This entry details the Taurus TX9 series, a new duty-grade pistol line available in full-size, compact, and subcompact variants. Expert insights from Bret Vorhees, CEO of Taurus, highlight the pistol's development for military and police contracts, emphasizing its 50,000-round torture test and NATO certification. The TX9 features a modular grip system with four interchangeable backstraps for customizable ergonomics and an optics-ready slide compatible with most red dot sights via an adapter plate system.
The Taurus TX9 is a new lineup of duty-ready pistols introduced at Shot Show 2026. It features a modular backstrap system for customizable grip size, the Taurus Chassis System allowing for module swaps, and comes in three sizes: full, compact, and subcompact. All models are optics-ready and feature ambidextrous controls. The TX9 series is notable for being assembled in the United States.
The Taurus TX9 series is introduced, featuring subcompact, compact, and full-size models chambered in 9mm. These pistols are designed to compete with Glock's 17, 19, and 26 sizes, offering capacities of 13, 15, and 17 rounds. Key features include the T.O.R.O. optic system and a serialized chassis for modularity, though the speaker expresses skepticism about Taurus's product strategy and potential market confusion with their existing GX series.
Team Taurus Captain Jesse Harrison explains the three sizes of the Taurus TX9 pistol: Full Size, Compact, and Subcompact. The choice depends on primary use, whether it's range/duty, everyday carry, or deep concealment. Each size offers specific advantages in barrel length, magazine capacity, and concealability while sharing core features like a serialized chassis, striker-fired trigger, and optics-ready slide.
This review provides a first look at the new Taurus TX9 series, including Full Size, Compact, and Subcompact models. The firearms feature a modular serialized chassis, optics-ready capability, and aggressive ergonomics. While generally functional, a mud torture test revealed reliability issues with specific ammunition types, and some build quality concerns were noted regarding grip creaking and lock-up.
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