Springfield Hellcat vs Taurus GX4 Review & Shoot

[@michaelstouffer8580]

The optics ready GX4 does come standard with a 13 round magazine along with an 11.

[@jbrown6030]

I like the Taurus Actually. The price matters

[@truthBtold1212]

I'll pay for reliability and sights not falling off ...

[@floydblack7115]

The Taurus gx4 is the better gun , very reliable much lighter and less snappy!

[@teamskdm1]

they fixed all the issues with drop firing and gripping it weirdly causing a delay?

[@rodmarley405]

@@teamskdm1yes they did

[@krxwnvxk3432]

@@teamskdm1yeah they got recalled

[@GagePetas]

Better no I own both. More mod friendly and customizable absolutely but the hellcat wins every time

[@johnmalatesta751]

Taurus has come along way. Both are quality guns. Shoot what you have confidence in.

[@sparkyatlarge]

13 rounders made a huge difference to me. I also stippled the front of the trigger guard on my GX4. I didn't like it at first... now I love it. For EDC it's perfect, even with 13 round mags. The 15 rnd GX4 Carry mags fit too. You can get the 2 round mag extensions from Taurus for $10. That's what I did. Also, Glock 43 sights fit the Taurus, so...night sights.

[@CeeJayC3903]

Got the gx4 for my wife... ended up being my CC that I mainly use. It goes in rotation with gx4xl, and hellcat pro. I find my self carrying it 3/4 of the time. Added an optic, and 13rnd mag... we're good.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

So what's she carry now lol

[@CeeJayC3903]

@@BuckeyeBallistics She uses whatever is left over. Lol.

[@laderekaker1629]

@@CeeJayC3903🤣🤣🤣

[@josephpacchetti5997]

Back in the early 80s, I was a deputy sheriff and my duty & EDC was the 357-Magnum, and a semi-auto for back-up, the 9mm ammo was lame, So 4 years ago, I bought a 9mm, they have come out with some excellent 9mm in the last 7+ years, I'm fond of the law enforcement ammo, HSTs Gold-Dot's & others. THX for posting, Merry Christmas. 🎄🇺🇸 Subbed.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I have a Gold Dot vs HST video in the 9mm Gel Test playlist. Merry Christmas...

[@josephpacchetti5997]

​@@BuckeyeBallisticsOk, THX. 👊😎

[@Rickcscott]

Great review! I have the GX4 and it had a few issues out of the box, but smoothed out over time. I have pistols from most manufacturers and they all have pros and cons. It truly is all personal preference. Thanks for making these videos and providing your personal insights. They help me a lot when researching for my next.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks for this awesome comment!

[@MichiGUNder]

I have the gx4 and love it, it's so comfortable/natural feeling with that grip. GX4 definitely now I'm on to gx4 Carry

[@slotcarfan]

My G3c rear sight drifted like your Taurus. Blue Locktite solved it. My G3c has been very reliable for 2k rounds.

[@barrywuthrich8530]

Academy sold an exclusive promotion on the GX4. It came with two 11 round mags and two 13 round mags for $359. I picked it up for $332 with a 5% discount. I'll put a pinky extension on the 11s. I was going to buy the P365, but I could get the Taurus and 1000 rounds of ammo for the same price with 4 mags instead of 2. They still have the promo going while supplies last.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Dang, we're still waiting for our Academy to be finished being built. Maybe they'll run some good promotions when they finally open here...

[@barrywuthrich8530]

@@BuckeyeBallistics They do. They also have a good website where you can check inventory before you go. I live 30 miles away, so that's a good feature. I can also pay online and just run up there to pick it up. If they're out of something, they'll email you as soon as it becomes available. You'll get $20 coupons in your mail. I don't buy anything on credit, but they knocked $30 off my LCP Max for applying for the card. I now use the card to get automatic 5% off every purchase and then ask the cashier to ring up a card payment and hand them the cash for the purchase I just charged. lol

[@DevilDogMotorsports]

@@BuckeyeBallisticsI just bought a gx4 from rural king for $249.99 brand new with two 11 round mags. Great deal, couldn’t be happier.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@DevilDog - I've been seeing those sales

[@traumajock]

I have the 365XL, and wanted the regular size also. I bought the GX4 instead, for the price point. No regrets whatsoever. My front sight came loose on the first range trip. I replaced it with an Ameriglo and used Loctite. I was gonna do that anyway. I carry both, the GX4 when size affects concealability with my clothing choices, the 356XL when it doesn't. (when I'm not carrying a 357 snubbie, which is most of the time lately) Taurus hit it outta the park with the GX4.

[@sampossum4180]

I have all 3 and for me and me only the 365 won hands down. I’ve decided we all have different grip strength and size and what works for me don’t necessarily work for everyone. Do love the videos.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I agree, everyone is different. The Sig was the most accurate for me however, and the slightly larger Macro is a 100 yard gun in my hands (reviewed recently).

