Taurus 24/7 G2 Compact

Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2011

Also known as: PT24/7 G2 Compact

Overview

The Taurus 24/7 G2 Compact is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, manufactured by Taurus since 2011.

Specifications

Weight (empty)765 g (27.0 oz)
Overall Length163 mm (6.42")
Barrel Length89 mm (3.50")
Height127 mm (5.00")
Width28 mm (1.10")
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Action
Trigger Pull27 N (6.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity13 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity360 m/s (1181 fps)
Muzzle Energy481 J (355 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist254 mm (10.00")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialPolymer
Slide MaterialCarbon Steel
Barrel MaterialStainless Steel
FinishBlued

Calibers

Features

Base model

Taurus-24-7-G2

Production

Production years: 2011-discontinued

Origin

Country of origin: Brazil

Notes

Ships with both 13-round and 17-round magazines. Also available in .40 S&W. The compact frame improves concealability while maintaining shootability with the full-size grip option.

Background

Taurus's semi-automatic pistol development accelerated dramatically after acquiring Beretta's Brazilian manufacturing facility in 1980, and the company has since developed an increasingly independent lineup of original designs alongside their proven Beretta-derived models.