{"id":637,"date":"2022-12-17T08:40:29","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T08:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=637"},"modified":"2022-12-17T08:40:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T08:40:29","slug":"gun-review-taurus-856-executive-grade-revolver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=637","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review: Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"391\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059-696x391.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_141059.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" title=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I got the chance to shoot one of the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/executivegrade\/taurus-856-executive-grade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taurus 856 Executive Grade<\/a> revolvers early this last spring. Since those first few cylinders, I\u2019ve been looking forward to this review and I was not disappointed. The Taurus 856 Executive Grade is my favorite wheel gun of the year.<\/p>\n<p>With the 856 Executive Grade, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taurus<\/a> has released a revolver that\u2019 isn\u2019t made for the MORE POWER! crowd. They aren\u2019t impressing anybody with a teeny tiny, hard-to-shoot format. There aren\u2019t 7 rounds in an oversized cylinder. Instead, the Executive Grade is a revolver nerd\u2019s wheel gun. Six shots, lightweight, and it\u2019s not a snubby. It\u2019s actually enjoyable to shoot and double action only.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534149\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534149 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-700x373.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-150x80.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-696x371.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-560x298.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-700x373.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534149 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-700x373.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-700x373.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-150x80.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-696x371.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000-560x298.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_112000.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And it\u2019s pretty.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at that finish. It\u2019s a brushed satin finish that\u2019s done right. The finish is buttery smooth, without lines or \u201cgrains\u201d still showing in the steel.<\/p>\n<p>I love my Ruger wheel guns, but they could take a lesson from Taurus here. The 856 is classic and classy. There isn\u2019t a machine mark to be found. (Colt, did you notice that?)<\/p>\n<p>Note that the finish is continued throughout the surfaces of the gun. Swing open the cylinder and inspect the crane recesses and all the metal surrounding the interior of the frame. You\u2019ll find the same hand polishing as the rest of the gun. I like my S&amp;W revolvers too, but this level of detail eludes them. It looks like Taurus is passing out one lesson after another.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534143\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534143 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534143 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084135.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beyond just the firearm itself, Taurus absolutely nailed the presentation of this gun. It comes in a simple but high quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-pelican-vault-medium-pistol-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pelican Vault<\/a> case that\u2019s lockable and suitable for airline travel. The gun doesn\u2019t just sit on top of the foam, the foam is custom-cut for the revolver.\u00a0 This isn\u2019t something you\u2019d expect on a gun that sells for less than $600.<\/p>\n<p>The 856 is inexpensive because it\u2019s made by Taurus of Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>Taurus doesn\u2019t have a reputation for making bad guns. Taurus has a reputation of making a few bad guns right next to a bunch of good guns, and you never knew which one you\u2019re going to get.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, their reputation has been tarnished by a perceived lack of quality control. We\u2019ve heard for the last couple of years that Taurus was developing a program to correct their quality control issues. Enter the Executive Grade.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534140\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534140 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534140 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221215_102135.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Part of the marketing hype for these guns is that they\u2019re made in a separate part of the factory, with machines and employees specifically dedicated to these guns.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, that adds to a bit of exclusivity. Taurus originally said they could only make about 20 of these guns a day. But the real value is that this smaller team, focused on consistently producing a higher quality firearm, can then go back out to the main factory at some point and further the culture and capability for quality throughout the company. Taurus is, in effect, developing a large bench of employees with the skills and attitude to lead the entire company forward.<\/p>\n<p>The added benefit is that you get a pretty friggin\u2019 great gun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534031\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534031 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534031 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084311.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can see that quality in the critical dimensions of the gun. The cylinder throats measured to .357\u2033 and one measured a very tight .358\u2033, using a minus pin gauge set. The cylinder gap is .003\u2033 and the cylinder end shake measured .003\u2033 as well. The minor bore diameter measured .347\u2033.