Taurus 856 T.O.R.O.
Revolver · DA/SA · 3″ Barrel · Optics-Ready
Caliber: .38 Special
Optic footprint: Holosun K
Effective Range: Close quarters (~0–50 yd)
The Taurus 856 T.O.R.O. is compatible with 22 optics in our catalog, and it's optics-ready — each one below shows exactly how it mounts.
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Compatible Optics
(22)
22 compatible optics in our catalog.
22 of 22 optics
Red dots & reflex sights (22)
1x, no magnification — fast target acquisition up close.
- Holosun 407K X2Direct Fit
6 MOA dot · Open · 50k-hr battery · 1 oz
Where to buy≈ $306 MSRP - Holosun 507K X2Direct Fit
2 MOA dot · Open · 50k-hr battery · 1 oz
Where to buy≈ $340 MSRP - Holosun EPS CarryDirect Fit
2 MOA dot · Enclosed · 50k-hr battery · 1.2 oz
Where to buy≈ $389 MSRP - Athlon Midas EDC PistolNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open · 50k-hr battery · 0.65 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $200 MSRP - Burris FastFire CNeeds Mount
6 MOA dot · Open · 25k-hr battery · 0.44 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $259 MSRP - C&H Precision EDCNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $220 MSRP - C&H Precision EDC EnclosedNeeds Mount
2.5 MOA dot · Enclosed
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $250 MSRP - Crimson Trace CT RAD MicroNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open · 20k-hr battery · 1 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $220 MSRP - Crimson Trace CT RAD Micro ProNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open · 20k-hr battery · 1 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $275 MSRP - Crimson Trace CTS-1550Needs Mount
3 MOA dot · Open · 20k-hr battery · 0.6 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $180 MSRP - Gideon Optics JudgeNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $180 MSRP - Gideon Optics Judge II MicroNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Enclosed
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $210 MSRP - Meprolight MPO PRO-SNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Enclosed · 20k-hr battery · 1.4 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $400 MSRP - Meprolight MPO-SNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open · 20k-hr battery · 0.8 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $320 MSRP - Riton 3 Tactix MPRDNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open · 50k-hr battery · 0.6 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $350 MSRP - Shield Sights RMScNeeds Mount
4 MOA dot · Open · 20k-hr battery · 0.6 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $400 MSRP - SIG Romeo ZeroNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open · 20k-hr battery · 0.4 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $200 MSRP - SIG Sauer Romeo-X CompactNeeds Mount
2 MOA dot · Open · 20k-hr battery · 1 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $430 MSRP - SIG Sauer Romeo-X Enclosed CompactNeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Enclosed · 20k-hr battery · 1.4 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $600 MSRP - SIG Sauer RomeoZero EliteNeeds Mount
2 MOA dot · Open · 20k-hr battery · 0.5 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $230 MSRP - Swampfox Sentinel IINeeds Mount
3 MOA dot · Open · 50k-hr battery · 1 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $250 MSRP - Vortex Defender-CCWNeeds Mount
6 MOA dot · Open · 10k-hr battery · 0.95 oz
Requires: Holosun K and RMSc share identical mounting holes (cross-compatible)
Where to buy≈ $250 MSRP
Suitability is general guidance based on the platform's typical effective range — not a hard rule. Your load, optic, and intended use may shift it.
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Common questions
- What optics fit the Taurus 856 T.O.R.O.?
- 22 optics in our catalog are confirmed to fit the Taurus 856 T.O.R.O.. Each is listed with exactly how it mounts — directly on the gun's rail or slide cut, or with the specific adapter plate it needs.
- Is the Taurus 856 T.O.R.O. optics-ready?
- Yes. The Taurus 856 T.O.R.O. is optics-ready — it uses the Holosun K Footprint. The compatible optics mount to its factory cut or rail, and each listing shows the plate or mount it uses.
- What is the effective range of the Taurus 856 T.O.R.O.?
- In .38 Special, the Taurus 856 T.O.R.O.'s typical effective range is Close quarters (~0–50 yd).