The Taurus TX9 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm with a 3.4-inch barrel and a black nitride finish. It has an optics-ready T.O.R.O. slide with drift-adjustable rear sight and removable front sight, a modular grip, and a 13-round capacity. Two magazines are included. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model: TX9 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 3.4 inches 
• Capacity: 13 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Black Nitride 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optics-ready T.O.R.O. slide 
• Drift-adjustable rear sight with removable front sight 
• Modular grip system 
• Black nitride finish 
• Two magazines included

Owners of the Taurus TX9 tend to highlight the T.O.R.O. optics-ready slide as a strong value proposition for the price tier. The ability to mount a red dot without additional milling is a practical advantage, and most owners find the out-of-box sight picture workable while they sort their optic preference. The modular grip is mentioned as a genuine usability feature rather than a marketing point.

The nitride finish holds up well in everyday handling, and the two-magazine inclusion is a small but appreciated touch for a pistol at this price. The TX9 trigger draws split opinions. Some shooters find it clean enough for defensive use; others describe a reset that takes time to get comfortable with. It is not the first thing everyone changes, but it comes up regularly in longer-term reviews.

Build quality on the TX9 is generally described as solid for the category. Some owners note that Taurus quality control has been inconsistent historically, and a few report tight cycling on initial break-in. Most report no functional issues after a modest volume of rounds through the pistol.