Taurus PT809 Compact
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2010
Also known as: PT 809 Compact, PT809C
Overview
The Taurus PT809 Compact is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, manufactured by Taurus since 2010.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 765 g (27.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 175 mm (6.89") |
| Barrel Length | 89 mm (3.50") |
| Height | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Dao |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 13 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 340 m/s (1115 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 430 J (317 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1600 m (1750 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blue |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Block, Manual Safety
- Features: Striker Fired, Accessory Rail, Polymer Frame, Compact Design, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release
Base model
Production
Production years: 2010-2018
Compact variant of PT809
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2018
Notes
The PT809 Compact was designed for concealed carry while maintaining respectable capacity. It could also accept full-size 17-round PT809 magazines.
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.