The first of the Taurus 900 series pistols was introduced in 1992. Intended to provide civilian and police shooters with a more compact pistol.

	PT 911	PT 940	PT 945
Type		Double Action semiautomatic
Caliber(s)	9x19 Luger / Parabellum	.40 S&W	.45 ACP
Weight unloaded	817 g	820 g	855 g
Length	184 mm	178 mm	190 mm
Barrel length	102 mm	92 mm	108 mm
Magazine capacity	15 or 17 rounds	10 or 12 rounds	8 rounds