Hey guys, I just wanted to post a short review about the Taurus 856 revolver.
First, let me say I have long refused to buy any Taurus product, merely based on Internet reviews. I had a S&W 642 that I used as an ankle/back up at work, which I sold and now regret.
I sought out another at a local shop and wasn't able to find one, but went ahead and got the Taurus 856 DAO instead. First, the trigger was actually not nearly as bad as I anticipated. Second, the factory grips fit surprisingly well in my medium sized hands. Third, the Taurus holds six rounds, where the Smith only held five. Sights aren't great to be honest, but neither were the ones on the Smith. I do like that I can replace the front sight on this Taurus by knocking a roll in out. I ordered an Ameriglo sight from Taurus and am looking forward to that. I also ordered a spring kit and VZ grips.
I went and fired 100 rounds through it today, the only issued I had was getting the cylinder to pop out. Moving the latch forward was an issue at times and I would have to dry fire it to get the latch to work. I am curious if I may have cranked the screw down too tight on it and that was the issue. My eye sight isn't the best, but even with glasses picking up the front sight was hard at times. I anticipate the Ameriglo sight will fix that issue.
I also gave the Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish a whirl and got a nice shine to it, rather than the matte satin finish it came with.
Overall I am actually very happy with this gun and can't wait to go shoot it more. Normally with other snub nosed revolvers they weren't that enjoyable, but this one was fun to shoot. I am hoping to run at least another 300-400 rounds through it before next qualification day in late June.
First, let me say I have long refused to buy any Taurus product, merely based on Internet reviews. I had a S&W 642 that I used as an ankle/back up at work, which I sold and now regret.
I sought out another at a local shop and wasn't able to find one, but went ahead and got the Taurus 856 DAO instead. First, the trigger was actually not nearly as bad as I anticipated. Second, the factory grips fit surprisingly well in my medium sized hands. Third, the Taurus holds six rounds, where the Smith only held five. Sights aren't great to be honest, but neither were the ones on the Smith. I do like that I can replace the front sight on this Taurus by knocking a roll in out. I ordered an Ameriglo sight from Taurus and am looking forward to that. I also ordered a spring kit and VZ grips.
I went and fired 100 rounds through it today, the only issued I had was getting the cylinder to pop out. Moving the latch forward was an issue at times and I would have to dry fire it to get the latch to work. I am curious if I may have cranked the screw down too tight on it and that was the issue. My eye sight isn't the best, but even with glasses picking up the front sight was hard at times. I anticipate the Ameriglo sight will fix that issue.
I also gave the Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish a whirl and got a nice shine to it, rather than the matte satin finish it came with.
Overall I am actually very happy with this gun and can't wait to go shoot it more. Normally with other snub nosed revolvers they weren't that enjoyable, but this one was fun to shoot. I am hoping to run at least another 300-400 rounds through it before next qualification day in late June.
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