Taurus GX4 Carry

Taurus · Pistol · In Production · 2021

Also known as: GX4, GX4 Standard

Overview

The Taurus GX4 Carry is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, manufactured by Taurus since 2021. With a 3.1-inch barrel, this pistol strikes the ideal balance between concealability and ballistic performance, extracting near-optimal velocity from the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge while remaining easily holstered for everyday carry.

Specifications

Weight (empty)525 g (18.5 oz)
Overall Length154 mm (6.06")
Barrel Length78 mm (3.07")
Height112 mm (4.41")
Width27 mm (1.06")
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeFlat Face
Trigger Pull27 N (6.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity11 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity360 m/s (1181 fps)
Muzzle Energy481 J (355 ft·lbf)
Effective Range40 m (44 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist254 mm (10.00")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialPolymer
Slide MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialStainless Steel
FinishDlc Coating

Calibers

Features

Production

Production years: 2021-present

Current production model

Origin

Country of origin: Brazil

Notes

Also available in T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optics Ready Option) configuration for mounting micro red dot sights. Competes directly with SIG P365, Glock 43X, and Springfield Hellcat. Available for under $400 MSRP.

Background

Taurus's semi-automatic pistol development accelerated dramatically after acquiring Beretta's Brazilian manufacturing facility in 1980, and the company has since developed an increasingly independent lineup of original designs alongside their proven Beretta-derived models.