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Taurus
Model PT-809
Taurus Pistol PT-809 9 mm Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:8.25-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:30.2-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (124 grain bullet)142600
  • Recoil Factor (124 grain bullet)4.58 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity18 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor87%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2007 - 2016
Caliber:9 mm
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:frame mounted safety, firing pin block
Magazine:17-round
Frame:polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:Novak
Notes:black tennifer finish
Manufacturer
Forjas Taurus SA
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Gun Value
MSRP:$347.00Used Est:$240.00
Last Update:2/4/2023
About the Gun

The PT-809 is similar in design to the PT-24/7 OSS, but adds an external hammer. The trigger is double-action (DA/SA) with second-strike capability. Features include Novak sights, 17 shot magazine, front and rear slide serrations and lower Picatinny rail.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: 9 mm Luger
Alias: 9 mm Parabellum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:124 grains
MV:1150 ft/sec ME:364 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was introduced along with the Luger semi-automatic pistol. The pistol and cartridge was first adopted by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. This cartridge has since been adopted by the military of practically every non-Communist power. It has become the most popular and widely-used handgun cartridge in the world. Performance wise, the 9 mm cartridge has somewhat more power than the .38 Special but falls well short of the .357 Magnum.

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