Revolvers with short barrels have a loyal following for concealed carry, and the Taurus 856 is one of the more popular. This one is a used 856 chambered in .38 Special +P with a 2 inch barrel, and the factory box is included.

The 856 is a six-shot revolver, which gives you one more round than the older five-shot snubs. Check the cylinder lockup, and make sure the cylinder turns freely. Eye and ear protection cost little compared with the range days they make possible. Check that the cylinder locks up tight with no side to side play when the hammer is back.

A revolver is simple to operate. You pull the trigger, and it fires. There is no slide to rack and no safety to remember, and that is why many people choose one for a first gun or a backup. The short barrel is easy to hide, but it gives up some velocity and makes the gun harder to shoot accurately at distance.

Practice with standard .38 Special loads, and keep a +P carry load for defense. It is sold used and as described. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there.