Taurus SMT

Taurus SMT
Taurus SMT9 beside the IMBEL IA2
Type	Submachine gun
Place of origin	Brazil
Production history
Designed	2011
Specifications
Mass	SMT9 and SMT40: 3,350 kg (unloaded) 3,550 kg (loaded) CT G2: 3, 800 kg (unloaded) 4,200 kg (loaded)
Length	SMT9 and SMT40: 475 mm (stock folded) 681–760 mm (stock extended CT G2: 800 mm
Barrel  length	200 mm (SMT9) 406 mm (CT G2)
Caliber	9×19mm (SMT9) .40 S&W (SMT40) .45 ACP (CT45 G2)
Action	Blowback, closed bolt
Rate of fire	750 (±50) rounds/min
Feed system	10-, 15-, or 30-round box magazines
Sights	Iron sights adjustable for elevation and laterality, or Picatinny rail for various optics

The Taurus SMT is a family of submachine guns manufactured by Taurus Firearms. Taurus offers the SMT in two different calibres; the SMT9 and SMT40.

The Taurus SMT was introduced in early 2011, under the designation MT G2. ^[1]

Variants

SMT9

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

SMT40

The Taurus SMT40 is chambered in .40 S&W.

CT G2

The Taurus CT G2 is a semi-automatic only pistol-caliber carbine variant of the SMT (MT G2) intended for the civilian and security markets. It was first announced at the 2011 SHOT Show. ^[2]

CTT40

The Taurus CTT40 is a further evolution of the CT G2 series.

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. ^[3]

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 Serbian Police

• Bangladesh
  •   Bangladesh Air Force
    • Taurus SMT9
    • Ground Specialized Unit (41 Squadron).
  • Bangladesh Police
    • Taurus SMT9C
    • Crisis Response Team (CRT)
• Brazil
  • Brazilian Army
  • Law enforcement in Brazil
• China ^{[4] [5]}
• India
  •   Indian Army
    • Operates 500 units of T9 variant ^[3]
• Republika Srpska
  • Police of Republika Srpska

See also

• CZ Scorpion Evo 3
• Beretta Cx4 Storm

References

1. "Taurus MT9 G2 MT40 G2". Modern Firearms. 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
2. "DefesaNet - LAAD 2011 - TAURUS na LAAD 2011". www.defesanet.com.br. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
3. "Indigenisation of Indian defence sector gets a 1,100-gun boost". News9live. 2025-06-07. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
4. "China Xinjiang SWAT team using Taurus and GLOCK - The Firing Line Forums". The Firing Line Forums. May 1, 2017.
5. "attachment.php (960×1296)". The Firing Line Forums.