Taurus 856 ULTRA-LITE ~ Budget Friendly CC Revolver
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- A light weight easy to carry .38 special revolver with a budget friendly price tag- that's the Taurus 856 UltraLite.
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the dude's just casually shooting a new snubnose at 40 yards, and not missing a shot, wow! kudos! bravo! 👍🤯👍👏👏👏
The returning popularity of the revolver cheers my heart. I am over soulless plastic.
Brian Moore Revolvers are simple. No hassles of racking a slide, out of battery, jams, mags, manual safeties, or round in the chamber. They force the shooter to be a better marksman with limited capacity and in real world shooting cases only two to three rounds are needed anyway. If six shots won't take care of multiple threats a speed strip can reload quickly. But we are responsible for every round that leaves our gun because a lawyer is attached to every bullet. Capacity won't do anyone any good with poor marksmanship. The shooter needs to practice and train no matter what pistol be it an autoloader or revolver. Let's make 2023 the year of the revolver.
@@rbm6184 Not as clumsy or random as a plastic blaster; an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. I am all in. 💯
@@brianmoore1164 Haha. Revolvers aren't relics. They are still very effective and yes they do look better than most autoloaders.🙂
I'm all in. I love revolvers. Especially double actions. Thanks for watching my videos!
Taurus has really cornered the mid-grade revolver market. Excellent choices from Taurus.
Yep!
Seems on paper they are close to beating out sw j frames. My 442 has asymmetric depth in rifling so it’s hard to believe when you hear qc isn’t there with Taurus since it doesn’t seem to be there for anyone
I love them.
@@Stew-rl9qk Yep. I got a new SP101 with all sorts of problems. Sent it in twice, now it needs to go in again. I just picked up a S&W CSX and it is great and reliable but one of the magazines is faulty and the gun shoots quite high even with 115gr defensive loads. May send it in for that, or just get a taller front sight. But my Taurus 856? Flawless.
@@jbp6759 I just picked up a sw22 victory yesterday, barrel wasn't locked on with the set screw and one of the magazines was poorly welded with a spike into the middle that would catch on the follower.
The fandom they get is not deserved. Any manufacturer can make good and bad stuff depending on the week and weather.
A Lot of folks knock Taurus firearms, but I actually appreciate them for the simple fact they Work. Not a thing wrong with em.
Yeah they have a lot of haters. So far my experiences with them have been good.
I think the problem with Taurus that there some lemons you could get.
I think it depends on which one. I’ve had quite a few Taurus guns and 2 that had some substantial failures but all the others worked very well. The 608 357 gave me some issues which was a shame cause it looked great in my opinion.
Same goes for ruger in my experience.
These Taurus revolvers are the best looking and the most ergonomic.
Change my mind.
That was nice of them to send the scale.
It really was. I appreciate it.
Taurus has brought their
A-Game for the last few years. Id trust my life with any of their revolvers.
I have exact revolver. I'm a new gun ccw and needed a revolver first to learn and discipline myself on ccw life. I saw this at the shop and what made me get it was the weight of the gun. Very light, and powerful kick. But the more I practiced with it the better I get at hitting targets. I RECOMMEND THIS gun to the ccw people.
Great comment. Thanks for sharing your experience!
One of my CCW.. however I have the hammerless non-ultra lite version. Very nice, practice with it weekly and no issues. Highly recommend.
I want.
I have the heavy version with a hammer and I carry it more than anything else. Love it
Try Winchester 148 grain wadcutter rounds. Decent velocity, and punches a nice hole in paper 😊
Impressive marksmanship @ distance w/a snubbie.
Thank you!
We routinely get 4" groups @50yrs
Taurus original model 85 revolver has kept the lights on at Taurus. Meaning they sold a ton and they work.
They sure did and do!
Taurus has really steped up their game they're really the budget king in my book the life time warranty really helps
It's nice to see a review of this revolver in the hands of a man that can fckn shoot! I just bought this gun and the five videos I watched before this had a bunch of limpwristed half blind people shooting at 20 ft and couldn't hit SHIT!
About four-five years ago, I bought a Taurus Ultra-Lite and did not care for it. The trigger pull was almost 17 pounds. You make this gun look easier than what my experience was.
I've been tempted by this revolver many times. Looks like a nice little shooter.
It's a great gun the only negative is its 38 spcl ,if you want a gun from Taurus about the same size and price the Taurus 605 .357 is sweet shoots every 38 and .357
Yea I have had one in my budsgunshop cart for a month now lol
@@j.robertsergertson4513 I like that one too, but it's a good bit heavier.
