Seems like most reviewers of Taurus firearms lead out with, “Taurus had some quality control issues in the past, but...”. Looks like we can stop with that now. Looks like Taurus has its sh$t together and is cranking out good, reliable, reasonably priced firearms...and they look great.
@Frank Bonazza III if Canik makes a micro using the same trigger as the Elite SC, I am right there with you. One of the best stock triggers in the game! Problem is it is a beefy lil bugger; thin it out and shave some weight and it's a wrap for everything else.
They just need to step up their slide finish this is the second video I've watched on this firearm and each video you can see slide wear already I'll wait on a stainless model like always.
A big gun enthusiast for many years. Never owned a Taurus, but after testing this gun out, I hauled home and ordered one right away. I have been a HUGE believer in using the off hand for support on a micro 9mm and this gun delivered perfectly. I Put this gun as the Top in Class. Obviously Taurus studied all the designs and when they entered into the Micro 9mm race and they came out fighting hard to be Number One and they win. . Bravo to Taurus. This is a clear winner. Great review!
Awesome. Hope it's working for you. Have thought it's possibly one of the best designed handguns ever. Love the stamped stainless steel frame design. It's not how I would have done it myself (not exactly)... but it's a better design than some of the others in my opinion. I'm sure it has its pros and cons like all guns do... but it's definitely an excellent self defense handgun.
My favorite thing about this guy's reviews is that they are all so consistent. You know what to expect when you watch one of his reviews. No apples to oranges here. He's great at what he does
@@BOB-wx3fq Their newer polymer guns definitely pass. They are great guns. My sister has the G2C and it runs absolutely flawless. Great fit and finish too and I'm utterly impressed with Taurus in 2021. If they keep it up they are going to surpass Smith&Wesson, may already have imo.
@@mizzoupatriot8814 my g2c had light primer strikes, I liked the pistol but it was ammo picky, I would use the double strike capability and usually get that cheap brass out like that
I’m a very happy Hellcat owner, but I’m so happy to see this segment of the market growing. This just keeps everyone on their toes, and we get the benefits.
not at all. the Beretta 84 in .380 ACP is twice as good because it actually inspires confidence in the shooter. these micro-9s are gimmicky pieces of junk. new shooters get them, can't shoot them because of the prohibitive recoil, so they put them in a box and never shoot them again. that means the manufacturers don't ever have to do work on them because the round count never gets up. it's a gimmick. Beretta 80's series, even chambered in .32 ACP, are better guns that fill this role more adequately.
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I've owned Tarus for a decade now. Only had 1 issue which needed repair, 3 years after purchase. Tarus paid for shipping and repair. 0 charge to me. They do support their products. Stay safe and watch your six.
@@excelnemesis7667 same here I bought one that didn't work from the start.nothing but a big runaround from customer service..i worked on it myself and got it shootable but I rarely even look at it these days. I'm still not over it.plenty more manufacturers to consider.
Taurus has been doing a great job in recent years. I’m glad they joined the micro party. I’m a CZ guy but I can’t wait to get one of these. Taurus will sell tons of these fast
I think you have great intuition! If you look at the frame design this is a shrunk down version of the TX22 frame design chambered in 9mm. Look at the backstrap, trigger shoe, and frame shapes, and then the grip cuts, indexing areas, and stippling patterns; they are all TX22 inspired. In my opinion, this is a good thing,, because it is what I had hoped the G3C would have been. Taurus's 9mm segment needed a freshening up of its frame design; not that the PT111 series pistols were bad by any means, but stippling, trigger, and sight upgrades does not a competitive new model make.
@@killacoiler1707 yes... The TX22 is the 5th generation of Taurus pistols and the GX4 is also 5th generation, based on the same design. G2c and G3 are third and fourth generations, respectively.
I was at Academy Sports today and I picked up a GX4. I also own a GC3. I went to the range right away and ran various practice ammo through it including some steel case I had left over. About 250 rounds and it performed flawlessly. One inch wide for carry and price point is why I bought this hand gun. I’m really happy with my purchase. So much so I’m selling my G3C which I bought for CCP.
I love this guy how he is not bias on the Taurus firearms, he knows what he is doing and is very professional a true roll model and always love what he tells us at the end. We love ya!
I would absolutely take a ppk or a Bersa Thunder over one of these. They are actually fun to shoot, unlike these junk micro-9s. Beretta 80's series are the cream of the crop for this role. They inspire confidence in the shooter.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 That, and the Bersa Thunder can have 15+1, and comes with a fixed barrel. All told, 380 performs equally as well as 9mm with the right ammo while also being more pleasant a shooter, and looking much better.
@@andrewtrotter9023 Nope, nobody I know is stupid enough to buy one, and if I were to buy it, I'd never shoot it. See, I actually like to shoot my guns.
Yeah. So Taurus sent them out. That's how it works. They ask for a review. Then you, the consumer, get a steady stream of recommended videos to remind you they're on the shelves. #BusinessSense
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I want a TX22 , I just bought this GX4 . I never could understand why you can only find single stack 10 round .22lr pistols , they should hold 25 or 30 rounds if squeezed in there good .
I have been watching your channel for 5 years and I've always been very well pleased with your reviews you're very thorough in your reviews and you don't leave any Stones unturned and you actually reviewed what you shoot !!
The P365 is the closest to being the same gun as the GX4, the Shield Plus is the best, I still carry the Glock 43x/P365. I love this Taurus, haven't had a chance to fire it alot yet though
@@Seanedmund I love the 43x, the 15 round sheild mags make it so awesome.....but there are times when you want a tiny gun so you can carry without feeling like you're carrying and the 43x is a bigger gun with its bigger grip. I carry the 365 and love the size, my issue with it is whatever the slide is finished with is just rubbing off with every range trip and holster rub so I do believe I'm going to trade it out so I'm here checking out the GX4 reviews because I love the G2C. I want a smaller handgun for gym shorts carry. Those ulti-clip and fabriclips on holsters are what you want if you don't care much for belts all the time
@@liberaceboiithe3rd5 slow to respond, slow to repair, slow and more slow. I am sure they are running thin. For me, loyalty is 20% product and 80% service/support.
