Taurus PT809 Compact

About the Taurus PT809 Compact

The Taurus PT809 Compact is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, manufactured by Taurus since 2010. Produced at Taurus's modern manufacturing facilities in São Leopoldo, Brazil and their American operations in Bainbridge, Georgia, this firearm reflects Taurus's commitment to delivering reliable firearms at competitive price points. Featuring a 13-round magazine capacity, this pistol matches or exceeds the capacity of many competitors in its size class. The striker-fired action provides a consistent trigger pull for every shot, a design that simplifies training and has become the industry standard for modern defensive handguns. At 765g (27.0 oz) unloaded, this firearm provides a solid shooting platform that helps manage recoil during extended range sessions. Taurus has positioned this model as a high-value option in the competitive handgun market, offering features and reliability that punch above its price point, making it particularly appealing to first-time gun owners and experienced shooters seeking a reliable secondary firearm.

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.

Taurus PT809 Compact specifications

The PT809 Compact was designed for concealed carry while maintaining respectable capacity. It could also accept full-size 17-round PT809 magazines.