The Taurus TX9 Compact 9mm pistol (Taurus part no. 1-TX9C441-10) is the 10-round version of the duty-ready striker-fired Taurus line. It has a 4-inch barrel and an optics-ready slide that uses the T.O.R.O. system. The modular chassis is serialized, so the same gun can move between frame sizes. It suits concealed carry, home defense and range work. Four backstraps and an ambidextrous slide release help it fit nearly any hand, and it ships with two magazines.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, a proven duty and defense cartridge with plenty of ammunition choices.
• Barrel length is 4.0 inches, the compact frame proportion that balances concealment and sight radius.
• Capacity is 10 rounds, with two magazines included so you have a spare from the start.
• The slide is optics ready with the Taurus T.O.R.O. system, so a red dot mounts without custom milling.
• The front sight is a removable white-dot sight and the rear is drift adjustable, both in standard dovetails for aftermarket swaps.
• The action is single action only and striker fired, a consistent pull on every shot.
• Safeties are a firing pin block and trigger safety, built into the pistol without a thumb lever.
• The Taurus Modular System uses a serialized chassis that swaps between full-size, compact and subcompact frames.
• Four interchangeable backstraps let you size the grip to your hand.
• An ambidextrous slide release and reversible magazine catch suit both right- and left-handed shooters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TX9 Compact optic ready? Yes. Taurus lists it as optics ready through the T.O.R.O. system, so a compatible red dot can mount on the slide.

Does it have a manual safety? No thumb lever is listed. Taurus lists the safeties as a firing pin block and a trigger safety.

Can the frame size change later? Yes. The Taurus Modular System uses a serialized modular chassis that swaps between the full-size, compact and subcompact frames.

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