Taurus 709 Slim

Taurus 709 Slim

The Taurus 709 Slim is a single-stack 9mm carry pistol built for concealment. Single-stack means the rounds sit one on top of another rather than staggered in two columns, which keeps the grip narrow enough to hide under a shirt or in a pocket holster. At roughly 19 ounces unloaded and under an inch wide, it carries easily all day, which is why it suits anyone looking for a slim everyday-carry pistol without stepping down to a smaller caliber.

Features

• Chambered In 9mm — Fires the common 9x19mm cartridge, giving you a defensive caliber with wide ammunition availability.
• Single-Stack Magazine — Holds 7+1, with the rounds stacked in one column to keep the grip thin for concealment.
• Polymer Frame — The molded polymer frame keeps the pistol light at about 19 ounces unloaded, with a textured grip for a secure hold.
• Striker-Fired Action — An internal striker replaces the external hammer, and the design allows a second strike on the same round if the first pull does not fire it.
• Thumb Safety — A manual safety on the left side lets you carry with an added mechanical block when you want one.
• Left-Side Controls — The slide release and magazine release sit on the left side, within reach of a right-handed thumb.
• Compact Dimensions — Around 6 inches long and 4.5 inches tall on a roughly 3-inch barrel, sized for inside-the-waistband or pocket carry.
• Taurus Security System — An integrated key lock disables the action for safe storage.

Build And Fit

The pistol pairs a polymer frame with a carbon-steel slide in a black oxide finish, the matte black version shown here. The grip is molded with fine horizontal ribbing front and back so it stays put under recoil and in a sweaty hand. Made by Taurus in Brazil, the 709 Slim is a full-caliber carry gun in a frame slim enough to disappear, which makes it a practical first concealed-carry pistol or a lightweight backup to a larger sidearm.