@@whimsymaker agree with you 100%. Good customer service makes or break a company for me personally. Thanks for letting me know. One reason I won’t buy a single Sig Sauer product is their incompetent and overall god-awful customer service
@@liberaceboiithe3rd5 I can only speak for myself but I had to send one of their revolvers in for warranty repair and it's taken over 6 months to resolve the issue. In fact, it was easier and faster for them to send me a replacement gun than to simply fix/replace broken parts. WTF???? The actual people I talked to were fine, and I didn't jump down their throat because they aren't the ones actually fixing/managing things. So now they're sending me a replacement gun and that's fine, but I'm not taking any chances on another lemon. As soon as I get it I'm turning around and selling it. In contrast I sent a gun back to Ruger for warranty repair recently that wasn't originally mine--and I told them that--and they had it received, diagnosed, repaired, and sent back to my home in 7 business days...at no cost, along with documentation telling me what they replaced/fixed and that they had test fired it and even with what ammo they used. And it runs fine now.
I know I’m late to the party, but I just got a great deal from Sportsman’s Warehouse - $269.99 + military discount. Taurus also had a $50 rebate on top of this deal. Talk about budget shooter! Bought two boxes of Fiocchi (sic) 115 gr fmj, and ran the first 100 rounds with zero malfunctions out of the box. Took the pistol home, and cleaned/oiled the gun for next range session. I also changed out sights for Tru Glo fiber optic sights (my preferred option). Next range session, I’ll try different weights, fmj and hollow points, and Tula ammo. If it continues to run as good as it did out of the box, I’ll get the +2 extensions and add it to my EDC rotation.
What do you think of the wall the trigger hits? I love my gx4(riton rd,ported and comped)but I still find myself jerking the trigger even after polishing the internals 2x and around 500rds. Oh,and Tula ammo Jams up in mine.
@@Blap552sorry I didn’t see this when you first posted. The trigger has worked itself out with over 1000 rounds fired. It eats everything I feed it. In fact, I typically use Tula 115gr because of cost. The only thing I’ve changed since is I’ve gone to tritium front sight, and added a rubberized Hogue grip. Bought the 13+1 extensions, and it’s in my daily EDC rotation (when I can’t easily conceal carry my Glock 48 with S15 magazines).
If you go on Taurus site they have most all the accessories for the GX4 already. Tritium Night Sights, Fiber Optic Sights, Holsters, Trigger Guard attached Lasers, Mags and more.
Honestly I wouldn’t buy the sights on their website…if you want decent price sights that are great quality go to Night Fision and get sights for a Glock 42/43…or even just the front. If it’s shooting low for everyone though and not just Sootch’s example, a full set of sights would be better. I’ve owned several sets of the Night Fision sights for Glock and Sig and there excellent.
@@scotteger6271 Your choice and your money. Mine work just fine. I got a tritium sight from Taurus website and mine is right on, not off at all. Just because one has an issue does not mean they all do. The pistol he shot was stock so to me no reason to knock down the parts they sell for it.
While I usually carry a Glock or Sig. I love that Taurus makes competitive carry guns for the working man on a budget. If I was on a tight budget I would not feel bad with one of these in my pocket.
I already had a Sig P365. I don't know if it will replace my Sig, but I do admit that Taurus really nailed it with the GX4. I've purchased a number of Taurus handguns over the last couple of years and the quality is really there with all of them. Taurus quality in general, dating back to the first G2 has been really good. If the corporate people at Taurus stay on top of the game with releases like the GX4 and step up the customer service part, Taurus will have a bright future.
Man I remember buying my pt111 millennium g2 back in 2016-17 and thinking I had messed up; but nope it was one hell of a gun, that thing still shoots so well. Of course it just sits in my safe ever since I started buying glocks, but Taurus has come a long way!!!
Great looking firearm. I like how Taurus is playing with new design elements/mechanics in the gx4. That makes me really excited for the next generation of the Gc family.
I'm shocked by the innovation and quality of Taurus today. BUT I always knew their company had the potential to reach and even exceed such heights. Under old leadership I saw so much untapped potential. And now is a great time to be a firearm fan. I'm absolutely elated with this one!
One more positive that you didn't mention. The GX4 looked to be spitting out that brass as opposed to the other micro's ( Glock) that seem to drool the brass out. Makes a big difference to me!
gx4, ruger 9max, p365, hellcat, shield plus are all the same gun with the same practicality. why would you buy 3-5 of the same guns for the same purpose?
Taurus is now in the major league of firearms. I bought my first Taurus 38 revolver back in the 80’s. I never had a problem with it. I currently own a TX22 and I’ll probably buy a GX4
I have a Taurus as my edc and I love my Taurus g2c I think Taurus is better than any other firearm I ever shot I would never trade or sell my Taurus for anything, Taurus will always be my favorite gun brand
Great review, Sootch. One thing that is great and that you did not mention: NO THUMB SAFETY! Yes! Also I noticed almost no muzzle flip. Amazing for a tiny pistol. I was surprised at no optics ready. The stainless steel chassis is very innovative. The slide stop is too. I want one!
I am becoming a Taurus fan, the company is trying hard to release good products, actually. I'm considering buying a TS9 soon, which is available in Brazil.
I have this gx4, and my wife has a taurus th40!!! That being said, I alo have a xdm elite compact osp in 10mm, and my wife has a sig p365 ND we love these taurus guns just as much as our other guns that are not considered budget!!!
I have had several Taurus firearms and I really haven't had any issues with any of them. I currently have a g2c, I carry it everywhere I go. There are many different holster options and magazines are available at my local gun store. I will definitely try this gx4 out, maybe my wife will like it and finally replace her Ruger LCR in 38 special.
Love my GX4. It will eat anything I put through it without fail. My only complaint is that the stippling is a little too aggressive for me. I countered that by putting a Hogue rubber sleeve on it. The other thing is that with big hands, it's tough to get a good purchase on it. Solved that by buying two 13 round magazines. Now I've got a good hold on the gun, and it sure made a big difference. This is my third Taurus firearm, have a TX22 and a G2C, and I have yet to have a FTF or FTE on any of the pistols. Can't say that about my S&W 380EZ.
