Taurus GX4 9mm
Model: 1-GX4M931
Taurus GX4 9mm
Model: 1-GX4M931
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The Taurus GX4 holds 11 rounds of 9mm in an 18.5 oz frame with a 3.06" barrel. Made in Brazil, it entered the market in 2021 as the most accessible micro-compact from a major manufacturer. Two 11-round magazines ship in the box. The gas nitride slide finish matches the durability of coatings on more expensive guns, and the loaded chamber indicator provides a visual and tactile check.
The 6.6 lb trigger pull is the heaviest in the micro-compact class, running 1.8 lbs heavier than the Canik METE MC9 and 1.1 lbs heavier than the S&W Shield Plus. That extra pull weight is noticeable during defensive accuracy drills and extended range sessions. The base model lacks an optic cut and ships with fixed white dot sights rather than the tritium or fiber optic options found on competitors. What the GX4 does better than anything else in its class is put a functional, reliable 11-round micro-compact in the hands of buyers who cannot stretch their budget further.
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Strengths & Limitations
- Most accessible micro-compact 9mm from a major manufacturer, putting 11 rounds of defensive capacity within reach of constrained budgets
- Gas nitride slide finish matches the corrosion resistance of coatings on guns that sell for significantly more
- 6.6 lb trigger pull is the heaviest in the micro-compact class, 1.1 lbs heavier than the S&W Shield Plus and 1.8 lbs heavier than the Canik METE MC9
- No optic cut and basic white dot sights, while competitors like the Ruger MAX-9 include both an optic-ready slide and tritium fiber optic front sight
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Taurus quality improved enough to trust the GX4 for daily carry?
The GX4 launched in 2021 and has a solid reliability record based on owner reports and independent reviews. Taurus invested in new manufacturing equipment and quality control processes. The gun uses a straightforward striker-fired design with fewer parts to fail. Warranty service through Taurus USA runs 3-6 weeks, which is slower than Ruger's 1-2 weeks but the gun itself has earned positive marks for function.
What ammunition should I avoid in the GX4?
Stick with brass-cased, factory-loaded ammunition from major manufacturers. Some owners report occasional feeding issues with steel-cased ammunition during the first 200 rounds before the gun is broken in. For defensive carry, Federal HST 124gr and Speer Gold Dot 124gr are widely recommended. The 3.06" barrel is short enough that +P loads do not gain much velocity advantage over standard pressure rounds.
Is the GX4 T.O.R.O. worth the upgrade over the base model?
The GX4 T.O.R.O. adds an optic-ready slide for a modest increase. If you plan to mount a red dot at any point, the T.O.R.O. saves the cost and hassle of aftermarket slide milling. If you plan to run iron sights permanently, the base model works fine. The T.O.R.O. also ships with the same white dot sights, so a sight upgrade is still separate either way.