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
Bangladesh Bangladesh Air Force: SMT9C variant used by the Ground Specialized Unit (41 Squadron). Bangladesh Police: Special Security and Protection Battalion (SPBN) uses the SMT9C variant. Brazil Brazilian Army: SMT9 variant used by the Brazilian Army. Law enforcement in Brazil: SMT40 variant used by the Brazilian Law enforcement. China El Salvador Lebanon Republika Srpska: Police of Republika Srpska Sri Lanka: used by Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment
== See also == CZ Scorpion Evo 3 Beretta Cx4 Storm SAR 109T CS/LS7 PP-2000 HS Produkt Kuna
References
External links
Taurus SMT9 – Official product page