Love seeing Taurus keep getting better and better, and really hope they have success with the GX4. That said, I will just stick with my good ol' Glock 19.
the slide release is like the spectrum 380. with that pistol an empty shell casing can be used to release the slide. works fine. kygunco showed a 14 round mag you can buy.
4:15 SIG P365 owner here. This weapon looks amazing for the price, but I will say those sights are one of the corners they cut. The P365 sights are excellent out of the box.
I replaced stock sight with XS Sights minimalist night sights for under $55 (on sale, Amazon). Even with that cost, $24 for two 13+1 extensions/springs, and Hogue grip the total amount I have in my GX4 is still less than the stock SIG.
Great review of a great micro 9mm. Taurus is making a fine product, as of late. Their TX22 is a jewel. Other companies had better step up their games. Price and a big name doesn’t always equate to superiority.
I am really tempted by the GX4. I am fortunate to live near the Geneseo factory for Springfield so I usually buy those. I've only needed warranty work once on a 1911 so I drove over there, explained in person to the guy who would be working on it what my issues were. A few days later when I picked it up he came out and showed me everything he did. All I cared about was that the slide was getting scratched where it disappears inside the dust cover. Well Springfield gave me all new internals (barrel, trigger, etc) and he hand refinished the whole thing and precisely fit it all together. So it basically takes a lot to get me to buy a non-SA gun but for the $$$ I think I might pick up this Taurus GX4! I just hope if I ever need work on it Taurus impresses me as much as Springfield did.
I like the looks of it, seems simple but good. I would like to see a company like Palmetto State Armory get into this game of micro double stacks as they seem to produce and engineer a lot of their own firearms with great success. I feel like something like this would go along perfectly with their mission statement.
That's where gun-tubers make their money. No new shooter can shoot these small 9s. It's a gimmick to sell guns because of 'muh spec sheet.' The noob buys it, shoots it like once, hates it, and then puts it in a box. So, the gun manufacturer never has to work on it because the round count never gets up.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 to be fair these micro pistols aren't designed for "fun" shooting. Just because this guy has good skills it doesn't mean he's trying to scam people.
@@regan.8077 there you go again, settling. if you keep settling, you'll keep getting sold trash. merely not being a 'bad gun' is not the standard that one sets for a firearm. what is with all this coping language? if you don't love shooting it, you'll never reach your full potential with it. ask anybody who shoots a lot.
Just got mine today and found it for $250 and was blown away. I couldn’t pass up a deal like that. The first pistol I ever owned was a Taurus G2. And I liked my G2 though I knew they could upgrade a few things which it looks like they went over and beyond with this model and the newer ones. Plus the build quality looks way better than that of the G2 and earlier striker fired pistols by Taurus. Did not know it has a lifetime warranty, that’s amazing. Great review as well.
I like how you put it side by side with all the comparable options. Specially the Hellcat and 365. Surprised how close it is the the G3c, but also so different. Not a fan of needing a screwdriver for takedown, but that’s not a dealbreaker. Really digging the new Taurus lineup
I absolutely love this gun!! Just got back from shooting 244 rounds in the rain and this gun ran 100% perfect and shoots dead center with the factory sights. The grip never slipped out of my hand on any of the shots, had some slipping of my support hand fingers off my main grip but thats to be expected in the rain. I ran 3 different brands of 115grn bullets and 11rnds of 115grn hollow points. I think this GX4 out shoots my G3C and G2C by far.
@@cloycespears9632 yep but I will keep my gc3 because Most I’ll get for is 100$ !! I’m thinking about the 43x or the HC pro not sure yet. Leaning towards the HC
@@calvinnelsonjr6465 You can't beat the 43x or p365x or xl. these guns shoots better. Good for people with bigger hands and body frame for cc purposes. Anything bigger or longer than p365, shield plus, max9, gx4, hellcat is not for me. I wear tight muscle tshirt daily. lol. g42 is my edc.
@@troytruong8246 I’m thinking 43x I would be paranoid using SA mags . Change sights I’m fine with 10rds carry extra mag. Get trigger guard light and a good Iwb holster I’m good.
I just bought my GX4 and I can not be any happier with my purchase! Straight out of the box and it grouped flawlessly! Sootch is right tho...it does favor low left but a tight grouping. A lil adjusting and it should be just fine! Very lil snap in the recoil. This is my 3rd Taurus...PT 24/7 G2, G2C, and GX4! I may be a lil biased tho...I am a Taurus so...😀
Now I want Taurus GX4. I have a Sig 938 and a Sig 365XL already. I bought the Taurus TX-22 when it first came out. It's a great pistol. I also have a Beretta 92FS-22, another great pistol. These two are the only two semi auto .22LR pistols that I know of with 16 round magazines.
Looks like an Xd and and Ruger had an illegitimate child while the mom was getting child support from Kel-tec, but telling everyone she knows "Glock is the real dad this time, I know it." Let's see what Maury says:
@@Pler1978 I have plenty of guns and I own several Taurus guns and I have no issues with them at all I pull the trigger they go bang. This gun looks pretty good for the money.
@@ericsande5345 Yeah that is where the money is made. None of these micro-9s inspire confidence in the new shooter. So that means they never get the round count up and never need maintenance. So the gun company saves money on labor. They've calculated that they can make more money just with marketing and 'muh spec sheet' Beretta 80s series are fetching a grand on gun broker right now. Same size gun. A mass produced gun. 15 years old. Smaller calibers. The reason for the high bid: it's a shootable gun. None of these micro-9s are fun to shoot. None.
My neighbor got their Toro pistol, the G3c model. I fired it. It works very well. Nothing wrong with Taurus these days. I recently bought three of their Model 82 38spl+p revolvers. Affordable, reliable, for contingency situations or guests at the homestead. Don't be afraid of Taurus. They are not the same company of old. The older guys know of some of their early work, not always good. Glad to see them changing and trending up. Sootch00, a very thorough review.
I just purchased my first hand gun in Bainbridge, Georgia and I chose the Taurus Gx4 by recommendation of the salesperson and I feel confident about my choice. I love the size in my hands.
