TAURUS 856 TORO- Red dot optic equipped revolver.

[lee n. field]

I’m not Caleb but “it works” as a lower-cost OWB paddle holster. I wasn’t a fan of it in IWB mode as the ride height/belt/dot weren’t ideal for me. It’s the only IWB holster I’ve tried for the TORO so I don’t know if it’s just the nature of the optic/revolver beast. And I’ve been completely spoiled by JMCK’s awesomeness.

I must say, the 856 Taurus TORO (my first Taurus) has worked perfectly out of the box. I’ve added a Wolff reduced power hammer spring, the older style Taurus rubber grip and a shim for the Holosun 407.

If anyone has recommendations for a larger grip (wider, not necessarily taller) I’d be all ears.

Wider which way? Front to back, or side to side?

Pachmayr Compac is wide, both ways. No longer made but should be findable. I may still have mine somewhere.

[S Jenks]

Wider which way? Front to back, or side to side?

Pachmayr Compac is wide, both ways. No longer made but should be findable. I may still have mine somewhere.

Yes mainly side to side, the stock grips and my hand size weren’t a good fit. About perfect for me is the old two-piece Compac on a K-frame. I didn’t realize they once made Compacs for the Taurus, I’ll have to find a set.

[TicTacticalTimmy]

I’m not Caleb but “it works” as a lower-cost OWB paddle holster. I wasn’t a fan of it in IWB mode as the ride height/belt/dot weren’t ideal for me. It’s the only IWB holster I’ve tried for the TORO so I don’t know if it’s just the nature of the optic/revolver beast. And I’ve been completely spoiled by JMCK’s awesomeness.

I must say, the 856 Taurus TORO (my first Taurus) has worked perfectly out of the box. I’ve added a Wolff reduced power hammer spring, the older style Taurus rubber grip and a shim for the Holosun 407.

If anyone has recommendations for a larger grip (wider, not necessarily taller) I’d be all ears.

https://shoptaurus.com/shop-by-model...all-frame-toro

Good to know, doesn't sounds like that holster will meet my needs.

There is this other holster from Comp-Tac which is not OWB capable, clearly meant for AIWB, but I have other AIWB holsters that work great for 3 o clock carry so thought it might be viable:

https://shoptaurus.com/new-items/tau...all-frame-toro

There's also this one from UM Tactical. I have another product from them and don't like it, and the carbon fiber print is gross, but I'd still be open to buying it if I had some positive real world feedback:

https://shoptaurus.com/shop-by-model...rame-toro-ambi

The Wolff spring has been reliable for you? Have you shot any ammo with harder primers? My trigger is reasonably smooth, I think it would be a really solid shooter if the hammer spring were just a little lighter.

[jeep45238]

Yes mainly side to side, the stock grips and my hand size weren’t a good fit. About perfect for me is the old two-piece Compac on a K-frame. I didn’t realize they once made Compacs for the Taurus, I’ll have to find a set.

Pachy renegades - can always sand/file them down as needed.

https://a.co/d/71EC5b7

[TicTacticalTimmy]

Well the Galco Hawkeye was on sale at Midway so I have one on the way. My first leather concealment holster! We shall see if it is worth the price.

[Fireman Dan]

Greetings, it’s been a while. I bought an 856 defender and then found out about the Toro option. I talked to the Taurus rep in Indy at the NRA show last year and he said the mounts would be available in about a month. We are more than a year later and Taurus says the mount will not be available individually anytime soon. Does anybody happen to know if someone doesn’t like their amount that wants to sell it. I have access to a full machine shop so drilling and tapping the gun will be a breeze.
TIA