Well, maybe this Defender will crap out on me soon but for now I am finding myself increasingly liking and becoming more confident in this revolver. Taurus is coming real close to earning back my trust, something 20 years ago I thought would be impossible.
Well, I’m taking a chance on the 856. I got one with the all black finish. I have only put 200 rounds of ball ammo and tested a few +P defensive rounds. I LOVE this little revolver! But, even though I have had no issues with it yet I’m not ready to say I fully trust it. I will be doing daily dry...
The difference I am trying to determine is the difference in the quality between the two and if that difference is significant in the areas that really matter concerning self defense.
Thanks
After my experience with several lemon Taurus revolvers in the 90’s I swore them off. I have been a dedicated S&W user since then. But, the other day at the LGS I saw the revolver configuration I’ve wanted S&W to build for years—which is the same as the 3” 856 Defender. I really want to...
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