---
title: "Taurus 856 .38 Special, 2 in., 6rd, Black"
description: "$374.48 at Gulf Coast Guns, 14% above usual."
type: "product"
category: "guns"
brand: "Taurus"
landed_price: 374.48
currency: "USD"
best_store: "Gulf Coast Guns"
deal_signal: "higher"
usual_price: 329.46
updated: "2026-10-19T12:19:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/taurus-856-38-special-2-in-6rd-black-a8l"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Taurus 856 .38 Special, 2 in., 6rd, Black

> Lowest landed price: **$374.48** at Gulf Coast Guns (★ 4.6, 9,207 reviews). 14% above usual (usual $329.46, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 12:19 UTC.

- Item price $359.49 + $14.99 shipping to your FFL dealer. Landed price excludes sales tax and the dealer's transfer fee.
- 90-day range: $271.38 to $385.45
- 2-year low: $271.38 (Aug 25, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 2 days (since 2026-10-18 20:28 UTC)
- MSRP: $386.49 (3% off)
- Brand: Taurus. Category: guns.
- [Buy at Gulf Coast Guns](https://trigger.deals/go/taurus-856-38-special-2-in-6rd-black-a8l?store=gulf-coast-guns)

## Compare stores (6)

Ranked by landed price: the item plus shipping to you, before tax.

| Store | Rating | Landed price | Versus best | Item price | Shipping | Stock | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gulf Coast Guns (best) | ★ 4.6 | $374.48 | Best price | $359.49 | $14.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:19 UTC |
| High Desert Guns | ★ 4.2 | $375.99 | +$1.51 | $350.99 | $25.00 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 09:44 UTC |
| Granite Peak Supply | ★ 4.6 | $406.98 | +$32.50 | $376.99 | $29.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 10:17 UTC |
| Timber Ridge Sporting | ★ 4.6 | $421.98 | +$47.50 | $391.99 | $29.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:47 UTC |
| Cedar Hollow Arms | ★ 4.8 | $450.49 | +$76.01 | $450.49 | Free | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:08 UTC |
| Iron Mesa Armory | ★ 4.9 | $450.99 | +$76.51 | $450.99 | Free | In stock | 2026-10-19 09:40 UTC |

## Price history

Lowest landed price across stores, weekly over the last 90 days (full daily history: [JSON API](https://trigger.deals/api/v1/products/taurus-856-38-special-2-in-6rd-black-a8l?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $329.46 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $385.45 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $289.54 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $289.54 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $344.59 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $382.91 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $341.58 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $342.89 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $325.84 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $325.84 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $325.84 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $330.94 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $374.48 |

## About this product

The Taurus 856 .38 Special is a handgun chambered in .38 Special, with a revolver action, a 2-inch barrel and a 6-round capacity. This listing is the black finish in the standard configuration, new. Guns ship to a licensed dealer (FFL) near you, who runs the background check and hands it over; their transfer fee is separate.

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Type | Handgun |
| Action | Revolver |
| Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Barrel length | 2 in. |
| Finish | Black |
| Configuration | Standard |
| Condition | New |

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