Transfer bar doesn’t really “block” the hammer from contacting the firing pin , it makes it possible for the hammer to contact the firing pin. I’m not trying to be a jerk but the way you worded it might be a bit misleading to a novice about how the revolver functions. Anyway thanks for the video.. will look at more of your content.

I own this revolver in satin finish and I just love it .... it carries so light and comfortable you sometimes forget you have it on you .... I own semi autos from Glock , Sig , and S&W , but I find myself carrying this revolver more times then those because it's so comfortable to carry

I’ve had this revolver for about 2 years now, and I still get impressed every time I take it out.

I've owned and fired over 1000 firearms, from the mid 1970s to present. Many gems, as well as lemons. Only have about 20 total now. One of them is this gun. It's my carry gun, on the farm and when riding my bicycle.

I got mine years ago...not on price, but the fact that it works and I don't care how it looks. The thing has been dropped, banged around, and not one failure.

That 856 model has a pin that goes through the front sight. Taurus sells a replacement front sight for it that has an orange dot with a tritium insert. That front sight glows in the dark and is also more readily visible during daylight hours. Cheap too.

I carry a856 wouldnt leave home without it it is the gun i carry and trust .

I own this one…looks good, rubber grip fits well in my hand. Nice piece! No problems with it at all.

I just got one literally 15 mins ago love it already

I have the .357 version but most likely will be picking up the 856 for my wife. Very comfy to carry and a nice leather holster is a must. Bianchi has some good ones.

Taurus makes some impressive revolvers! I have a 66 357 Magnum and absolutely love it!!

This is a great little carry gun that packs a punch!

Carried one for 2 years now, I own quite a few handguns over 500.00 but prefer my 856. It's a exceptional carry gun in my opinion good video

Thanks for the video. I own the 856 in mat steel finish. Bought it used for 229, looked brand new and shoots really well, consistent trigger pull.

I love my 856 terrific revolver

This is my conceal carry gun. I absolutely love it and with the right ammunition, it's a powerhouse!

Nice review. Your spoken delivery is appreciated.

I carry a SIG P365 XL. However, sometime a revolver is more comfortable to carry because of the way they are shaped. That extra 6th shot is very nice and this is a solid built gun. Heavy trigger but it is smooth. It feels lighter than it is.

I own a Taurus 856 hammerless it's in my CC rotation along with my Sig P365xl Spectre Comp and Springfield Hellcat. Sometimes carry the 856 & Hellcat or 856 & P365xl depending on what I'm wearing. I love revolvers and the 856 is reliable and sturdy. Highly recommend one. Think I paid $285 sale for mine 2 yrs ago not bad at all!

The cylinder release is a common problem with taurus products I have a taurus 692 the does the same thing but I have found that all you have to do is loosen the screw ever so slightly and that resolves the problem and as always blue lock tight for the win.

Very good and reliable

Nice looking little revolver I really like the taurus guns thanks for the video 👍

This is my EDC pocket gun.

Thanks for your fine review. Seems it'll fit my needs

I have this and the weight is great and the 6 shot is perfect for ccw

I have mine picked it up last week 3"barrel black finish SWEET THE MARK ON THE CYLINDER LET YOU KNOW THE LOCK IS WORKING 👍🏿

I’ve been carrying the Taurus 856 for 200+ days since I purchased mine the model I carry is a concealed hammer with stainless finish . I’ve fed it most plus P ammunition and have carried it OWB in a leather holster and here’s my 2 cents it’s a great snub nose especially if you want a six shot over the more common 5 shot models made by S&W however there’s two caveats I have about this revolver After playing around a bit with different size speed loaders the HKS 10 is the perfect fit for the 856 also I recommend painting your front sight with nail polish or getting a replacement fiber optic sight for the front You may want to replace the grips , I found that options are out there but limited I decided to use Pachmayr model 85 rose wood grips with checkering to replace my rubber grips after they started to “ shed” around the finger groove and thumb ledge

I'm a huge Taurus revolver fan. And again anyone who's ever watched my videos know that. I just purchased my third 605. It's debut it was actually in my last video aside from the table top. But I do love Taurus revolvers and Rossi lever actions. Quality firearms on a budget. I'm not a very big Auto loader fan although I do own some. I just love the nostalgia of a revolver and a lever Gun. Definitely better than a sharp stick!

