The Taurus TX9 Sub-Compact 9mm pistol in FDE (brand part no. 1-TX9SC431-MF) is the smallest frame in the Taurus Modular System, a striker-fired duty-style pistol sized for carry. It holds 13+1 rounds of 9mm Luger behind a 3.4-inch barrel, and the slide is optics ready right out of the box. An ambidextrous slide release and a reversible magazine catch make the controls work for either hand, and four interchangeable backstraps let you tune the grip to your hand size. The frame and slide are both finished in FDE. It is a practical choice for concealed carry, home defense and a first optic-equipped 9mm.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, a widely available cartridge for carry, defense and range practice.
• Capacity is 13+1, and two magazines are included, so you have a spare ready from the start.
• The barrel is 3.4 inches, a sub-compact length that keeps the pistol short for concealment.
• The barrel has a 1:16.5 right-hand twist, a rate that suits the common 9mm bullet weights.
• The slide is optics ready through the Taurus T.O.R.O. system, so a red dot can be mounted without milling the slide.
• The front sight is a removable white-dot post and the rear is drift adjustable, which makes windage easy to tune on standard dovetails.
• The trigger is a striker-fired SAO design, which the maker lists as the pistol action type.
• Unloaded weight is 21.7 ounces with an overall length of 6.62 inches, a size that carries easily.
• The frame and slide are finished in FDE, with a matte black alloy steel barrel for contrast.
• Safety features are a firing pin block and a trigger safety, which add drop and handling protection without extra controls to manage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mount a red dot on the TX9 Sub-Compact? Yes. The slide is optics ready right out of the box and uses the Taurus T.O.R.O. system, so you can add a red dot without sending the slide out for milling.

Can the grip be fitted to my hand? Yes. The pistol ships with four interchangeable backstraps, so you can fit the grip size to your hand. The serialized chassis is also part of the Taurus Modular System, which supports swapping between frame sizes.

How many rounds does it hold and what comes with it? Each magazine holds 13 rounds, and with one in the chamber the pistol is a 13+1. Two magazines are included.

Buy the Taurus TX9 Sub-Compact 9mm Pistol, Optic Ready, 13+1, FDE

Shooters who want a modular, optic-ready 9mm in a smaller package will find the sub-compact TX9 easy to live with. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns while you are here.