@@mikes8915 Let me know if you do it, I'll send it too. We can get yelled at by our wives together. ✊
@@TheOldFatDadGoober 🤣🤣 10/4
Love REAL gun channels like this (a real person shooting on a real range); great job!!
0:13 nice shooting.
Just got one of these for my wife. The ridges on the back of the grip actually caused pain when you shoot it. I changed them with a smooth wood grip. It's an excellent CCW pistol.
Can you recommend some good ammo for the 856?
Buffalo is one of THE BEST marksmen on YT! The man just doesn't miss. 👏
Thank you! I give you guys the best I can. I have had days though when I can't hit the broad side of a barn! 🤣
He makes it look so easy! LOL
I couldn’t hit those steel targets every time at 40 yards! Not with a snuby!
Just got one. Only complaint is the trigger could be smoother.
Snap caps will smooth that trigger pull immensely. Cycle the gun a couple hundred times you'll notice the difference.
There good solid revolvers for the money have a old 85 Taurus with wood grips love it carry it as back up to my Glock
During the pandemic, I tried for months to get the bobbed hammer version of this. I settled for the 856 in SS. It's heavier, but I've yet to have a problem with it after 1,000 rounds and I never feel under armed with 6 rounds of good .38 special
Awesome!
Looks like David got himself a keeper. Taurus has made a big push to improve QC lately, and it shows.
Yeah I told him to hang on to that one! I agree it seems like Taurus is doing better.
Really like your straight to the point video. Nice to see a video without some foul language. Great job.
There are many reasons to carry a revolver for self defense. Simple safe reliable are important. Thanks for the video.
My wife and I are Shield carriers, but with all the guns I have, I had no revolvers. For the heck of it, I bought the standard weight Taurus 856 and love it! My wife like mine so much, we got her one and now she carries that and the Shield is in the safe. I reload, so I made up some snake shot rounds for the occasional rattlesnake on our property. Zero problems with either revolver, but heaven help you if you lose a spring! Taurus customer support is negligible….they will not sell any parts. Thank goodness I found that spring!
I love the staging of a revolver, the sear click and then bang and ding. And some fine shooting with a snub I might add.
Buffalo's double action ability is outstanding. Keep them coming your reviews are excellent. Just the facts no bullshit.😊
Glad you enjoy the videos!
He is wheel gun master!
6:01 how do you even see the target that far away? 6:24
Best review on the 856 in all of the internet.good job Buffalo
I’m loving these 856 videos.
I just bought one, the stainless steel version, after admiring these for several years. My barrel actually measures 2.108” with my caliper I use for reloading. It turns in an average of 1090 FPS with Underwood 125 +P JHP ammo. Mine has a very nice trigger in both DA and SA modes. I do not have a trigger pull weight scale but I can say I believe mine is in the nine pound range DA and probably no more than three pounds SA. It carries well. Shoots great. The one I have seems to be every bit as good as my Rugers, S&Ws, and my long favorite Charter Bulldog from the Bridgeport era. Great video!
Great comment, good information, thank you!
@@buffalosoutdoors Isnt 1090 FPS a bit of a stretch? Other videos show 900 FPS with 120 grain + Ps and avereage 875 with out +Ps.
I had an earlier model 856 UL and I ended up swapping it out for the 605 because I wanted 357 Mag capabilities. If I knew at the time that 38+p isn't far off from a 357 Mag out of a 2 inch barrel.... I would have never switched. I loved carrying that gun in my pocket.
Great comment and thanks for watching!
This is my truck gun. I have no complaints, it’s a great little shooter!
Awesome choice!
Thanks to David for sharing this sweet little gun. Buffalo sure shoots it well. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the great comment. I appreciate it.
I love revolves, stacking the trigger was kinda weird at first but after breaking it in with snapcaps its a synch now.
Me and my mom just purchase the same revolvers this weekend. I think its perfect for CCW and shes in her 60s so its simple and effective in case she ever has to defend herself.
How are you liking your revolvers? I am looking and considering⁉️
I have the same one it’s a fantastic fantastic revolver
Enjoy watching your double action trigger control and accuracy. Your reviews are very informative.
Thank you for taking the time to comment! I really appreciate it and it helps the video get noticed by others.
I bought a Taurus 905 in stainless 4 or 5 years ago. I've carried it every day since. Zero problems. It is a great little revolver!
