Description
The Tisas PX-9 Carry Raptor Comp 9mm puts a ported slide and an optics cut on the short-barreled PX-9 Carry. The goal is a compact pistol that shoots flatter than its size suggests, with a manual safety for owners who prefer one.
Tisas PX-9 Carry Raptor Comp 9mm Overview
Tisas builds the PX-9 family in Turkey as an affordable striker-fired platform. The Carry Raptor Comp uses a 3.5-inch barrel and a 6.6-inch overall length, weighing about 1.44 pounds. Lipsey’s lists it with one 18-round and one 20-round magazine, which extend well below the grip, plus a fiber optic front sight, serrated rear, interchangeable grip panels, an RMR-footprint optic cut and a lockable hard case. Black finish with a blue trigger.
Compact Size, Full Capacity
The short slide and barrel make this pistol quicker to draw and easier to holster than the duty models, but the long magazines mean the grip is not truly compact once loaded. For concealment, the grip length is usually what prints. Many owners carry a shorter aftermarket or flush magazine if one becomes available and keep the 20-rounder as a spare.
Ported Slide Trade-Offs
Porting on a short barrel reduces muzzle rise, but it also costs some velocity and adds flash and noise. Defensive shooting from a retention position close to the body can throw hot gas toward clothing. Practice with your carry load in daylight and in dim light so you know what to expect. Clean the ports regularly; carbon builds quickly.
Manual Safety
Lipsey’s lists a thumb safety on this model, unlike most PX-9 variants that rely on a trigger blade safety alone. Practice sweeping it off during every draw until it is automatic. A frame safety adds a layer of protection when holstering, but it only helps if you train with it consistently.
Carry Considerations
If you plan on appendix carry, choose a quality holster that fully covers the trigger guard and fits this exact slide; PX-9 holster options are narrower than for mainstream brands, so check fit before committing. The optic cut accepts RMR-footprint sights, and a small dot such as the Holosun 507C suits the slide width.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Shooters who want the smallest possible carry gun should consider a micro-compact, and shooters who want minimum noise should skip any comp pistol. For everyone else, this is a feature-rich compact at a modest price.
Maintenance
Field strip it after each range session and scrub the ports with a nylon brush and solvent so carbon does not build up.
State Laws and Ownership
The 18- and 20-round magazines are restricted in several states, including California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, Washington and Colorado, and some jurisdictions maintain handgun rosters. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and verify carry permit requirements where you live.
Specifications
- Model: PX-9 Carry Raptor Comp (Tisas 15000307)
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker-fired semi-auto
- Barrel: 3.5 in.
- Overall length: 6.6 in.
- Weight: about 1.44 lb
- Capacity: 20+1 (one 18-round and one 20-round magazine)
- Sights: fiber optic front, serrated rear
- Optics: RMR-footprint cut
- Safety: manual safety per distributor
- Finish: Black
- UPC: 711500175869
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old to purchase from a licensed dealer, and every pistol we sell ships to a local FFL for a background check and transfer. Carrying a handgun requires the appropriate permit in most states; know your local rules before you carry.
Who It Is For
The Tisas PX-9 Carry Raptor Comp 9mm is a great fit for compact-pistol owners who want an optics-ready, compensated 9mm with a manual safety and serious capacity for carry, home defense or range use.
Buy the Tisas PX-9 Carry Raptor Comp 9mm at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Tisas PX-9 Carry Raptor Comp 9mm online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Tisas USA.
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