Taurus GX4
The cheapest micro-compact on the market. Eleven rounds in a small frame, plus a red-dot-ready version — at almost half the price of the American competition. Taurus carries a troubled history on quality control, but this generation has changed the picture significantly.
What's good about it
- One of the cheapest on the market — a real entry point
- 11 rounds in a micro frame
- Available in a red-dot-ready version
What's less good
- Historical reputation for inconsistent quality control
- Average trigger
- Lower resale value
Common user reviews
The remarks that come up most often among owners in Israel and abroad, good and bad. These are user opinions, not our test.
Common praise
- Most common praise: you get almost everything the pricier competition offers, at half the price
- Comfortable in the hand for its size
- This generation is far more reliable than the past
Common complaints
- Most common complaint: the brand's reputation still follows it
- Unit-to-unit consistency isn't as good as the competition
- Hard to resell at a good price
Generations and versions
Which optics fit it
The Taurus GX4 is cut for the RMSc / Shield footprint. 14 of the optics sold in Israel mount directly, with no plate and no slide milling.
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