I just bought a new GX4 and immediately had trigger reset issues. Basically a dead trigger every 20 rounds or so. I shipped it back to Taurus. The customer service rep said that was "common on the GX4" !! Otherwise it shot very well..
I got my GX4 back from Taurus. Two week turnaround. They stated they replaced the trigger assembly and the rear support. Not sure what the latter is. I went to the range yesterday and put 50 rounds of Federal American Eagle 115 gr and 50 rounds of Speer Lawman 124 gr, both FMJ. Then 20 rounds of Federal HST 124 gr. {$} It ran flawlessly AND shot to point of aim at 21 feet with all 120 rounds. I rate it as equal to the Hellcat and better than the P365. FWIW, mine has the tungsten gray slide which looks great.
Seems like most reviewers of Taurus firearms lead out with, “Taurus had some quality control issues in the past, but...”. Looks like we can stop with that now. Looks like Taurus has its sh$t together and is cranking out good, reliable, reasonably priced firearms...and they look great.
They're making them in the US now.
Some of there older revolvers are great to
Right… it’s so annoying I’ve had several of their firearms for over 10 years never had a problem.
The trigger is mushy
@@thystaff742 where were they originally
I never thought I’d be saying that Taurus is killing it.
Two Taurus or one glock I'll take 2 bulls ..
@Frank Bonazza III if Canik makes a micro using the same trigger as the Elite SC, I am right there with you. One of the best stock triggers in the game! Problem is it is a beefy lil bugger; thin it out and shave some weight and it's a wrap for everything else.
They just need to step up their slide finish this is the second video I've watched on this firearm and each video you can see slide wear already I'll wait on a stainless model like always.
@Frank Bonazza III guns from turkey no thank you
@Frank Bonazza III I won’t bother to give Turkey money
A big gun enthusiast for many years. Never owned a Taurus, but after testing this gun out, I hauled home and ordered one right away. I have been a HUGE believer in using the off hand for support on a micro 9mm and this gun delivered perfectly. I Put this gun as the Top in Class. Obviously Taurus studied all the designs and when they entered into the Micro 9mm race and they came out fighting hard to be Number One and they win. . Bravo to Taurus. This is a clear winner. Great review!
Awesome. Hope it's working for you. Have thought it's possibly one of the best designed handguns ever. Love the stamped stainless steel frame design. It's not how I would have done it myself (not exactly)... but it's a better design than some of the others in my opinion. I'm sure it has its pros and cons like all guns do... but it's definitely an excellent self defense handgun.
Great positive comment !
My favorite thing about this guy's reviews is that they are all so consistent. You know what to expect when you watch one of his reviews. No apples to oranges here. He's great at what he does
try BAZ N BLADES, He's an old school cat that is just straight the hell up on reviews. check him out.
Taurus has really stepped up their game in the last 5 years. What a great looking pistol too. Nice review Sootch00, you're the man.
I thought so too. Looks like a baby of the p365 and the hellcat
@@Seanedmund exactly
I like their old all metal guns and their revolvers, had too many issues with their poly guns to give em a pass yet
@@BOB-wx3fq Their newer polymer guns definitely pass. They are great guns. My sister has the G2C and it runs absolutely flawless. Great fit and finish too and I'm utterly impressed with Taurus in 2021. If they keep it up they are going to surpass Smith&Wesson, may already have imo.
@@mizzoupatriot8814 my g2c had light primer strikes, I liked the pistol but it was ammo picky, I would use the double strike capability and usually get that cheap brass out like that
I’m a very happy Hellcat owner, but I’m so happy to see this segment of the market growing. This just keeps everyone on their toes, and we get the benefits.
I love my hellcat however I will have one of these in the safe as well!
Definitely love my Hellcat . But this Taurus might have to become apart of the family lol
Greg, you are spot on. Competition means we will have better prices overall and the companies do compete to make a better mouse trap.
Us Hellcat owner's can rejoice with the newly released 15rnd mags!
Get your mags why you can boys! Sig is suing Springfield over the mags. You best believe if they win they will be coming for all these complaints.
Golden Age of firearms. One thing about Taurus has always been price. Glad to see that quality going up.
not at all. the Beretta 84 in .380 ACP is twice as good because it actually inspires confidence in the shooter. these micro-9s are gimmicky pieces of junk. new shooters get them, can't shoot them because of the prohibitive recoil, so they put them in a box and never shoot them again. that means the manufacturers don't ever have to do work on them because the round count never gets up. it's a gimmick. Beretta 80's series, even chambered in .32 ACP, are better guns that fill this role more adequately.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 lol ok….. I can shoot a p365 just as good as a high end 1911 and Glock 19
@@bw4593 absolutely! The g series from taurus are all great and really affordable.
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Got certified FFL and ship to all states.. ammunition available are: 9mm, 5.56, 223, 45acp, 65creedmor, 22lr, 380,and more ..
Dm us if interested and purchase up your ammo online
@@vallykelvin6679 this is a scam from what I've read
I've owned Tarus for a decade now. Only had 1 issue which needed repair, 3 years after purchase. Tarus paid for shipping and repair. 0 charge to me. They do support their products. Stay safe and watch your six.
That's not my experience. You couldn't give me a Taurus
@@excelnemesis7667 Sorry to hear that. I hope you found a firearm that works for you.
@@excelnemesis7667 Then why are you here?
@@excelnemesis7667 same here I bought one that didn't work from the start.nothing but a big runaround from customer service..i worked on it myself and got it shootable but I rarely even look at it these days. I'm still not over it.plenty more manufacturers to consider.
@@roberttaylor6030 it don't hurt to see how the other half lives.
Taurus has been doing a great job in recent years. I’m glad they joined the micro party. I’m a CZ guy but I can’t wait to get one of these. Taurus will sell tons of these fast
Shame CZ seems to be asleep on what the market wants…maybe they can make another $1400 Shadow that is competition ready…that’ll show ‘em!
Love my CZ’s too. I wish they made a 10+ capacity in a micro 9.
