Taurus is stepping into the pistol-caliber defensive firearm market with a new platform that will immediately get the attention of American gun owners looking for a compact 9mm with more capability than a standard handgun. Taurus has announced the new RPC as the company’s first entry into a dedicated 9mm PDW category. Taurus says the gun is designed to give shooters a compact, adaptable platform with ambidextrous controls and modern features.
The Taurus RPC looks built for gun owners who want a compact, range-ready, home-defense-friendly 9mm PDW.
Taurus offers the RPC in two main configurations: a standard version with a rear Picatinny rail end plate, and a model equipped with a Strike Industries FSA folding brace. That brace-equipped version is the one likely to draw the most attention from shooters who want a PDW-style firearm without jumping straight into more expensive options.
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Taurus is emphasizing user-friendly features across the platform. According to the company, the RPC comes with fully ambidextrous controls, including bolt release and lock controls accessible from either side, along with a reversible, non-reciprocating charging handle. The RPC also features a full-length Picatinny top rail, an M-LOK handguard, a crisp single-stage flat-face trigger, an AR-15-compatible overmolded grip, and three integrated QD sling attachment points.
The RPC offers a modern PDW that can be configured for optics, lights, slings, and other accessories without requiring immediate aftermarket upgrades.
Taurus lists the RPC with a 4.5-inch threaded barrel and says the platform uses a quick-change barrel system for future flexibility. That gives shooters room to tailor the gun for their own needs and suggests Taurus may be thinking ahead about caliber or configuration expansion down the road, though the company has not announced any additional barrel or caliber offerings yet.
As for capacity, Taurus says the RPC feeds from 32-round 9mm magazines, and the brace-equipped model’s product page lists two 32-round magazines included with the gun.
On size and weight, the brace-equipped RPC is listed with a 4.5-inch barrel, an overall length of 12.2 or 21 inches, and a weight of 78.65 ounces with the brace installed. Taurus also lists the model at 10.6 inches high and 2.5 inches wide. That is not featherweight territory, but it is still a compact package for a 9mm PDW.
Pricing will be one of the biggest questions for readers. The company lists the MSRP of the TAURUS RPC with a brace at $1,098.99. That price puts the RPC in reach of many shooters who want a purpose-built 9mm PDW-style gun without immediately jumping into the cost bracket of some better-known alternatives.
“The RPC marks an important step for Taurus as we expand into a new category,” said Bret Vorhees, President & CEO. “It’s a platform built to be reliable, easy to use, and adaptable – while staying true to the value our customers expect.”
The PDW-style market remains popular with gun owners because it offers many practical benefits in a compact footprint. A 9mm platform with a brace option, threaded barrel, ambidextrous controls, top rail space, and 32-round magazines is going to appeal to shooters who want something easier to manage than a handgun while still staying inside the familiar and affordable 9mm ecosystem. Taurus clearly sees that demand, and the RPC is its answer.
Whether the Taurus RPC turns into a serious contender will depend on real-world reliability, magazine availability, aftermarket support, and how well it holds up once shooters get them on the range. But on paper, Taurus has entered the conversation with a compact 9mm platform that checks more than a few boxes.
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$1100? There is no way! The Extar is much cheaper and the Kuna is darn near that price. I honestly don’t see it competing.
My first question is – what does RPC stand for? I like “Rapid Pistol Carbine.” This plays toward another point – with so many manufacturers selling braced pistols through so many FFLs – does this further undermine ATF’s contention that these are illegal SBRs? Certainly if they are, then SBRs are extremely common – so protected by SCOTUS precedents
Anyway – I applaud continued production and sale of these ‘questionable’ items. Should resolve whatever common-nonsense questions anyone has
I’m always happy to see companies expanding their product lines. What I struggle with here is the price vs value. Taurus hasn’t exactly had a stellar record when it comes to QC over the past few decades so I would immediately question reliability. Then there’s the magazines which appear to be proprietary and, according to my distributor’s website, retail for close to $40 a piece. I don’t understand why companies don’t just go with a proven design like Glock mags. I get wanting to sell your own product but I’m more likely to buy your gun if it shares some… Read more »
$1100 for a Taurus? Even at “street price” these things will be gathering dust on a shelf. Buy a Jawbone for $350.
The lower is plastic. Worthless junk.
Looks much like the Springfield PCC. Which one can find for $650
From everything I have read elsewhere the, RPC is in short supply, allocated distribution and wait lists.
Currently only 9mm with 4.5 inch barrel being sold.
8 inch and possible 16 inch to come, (why else would it have a quick change barrel feature)10 mm and .45 ACP. Version may also be in the works.
Only $100 less than a Cuna? Nah. They’ll have to be more competitive than that to compete with what’s out there already.
The Taurus RPC looks nice, but not at $1,100 !
Lower the price to under $500 or $400.
How about making it available in 38 Super, 357 Sig, 10mm Auto, 45 Win. Mag., 475 Wildey.
If it’s not roller delayed or piston, why even bother