The RPC is Taurus's compact striker-fired 9mm, sized to bridge the gap between a subcompact carry gun and a full-size duty pistol. That middle ground is where a lot of shooters land — enough grip to control recoil and enough magazine capacity to matter, in a frame that still conceals under a jacket or an untucked shirt.

This model runs a 4.5-inch barrel with a black finish. Longer barrels in this class buy you velocity and sight radius, both of which help on shots past across-the-room distance. Taurus builds the RPC with modern features expected at this price point, including a serrated slide and a textured polymer grip frame.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.