I think that Taurus is going to sell a lot of these... Semper Fidelis
I think you have great intuition! If you look at the frame design this is a shrunk down version of the TX22 frame design chambered in 9mm. Look at the backstrap, trigger shoe, and frame shapes, and then the grip cuts, indexing areas, and stippling patterns; they are all TX22 inspired. In my opinion, this is a good thing,, because it is what I had hoped the G3C would have been. Taurus's 9mm segment needed a freshening up of its frame design; not that the PT111 series pistols were bad by any means, but stippling, trigger, and sight upgrades does not a competitive new model make.
@@killacoiler1707 yes... The TX22 is the 5th generation of Taurus pistols and the GX4 is also 5th generation, based on the same design.
G2c and G3 are third and fourth generations, respectively.
I for one will be buying one 👍
Yeah but that grip
I think it will to. This is probably going to be a nice and less expensive alternative to the sig 365
I was at Academy Sports today and I picked up a GX4. I also own a GC3. I went to the range right away and ran various practice ammo through it including some steel case I had left over. About 250 rounds and it performed flawlessly. One inch wide for carry and price point is why I bought this hand gun. I’m really happy with my purchase. So much so I’m selling my G3C which I bought for CCP.
I love this guy how he is not bias on the Taurus firearms, he knows what he is doing and is very professional a true roll model and always love what he tells us at the end. We love ya!
I love my Taurus and have nothing but good things to say. It shoots very nice right out the box and It can shoot any ammo.
Concealable pistols have come a long way,I remember when my ppk,and detective special were " state of the art".
Wooow 😅🤤😅🤤🤣🤤🤣
I would absolutely take a ppk or a Bersa Thunder over one of these. They are actually fun to shoot, unlike these junk micro-9s.
Beretta 80's series are the cream of the crop for this role. They inspire confidence in the shooter.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 That, and the Bersa Thunder can have 15+1, and comes with a fixed barrel. All told, 380 performs equally as well as 9mm with the right ammo while also being more pleasant a shooter, and looking much better.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 You’ve owned or shot this GX4? If not you’re full of shit.
@@andrewtrotter9023 Nope, nobody I know is stupid enough to buy one, and if I were to buy it, I'd never shoot it. See, I actually like to shoot my guns.
Bravo Taurus, you guys are bringing the heat.
Looks like another winner for Taurus USA 🇺🇸
Taurus Brazil released the GX4 in Brazil in the same day, which is a miracle as Brazil's super restrictive with lots of gun related bureaucracies.
Dang, 3 videos of this gun in one day from different UA-camrs. Don't worry sootch your video is the best!
All at the same time, oh ya there are more than 3 now
It's called marketing
Yeah. So Taurus sent them out. That's how it works. They ask for a review. Then you, the consumer, get a steady stream of recommended videos to remind you they're on the shelves.
#BusinessSense
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I'm glad they went with tx22 aesthetics
same
Best looking guns from Taurus' polymer semi autos in my opinion.
Me too. Was hoping they would make a 9mm version of the TX22. That platform feels so good in the hand and looks great.
@@ytkelite2515 It exists, it's the Taurus TS9, but they don't sell It on the US.
I want a TX22 , I just bought this GX4 . I never could understand why you can only find single stack 10 round .22lr pistols , they should hold 25 or 30 rounds if squeezed in there good .
Love my GX4. Feels good in the hand and shoots great. You can spin the take down pin with the rim of the case.
I thought that may be the case...
I have been watching your channel for 5 years and I've always been very well pleased with your reviews you're very thorough in your reviews and you don't leave any Stones unturned and you actually reviewed what you shoot !!
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We need a comparison video with the p365, hellcat, ruger max, the new shield plus, and this
The Firearm Guy compared it to the hellcat.
Yes!
The P365 is the closest to being the same gun as the GX4, the Shield Plus is the best, I still carry the Glock 43x/P365. I love this Taurus, haven't had a chance to fire it alot yet though
@@davidhunt4129 I have the hellcat. It’s snappy but I’ll be damned if they u dot isn’t amazing for target acquisition. How do you like your 43x?
@@Seanedmund I love the 43x, the 15 round sheild mags make it so awesome.....but there are times when you want a tiny gun so you can carry without feeling like you're carrying and the 43x is a bigger gun with its bigger grip. I carry the 365 and love the size, my issue with it is whatever the slide is finished with is just rubbing off with every range trip and holster rub so I do believe I'm going to trade it out so I'm here checking out the GX4 reviews because I love the G2C. I want a smaller handgun for gym shorts carry. Those ulti-clip and fabriclips on holsters are what you want if you don't care much for belts all the time
Taurus has definitely upped their game on design. Now if they can just hire more people for their service and support.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEP.
How is Taurus’s customer service?
@@liberaceboiithe3rd5 slow to respond, slow to repair, slow and more slow. I am sure they are running thin. For me, loyalty is 20% product and 80% service/support.
@@whimsymaker agree with you 100%. Good customer service makes or break a company for me personally. Thanks for letting me know.
One reason I won’t buy a single Sig Sauer product is their incompetent and overall god-awful customer service
@@liberaceboiithe3rd5 I can only speak for myself but I had to send one of their revolvers in for warranty repair and it's taken over 6 months to resolve the issue. In fact, it was easier and faster for them to send me a replacement gun than to simply fix/replace broken parts. WTF???? The actual people I talked to were fine, and I didn't jump down their throat because they aren't the ones actually fixing/managing things.
So now they're sending me a replacement gun and that's fine, but I'm not taking any chances on another lemon. As soon as I get it I'm turning around and selling it.
In contrast I sent a gun back to Ruger for warranty repair recently that wasn't originally mine--and I told them that--and they had it received, diagnosed, repaired, and sent back to my home in 7 business days...at no cost, along with documentation telling me what they replaced/fixed and that they had test fired it and even with what ammo they used. And it runs fine now.
I know I’m late to the party, but I just got a great deal from Sportsman’s Warehouse - $269.99 + military discount. Taurus also had a $50 rebate on top of this deal. Talk about budget shooter! Bought two boxes of Fiocchi (sic) 115 gr fmj, and ran the first 100 rounds with zero malfunctions out of the box. Took the pistol home, and cleaned/oiled the gun for next range session. I also changed out sights for Tru Glo fiber optic sights (my preferred option).