<\/p>\n<p>Those measurements remained the same after the shooting was done for this review, and they make for a tight, well-made revolver that maximizes the power of the cartridge while maintaining perfect reliability.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534139\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534139 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534139 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221111.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The trigger on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/executivegrade\/taurus-856-executive-grade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">856 Executive Grade<\/a> is every bit as good as a new Smith &amp; Wesson. Using a Lyman digital trigger scale, I made five pulls on the double action only trigger. They measured 11 lbs. 12.0 oz., 11 lbs 12.2 oz., 11 lbs. 12.0 oz., 11 lbs. 13.0 oz., and 11 lbs. 12.4 oz. That\u2019s right, a total of 1 oz. for an extreme spread.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, that consistency didn\u2019t remain by the end of the review. By the time all was said and done, hundreds of trigger pulls later, there was all of 3 oz. difference between five pulls, but those pulls now average at 11 lbs., 8oz.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534138\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534138 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534138 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221214_221909.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Interestingly enough, you can actually see where some of that 4 oz.+ of weight went by the tiny drag mark on the side of the trigger. You\u2019ll need to look closely.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534145\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534145 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534145 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084507.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The trigger shoe itself is wide enough, curved and smooth, and just a bit inside the width of the trigger guard. With bare hands, that trigger guard is perfect.\u00a0 Don\u2019t expect to get winter gloves in there, though.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534041\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534041 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534041 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084237.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Taurus didn\u2019t set out to make an 856 in .357 Magnum. That\u2019s a good thing. I love a magnum wheel gun as much as the next man, but the 856 Executive Grade is perfect in its dimensions, exactly as it is.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534144\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534144 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534144 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084412.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Executive Grade in .38Spl +P comes in one barrel length only\u20263\u2033 with a full underlug. For a daily concealed carry revolver in .38Spl, it\u2019s ideal. There\u2019s barely enough sight radius to actually use the sights, enough mass up front to keep the muzzle down, and the minimum amount of weight to make the gun enjoyable to shoot while carrying like it\u2019s nothing all day long.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534034\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534034 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534034 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140749.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 856 Executive Grade features a serrated black slant front sight and a fixed gutter rear.\u00a0 The rear channel has been done very well, wide enough to show just a bit of light on either side of the front sigh and since the entire gun is a satin finish, there\u2019s no glare to diminish the sight picture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534146\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534146\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534146 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534146 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084656.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The fact that there\u2019s no rear sight poking up means there\u2019s no chance of it getting caught on the draw, much less unintentionally maladjusted. Also note in the view above the basic geometry of the sight means that the squared rear is almost always in shadow, further enhancing the view of the front sight.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534035\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534035 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534035 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084526.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although the rear is just about perfect, that dark ramp front sight leaves something to be desired. It tends to disappear on a dark target.\u00a0 A brass bead, fiber optic rod, or bright dot would be preferable. Fortunately, it\u2019s easy to replace and the Taurus website has an <a href=\"https:\/\/shoptaurus.com\/products\/ameriglo-front-orange-night-sight-small-frame-revolvers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inexpensive alternative<\/a>. Or you can use a dab of model paint.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a bit of incongruity to the 856 Executive Grade, and that\u2019s the grip. Usually, when we see a 3\u2033 barrel, gutter sights, and a bobbed hammer or hammerless revolver, we expect to see an abbreviated and rounded grip. Those are the types of grips that hide well in a pocket, tuck easily into a waistband, and don\u2019t bother the ankle when carried inside a boot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534040\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534040 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-700x421.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-696x419.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-698x420.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-560x337.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-700x421.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534040 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-700x421.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-700x421.