I've been thinking about picking up a .38 version and your video pushed me over the edge.
👍👍!!!
Great to hear that your 905 has been good to go!
Buffalo you are the greatest person ever I love my Taurus 856 gets the job done indeed
I love this pocket cannon too…got it during the shortages in 2020, got my hands on the last box of .38 in town, next day found a cheap pocket holster in my driveway.
Being the last and cheapest one available online it was the blue on black kind, which matches my motorcycle and my new car eerily well…(all happenstance)
But it was not cheap. Cost me nearly $500 and I was not walking my essential worker ass around unprotected.
I’m writing all this to tell you this is not a low quality or boring weapon (I’m sure you agree). I had the target as far back as the range would go and I dumped the reload into the target…it was magnificent. Glorious even. ✌🏻
I know they say don’t use +p FMJ balls but I say don’t try to hide behind stuff and kill me atst. Which is what they’re gonna do because I’ve always been un-robbable by nature.
@@lightsout176 you are so very very right the gun will definitely get the job done and I also have one
Awesome video took my light weight 38sp out too the gun range today just got back home
I have the steel-framed 856, with the factory bobbed hammer. I like it a lot.
Awesome!
Man o man. I wish I could be as steady when shooting. My adrenaline just jumps up and I get s- s- shaky. But good shooting for sure with that Taurus 856. Your friend has a good one. And I've heard Taurus has improved a lot in recent times. Good on 'em.
Practice by dry firing with a dime laid flat on the barrel, when you can keep the dime on the barrel while dry firing you will greatly improve on the range.
@@elund408 Sounds like a good tip. Thanks very much.
Thanks for the comment! I told David he better keep this one!
Thanks for the review. My Taurus 605, five-shot, .357 (same gun with a 24 oz steel frame) shoots spot on to point of aim. I plan on picking up the 856 ultra- light. Taurus seems to be making some good little revolvers at a heck of a price.
It's always a good afternoon when Buffalo posts a new video. Nice shooting is always Buffalo!
Thanks! Always good to see you in the comments!
I just picked one up today, pre owned with the box $$219.
Have a 856ul, love it, it's my everyday carry!
Can you recommend some good ammo for the 856?
Been kicking around the idea of getting a 856 in a longer barrel length. Appreciate the video Buffalo. Nice shooting with that stubby!
The defender is great revolver.
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
My dad used to always carry a 38spl and when he passed I got his guns one of which was a Taurus 85UL. It only holds 5 rounds of 38spl but it is nice to shoot and I am slowly understanding why he liked them so much. After carrying it for a couple weeks I put it away because I didnt want to lose it if I were ever in a self defense situation. Sometimes the police take your firearm and sometimes they dont. Same goes with getting them back. You may or may not depending on the situation. Even then you may not see it for months. I had a buddy selling a Taurus 605 which is almost identical with the exception that its a 357mag 5 shot. So I picked that up and carry it from time to time. Took it to the range and its a snappy little spitfire. I admit I need more practice with it as I am used to 9mm and 45acp but for the money and quality you get with a Taurus its not bad. Great video as always Buffalo!!! Thanks!!
What a great comment. These types of comments are my favorites to read. Thanks so much for taking a minute to leave it and THANK YOU for watching my videos.
I used to have one of these. I sold it, and now regret doing so. I plan to get another one.
I was very impressed with that 7 yard head shot group. I hope I can get that good with mine.
You can do it with a little practice. Thanks for watching my video!
Those Taurus guns have been geting better all the time and at a reasonable price too.
I agree. Love that they are keeping the price point low. Even if a person doesn't like Taurus surely they appreciate that they keep the other manufactures checking their mirrors.
Thanks David for lending him your gun.
He's a pretty good guy I reckon.... well maybe not so pretty but you get the point LOL
Got this in stainless on sale with the additional laser grip to swap out. I put it on but this gun shoots so accurate you dont need the laser grip. Also it isnt the easoest to turn on(it is grip activated of you have it turned on). I like taurus. I also own the 4inch tracker in .357 and the 605 poly on coyote tan in 357.
Thanks, Buffalo.
Light revolvers are great. They need to get more coverage, I'm glad you did this video. One of my three "most used" EDC guns is a S&W 642.