Next range session, I’ll try different weights, fmj and hollow points, and Tula ammo. If it continues to run as good as it did out of the box, I’ll get the +2 extensions and add it to my EDC rotation.
I just got the same gun at the same spot 😂
What do you think of the wall the trigger hits? I love my gx4(riton rd,ported and comped)but I still find myself jerking the trigger even after polishing the internals 2x and around 500rds. Oh,and Tula ammo Jams up in mine.
@@Blap552sorry I didn’t see this when you first posted. The trigger has worked itself out with over 1000 rounds fired. It eats everything I feed it. In fact, I typically use Tula 115gr because of cost. The only thing I’ve changed since is I’ve gone to tritium front sight, and added a rubberized Hogue grip. Bought the 13+1 extensions, and it’s in my daily EDC rotation (when I can’t easily conceal carry my Glock 48 with S15 magazines).
If you go on Taurus site they have most all the accessories for the GX4 already. Tritium Night Sights, Fiber Optic Sights, Holsters, Trigger Guard attached Lasers, Mags and more.
Honestly I wouldn’t buy the sights on their website…if you want decent price sights that are great quality go to Night Fision and get sights for a Glock 42/43…or even just the front. If it’s shooting low for everyone though and not just Sootch’s example, a full set of sights would be better. I’ve owned several sets of the Night Fision sights for Glock and Sig and there excellent.
@@scotteger6271 Your choice and your money. Mine work just fine. I got a tritium sight from Taurus website and mine is right on, not off at all. Just because one has an issue does not mean they all do. The pistol he shot was stock so to me no reason to knock down the parts they sell for it.
While I usually carry a Glock or Sig. I love that Taurus makes competitive carry guns for the working man on a budget. If I was on a tight budget I would not feel bad with one of these in my pocket.
Yes sir. A gun in hand is certainly better than a gun on layaway.
@@sal9092 or no gun at all!
I'd put this right up next to my wife's sig p365. They handle the same and I'm getting identical accuracy and boring reliability out of both so far!!!
Taurus: I'm on a new level.
It’s amazing everyone’s GX4 review came Out today
They get the guns early and make the reviews ahead of time and post on release day
I bought this for my off duty carry and I absolutely love it! First thing I did when I got it was change out the sights
I already had a Sig P365. I don't know if it will replace my Sig, but I do admit that Taurus really nailed it with the GX4. I've purchased a number of Taurus handguns over the last couple of years and the quality is really there with all of them. Taurus quality in general, dating back to the first G2 has been really good. If the corporate people at Taurus stay on top of the game with releases like the GX4 and step up the customer service part, Taurus will have a bright future.
Man I remember buying my pt111 millennium g2 back in 2016-17 and thinking I had messed up; but nope it was one hell of a gun, that thing still shoots so well. Of course it just sits in my safe ever since I started buying glocks, but Taurus has come a long way!!!
Same
I put the Glock in the safe n carry a g2c.
Great looking firearm. I like how Taurus is playing with new design elements/mechanics in the gx4. That makes me really excited for the next generation of the Gc family.
I'm shocked by the innovation and quality of Taurus today. BUT I always knew their company had the potential to reach and even exceed such heights. Under old leadership I saw so much untapped potential. And now is a great time to be a firearm fan. I'm absolutely elated with this one!
They also comes now with a very nice keychain for take it apart so no need to carry a flat screwdriver around...👍
Taurus sells a +2 extension for the factory magazines. Comes with a mag extension and new spring, for about $10. I ordered 2 this weekend
Ordering one next week, saving me some cash as I wanted a Hellcat or P365 but this will do just fine!!
One more positive that you didn't mention. The GX4 looked to be spitting out that brass as opposed to the other micro's ( Glock) that seem to drool the brass out. Makes a big difference to me!
Absolutely, the g43 is really bad about that with 125gr from my experience.
Great point!
Taurus is listening to their people! I’m happy for them and hope they continue to do better
Also, Taurus has 17 rd mags with partial grip sleeve for the G2C, G3C and G3. They work really well.
There is a gun keychain that comes with it. Where the magazine is on it is the tool to take the gun apart.
Not a Taurus guy and I own a Hellcat but this looks like something I would pick up if I saw it.
gx4, ruger 9max, p365, hellcat, shield plus are all the same gun with the same practicality. why would you buy 3-5 of the same guns for the same purpose?
I own a GX4 and a G2c .40, I love both of them, and now I’m looking at getting a G3x.
Will be a leading front runner in the micro market for the money, good job Taurus for the affordable package.🗽
Taurus is now in the major league of firearms. I bought my first Taurus 38 revolver back in the 80’s. I never had a problem with it. I currently own a TX22 and I’ll probably buy a GX4
Parabéns pelo vídeo! A Taurus está lançando bons produtos ultimamente!
I have a Taurus as my edc and I love my Taurus g2c I think Taurus is better than any other firearm I ever shot I would never trade or sell my Taurus for anything, Taurus will always be my favorite gun brand
Sootch,the firearm guy, and mrgunsngear are the gold standard for gun reviews!! Great review!
Love those 3 channels!
Hickok 45 is better
@@ljcurry6260 nah. Thefirearmguy is best
@@tikimurtaugh4919 Lol, he’s cool, I just love Hickok 45, he’s very informative
@@ljcurry6260 He is good, just long winded. If you have 30 mins to watch a review then sure.
If I want info on a gun I come here, kickass channel don't ever stop
I’m going to hold out for a GX4 “TORO”
I’m going to hold out, hopefully they put out a 3.6’ish barrel with optics cut
@@ElJuan008 just buy a g3c toro then …
@@Prolific850 no
@@ElJuan008 ok then don’t ask for a gun that they already have available ..
@@Prolific850 ................no
Great review, Sootch. One thing that is great and that you did not mention: NO THUMB SAFETY! Yes! Also I noticed almost no muzzle flip. Amazing for a tiny pistol. I was surprised at no optics ready. The stainless steel chassis is very innovative. The slide stop is too.
I want one!
Agree!
I am becoming a Taurus fan, the company is trying hard to release good products, actually. I'm considering buying a TS9 soon, which is available in Brazil.