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-696x419.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-698x420.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440-560x337.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084440.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 856 Executive Grade, however, sports a square butt full grip that allows for even size large hands to get a full three fingers under the trigger guard. The checkered walnut features a full palm swell on both sides and feels a lot more like a target style grip than those more common to conceal carry revolvers.<\/p>\n<p>I like the grip exactly as it is. Yes, you will give up a bit of concealability, but you gain so much control in single-hand shooting, not to mention how much easier it is to get a good grip on the revolver quickly when drawing from concealment in the first place.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534036\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534036 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534036 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090059.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The geometry and quality of the grip is great, but the wood-to-metal fit is just okay. All around the gun, the grips come together very well without any portions raised above the others. It\u2019s at the top of the back of the grip where there\u2019s a sizable gap between the wood and the grip frame. There\u2019s no functional detriment here, it just doesn\u2019t look as good as the rest of the gun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534037\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534037 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-700x559.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-696x556.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-526x420.jpg 526w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-560x447.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-700x559.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534037 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-700x559.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-700x559.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-696x556.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-526x420.jpg 526w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247-560x447.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090247.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also note that what holds wood firmly to the grip frame, other than the single screw, are the tops and bottoms of the grip frame and the pins in the wood, not the entire grip frame fitting snugly into the wood itself. If this were a heavier recoiling gun, I\u2019d have a concern here. Chambered as it is, you\u2019re extremely unlikely to ever experience a problem.<\/p>\n<p>For those of you who are wheel gun nerds, you\u2019ve probably got a question. Small frame revolvers with full thickness grips have a consistent challenge\u2026shell casing clearance. This is one of the benefits 9mm revolvers have over .38Spl chambered guns, because the 9x19mm case is shorter, they always clear the grip.<\/p>\n<p>As the 856 Executive Grade is chambered in .38Spl, the one case may get caught up on the grip when you attempt to eject your spent empties, especially if you\u2019re in the habit of just turning up the gun or lightly tapping the ejector.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534038\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534038 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534038 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140618.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the first place, that\u2019s a bad habit. Watch any of the old school revolver shooters, especially the guys who were cops and competitors both. You\u2019ll note that they turn the gun muzzle up and smack the crap out of the ejector to get rid of those cases with authority.\u00a0 This proper practice cleared the empties on the 856 Executive grade every single time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534039\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534039 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-525x420.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-560x448.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-700x560.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-700x560.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-525x420.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656-560x448.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140656.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although clearing cases may not be a real issue, speed loading is. I just don\u2019t see any speed loader getting behind that grip at an angle that actually works quickly. Single loading with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=855e0b56-67a2-40d0-aa2b-a0764ca94489&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Fshooting-accessories%2Fspeedloaders-accessories%2Fcylinder-speedloaders%2Fj-strip-5-shot-speedloaders-38-special-357-magnum-prod135799.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speed strip<\/a>\u00a0in your pocket is the only way to go on this gun. If the grip isn\u2019t to your liking, additional grips can be found on the Taurus website.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534147\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534147 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534147 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_084542.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I struggled a bit getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/executivegrade\/taurus-856-executive-grade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">856 Executive Grade<\/a> to produce groups under 3\u2033 at 25 yards. When firing off a bag, the best group from a commercial self defense round was the Hornady Critical Defense .38Spl +P round averaging 3.1\u2033 five-round groups over four shot strings.<\/p>\n<p>The worst commercial self defense round was the Federal Premium HST Micro bullet, printing a full inch larger. The Hornady Critical Defense Light and the Federal Premium 129gr Hydra Shock JHP +P round landed between the two. Of course, all shooting was done in double action.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534142\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534142 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534142 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_090046.