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Taurus Defender-856 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 3 in barrel, aluminum alloy frame, Altamont wood grip, revolving chamber, double-action, transfer bar, tritium front, fixed notch rear, 6 round magazine, TRS-DFNR-856-FRRMPG

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Product Info for Taurus Defender-856 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 3 in barrel

Lightweight small frame double action revolver. Stainless-steel barrel with a full-length underlug. The muzzle has a recessed crown, and the front sight is pinned to the barrel. Traditional-style fixed rear sight. Checkered hammer spur.

Specifications for Taurus Defender-856 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 3 in barrel:

Manufacturer:	Taurus
Gun Make:	Taurus
Gun Model:	Taurus Model 856 Defender
Gun Type:	Revolver
Caliber:	.38 Special +P
Barrel Length:	3 in
Material:	Altamont wood
Sight Configuration:	Tritium Front, Fixed Notch Rear
Action Type:	Revolver
Safety Type:	Transfer Bar
Trigger Action:	Double-Action (DA/SA)
Weight:	17.36 oz
Height:	4.8 in
Length:	7.5 in
Muzzle Velocity:	928 ft/s
Magazine Capacity:	6 Round
Muzzle Energy:	239 ft-lbs
Housing/Frame Material:	Aluminum Alloy

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Taurus Defender-856 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 3 in barrel

What firearm models does the manufacturer say Taurus Defender-856 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 3 in barrel is compatible with?

The manufacturer says that Taurus Defender-856 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 3 in barrel is compatible with Taurus Model 856 Defender

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Remington UMC .38 Special +P 125 Grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 23754

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Cor Bon .38 Special +P 125 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, SD38125/20

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Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep .38 Special +P 130 Grain Hydra-Shok Deep Hollow Point Nickel Plated Brass Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, P38HSD1

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Magtech 38 Special +P 125 Grain Semi Jacketed Soft Point Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 38F

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Underwood Ammo .38 Special +P 158 Grain Coated Soft Cast Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point Gas Check Nickel Plated Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 733

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Atomic 419 Pistol 38 Spl + P Subsonic 148 Gr Lead Hollow Point LHP 50 Bx/ 10

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Remington Golden Saber Defense .38 Special +P 125grain Brass-Jacketed Hollow Point Brass Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 27606

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Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 38 Special +P 129 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, P38HS1

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Remington High Terminal Performance .38 Special +P 110 Grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 22295

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Fort Scott Munitions 38 Special +P 81 Grain Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 38+P-080-SCV

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Remington High Terminal Performance .38 Special +P 125 Grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 22303

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Remington High Terminal Performance .38 Special +P 158 Grain Lead Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 22297

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Cor Bon .38 Special +P 110 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point -DPX Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, DPX38110/20

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Remington UMC .38 Special +P 125 Grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 100 Rounds, 23771

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Winchester USA Handgun .38 Special +P 125 grain Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, USA38JHP

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Speer Gold Dot .38 Special +P 135 Grain Gold Dot Hollow Point Short Barrel Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, 23921GD

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Speer Lawman Training .38 Special +P 158 Grain Total Metal Jacket Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 53750

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Cor Bon .38 Special +P 125 Grain Jacked Hollow Point Brass Cased Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, SD38125S/20

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Winchester Ranger .38 Special +P 130 Grain Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo, 50 Rounds, RA38B

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Winchester Super-X .38 Special +P 125 Grain Silvertip Jacketed Hollow Point Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, W38PST

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Winchester Defender Handgun .38 Special +P 130 grain Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, S38PDB

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Speer Lawman CleanFire Training .38 Special +P 158 Grain Total Metal Jacket Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 50 Rounds, 53833

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Fort Scott Munitions Claw Defense 38SPL +P 135 grain Flat Nose Brass Cased Pistol Ammunition, 20 Rounds, 38+P-135-SCVFNCD

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Allen Auto-Fit 2.0 9in Handgun Case

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MTM Slip-Top Ammo Box 50 Round Square Hole 38 - 357, Clear Smoke E50-38-41

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Allen Auto-Fit 2.0 Compact Handgun Case, Black, 8.25 in x 6.25 in, 7753

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Taurus Defender-856 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 3 in barrel Unavailable & Discontinued Models

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Taurus Defender-856 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 3 in barrel, aluminum alloy frame, Altamont wood grip, revolving chamber, double-action, transfer bar, tritium front, fixed notch rear, 6 round magazine, TRS-DFNR-856-FRRMPG , MPN: TRS-DFNR-856-FRRMPG , Code: 95X-FH2-FRROP1492-TRS-DFNR-856-FRRMPG

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