Taurus’s Take on the MP5: Meet the RPC — NRA 2026

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Over at the Taurus booth at NRAAM 2026, the new RPC 9mm is drawing some attention and it doesn’t take long to see why.

At its core, this is a roller-delayed PCC, clearly inspired by classic designs like the MP5, but with a few modern upgrades baked in.

Most noticeable right away is that Taurus didn’t just copy the look. They went with a true roller-delayed system. Even better, it includes last-round bolt hold open, which is something missing from older designs and makes a real difference in usability.

The all-new Taurus RPC Brace has an MSRP of $1098.99.

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TaurusRPC Specifications

Manufacturer Name

Taurus

Model

RPC

Manufacturer Part Number

1-RPC941-SIB

Category

Semi Auto Pistols

Action

Semi-Auto

Caliber

9mm

Capacity

32 + 1

Sights

None

Overall Length

12.20 in

Barrel Length

4.50 in

Finish

Black

MSRP

$1,049.99

UPC

725327944379

Capacity Standard

32 + 1

Flat Face Trigger

Flat Face Trigger

Full-Length Picatinny Top Rail

Full-Length Picatinny Top Rail

Grip

Black Synthetic

Model Number

1-RPC941-SIB

Nfa Thread Pattern

1/2x28

Strike Industries Pistol Brace

Strike Industries Pistol Brace

Thread Pattern: 1/2x28

Thread Pattern: 1/2x28

Threaded Barrel

Threaded Barrel

The controls are fully ambidextrous, including the mag release, bolt release, and safety, and the non-reciprocating charging handle can be swapped to either side depending on shooter preference.

It’s a compact setup, especially with the folding brace. The RPC runs a 4.5-inch threaded barrel, making it suppressor-ready out of the box, and Taurus includes components to tune the system depending on ammo or suppressed use.

Up top, you’ve got a full-length Picatinny rail, while the handguard offers M-LOK slots for adding lights or other accessories. The rear features a Pic rail for attaching a brace or configuring it however you want.

The gun feeds from 32-round proprietary magazines, and each one ships with two included.

The new Taurus RPC at NRA 2026.
At its core, this is a roller-delayed PCC, clearly inspired by classic designs like the MP5, but with a few modern upgrades baked in.

Ergonomics lean familiar, with an AR-style overmolded grip and a flat-faced trigger. The trigger has a longer pull but feels solid for this type of platform.

Weight comes in around 4.5 pounds, and overall length is just over a foot, keeping everything tight and manageable.

It’s a straightforward concept. Take a proven operating system, modernize the controls, and package it into a compact, configurable platform.

And from a quick hands-on look, that’s exactly what Taurus did here. MSRP is $939.99.

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  • Greg Gadberry April 20, 2026, 9:27 am

    Does the Taurus RPC have AR-15 compatible fire control parts?