First Look: Taurus 58 Pistol

A fresh take on a classic .380 ACP pistol.

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posted on May 27, 2025
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taurus .380 acp pistol

Taurus USA recently unveiled the new Taurus 58, a .380 ACP, hammer-fired, semi-automatic pistol built on an aluminum frame based on the iconic Beretta Model 84 Cheetah design. The new Taurus Model 58 is optimized as a carry-friendly, defensive-firearm option that makes use of the mild recoiling .380 ACP pistol cartridge which some shooters may find slightly easier to control compared to the more common 9mm cartridge, as it is loaded in a shorter casing, uses less propellant and pushes a lighter-weight bullet. The new Taurus 58 models are available in a stainless or an all-black finish. They include a traditional hammer-fired, double-action trigger setup and use frame-mounted, ambidextrous safety levers and decockers.

Taurus 58 .380 ACP pistols follow in the classic styling of the Beretta open-top slide pattern, which promotes reliability by offering plenty of space for empty casings to eject. In addition, these slides feature a fixed front sight and a drifting rear adjustable iron sight.

Taurus Model 58 Features And Specifications:

  • Country Of Origin: Brazil

  • Model: Taurus 58

  • Caliber: .380 ACP

  • Action: Traditional double-action semi-automatic

  • Frame Material: Aluminum

  • Slide Material: Alloy steel

  • Barrel Material: Stainless steel

  • Finish: Available in all-black or stainless

  • Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds, two magazines included with each pistol

  • Sights: Fixed front sight, drift adjustable rear sight

  • Barrel Length: 4 inches
  • Barrel Rifling Twist: 1:16 inch, right hand twist

  • Barrel Grooves: 6

  • Overall Length: 7.2 inches

  • Overall Width: 1.61 inches

  • Overall Height: 5.59 inches

  • Overall Weight: 29.6 ounces

  • Safety: Manual thumb safety and includes decocker

To learn more about the new Taurus Model 58 or other firearms manufactured and produced by Taurus USA, visit taurususa.com.

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