The Taurus 82 is a six-shot, full-size, double-action revolver, chambered in .38 Special +P that has served as a sidearm of some enforcement agencies in Brazil, Chile, and Indonesia. The whole gun is made of alloy steel, with a Matte Black Oxide finish. This gun comes with the key-operated Taurus Security System that is built into the frame. The TSS allows you to disable the weapon completely with the turn of a key. The rubber grips are very comfortable, they absorb recoil and improve user control. This revolver comes with rugged fixed front and rear sights. An exposed hammer allows you to use the gun in single-action mode, with a lighter trigger pull. In terms of safety, there is a transfer bar safety mechanism that prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin, unless the trigger is fully pulled. Overall, the Taurus 82 is an affordable and reliable self-defense revolver, very quick to respond in emergency situations.