The Taurus TH9C 9mm compact pistol in black pairs the hammer-fired TH action with a smaller frame (brand part no. 1-TH9C031). Taurus gives it a 3.54-inch barrel, 17-round capacity and a manual safety, with Novak drift-adjustable sights front and rear. At 25 ounces unloaded it carries easily, yet the double-stack magazine keeps capacity high. It is a sensible choice for concealed carry, home defense or a compact range gun in 9mm.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, the most widely available defensive and practice cartridge.
• Magazine capacity is 17 rounds, and two magazines are included.
• The barrel measures 3.54 inches with a 1:10 right-hand twist, tuned for the 9mm bullet.
• Overall length is 6.85 inches and height is 5.16 inches, a compact footprint for carry.
• The action is double action/single action, so the hammer-fired trigger has a long first pull and a lighter follow-up.
• A manual safety is fitted, along with a firing pin block and a visual loaded chamber indicator.
• Both sights are Novak drift adjustable, so windage can be adjusted without special tools.
• Unloaded weight is 25 ounces on a polymer frame with an alloy steel slide.
• The finish is matte black on the slide and black on the frame, with a matte stainless barrel.
• An accessory rail is molded into the frame for a light or laser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TH9C a compact or full-size pistol? Taurus lists it as a compact frame with a 3.54-inch barrel and a 6.85-inch overall length.

Does it have a manual safety? Yes. Taurus lists a manual safety, a firing pin block and a visual loaded chamber indicator.

What is the magazine capacity? The capacity is 17 rounds, and Taurus includes two magazines with the pistol.

Buy the Taurus TH9C 9mm Compact Pistol, Black, Manual Safety, 3.54-Inch, 17-Round

The TH9C gives you 17 rounds of 9mm, a hammer-fired trigger and a manual safety in a frame small enough to carry. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL. Look through the rest of our semi-auto handguns too.