable with a 357 magnum out of a 2" tube. I've tested it with equal 125gr rounds including 9mm and the 38 & 9mm are almost even with the 357 a close second, add an extra inch to that 357 barrel and it's a different story. Most 357's are loaded to work with barrels over 4" at least not to mention blast and recoil make follow up's difficult. 38+P is a great defense load and if you don't believe they will punch thru an arm and penetrate another 12"-14" to do it's job, I can tell you it will. I've shot deer I've taken with a rifle just to check penetration. After butchering I can attest to the fact those rounds will ruin anyone's day even from a 2" barrel.
@MannixKnives
9 ай бұрын
Completely agree about .38sp+P in snubs, I've done some research and watched ballistic tests and typically the .357 magnums don't penetrate as well out of the shorter barrels, from what I've seen. The hollow points still expand nicely but I don't think it's worth the extra recoil.
@rbm6184
9 ай бұрын
@@MannixKnives I try to tell folks that but they are hard headed and just have to find out for themselves. If they want all that extra recoil for not much better performance than a .38Spl. +P then more power to them.
@rbm6184
9 ай бұрын
@hardball107 Same here. I really like my 856 Defender three inch a lot.
@cliftonhammock1152
5 ай бұрын
This is a newer version of the CH85 5 shot that I bought in 95.....both are very good revolvers.....
@peterrussell798
4 ай бұрын
Had a Taurus 85CH, .38 Special DAO, stainless steel, five-shot. Great in colder weather for carry in a jacket pocket. Plan to replace it with the Taurus 856 DAO snubbie for that sixth shot. Still kick myself for selling my Colt Detective Special.
@mariohostios
7 ай бұрын
best in it's class
@michaelmustic6645
9 ай бұрын
You have a pinned sight model just like one I have on the way, but mine is the black hammerless ultra lite. The front sight you can remove and swap out with the factory orange with tritium or you can get XS sights red or green big dot sight for it. Just be aware the hole size is slightly smaller then 1/16th punch.
@johnbrewster9633
7 ай бұрын
So they do make a hammerless (internal) 856 in ultra lite?
@HavelsForge
4 ай бұрын
Anyone have an issue with the free-floating firing pin rattling a ton with this? I have that on mine and just moving it up/down/left/right makes it move and it's annoying
@professorpewpuew
9 ай бұрын
Howdy! I enjoyed your review. I had an all-steel Model 85. Taurus seems to get their revolvers right where all else fails.
@robwilson3749
3 ай бұрын
Boy, do I ever wish that were true...
@surfandstreamfisher5749
7 ай бұрын
the front sight is re-movable, you can put a high visibility sight on that gun.
@bansheep1
Ай бұрын
CH imo is the best configuration
@Gumby56
9 ай бұрын
I carry the stainless version, it just works.
@jamesbriseno4705
9 күн бұрын
I own a 856 ultr-lite and Its my main summer gun in a pocket holster with Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special (non +p). The “+p” really is not needed.
@rbm6184
9 ай бұрын
You might actually be able to stage the trigger so the hammer comes back and use your support thumb to cock the hammer back in single action. Some bobbed hammer revolvers allow you to do that but others don't. You still might be able to single action it for more precise shots. Generally with non-moon clip revolvers yes they are slower to reload but moon clip revolvers beat autoloaders on reload time. Just make sure the moon clips are durable and don't warp or bend out of shape. .38Spl. is plenty good enough and has put a lot of folks six foot under. My 856 is a Defender three inch matte black stainless with Hogue grips and Ameriglo tritium day/night front sight. The longer ejector rod is better at ejecting cases, longer sight radius, and better muzzle velocity and energy than the two inch. Conceals about the same. But I don't use it as a pocket gun. I use Bianchi speed strips because they lay flat in a pocket but folks have to practice and train revolver reloading under live fire stress to be proficient. Thanks for sharing.
@seymourwrasse3321
8 ай бұрын
I was wondering this same thing
@dhc4186
7 ай бұрын
Love the feel of the stock grips, but changing them (slightly larger) may improve your ability to "stage" the trigger!?!
@noelrodriguez1259
7 ай бұрын
Lo tengo color gris y el 617 y son excelentes
@allensharp6876
4 ай бұрын
Semi autos have far fewer parts than a revolver. I don’t know who said this “The internals of a revolver looks like Swiss watch on the inside.”, but they are correct. Nothing but levers, springs and pins. However they tend to be more reliable because there is no feeding issues from a magazine to feed ramp dynamics.
@AK-ky3ou
5 ай бұрын
What radio program do you host? 😂
@joeltowle2737
2 ай бұрын
It looks like you can switch out your front sight.
@mr.speyside5240
9 ай бұрын
I want this so bad
@rbm6184
9 ай бұрын
@mr.speyside5240 The 856 is a great revolver. Like with any gun just make sure you inspect it before buying from the FFL dealer so you don't get defects or damage. They do come with a warranty just in case. I really like my 856 Defender three inch a lot. Costs a little more than the standard two inch though but I get Hogue grips and a tritium day/night front sight. Easier to eject cases with the longer ejector rod, longer sight radius, and better muzzle velocity and energy. Conceals about the same.
@theplinkerslodge6361
6 ай бұрын
I like the idea of coat pocket carry when I am out for walks in my neighborhood. I don't usually get out until 9:30-10pm - because of idiotic dem/lib/marxist lawlessness there have been increased firearm-based robberies encroaching my neighborhood. More likely than that would be a rabid coyote or other rabid critter coming out of the woods after me.
@user-hy2nl1zv2z
5 ай бұрын
Thoracic cavity
@SpartacusColo
5 ай бұрын
It's a "bobbed" hammer, not "concealed". The original Ruger LCR would be an example of a "concealed" hammer.
@LionquestFitness
4 ай бұрын
The manual lists this model as CH, short for concealed hammer.
@ffwest12
3 ай бұрын
A lot of talk, would have been nice to see it fired at the range and some comments on Recoil. Even better have the live fire done by a woman. To get a womans perspective.
@jtns2845
5 ай бұрын
nice commentary but kindly suggest that you lay the piece down and remove your hands from the action. all that hand movement is dizzying.
@robwilson3749
3 ай бұрын
Just close your eyes and pretend you're listening to a podcast.
@jtns2845
3 ай бұрын
@@robwilson3749 then not much point to opening utube to watch this video, eh.
@rgblackblack4883
6 ай бұрын
Just for the record, I had a 38 special and 357 slugs fit in them fits inside of 38 special
@robwilson3749
3 ай бұрын
Uh, hum, yeah...And you closed the cylinder, did you?
@JamesHackett-kv4ki
22 күн бұрын
They slugs should fit there same caliber but .357 mag has a longer case
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