The Taurus PT709 is molded from solid blue polyurethane to differentiate it from a live weapon. The Taurus PT709 Slim Compact 9mm is often used by officers as a concealed carry off-duty weapon.

See what happens when you drop a loaded Taurus pistol This slow motion footage show three Taurus pistols (PT 24-7 .40, PT 24-7 .45, PT111 9mm) during a simulated drop.