[.38 Special] Taurus 856 Review & Comparison

[@jamesharper5761]

I have the 856UL, carry it every day, love it.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

It’s hard not to.

[@elderyoung416]

Good to see the wear on that holster. It tells me that you actually used it a lot before recommending it. Nice review, your channel will grow quickly.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Thank you for noticing. All those scuffs are badges of honor. Thanks #196!

[@TheJHMAN1]

I own a number of Snub nose revolvers and I test each one with different ammo to see what works best in each one. Most 38spl are designed to shot 158 grain bullets to point of aim.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

I am quickly learning there are a lot of snub nose revolver fans. I love mine. Considering getting a 605 or S&W 642. Thanks for the comment!

[@msawenkosicele3726]

That holster and the grips looks awesome

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Thanks. They feel great too.

[@evocati6523]

I have an 85 which is what the 856 replaced and it's a great little snub as I'm sure the 856 is. I carry Underwood in it

[@FirstNatureBackland]

I’m sure the 85 is terrific. We aren’t allowed to buy it here in Commyfornia. I’ll have to try Underwood though. Thanks!

[@ericnorton9748]

I think I might be ordering me a set of those grips, very nice and I carry in a 1791 iwb leather holster very comfortable

[@johnkarimi6008]

How can one order a holster for.38 special?

[@theicemanissober1943]

I have a Taurus 856 ultralight I bought 2 years ago . I have put several hundred rounds thru with no issues. However I tried using the arms core 158 grainfmj and had issues. I could shoot 1 or 2 rounds and the cylinder would freeze up. Tried it with several different rounds and same results. Used federal punch and Winchester with no issues. Anyone else experience this? It's my edc and I carry in a DeSantis owb holster.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

I would say she needs a good cleaning and lube. But if it only did it with the Armscor then it could have been a bad batch of ammo. The crimps around the projectiles could have been loose and slightly protruding into the bore. Or high primers causing friction during rotation. Don’t forget to lube where the extractor slides through the cylinder. Thanks for the comment. I hope you enjoy your ultralight.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Hi John, I provided a link to .38 special holsters in the video description. If you tap/click the link (blue text) you’ll be taken to an Amazon page where you can select a holster specific to your .38 special. Thanks for asking.

[@jessicagrecco5813]

Go on line to triple t holsters in Texas ask for Robert he has them for the 856 Taurus

[@jirasaksitthiwong4119]

856 is amazing capacity and good price

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Hard to beat it price wise.

[@jessicagrecco5813]

A super great revolver it’s great I own won

[@rbm6184]

I have the 856 Defender three inch. Right now I am running Remington HTP for defense loads in it because that is what I could get at the time but as soon as I can get some Corbon, they will be in it. Corbon is what I usually run for defense loads in my revolvers. I know law enforcement uses Winchester Ranger and Gold Dot but Corbon beats them in muzzle velocity and energy and I know what Corbon does on a body since back in the '80s. It was the original +P. If I didn't have Corbon I would use Federal Hydra Shok. The 856 replaced my 85 that was my mom's revolver in my name and it went to my sister when my mom passed. I was going to give it to my sister but she insisted on paying so I got the 856. I carry it in a Andicen IWB/OWB leather thumb break/snap holster off of Amazon. Really nice holster with belt loop on one side and belt clip on the other side.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Thanks rbm6184! I’ll have to see if I can get my hands on that Corbon. I’ve never seen that brand before. That’s nice of you to want to give your sister a gun. We have that in common. I bought my sister a Glock 26. Her first gun and she loves it.

[@rbm6184]

@@FirstNatureBackland Corbon is COR + BON because its a core bonded bullet that won't break apart if hitting bone. Everyone should know about Corbon since it was the original +P. From the Corbon web site: COR®BON JHP is the original “HOT STUFF”! Back in 1982, our testing showed that most JHP (Jacked Hollow Point) ammunition would plug up with clothing and fail to expand in soft tissue. The typical JHP was passing through like hardball ammo causing little damage. For this reason, the original COR®BON JHP was designed with higher velocity than our competitors. Independent studies* have shown that the rapid energy transfer from the bullets violent and immediate expansion in ballistic gelatin has given our JHP a one-shot stopping power percentage of over 90%! The rapid expansion reduces projectile over penetration. Our JHP typically achieves 9”-15” of penetration. COR®BON’s line of high velocity JHP ammunition is still PROVEN to be effective and remains #1 in STOPPING POWER! *Handgun Stopping Power: The Definitive Study By Evan Marshall and Ed Sanow, 1992 Paladin Press The faster a bullet is traveling the more energy is created. Energy developed at the muzzle must be transferred or "dumped" into the target to be effective. Energy transfer is aided by bullet expansion. The higher the velocity, the more rapidly the expansion, the more effectively the energy is expended into the target. This explosive expansion dumps the available energy quickly, creating tremendous shocking power, and causes immediate STOPPING POWER! Stopping Power means SAFETY! Don't be misguided by those who claim that their products have some magical or mystical performance advantage or that they can make a reduced power load with increased performance. We believe it isn't possible! Bullet Anatomy Jacketed Hollow Points are made with a gilding metal jacket and a soft lead core. The jacket is specially scored inside and out to ensure uniform and rapid expansion. Traditional hollow point bullet are economically priced and can be used to test the reliability of a handgun. Experts recommend that you fire at least 200 hundred rounds of your carry load to make sure it will function every time when you need it. This bullet mushrooms in the traditional sense to typically double diameter. The jacket and lead peel back to the bullet base.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for sharing. Go Navy! I'm carrying my Taurus 856 at this moment.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Go Navy! Thanks for watching. It’s so comfortable even without a holster, just in my pocket. But a leather holster completes its so well. 👍🇺🇸

