The video opens with Ryan and Jason introducing the Taurus RPC pistol-caliber carbine, a roller-delayed blowback 9mm platform that has existed for a few years but only recently became available on the civilian market. They recall first seeing it at the IWA show in Germany, where it was quietly displayed in the Taurus booth without signage or details, leaving them unsure at the time whether it used roller-delayed or simple blowback operation. They now confirm it is roller-delayed and note that they had predicted it would come in under the $1,000 price point, which it does, though without a brace. The hosts speculate that the gun likely began life as a South American contract design, probably Brazilian and originally intended in .40 caliber, and that the civilian semi-auto 9mm version is a spin-off of that project. This model uses proprietary RPC magazines, and they show the 9mm mags that ship with it. The RPC is positioned as a compact, modern PCC that feels surprisingly refined for a Taurus-branded long gun, and the hosts express genuine excitement about finally getting to shoot it on camera.
The conversation shifts to the RPC’s proprietary magazines. Jason explains that his three favorite PCC magazines are the Colt stick magazine, the MP5 magazine, and the Scorpion magazine, and he feels the RPC mag borrows good traits from those designs. The RPC magazine is a double-stack, double-feed polymer design with a curved profile and a slim body similar to a Scorpion mag, but with features that echo the Colt pattern as well. The external ribbing is highlighted as a practical feature that makes it easier to grab and pull from plate carriers, belts, or other kit. While some shooters may be disappointed that it does not use a more common magazine pattern, the hosts think the design itself is solid and well thought out. They plan to run about 10 magazines through the gun during this initial range session, with more extensive testing to follow in future videos. They also mention that they will be comparing the RPC directly against other roller-delayed PCCs like the MP5, the CMMG Banshee (referred to as the Kuna), and the Grand Power Stribog SP9 A3, all of which live in a similar price and performance bracket.
The discussion turns to the Taurus RPC’s control layout and shooting characteristics. It features AR-style controls with an ambidextrous bolt release, but the ambi side is harder to access and one side of the magazine catch feels shallower, making it less intuitive under speed. On the range, the carbine is described as extremely soft-shooting, even softer than a CMMG Banshee, with minimal muzzle hop and very fast follow-up shots. Its compact size makes it suitable for backpack carry, braced configurations, or SBR setups. Over roughly 300 rounds through multiple 30–32 round magazines, the sample runs reliably, though there is concern that the polymer magazines might eventually crack at specific stress points. The trigger exceeds expectations, likened to a polished mil-spec unit. Internally, the fire control group is not a traditional AR design and incorporates anti-tilt elements. The 4.5-inch threaded barrel, using Glock 19–style threading, is praised as a practical short length for a modern PCC.
Ergonomic impressions of the Taurus RPC are explored in more depth. One host prefers a medium or longer barrel to allow a more extended support-hand position, noting that the very short 4.5-inch barrel limits where the front hand can comfortably sit. The platform does allow the pistol grip to be swapped, opening options such as B5, BCM, or even AK-style grips to better tailor the feel. Despite having large hands, the reviewer still finds the bolt release somewhat difficult to reach, indicating that some shooters may need to adjust their manual of arms. Even so, the gun clearly feels like a roller-delayed system, with a recoil impulse that is softer than expected for its compact size. The hosts reiterate that their particular sample has been reliable, while acknowledging that other users have reported issues, which they attribute to batch variation and early-production tweaks as Taurus refines the design.
The closing portion focuses on reliability context, left-handed usability, and the Taurus RPC’s modular rail. The reviewers emphasize that their test gun from Taurus has run well, despite online reports of malfunctions, suggesting that some problems may be tied to specific production batches or early runs. Ambidextrous and swappable controls make the platform notably left-hand friendly, giving southpaw shooters better access to essential functions. The rail is described as partially monolithic, with a replaceable front section that hints at future modularity. This design could support different barrel lengths, tucked suppressor configurations, or aftermarket rail options. The hosts mention seeing an 8-inch variant in Germany, reinforcing the idea that longer-barreled versions may appear. They position the RPC among other roller-delayed PCCs such as the MP5, CMMG Banshee, and Grand Power Stribog SP9 A3, and note Nexus Arms’ roller-delayed Scorpion as an interesting future comparison point in this growing niche.
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