I have this gx4, and my wife has a taurus th40!!! That being said, I alo have a xdm elite compact osp in 10mm, and my wife has a sig p365 ND we love these taurus guns just as much as our other guns that are not considered budget!!!
Real,concise,precise ,effective,to the point much comprehensive clear review.
According to Kentucky Gun Co there is a 13 round magazine from Taurus sold separately. Great video!
I have had several Taurus firearms and I really haven't had any issues with any of them. I currently have a g2c, I carry it everywhere I go. There are many different holster options and magazines are available at my local gun store. I will definitely try this gx4 out, maybe my wife will like it and finally replace her Ruger LCR in 38 special.
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Love Taurus, but the Shield Plus is top micro-9 IMO.
10, 11, ,13 round magazines available on the Taurus website. As well as pinky extension for 10/11 round magazines
Oh that would be nice if they have a 10 round mag. For us poor bastards in Massachusetts. 🤷♂️
@@robjohnson8493 i saw a 10 round version on their website
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Love this video! I support Taurus all the way 100%!! Love this Gx4!! Cant wait to buy one!!
All Taurus guns are flying of the shelves around here.
Love my GX4. It will eat anything I put through it without fail. My only complaint is that the stippling is a little too aggressive for me. I countered that by putting a Hogue rubber sleeve on it. The other thing is that with big hands, it's tough to get a good purchase on it. Solved that by buying two 13 round magazines. Now I've got a good hold on the gun, and it sure made a big difference. This is my third Taurus firearm, have a TX22 and a G2C, and I have yet to have a FTF or FTE on any of the pistols. Can't say that about my S&W 380EZ.
Love seeing Taurus keep getting better and better, and really hope they have success with the GX4. That said, I will just stick with my good ol' Glock 19.
the slide release is like the spectrum 380. with that pistol an empty shell casing can be used to release the slide. works fine. kygunco showed a 14 round mag you can buy.
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SIG P365 owner here. This weapon looks amazing for the price, but I will say those sights are one of the corners they cut. The P365 sights are excellent out of the box.
Put a Night Fusion on my GX4 and love it over my Sig 365.
not cutting corners. It is still cheaper when you install night sights compared to glock, p365, hellcat, shield plus, etc.
I replaced stock sight with XS Sights minimalist night sights for under $55 (on sale, Amazon). Even with that cost, $24 for two 13+1 extensions/springs, and Hogue grip the total amount I have in my GX4 is still less than the stock SIG.
I've got 250 rounds through mine, FMJ and HP, Hornady, Sig, Winchester Silvertips. No failures to feed or jams. Very happy with purchase.
Great review of a great micro 9mm. Taurus is making a fine product, as of late. Their TX22 is a jewel. Other companies had better step up their games. Price and a big name doesn’t always equate to superiority.
I am really tempted by the GX4. I am fortunate to live near the Geneseo factory for Springfield so I usually buy those. I've only needed warranty work once on a 1911 so I drove over there, explained in person to the guy who would be working on it what my issues were. A few days later when I picked it up he came out and showed me everything he did. All I cared about was that the slide was getting scratched where it disappears inside the dust cover. Well Springfield gave me all new internals (barrel, trigger, etc) and he hand refinished the whole thing and precisely fit it all together. So it basically takes a lot to get me to buy a non-SA gun but for the $$$ I think I might pick up this Taurus GX4! I just hope if I ever need work on it Taurus impresses me as much as Springfield did.
I like the looks of it, seems simple but good. I would like to see a company like Palmetto State Armory get into this game of micro double stacks as they seem to produce and engineer a lot of their own firearms with great success. I feel like something like this would go along perfectly with their mission statement.
"Their mission statement?"
Very happy with mine! Many rounds down range with no issues. Its become my EDC
Taurus is getting better and better......
I never had a desire for any of these new micro pistols..... UNTIL NOW!! Taurus gx4 is by far the best looking in my opinion.
Don't need a "tool" for takedown. Just use a round of ammo or spent casing - you'll have those nearby anyway.
Been waiting for one of these 'reviewers' to mention little things like this!
This is the golden age of guns, there so many options in the market it spins my head all the time. Nice to be living in USA
Your recoil management of that little pistol is damn good.
That's where gun-tubers make their money. No new shooter can shoot these small 9s. It's a gimmick to sell guns because of 'muh spec sheet.' The noob buys it, shoots it like once, hates it, and then puts it in a box. So, the gun manufacturer never has to work on it because the round count never gets up.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 to be fair these micro pistols aren't designed for "fun" shooting.
Just because this guy has good skills it doesn't mean he's trying to scam people.
@@regan.8077 There's no "to be fair"ing to do in this situation. People are settling for trash firearms and it is sad and unacceptable.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 how are they trash? Just because it's not a great range toy doesn't mean it's a bad gun.
@@regan.8077 there you go again, settling. if you keep settling, you'll keep getting sold trash. merely not being a 'bad gun' is not the standard that one sets for a firearm. what is with all this coping language?
if you don't love shooting it, you'll never reach your full potential with it. ask anybody who shoots a lot.
Just got mine today and found it for $250 and was blown away. I couldn’t pass up a deal like that. The first pistol I ever owned was a Taurus G2. And I liked my G2 though I knew they could upgrade a few things which it looks like they went over and beyond with this model and the newer ones. Plus the build quality looks way better than that of the G2 and earlier striker fired pistols by Taurus. Did not know it has a lifetime warranty, that’s amazing. Great review as well.
Some years ago, Taurus realized they were making too many different pistols quickly, they switched to making a few models very well.
I like how you put it side by side with all the comparable options. Specially the Hellcat and 365. Surprised how close it is the the G3c, but also so different. Not a fan of needing a screwdriver for takedown, but that’s not a dealbreaker. Really digging the new Taurus lineup
Especially for us peppers who always have a multitool close by!!!
Taurus hit a grand slam with the gx4!
Out the park
My first pistol was a Taurus 357 magnum when I turned 21. I looked down on all new Taurus but being made in Georgia is new to me.
I come across them all the time when shooting students show up, and I have been 100% impressed with every Taurus pistol since the PT111.
Taurus gets a bad rep. They are actually good weapons especially in their most basic form.