[@Me2Lancer]

@@FirstNatureBackland I'm carrying my Taurus 856 in a leather holster at this moment.

[@BraydenOgs]

Did the grips reduce recoil I love mine but when I shoot It the oem grips grooves dig into my hand

[@FirstNatureBackland]

No the OEM grips were comfortable. I just don’t like the feel of rubber and I wanted a classic detective look. Thanks.

[@Kestrylll]

How do you like the Cardini Leather holster? I've been looking at one for my S&W 638 but wasn't sure how comfortable it would be.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

I love it and highly recommend it. It’s my most comfortable holster. I also have one for my 1911. It feels great against my torso and draws easily. Even with my “spare tire”. The only draw back is that I have to remove it to re-holster. But that is because its leather, not hard plastic that stays wide open. Which is the exact reason why it’s so comfortable. I plan on doing a comparison video of all my holsters soon.

[@SquattingBuck]

Nice groups buddy! Very honest review. Keep coming to visit at Sportsman’s Warehouse and your groups will stay good, stay away from Bass Pro lol

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Thanks @SquattingBuck! I can’t wait to try out that American Gunner 38spl box I picked up the other day. Sportsman’s Warehouse is way easier to shop online anyway. Bass Pro’s search filters are horrible.

[@georgeveneziano2754]

I have the same gun same grips everything I screwed up bought mine at a local gun shop charged way to much 500.00 for mine pissed me off I didn't know better then. Made up for it bought the 605 frm sportsmens for 329.00 much better . Great video thanks

[@FirstNatureBackland]

That’s highway robbery. But $329 is an excellent price for the 605. It’s usually $349 where I live. Thanks for the comment!

[@mkshffr4936]

Definitely grab some Winchester HBWC. You might be surprised. Also Worth trying the Buffalo Bore standard pressure LSWCHP which duplicates the old FBI load. Both of these have made a good showing in media. Any HBWC does a good job but Winchester seems to have just a bit more velocity.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll check them out.

[@tmut44]

i amd ordering one (holster) thanks

[@FirstNatureBackland]

I hope you enjoy it. I plan on doing a leather care video for that exact holster soon. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!

[@DC4845Bass]

You need to go back and look at your footage to me personally your double action was better than your single action.

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Thanks @DC4845Bass. Yeah it looks like you are right. That day it was “Opposite Day”. I must have been taking into account what I typically expect out of my DA performance. From now on I’ll be scoring the differences between DA and SA. Thank again!

[@scorpio_x]

lol I have the same setup!

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Intelligent minds think alike. Thanks @scorpio_x.

[@wooddawg4868]

Nice grouping with all ammo used. A J frame size revolver is a 5 to 7 yard gun anyway. No one can really justify shooting in self defense beyond 21 feet right?

[@FirstNatureBackland]

Thanks. Yes they are are designed for close quarters. That’s very important to remember in a self defense situation so innocent bystanders don’t get hit. But justification beyond 7 yards, in general, I think that depends. If someone runs at me with an axe from 50 yards away, I’m not waiting for them to reach the average self defense engagement range (3-7 yards) if I have something I’m accurate with at 50 yards. That’s just me though.

[@christianhardwick6530]

Cardini isn’t real leather an it smells like burnt plastic. Returned it as soon as I inspected it. Beware

[@FirstNatureBackland]

I own 2 Cardini holsters. Both are leather and smell like it. That sucks you had a bad experience. Maybe once upon a time they didn’t used to be real leather. However as of the time of the video and this posting they sure are. Here is a link to their website page that has a description of the leather holster. Premium cowhide. cardinidefense.com/collections/leather-holsters/products/cardini-zorro-series-inside-the-waistband-leather-holster-snub-nose-revolver

[@randolphtolbert3825]

My question is , why are you smelling holsters😂 I’ve had one for two years and it’s 100% leather.