Taurus TX9 – Modular and Ready for Service
Features of Taurus TX9
The Taurus TX9 is a pistol of a proven design, featuring a polymer frame and a striker-fired trigger mechanism. Even aside from its modularity, the “frame” made a positive impression in terms of ergonomics and grip. The grip features a comfortable angle, a convenient undercut beneath the trigger guard, and a properly shaped rear section that effectively protects the shooter’s hand from the moving slide. This will be appreciated by shooters with larger hands. It is not a design with the lowest possible bore axis, but this characteristic is often overlooked by many professional shooters. The slide is sufficiently tall and well-serrated to ensure a secure grip during manipulation – an important feature for a service pistol, which the TX9 is intended to be.
- Among the notable features of the TX9 frame are also:
- interchangeable backstraps,
- extensive use of aggressive texturing (on the front of the trigger guard, the finger area above it, and across most of the grip surface),
- a standard Picatinny rail for accessories.
When designing the TX9, Taurus took prevailing market standards into account and did not attempt to deviate from them. As a result, the new pistol uses iron sights compatible with the Glock standard, opening access to a wide aftermarket of replacement options. The pistol also includes a red-dot mounting interface in the proprietary T.O.R.O. standard, which has already been used in previous Taurus pistols and revolvers.