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I shot the vast majority of the rounds for this review with my own home-rolled 158gr #2 alloy bullet pushed over 2.8 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=855e0b56-67a2-40d0-aa2b-a0764ca94489&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Fsearch%2Findex.htm%3Fk%3Dhodgdon%2Bclays%2Bpowder%26ksubmit%3Dy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clays<\/a>. I\u2019ve got thousands of these made up. That round printed right there with the Hornady Critical Defense round at 3.1\u2033 on average. It was also a pleasant round to shoot, with minimal recoil, acceptable accuracy and just enough authority.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534141\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534141 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534141 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221208_140823.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Because of the slow reloads, I usually only put 300 rounds through a revolver for a review.\u00a0 I easily passed the 500 mark on this gun. How many more than that, I don\u2019t really know, but now I\u2019ve got five empty plastic cases of 100, plus all the commercial rounds. It took me a solid month to shoot all that, but I enjoyed every bit of it. The 856 was lubed prior to shooting and never cleaned or lubed again for the entire review until it was time for more photos.<\/p>\n<p>There were no reliability issues with the revolver. It fired with commercial ammo and with reloads that included CCI and Federal primers. No cartridge failed to easily slip into the chamfered chambers, and as long as I gave the plunger a solid push, no cartridge failed to eject.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Grade shares compatibility with much of the already established <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/revolvers\/small-frame-revolvers\/taurus-856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">856 revolver line<\/a>. The paper manual, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/images\/manuals\/Taurus_Manual_856.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">as well as the online version<\/a>, includes a detailed parts list and holsters, sights, grips and more can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/shoptaurus.com\/shop-by-model\/?_bc_fsnf=1&amp;Model=Taurus+856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taurus website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_534033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-534033\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534033 size-large\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-534033 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221108_203952.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-534033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Taurus 856 Executive Grade is a great-shooting, good-looking, easy-to-carry wheel gun. It\u2019s a DAO revolver in the right size, in the right caliber. Taurus has successfully made an understated statement gun, something that\u2019s often lost in today\u2019s market. The fact that Taurus made the Executive Grade at such a low price point is icing on the cake. This is a great revolver.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Specifications: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Ftaurus-856-executive-grade-3-38-special-revolver-satin-stainless-2-856ex39ch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taurus 856 Executive Grade<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Caliber: 38 Special +P<br \/>Capacity: 6 rounds<br \/>Action: double action only<br \/>Front Sight: serrated, removable<br \/>Rear Sight: fixed gutter<br \/>Grip: Altamont walnut checkered<br \/>Barrel Length: 3 in.<br \/>Overall Length: 7.50 in.<br \/>Overall Height: 4.80 in.<br \/>Overall Width: 1.41 in.<br \/>Weight: 25 oz.<br \/>Frame, Barrel, Cylinder Material: stainless steel<br \/>Finish: satin brushed stainless-steel<br \/><strong>MSRP: $689 <\/strong>(Found online for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Ftaurus-856-executive-grade-3-38-special-revolver-satin-stainless-2-856ex39ch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$520-$550<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Style and Appearance * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>If this gun said Smith &amp; Wesson on the side, you\u2019d expect to pay $1,000 or more for this level of finish. Inside and out, Taurus got \u201ceveryday elegant\u201d right.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customization * * * *<\/strong><br \/>Since the Executive Grade is built on a well-established line, there are already lot of parts and accessories available for it from Taurus and the aftermarket as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accuracy * * * \u00bd<\/strong><br \/>Maybe a bit better than average. You\u2019ll have no problem fitting rounds inside a 19\u2033 target at 25 yards standing with this DAO gun, but this isn\u2019t a target revolver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliability * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>Zero issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall * * * * \u00bd<\/strong><br \/>The Taurus 856 Executive Grade is a wheel gunner\u2019s wheel gun at a price you would have expected to pay 20 years ago. This one\u2019s not going back. I already told Taurus to send me the invoice as the 856 Executive Grade will replace my current S&amp;W backup carry piece. Half a star removed for okay, but not amazing precision\u2026and it hurt to give this revolver anything less than a perfect score.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-taurus-856-executive-grade\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I got the chance to shoot one of the new Taurus 856 Executive Grade revolvers early this last spring. Since those first few cylinders, I\u2019ve been looking forward to this review and I was not disappointed. The Taurus 856 Executive Grade is my favorite wheel gun of the year. With the 856 Executive Grade, Taurus [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":638,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=637"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}