Description
A 9mm revolver sounds like an odd pairing until you carry one. The Taurus 905 was built for people who already stock 9mm by the case and want a snub-nose revolver that runs the same round. Instead of buying .38 Special for one gun and 9mm for everything else, you feed the 905 straight from the ammo shelf you already have. The five-shot cylinder loads with Taurus Stellar clips, which hold all five rounds together so reloads drop in as one unit and ejection is clean, since the rimless 9mm case needs that clip for the extractor to grab.
Why the Taurus 905 Works for Carry
This is a true small-frame snubbie: 2 inch barrel, 6.5 inches overall, about 21 ounces unloaded. The stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrel give it enough heft to soak up recoil better than the featherweight alloy guns, and the finger-grooved rubber grips keep it planted in the hand. The matte stainless finish resists rust and holster wear, which matters when a gun rides against your body all day. Fixed front and rear sights mean there is nothing to snag or knock out of alignment.
Simple Controls, DA/SA Trigger
The 905 runs double action for fast, straightforward defensive work, and the spurred hammer lets you cock it for a lighter single-action pull when you have time to aim. A transfer bar safety keeps the hammer off the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pulled, and the built-in Taurus Security System lets you lock the action with a key for storage. A full underlug protects the ejector rod from bumps and drops.
Feeding the 905
Taurus ships this one with five Stellar clips, so you have a loaded cylinder plus spares ready to go. Load your clips ahead of time and reloading becomes closer to a speedloader than fiddling with loose rounds. For a bedside gun, a backup, or a primary carry piece for someone who values point-and-pull simplicity, the 905 covers a lot of ground with one caliber.
Key Specifications
- Model: 905
- Manufacturer Part Number: 2-905029
- UPC: 725327341802
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Action: Double Action / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 2 inches
- Overall Length: 6.5 inches
- Height: 4.4 inches
- Width: 1.4 inches
- Weight (Unloaded): 21 oz
- Frame Size: Small
- Frame/Cylinder Material: Stainless steel
- Finish: Matte stainless
- Sights: Fixed front and rear
- Grips: Finger-grooved soft rubber
What’s Included
- Taurus 905 revolver
- 5 Stellar/moon clips
- Taurus Security System key
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Taurus 905 use Stellar clips, and are they required?
The 9mm cartridge is rimless, so the revolver's extractor has nothing to grab without a clip holding the rounds. The Stellar clips let the star extractor eject all five cases at once and make reloading faster since the whole clip drops in as a unit. Taurus includes five clips with the gun, and extras are inexpensive and easy to find.
Is the Taurus 905 a good choice for concealed carry?
That is exactly what it was designed for. At 6.5 inches overall with a 2 inch barrel and a small frame, it disappears in a holster or bag, and the 21 ounce stainless build gives it enough weight to tame 9mm recoil better than lighter alloy snubbies. The fixed sights and rounded profile also mean there is little to snag on the draw.
Can I shoot the 905 in single action, or is it double action only?
The 905 has a traditional spurred hammer, so you get both modes. Pull the trigger for double action fire, or thumb the hammer back for a lighter, crisper single-action break when you want more precision at the range. That flexibility is one of the reasons people pick this model over hammerless designs.
What is the Taurus Security System on this revolver?
It is a built-in keyed lock that lets you disable the action when the gun is stored. Turn the included key and the revolver cannot be cocked or fired until you unlock it. It works alongside the transfer bar safety, which prevents the hammer from contacting the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pulled.





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