Taurus 905

Taurus · Pistol · In Production · 2017

Also known as: Model 905

Overview

The Taurus 905 is a medium-frame revolver chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, manufactured by Taurus since 2017.

Specifications

Weight (empty)624 g (22.0 oz)
Overall Length168 mm (6.61")
Barrel Length51 mm (2.01")
Height117 mm (4.61")
Width35 mm (1.38")
Firing MechanismDouble Action Single Action
Trigger TypeDouble Action Single Action
Trigger Pull20 N (4.5 lbf)
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Magazine TypeRotary
Muzzle Velocity360 m/s (1181 fps)
Muzzle Energy481 J (355 ft·lbf)
Effective Range25 m (27 yd)
Maximum Range1800 m (1968 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist254 mm (10.00")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialSteel
FinishMatte Stainless

Calibers

Features

Production

Production years: 2017-present

Origin

Country of origin: Brazil

Notes

The Taurus 905 ships with several moon clips. Moon clips are thin metal pieces that the five 9mm rounds snap into, allowing all rounds to be loaded simultaneously like a speed loader. The clips can be loaded and unloaded by hand with no tools required. The 905 uses the same small-frame design as the Model 85 series but with a cylinder specifically dimensioned for 9mm Parabellum.

Background

Taurus's revolver manufacturing expertise traces back to their acquisition of the Smith & Wesson factory in Brazil, giving them access to decades of refined revolver-building knowledge that continues to influence their designs today.