The new Taurus GX4 is another micro-compact that checks the value box. It doesn’t bring a lot of bells and whistles to the table but it offers a very competent package at a relatively low price point. The GX4 is a striker-fired offering that comes equipped with two, 11-round magazines where allowed. It includes a flat-faced trigger and a generously sized magazine release for easy engagement, and it also ships with two different backstraps to tweak the fit for the user.
Up top, the slide wears a gas-nitride finish along with front and rear cocking serrations, and the sight package is a fairly minimalist arrangement. The rear sight is blacked out and serrated while the front sight is a relatively small white dot. Underneath, the frame has a subtle texturing on the grip and at the front of the triggerguard. Despite all the angles on the frame, the GX4 is still very comfortable in the hand.
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The GX4 was absolutely reliable during the range trials, with a few different ammo types thrown in the mix. Addison and David were both impressed with the GX4’s handling and the relatively flat recoil impulse. Addison was particularly impressed with the pistol’s accuracy despite the minimal sight package. The GX4’s trigger wasn’t the best in the world, with the break weight averaging around 6 pounds. But that’s forgivable when considering its MSRP of $392.42.
More than likely, the street price of the GX4 will be right around the $300 mark. Given the pistol’s reliability, accuracy and controllability during fire, it’s the perfect choice for someone on a budget looking for a no-frills pistol that delivers the goods. The GX4 does that in spades and is absolutely worth your attention.