@@123andme I heard only the 22lr is made in Georgia. Maybe when more are made here. Brazil is a country where guns shouldn't be made.
Taurus and canik , the best quality/Price guns ever (and Savage for carabines) 🤠
Agree!
Hands down best review of this firearm out there!! Really appreciate the comparisons !
Damn, I just bought a G3.
Gotta fit this in the budget later this year. Selling the G2C might do it. Keep it cheap!
I hear you mark. Can't keep up either.
I absolutely love this gun!! Just got back from shooting 244 rounds in the rain and this gun ran 100% perfect and shoots dead center with the factory sights. The grip never slipped out of my hand on any of the shots, had some slipping of my support hand fingers off my main grip but thats to be expected in the rain.
I ran 3 different brands of 115grn bullets and 11rnds of 115grn hollow points. I think this GX4 out shoots my G3C and G2C by far.
I got a gc3 and gX4!! I just think the x4 is a better quality gun/ doesn’t rattle when you shake it
@@calvinnelsonjr6465 Oh I agree, shots great. I have a 856, 605, G2C, G3C, GX4 and a TH9.
@@cloycespears9632 yep but I will keep my gc3 because Most I’ll get for is 100$ !! I’m thinking about the 43x or the HC pro not sure yet. Leaning towards the HC
@@calvinnelsonjr6465 You can't beat the 43x or p365x or xl. these guns shoots better. Good for people with bigger hands and body frame for cc purposes. Anything bigger or longer than p365, shield plus, max9, gx4, hellcat is not for me. I wear tight muscle tshirt daily. lol. g42 is my edc.
@@troytruong8246 I’m thinking 43x I would be paranoid using SA mags . Change sights I’m fine with 10rds carry extra mag. Get trigger guard light and a good Iwb holster I’m good.
I just bought one about 2 days ago so I’m definitely looking forward to shooting it
How you like it so far?
@@nonamegiven5744 it’s great so far I love it no complaints
@@slowg428 I got a TH9 and it’s nice. Purchasing the GX4 edc etc. 🎸🤘
I just bought my GX4 and I can not be any happier with my purchase! Straight out of the box and it grouped flawlessly! Sootch is right tho...it does favor low left but a tight grouping. A lil adjusting and it should be just fine! Very lil snap in the recoil. This is my 3rd Taurus...PT 24/7 G2, G2C, and GX4! I may be a lil biased tho...I am a Taurus so...😀
Damn the G2S continues to get no love.....love this new GX4! Wife has the 365, want to see what this feels like....
Now I want Taurus GX4. I have a Sig 938 and a Sig 365XL already.
I bought the Taurus TX-22 when it first came out. It's a great pistol. I also have a Beretta 92FS-22, another great pistol. These two are the only two semi auto .22LR pistols that I know of with 16 round magazines.
I feel like I'm looking at if sig and Glock had a baby
Looks like sig and glock took a turd and this what came out 🤣
@@timowens7214 Herherher that was hilarious. You're a tool bag
The TX22 had a 9mm brother that is a dwarf lol!
I was thinking sig and ruger lol
Looks like an Xd and and Ruger had an illegitimate child while the mom was getting child support from Kel-tec, but telling everyone she knows "Glock is the real dad this time, I know it."
Let's see what Maury says:
THANK YOU! Obviously good things come to those who wait!
Haven’t looked up the price, but if they can keep these around the $350 range, they’ll fly off the shelf
They are around 389 still not bad considering gun prices these days.
@@Pler1978 I have plenty of guns and I own several Taurus guns and I have no issues with them at all I pull the trigger they go bang. This gun looks pretty good for the money.
Just picked mine up today for a hair under $350 out the door. Can’t wait to try it out!!
The micro 9mm market is heating up 🔥
Another cheap knockoff of the Sig P365.
@@ericsande5345 Yeah that is where the money is made. None of these micro-9s inspire confidence in the new shooter. So that means they never get the round count up and never need maintenance. So the gun company saves money on labor. They've calculated that they can make more money just with marketing and 'muh spec sheet'
Beretta 80s series are fetching a grand on gun broker right now. Same size gun. A mass produced gun. 15 years old. Smaller calibers. The reason for the high bid: it's a shootable gun.
None of these micro-9s are fun to shoot. None.
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My neighbor got their Toro pistol, the G3c model. I fired it. It works very well. Nothing wrong with Taurus these days. I recently bought three of their Model 82 38spl+p revolvers. Affordable, reliable, for contingency situations or guests at the homestead. Don't be afraid of Taurus. They are not the same company of old. The older guys know of some of their early work, not always good. Glad to see them changing and trending up.
Sootch00, a very thorough review.
Well that's going to be the 2021 gun sales of the year
Now if we can just get ammo back on the shelves
@@kevinwise1997 and hopefully for a fair price.
Taurus has been impressing me as of late, glad to see they have American manufacturing now also. Great review sootch
Looks more like the TX22. That was a hit for them. I'm sure this is the follow up.
I just purchased my first hand gun in Bainbridge, Georgia and I chose the Taurus Gx4 by recommendation of the salesperson and I feel confident about my choice. I love the size in my hands.
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Funny how you lose either way.
Interesting system that has been set up.
I just held one of these this week. Taurus has come a long way. I don’t need a carry gun but if I did it’d be at the top of my list.
Thanks for a great review as always
I just bought a new GX4 and immediately had trigger reset issues. Basically a dead trigger every 20 rounds or so. I shipped it back to Taurus. The customer service rep said that was "common on the GX4" !! Otherwise it shot very well..
I got my GX4 back from Taurus. Two week turnaround. They stated they replaced the trigger assembly and the rear support. Not sure what the latter is. I went to the range yesterday and put 50 rounds of Federal American Eagle 115 gr and 50 rounds of Speer Lawman 124 gr, both FMJ. Then 20 rounds of Federal HST 124 gr. {$} It ran flawlessly AND shot to point of aim at 21 feet with all 120 rounds. I rate it as equal to the Hellcat and better than the P365. FWIW, mine has the tungsten gray slide which looks great.
Sootch we would really like to see the primers on some of the spent cases if possible👍
I must say I really enjoy your videos sir. The camera(s) are excellent-crystal clear. You are a natural at this.