I got my 856 last year to replace my S&W Model 12-2 that I retired to the safe after 59 years of honorable service. I added a Galloway Precision spring kit, rubber Hogue monogrip, & the Ameriglo tritium night sight. It's not my primary carry, but it's a very handy little revolver.

I have this kind and for me I really like it. Price isn't bad,weight is alright and it has a comfortable fell.

As the owner of both S&W 642 and a Taurus 856 I can say the Taurus is no better or worse with quality control as most if not all companies suffer from today.

Bought the 856 2 inch, and have put a little over 100 rounds, and I have to say I'm very happy with it. Changed the grip to the viridian grip, and it feels much more comfortable. I don't have giant hands, but the extra qtr or so of an inch really helped

Nice gun for the money for sure. I bought a used one in stainless for $229

I have the matte steel version and had to buy Hogue rubber grips that are full sized due to my hands being so big. I was only holding it with 2 fingers on the stock ones. With the larger longer grips it is a real nice gun, weighing in at 25 ounces carrying 6 Hornaday 110 gr FTX rounds. I either use a shoulder holster or my inside left coat pocket.

What a simple and easy to understand video!! Great job. Most videos are nothing but fluff and a lot of chatter but you killed it with your very simple video. You made it easy to understand for someone who has no knowledge of guns and made them feel like they can do it instead of being put off by difficult terminology. KZfaq video makers should learn from your video skills and we'd all be much better off for it. Too many videos are too long with not enough information. Keep up the good work.

Bought 2 in 2020 for 175 a pop. Super light with a nice 💥 💪🏾

My 2" shoots first sized groups at 25 yards. It's not a smooth pull like a Smith but there's a very nice and crisp wall so you can confidently stage the trigger. Because of this, I'm seeing no appreciable difference in accuracy between single and double action. It's a very nice wall and break either way. Paid $130 but it's a perfect gun. Couldn't offer me 10k for it. My 3" arrived out of time and shooting miles low. Cylinder, hammer, and trigger all locked up and wouldn't move with live ammo left in the gun. Total nightmare and headache just like my 627. My UL has way too much recoil. Might be accurate, maybe not but I'll never know. I only use it for shot shells. Flips a snake inside out so while it only serves a single purpose, it does so exceptionally well so I'm very happy with it for what it is.

I was always a huge 85 fan, I think they look better than smiths. I literally just realized after seeing the 2 together that the smiths are actually decently smaller and a bit easier to conceal.

This looks like a solid revolver for most people. I have a Ruger LCRx... The only disadvantages I see with this gun is it's heavier weight and wider cylinder for concealed carry compared to an LCR.

I love mine.

bro im subbing to this channel i mean i can afford a 500-1000+ dollar gun and i do understand that alot of people cant but channels like his are how you find hidden gems.

Try gently holding the cylinder and pulling the trigger. You may find, as I did, that introducing any resistance to rotation causes the cylinder to rotate only partially before the pawl disengages. The gun is essentially jammed until resistance to rotation is removed. My Smith and Charter Arms revolvers do not have this problem. As I consider a snub nosed revolver to be a close quarters gun I asked myself "What if an attacker gets his hand on this?" Sold it.

what guapo said with a little correction. the hammer rests on the frame and can't reach the firing pin. when the trigger is pulled all the way back, the transfer bar is raised all the way up where the hammer can strike it, causing the bar to hit the firing pin, thus transferring the energy from the trigger to the pin. the hammer never contacts the firing pin to be a little more precise for the sake of said novice.

I always see good reviews on Taurus revolvers. I made the mistake of buying an 856 defender in January of this year. Timing was crap and the gun would lock up. Sent it to Taurus a few days after picking it up. Haven’t seen the gun since. Followed up about a dozen times. Always the same story. They’re waiting on parts from Brazil. I’m started to get annoyed. If you’re ok with having to send the gun in and wait 8+ months for them to fix it and get it back, then by all means go ahead.

I’ve got the 856CH with the spurless hammer

The Taurus extracts empties easier or better than the S&W J frame. I have both guns.

I have one & love it

I had the Taurus 605 .357 and it shoots both .357 and .38 .

Man when I first saw u I instantly thought "fear the walking dead" the season when they went to Mexico. U look just like the guy that runs the town, it's really cool!!

Just grabbed this today. Then came to check reviews lol. Pretty good pick I'd say. $300

Didn’t want to hit the thumb down…sorry. Good information about the Taurus!