[@bnolsen]

the taurus is shockingly good. the price seals the deal. the hellcat feels blockier in the hand.

[@tommccormick9290]

I bought a Gx4 and Hellcat Pro on the same day and was surprised I shot tighter, more to point of aim with the smaller GX4. Had trouble focusing on the Pro's U notch sights and grip was too vertical. Taurus trigger is also a bit lighter.

[@CookieMonster_1969]

I have the OSP Hellcat as well, it was my EDC for a long time, and I still would carry it. Mine did come with the 11 & 13 round magazines and I did have a flush fit base plate. But to be honest I always carried it with the 13 round magazine and then had the 15 round and later 17 round magazine in my pocket. Ironic you are comparing it to the GX4, when I bought mine the Taurus G3c was the latest and greatest from Taurus, I thought the Hellcat felt better.🤷‍♂ My Hellcat's trigger did lighten some after about 500 rounds, but it is still a heavy trigger. And coupled with the small size, I did have to practice a good bit before I felt I was proficient with the Hellcat.

[@barrydraper]

With all other factors being close to equal, it's tough to beat the reliability of the Croatian Made Springfield pistols. I fully trust my original Hellcat, paired with the 147gr HSTs. Very impressed with the Hellcat torture tests that have been published, especially the 10,000 round +P video. Not sure yet if the GX4 can reverse the sad reputation of the past Taurus semi autos. Time will tell...

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

If you have the extra cash for the Springfield, definately nothing wrong with going with it for the proven reliability. Or just in general, because some may prefer the Hellcat...

[@quoththeraven7]

The Hellcat dose come with a flat bass plate. Your buddy probably lost it... There's some great options out here. personally, I would prefer the Hellcat. I have one, Hellcat: The takedown is easier. It's more reliable. You get a single light rail. You can get high capacity OEM magazines. And in my opinion, it's a good shooter. I have a video of me shooting the gun. The recoil is nothing

[@ChrisFromThe740]

Great review, hope you had a great Christmas

[@tedh7543]

Merry Christmas BB! I have carried a Hellcat since they came out and it is an excellent CC handgun! Incredibly reliable and the recoil is not great, but certainly manageable. Mine is optic ready but I don't care have an optic on my carry handgun! I really like the sight picture, the front night sight is awesome!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Merry Christmas

[@mikerequa820]

Great video young man!! I just bought a used gx4 like new came with 13 and 11 round clips i had a couple hiccups with it at first cleaned it been doin Great bought it for my first cc it just felt good . I've open carry for year's but my 357 revolver kinda gets in the way on my tractor so the gx4 works well. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

[@J.Wick.]

Enjoyed the video. Love to see a Shield Plus in the mix as well...Cheers.

[@Valorius]

I do believe that's coming up soon

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Reviewed it a few weeks ago. Valorius is correct...

[@realsharpknives7988]

I have a GX4 with a Holosun optic for CC with an OWB holster. During warm weather a carry a GX4 w/o an optic as a pocket carry. These are great pistols for the price. Accurate, dependable and easy on recoil for a small pistol.

[@DonaldPowell-k6z]

Do you ever carry your EDC dirty? I don't, you always want what you trust your life with at tip top shape

[@souperdad1]

Ive watched your older videos on the Rock Island Armory 1911. Was wondering if you will do a video on the RIA VRPA40 12Gauge. I’ve seen some and I’m interested how they perform for the price of these.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Neat gun! I'll see if I can pick one up at some point.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

I hate poi shift with different brands of ammo. You get it sighted with one brand that then you're stuck with it if you're particular about accuracy.

[@SuperCarsFromTheHood]

I have smaller hands. ButI put on the bigger back pads because of finger travel. I’m no to shooting and I noticed it’s harder to get to the trigger with the smaller back pads. There’s also last space for my control hand, so I’m liking the bigger grips.

[@bobcatforever3485]

BB. Good video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Take care. Merry Christmas.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Merry Christmas

[@jameslalley3787]

I have the original GX4 and the Toro version! I put a Veridian on the X4 original and a laser flashlight combo on the Toro! Both shoot everything well! 115 to 147 grain ! Range and HPS ! No issues! I have the P365 and the Hellcat ! I love my X4’s better!

[@glockerbob]

I know the Hellcat sights are probably better, but I can’t stand the u bottom on them. I’m old timey and like square top and bottom. But fit finish and over all feel is pretty damn awesome.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Technically it cups the round front insert better, but I hear you...

[@teddysurf]

Good I bought one of those GX4 and it’s been nothing but awful… the gun wouldn’t go into battery right out of the box unless it was forced, it also had a 17 pound trigger. Send it in to Taurus got it back and it was a little better, but not much still had that force it into the battery and would go from the weight of the spring and the trigger was down to 8 pounds. Then the firing pin broke so I had to send it on again all this happened in the span of 4 months….I will never buy another Taurus firearm.

