CA Compliance:
California compliance
- Status: Single-action handgun, sold in California.
- Good to know: California treats single-action designs differently from other handguns. We confirm the current status of this exact model before every sale and tell you up front if anything changes.
- Learn more: Buying a handgun in California (FAQ)
About this handgun
Taurus 856 Defender is a .38 Special +P revolver with a 3" barrel and a 6-round capacity. Finish: Stainless Steel.
Manufacturer details
Built for personal defense. Perfected for everyday carry. Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations.
- Stainless Steel
- Front Night Sight with Orange Outline
- Hogue Rubber Grip
- Matte Finish
Specifications
- Brand: Taurus
- Caliber: .38 Special +P
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 6
- Barrel: 3 in
- Finish / color: Stainless Steel
- California compliance: Single Action Conversion
- Manufacturer part #: 2-85639NS
- UPC: 725327933854
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
- Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
- Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
- Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
- Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.
A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.
