The Taurus 856 is a six-shot .38 Special revolver, which quietly matters: most snub-nose competitors in this size hold five, so the 856 offers an extra round with almost no increase in bulk. This configuration wears a 3-inch stainless barrel, night sights and VZ grips, and is configured for California compliance.

The slightly longer barrel over a standard snub buys real velocity and a longer sight radius while remaining concealable, and a double-action revolver's simplicity still appeals to shooters who want a defensive gun with nothing to forget under stress.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.