[@johnmalatesta751]

Love my gx 4

[@honda116969]

Arex Delta Gen 2 M competes with the hellcat pro & 1/2 the cost & just as good of a gun... Nice 📽️

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Never heard of it, I'll check it out...

[@GB-ew8wc]

i carry the GX4 with a 13 round mag. Its easy to shoot, easy to conceal and reliable all the time.

[@stonebat]

Apex T3 trigger for Hellcat is pretty nice

[@GregoryBurdick-cc8is]

The Gx4XL is less snappy tthan the GX4

[@calvinnelsonjr6465]

I guess My take on snappy is different I own a gX4 I don't notice recoil. Now my Glock 33 357 sig is snappy

[@AAA22323]

Snappier then the hellcat ?!?!? Hmm

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Shorter fingers doesn't equal small hands necessarily.

[@MikeB-p1q]

I got a Sig P320. I had mine for luje a year and it's my favorite pistol I've owned so far. One of my friends got a new Hellcat Springfield. He's been trying to get me to trade him guns. I was never going to trade him guns but I feel like he found something wrong wuth his gun and he's trying to pass it down to me.⁶

[@John-o4n2b]

The Taurus better shooting gun got the both here

[@mikehopstaken3755]

Order the ported barrel for gx4 make less snappy

[@AAA22323]

Hellcat is larger ???

[@vincentsimon4037]

I've been considering the GX4 but has Taurus addressed the issue of drop firing? It was advised initially that you not carry with one in the chamber for that safety issue. I do love my Hellcat. My trigger is lovely!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Sounds like a question for Taurus. But I would assume that immediately after discovering the problem and issuing a recall for it to fix it, that they employed the same fix on the assembly line for all models going forward from that moment. Problem is, you have no clue about the build date of the one sitting on the shelf that you're looking at... except I think you can run the serial number with them to check if it's one that's recalled.

[@atomicpsych0]

I use to grip the gun tyne way you do. You should check some videos out that talk about it. Could help your shooting

[@pauldvorsky1969]

No show of trigger reset? Just showing the break but don't show the reset ???

[@pauldvorsky1969]

Oh after I pushed send video came back to show the reset separately.

[@TheRange7]

For me GX4 hands down. The Hellcat can go straight back to where it came from. LOL

[@larrylinn1221]

The Taurus GX4XL and the Hellcat Pro are I think a little nicer.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yes but larger. And I'd throw the P365 XL & X Macro in there too, which the X Macro would definately take the win at that point I'm pretty confident (reviewed).

[@rossgreenzweig]

If you watch when you first shoot both guns it looks like the gx4 has more recoil in your back...the hellcat looks smoother

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I'm not locked up on the guns while sitting like I am while standing- everything is more relaxed.

[@robertkubrick3738]

I'm not subscribed and I'm not going to because you are Victim shaming the GX4 for being unreliable because you didn't clean it, comparing to the hellcat that hasn't had 1/4 of the rounds through it. For the record I own neither, I have a Ruger that suits me fine.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

🤣 50+ new subscribers every single day without you bud, so you can keep right on a walkin lol. You should really work on that main character syndrome you got goin on there...

[@robertkubrick3738]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Glad you are triggered. I made a valid observation on your poor work.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Laughing hysterically, absence of all caps (yelling), and absence of name calling is anything but triggered- but nice try. You couldn't handle *my* observation that you not subscribing is a grain of sand out of the bucket, so here you are trying to cover your shame with any little false comback you could muster after being handled so easily. You couldn't be more transparent dude- sorry your intent of hurting my feelings or channel ricocheted right off of me and smacked you back in the face faster than you threw it...

[@robertkubrick3738]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Do you often name call and use all caps? You should stop while you are behind, you are telling on yourself. Also, your channel is a grain of sand off youtube. You grossly exaggerate your importance. The very fact that you have to defend yourself over such mild comments tells how insecure you are.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

No I don't often namecall or use all caps, because I'm not often triggered lol. Once again nice try. And my grain of sand channel pays all my bills, so hate all you want while I keep cashing those checks. Seriously please do, you're boosting my algorithm and putting more money in my pocket with these comments. So keep calling me triggered and insecure while I laugh all the way to the bank...

[@MiladN702]

Can you try the Kimber R7 Mako.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

On the list to eventually try

[@henryh2q]

No sé entiende tus disparos en el papel, mínimo monta un papel nuevo o señala cuáles son los disparos no se te entiende

[@Surviveandthrive777]

I’m with Yankee Marshall and everyone else in the break and reset….who gives a shit about that

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Trigger snobs 😉

[@clarkkent9634]

Taurus junk

[@Ai-jd8mh]

why

[@naughtystep285]

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[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Merry Christmas! Here are a few more tubers I'm friends with that you might want to check out: The Old Fat Dad Goober, Freedom By Me, Chris From The 740, CW Longshot & The Hide

[@naughtystep285]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Thank you! Subbed to all. 👋🤠