Taurus SMT

Taurus SMT
Taurus SMT9 with a vertical foregrip
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originBrazil
Service history
WarsBrazilian drug war
Production history
Designed2011
ManufacturerTaurus Armas
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
MassSMT9 and SMT40:
3,350 kg (unloaded)
3,550 kg (loaded)
CT G2:
3, 800 kg (unloaded)
4,200 kg (loaded)
LengthSMT9 and SMT40:
475 mm (stock folded)
681–760 mm (stock extended
CT G2:
800 mm
Barrel length200 mm (SMT9)
406 mm (CT G2)
Caliber9×19mm Parabellum (SMT9)
.40 S&W (SMT40)
.45 ACP (CT45 G2)
ActionBlowback, closed bolt
Rate of fire750 (±50) rounds/min
Feed system10-, 15-, or 30-round box magazines
SightsIron sights adjustable for elevation and laterality, or Picatinny rail for various optics

The Taurus SMT is a submachine gun manufactured by Taurus Firearms, chambered in either 9×19mm Parabellum (SMT9) or .40 S&W (SMT40).

History

The Taurus SMT was reported to be in development in 2010 when Taurus announced that it was developing a new submachine gun.

The Taurus SMT was later introduced in early 2011, under the designation MT G2.

Variants

SMT9

The Taurus SMT9 is the configuration chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge.

SMT9C

The Taurus SMT9C is a compact variant with a 165 mm (6.5 in) barrel length.

SMT40

The Taurus SMT40 is the configuration chambered in .40 S&W cartridge.

CT9 G2

The Taurus CT9 G2 is a semi-automatic only pistol-caliber carbine variant of the SMT9 (MT9 G2) intended for the civilian and security markets. It was first announced at the 2011 SHOT Show.

CTT40

The Taurus CTT40 is a semi-automatic only variant of the SMT40.

Derivatives

T9

The Taurus T9 is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and features a 5.5-inch barrel. It was adopted by the Indian Army. 550 units were ordered and will be manufactured in India by Jindal Defence through transfer of technology.

RPC9

The Taurus RPC9 was unveiled at IWA 2025, it features a roller locked bolt system and chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum.

Users

A map with Taurus SMT users in blue
Taurus SMT9 used by the Police of Repblika Srpska

See also

References

  1. ↑ Olive, Ronaldo (2017-10-04). "Recent images of Rio's drug war". The Firearm Blog. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  2. 1 2 3 4 https://tecnodefesa.com.br/submetralhadora-smt9-a-aposta-da-taurus/
  3. ↑ "Taurus MT9 G2 MT40 G2". Modern Firearms. 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  4. 1 2 3 Olive, Ronaldo (2017-11-30). "Taurus SMT9 and SMT40 SMGs: walking alone". thefirearmblog.com. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  5. ↑ "DefesaNet - LAAD 2011 - TAURUS na LAAD 2011". www.defesanet.com.br. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  6. ↑ "Indigenisation of Indian defence sector gets a 1,100-gun boost". News9live. 2025-06-07. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  7. ↑ Olive, Ronaldo (2017-03-03). "Bangladesh Police with Taurus SMGs". thefirearmblog.com. Retrieved 2026-04-15.