I prefer a DAO "hammerless" or a concealed hammer like a S&W 38/638/438. I also have a Colt Detective Special with an added hammer shroud. I prefer stainless/aluminum construction for concealed carry in the hot/humid climate where I live. I'm always sweating on the gun and wipe it off with a cloth every day when I take it off for the night. The Stainless hasn't rusted, but sweat can attack the anodized finish on the aluminum frame.
Taurus should consider adding a concealed hammer model and a stainless/aluminum model.
FYI, both the Colt and the S&W fit in the same DeSantis Mini-Scabbard holster with just an adjustment of the tension screw. I imagine this revolver would fit the same holsters.
As for the rubber grips...they are fine at the range. Especially when shooting +P ammo. I've had trouble with them for concealed carry. They are a bit "sticky" in texture and can cling to your shirt and leave you gun exposed when getting out of a vehicle or reaching for stuff on the top shelf in the grocery store. For CC I prefer small wood grips and add a "Tyler T-grip" adapter. Old school. But...I'm old.
Well.... all I can say is.... WHAT A GREAT COMMENT. Thanks Gary I always appreciate ya man!
7:10
These are great little revolvers. A friend lent me his model 605 and I was impressed
Awesome! I haven't shot a 605 yet but I will!
i noticed how nice that revolver will double stage it's shots .important feature ....nice shooting !
Thanks for the comment!
Excellent shooting as always. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
I don’t own one yet so can’t address function - but I’d say the 856 is the most handsome snubby design of the big 3 revolver makers.
I struggle shooting double action accurate. You do great with it.
I have got to where I prefer DA in most cases. It wasn't always that way. Thanks Brian!
There it is. Another super fine job at shooting and shooting. Thanks for doing what you do Buffalo!!! Always waiting to see what you shoot next.
I REALLY appreciate your comments buddy!
I greatly appreciate the work you put into the videos brother.
I have the 905 in 9mm, got TK Custom moon clips and loader. What a great snub modeling 9mm. Good terminal performance and cheaper to shoot than .38
I have a Taurus .357 4 inch. One of my favorite wheel guns
I’d imagine that a steady diet of .38 Special +P would eventually cause the frame to elongate and cause cylinder timing issues, but the average consumer will never put enough rounds through it to worry about any safety issues.
I used to have a model 85, great little snubby that I let get away from me. This little gun has been on my radar for a bit. Now that I know it’s +p rated I’m picking up one for sure.
Awesome!
I have the 856 with 3 inch barrel and absolutely love it
I've had nothing but great success with taurus revolvers. Great weight, great price, 6 rounds and ergonomic?! That's an easy choice.
Thanks enjoyed , just purchased the 856 UL Nice little gun great price and hits were you point it. You sold me on this one👍
👍👍Thanks Buffalo. I always value your opinion on firearms.
Thanks so much. I always appreciate your comments Lance!
That revolver is almost as handsome as your range. Joy to watch your marksmanship. ☀️
Thanks so much, I do try to keep a clean range!
I have the blue VZ grips on mine, gives me room for all the booger pickers. I carry Speer 135 grain +p in it, or Rem green & white box 125 grain sjhp +p. I'm always on the lookout for HST's for it.
Awesome!
About 25 years ago I bought the first 5 shot ultra lite I could get my hands on. Model 85. Everyone that has shot it comments favorably. I used to have an 18" gong on my property at 100 yards and when I was feeling my oats I could ring it 5 out of 5 times with my handloads. Sure a nice little gun. Would be nice if it was a 6 shooter but it is what it is.
Best pistol shot on the web, great job Buffalo!
Thanks! I appreciate that 😉
The only Taurus pistol I have is the Taurus revolver model 85. Solid, reliable and accurate. Bought it brand new in 2004 and still have it. I like this new 856 ultra lite model. I might just buy one.
Definitely a solid looking alternative to a J frame. The grips look like they'll do pretty good to make the shooting experience better. Been eyeballing a lot of revolvers as of late...recently picked up a 629. Wife has a 638 J frame, but she's never fired it since it was a limited run with some collectability. Need a better trigger pull gauge that registers higher than my wheeler. Will be on the lookout for your review of the one you used.
Anyways, thanks for the review!
Thanks for the great comment! I appreciate it. I'll have a video of that scale up soon.
Fine Shooting! Very Nice Firearm. Way to Go, Buffalo. Thanks Brother.
Thank you!
Taurus had an Ultra Lite model called the 450 that was in 45 colt but the pandemic screwed up their titanium supply so they dropped it. It must have been a pretty good gun because I've been looking for one two years now and they almost never show up.
