Taylor's 1873 Army TC9
Taylor's & Company · Revolver · In Production · 2022
Also known as: Taylor's TC9, TC9 1873, Taylor's 1873 TC9
Overview
The Taylor's 1873 Army TC9 is a single-action revolver built on the classic Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army pattern but chambered in the modern, affordable 9mm Luger cartridge. Manufactured in Italy by Pietta for the American importer Taylor's & Company, it pairs a blued steel frame and barrel with a color case-hardened frame and a checkered 1860 Army-style grip. The six-shot cylinder, fixed blade front sight, and frame-groove rear sight faithfully reproduce the handling of a full-size SAA while letting shooters use inexpensive 9mm ammunition.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1134 g (40.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 282 mm (11.10") |
| Barrel Length | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Half Cock Notch
- Features: Exposed Hammer, Fixed Sights, Color Case Hardened Frame, Checkered Army Grip
Variants
- Taylor's 1873 Army TC9 4.75" - Barrel Length
Production
Production years: 2022-present
Current-production reproduction; made by Pietta in Italy for Taylor's & Company
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: F.lli Pietta (based on Colt Single Action Army pattern)
Notes
A retracting firing-pin manual safety on the hammer allows the revolver to be carried with all six chambers loaded. Offered with 4.75-inch and 5.5-inch barrels.
Background
The 1873 Single Action Army earned the nickname 'The Gun That Won the West.' The TC9 revives that silhouette for the modern range by chambering it in 9mm Luger, the most prevalent centerfire handgun cartridge in America, dramatically lowering the cost of shooting a cowboy-style single action.