1,000 Round Challenge: accepted. The all-new TaurusTX™ 9 is coming in hot!

Published on January 9, 2026
Duration: 5:20

This video details a 1,000-round endurance test of the new Taurus TX9 pistol. Performed by Caleb Giddings and Matt Little from Taurus USA, the challenge aimed to replicate and exceed a 20-year-old record. The pistol successfully fired 1,080 rounds in just over 10 minutes without malfunctions, demonstrating significant durability under extreme heat.

Quick Summary

The Taurus TX9 completed a 1,080-round challenge in 10 minutes and 19.8 seconds with no malfunctions or part breakages, showcasing extreme durability. The fiber optic front sight melted due to heat, and shooter fatigue was the main challenge.

Chapters

  1. 00:06The 1000 Round Challenge Origin
  2. 00:20Introducing Caleb Giddings & Matt Little
  3. 00:35Challenge Parameters: 1000 Rounds in 10 Minutes
  4. 00:50Shooter Concerns: Fatigue vs. Firearm Failure
  5. 01:04Test Setup: Magtech Ammo & Taurus TX9
  6. 01:16Sights: Dawson Precision Addition
  7. 02:13The Challenge Begins
  8. 02:38Final Rounds and Time Check
  9. 02:51Results: 1080 Rounds in 10:19.8
  10. 03:15Matt Little's Feedback on the Gun
  11. 03:30No Stoppages or Breakages
  12. 03:35Melted Fiber Optic Sight
  13. 03:52Cooling the Pistol in Water
  14. 04:13Extreme Heat Generation
  15. 04:20Cyclical vs. Effective Rate of Fire
  16. 04:33Firearm Took Everything Thrown At It
  17. 04:40First to Complete Challenge in 20 Years
  18. 04:52Conclusion: Taurus TX9 Endurance

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Taurus TX9's performance in the 1000 round challenge?

The Taurus TX9 successfully fired 1,080 rounds in just over 10 minutes without any stoppages or part breakages, demonstrating exceptional durability under extreme heat.

What was the main challenge during the 1000 round endurance test?

While the firearm proved robust, the primary challenge for the shooter, Matt Little, was trigger finger fatigue due to the rapid and continuous firing.

Were there any failures during the Taurus TX9's 1000 round challenge?

The only component failure reported was the melting of the fiber optic front sight due to the intense heat generated by firing over 1000 rounds in a short period.

What ammunition and modifications were used for the Taurus TX9 endurance test?

The test used brand new Magtech ammunition and a factory-configuration Taurus TX9, with the only modification being the addition of Dawson Precision sights by the shooter.

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