I'll get one someday...lol
I never heard of that one. I'd buy one!
I saw that Taurus makes a 856 TORO, which is an optics ready version of this revolver. It seems like people are putting optics on just about everything nowadays. That scale looks great, it's nice to be able to measure heavier pull weights.
Yes, optics on defensive revolvers seems to be in vogue these days. I have micro dots on a couple of hunting/competition style revolvers but I don't have one on a carry gun yet. I might give it a try though....
@@buffalosoutdoors
I don't have any optics/dots on revolvers but I have a couple of autoloaders I like them on. I've started getting "old eyes" and the dots really help a lot. You are still spot on, we can see it in your videos, you're still an excellent shot. I can't have a cup of coffee and then be accurate past 25/30 yard or so with iron sights on a pistol. Getting older sucks but it beats the alternative, lol. Best wishes Buffalo.
That's better than the poster in smith and wesson in early 90's
Thanks for the view
Thank you for watching!
I like the lack of a Hillary Hole. Looks and functions like a S&W. i have used many Rossi's and Taurus's built to the S&W pattern and have really liked them all. The quality of the two revolvers is about the same as the new S&W's...The quality of the Brazilian revolvers has risen considerably while the Smiths have declined considerably. The little Charter Arms J frame sizes are on par as well. Now the OLDER S&W's are a completely different matter; they are absolutely superb!...By the way, 40 yards Double Action hits with a stiff trigger, 2 inch snubby is very good shooting. Outstanding.
I really miss the stainless Taurus 85CH that rode in an ankle holster and sometimes in a pants pocket for a number of years before I retired as an LEO. It was a five shooter but +P ammo in the cylinder and two speed loaders in a pocket never left me feeling under armed.
Nice - the concealed hammer is a good winter pocket carry. If there is a good ankle holster, that would be a great way to stow it when you have to take your jacket off, like in a restaurant.
I have the 856 Defender +P three inch matte black stainless steel. I think they use cerakote over the stainless steel. It came with a tritium day/night front sight with a spare dot front sight. It also came with Hogue rubber grips and with the smaller Taurus rubber grips. Price was around $379.99 but after taxes and NICS over $400. I like it a lot. I just need to get it to the gun range and get some rounds through it. Got an Andicen IWB/OWB leather thumb break/snap holster for both inside and outside the pants. Thanks for the wheel love.
Great choice with that 3" barrel!
Good to have lower cost reliable options. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Got this for my wife she loves it. Think I might need one!
Thanks David and Buffalo! Looking forward to that scale review
Nice revolver brother 👍
Thanks Rick! Always enjoy seeing you in the comments!
@Buffalo's Outdoors You're welcome brother
I have a strong preference for the Taurus 856 and intend to purchase it in the near future. On the positive side, it offers several advantages over the previous model 605, such as an increased round capacity of 6 instead of 5. However, on the negative side, I would have preferred a blued finish rather than the current ceracoted black finish.
will be adding to collection
There's three that I enjoy the most out of all of them because they are the best Buffalo hickok45 and mixed up 98 I think all three are great but you are rocking that snub nose
*Man you are good, I carried back in 2007 an S&W .38 Air weight, and I didn't care much for the recoil and the 5-shot cylinder, you make it look way too easy on the hand, thanks, just subscribed!* 👍
Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate that and the comment as well.
I really liked the 85 from before 2017 or so. The black was actually a really nice deep bluing even on the ultra lite. Now it just looks like cheap matte black paint.
I have two of these great cw and they do the job havent had to plant anyone yet but Im sure it will work if needed great video
Buffalo, Great video. I own 4 Taurus guns. So far so good.
Thanks to David for lending you his gun.
Keep up the good work Buffalo
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos!
Sounds like it is accurate!😊
It shoots straight!
I have the 856 it's a great gun had no problems with it. Great Video
Thank you for taking the time to comment! I really appreciate it!
Can you recommend some good ammo for the 856?
@@DERDM Hornady Critical Defense and Federal Punch +P
@@buffalosoutdoors BTW I live in Frankfort
Fine shooting & wheel gun. Always nice to hear a good revolver talking.
hitting 40 yards with that. you're good. 👍
what an excellent marksmanship!
That's a neat trigger scale. Nice shooting too!!!
Thanks! I'm gonna show the scale in it's own video soon.
Mr Buffalo is the human Ransom Rest.
🤣 hey I try! Thanks for the comment! I love it!