Just picked up a used one yesterday for $196 in my hands. Haven’t gotten to shoot it, but I couldn’t say no at that price

They really blew it with the new black. My 85 from 2011 is a nice deep black bluing, completely different look.

Good video for a good revolver.😎👌

Good job. Thanks.

I have one very good gun for the price was in my price range a little snappy not too bad very accurate fits my short stubby hands very well money well spent

I love mine

Taurus makes beautiful firearms, but the built-in safety lock mechanism should have been included with this model 856. Overall, it's still a great firearm. It gets the job done,that's for sure. #Taurus #Firearms #SafetyFirst

I love the cerakote finish more than bluing

Seems like a decent revolver but the Rock Island Armory M206 is a better deal. They come with a plastic case, 2 different grips, a more classic "Detective Special" look, and a better price. I bought mine a month ago for $259.

Nice review… Joe Friday would approve.

I'm interested in these revolvers. However, every one I see on videos had drag lines around the cylinder where the locking bolt drags between the locking notches. Major turn off. for me.

I want to buy this same revolver but in a satin stainless finish.

Everyday carry, 605 Taurus.357 Snub. 🇺🇸✌🏽👍🏽😎

Yes this would be a good gun for a budget tight family. However 38 special ammo is expensive to buy. If you ask me I would recommend the charter arms pit bull 9mm. It costs a little more than this but 9mm is cheap and available and plenty of true crime shows tell us 9mm is not a weak round.

I have one in stainless it cost me 350.00 w tax.for the money it's a good buy

The Taurus 605 cost about $390, it has excellent weight for the.38 round. It doesn't flip excessively up after shooting,so follow up shot's are quickly on target. Very accurate also.

Taurus's quality control is sooooo spotty that I finally swore them off for good...find a used S&W or Ruger at a pawnshop that has layaway.. the extra money spent will be more than worth it in the long run..

I have the concealed hammer version of 856. Mine makes a subtle rattle noise when shaken. I wonder if yours does that too?

Very Cool!

THX for the video. On my way to purchase the stainless version tomorrow!

BEST is " NO BREAK IN AT ALL " .

Just bought one 2 weeks ago. IS it .38 special +p? The owners manual is kinda iffy on whether or not you can use +p in it. I'm keeping Hornady .38 special Critical Defense in it, for safety's sake.

excellent video, when you move the revolver, from one side to the other, doesn't it ring a bell?

I wonder if Charter Arms or Taurus makes a better revolver?

my 856 oil the barrow, cylinder, hammer cooked, & release button.

No safety???

I carry the SW642- looking for a second carry gun- what is the cost?

Why is the left side cylinder cap bent back?

Self defense for the working man sounds good..

Rossi MR77 .357

The barrel is straight

So is this technically a J Frame?

Phukk th specks how's th accuracy !

Can you pocket carry this?

You say better than you think but you have no range footage to prove it show us some footage of the groups and then we'll talk whether it's better than you think.

The durability of the finish wouldn't bother me at all, solid design, quality materials and good build quality are of greater importance. For a brand new personal defence weapon, it does, as you pointed out have the proven 38 Special +P round which is available from numerous top brand manufacturers configured for self defence. A new gun from a known manufacturer with a lifetime warranty and at an affordable price answers the needs of many potential buyers. The simplicity and reliability of the revolver is far quicker for a new shooter to adapt to than any semi automatic pistol. Factoring in a good holster, speed clips or speed loaders (and their pouches) together with several boxes of your preference in carry ammunition and range time fees to familiarize oneself with the gun and the ownership costs begin to mount. A first time gun owner may want to consider a bobbed hammer for a snag free draw. Once at the range and familiarized with one's carry gun, you'll want to think about cleaning it, which is another financial outlay adding to the list. Budgeting for range time to keep oneself current, capable and confident should be a regular thing, too. The price of ownership begins with the gun and grows from that point on, so remember to budget for the things mentioned above. Subscribed.

$800 a paycheck? After taxes i wish is that biweekly or...

If only Alec Baldwin had a transfer safety bar his excuse may have worked, I think I probably heard of transfer safety bar probably thought it was common even on antique guns lmao

A person does not need to spend alot of money on a gun as long as they go bang thats all that counts case closed ........And glock is not the best gun to buy period........

I don't like Taurus