Taurus TX9 — New for 2026
January 15, 2026
The Taurus TX9 is a new, optics-ready 9mm pistol family built around a modular, serialized chassis and offered in full-size, compact, and subcompact trim. It’s aimed at buyers who want duty-grade features without a premium price tag—and it plays nicely with modern red-dot carry.
On January 8, 2026, Taurus unveiled the TX9 series, a ground-up 9mm platform that expands the TX line beyond rimfire and into a scalable, duty-ready handgun family. The headline: a chassis-based design (think “fire-control unit” you can drop into different grip modules) paired with Taurus’s optics-ready T.O.R.O. slide across three sizes. If you’ve ever wished your pistol could “grow or shrink” with your role, this is Taurus’s answer.
At launch, the Taurus TX9 comes in Full (4.5″ barrel, 17+1), Compact (4.0″, 15+1), and Subcompact (3.4″, 13+1). All three share the same controls, trigger feel, and T.O.R.O. optics cut, so switching sizes doesn’t force a retrain. Interchangeable backstraps help dial in fit, and ambidextrous or reversible controls aim to keep lefties happy too.
Taurus TX9 Key Specs
| Platform | Handgun |
| Action | Striker-fired (SAO) |
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Barrel / Weight | 4.5 in / ~25 oz (Full) |
| Capacity | 17+1 (Full); 15+1 (Compact); 13+1 (Subcompact) |
| Overall Length | 7.75 in (Full) |
| MSRP / Street | $499.99 MSRP at launch; street varies |
The modular TX9 chassis is the serialized component, so the grip module can be swapped without changing the “gun” itself. Every size ships optics-ready via the T.O.R.O. pattern, and the Full model lists a 4.5″ barrel, 7.75″ overall length, and 25 oz unloaded weight. MSRP is posted at $499.99 for the family.
What’s New vs. Prior Taurus Pistols
- New modular chassis (drop-in fire-control unit) vs. frame-serialized designs like the G3/GX4—lets you change sizes without buying a whole new pistol.
- T.O.R.O. optics-ready slides are standard across trims, easing red-dot setup for carry, duty, or competition. (Your iron-sight dovetails remain industry standard.)
- Unified ergonomics & controls across Full/Compact/Subcompact mean less “brain switching” when you rotate guns for range, concealed carry, or home duty.
- Built in the USA with a focus on duty-grade reliability—Taurus highlights U.S. manufacturing in the launch materials.
Use Cases
Daily carry & training: The Compact (4.0″) keeps recoil manners while hiding better than the Full; matching controls across sizes helps reps translate between your range gun and carry gun.
Duty/home defense: The Full-size (4.5″) gives you 17+1 capacity and more sight radius, plus straightforward red-dot mounting for low-light or aging-eyes advantages. (And yes, that means no Dremel to fit an optic plate.)
Deep concealment: The Subcompact (3.4″) trims length and height yet keeps the same trigger and optic compatibility, so your draw and dot picture stay familiar.
Shopping by platform? Start with our Semi-Auto Pistols category to compare size, weight, and features across brands.
Alternatives to Consider
- Glock (Gen6 family) — entrenched duty/carry ecosystem; TX9 counters with price and modular chassis.
- SIG Sauer (P320 system) — FCU-driven modularity; TX9 targets a similar concept at a lower MSRP.
- Smith & Wesson (M&P9 series) — broad holster/parts support; TX9 focuses on optics-ready value.
- CZ-USA (P-10 line) — striker simplicity; TX9’s three matched sizes offer a neat “one manual of arms” approach.