Taurus GX4 Carry Unboxing Review and first 100 Shots

[@fixedrider5912]

Very thorough and professionally presented. Nice work, sir!

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@jeffrichards3450]

Dude! Best honest video out there for a review of a gun period!! For being someone new to gun ownership you and the wife are on a great start. Close up views you provided helped you stand out from the rest. The “hobby” comment made, “all good”. Every passion starts out as a hobby. Definitely looking forward to the other videos you have posted as well as those in the future. ❤

[@PhatTactical]

Hey thanks man!! I appreciate you checking out the video! Yeah my reviews are always 100% honest and just form my point of view but I try to give detailed info and looks on the gun and shooting since it’s what I’m looking for, so I assume others want those same details!

[@RJHerb]

Excellent review! A lot of reviewers make no mention of the back straps that are included with some guns, but you started right out by giving all the necessary info on the back straps. In my own opinion, all of the GX4 pistols have a great CCW trigger, short take-up with a short travel clean crisp 5 - 5.5 pound break. Keep the videos coming! New sub.

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks for the sub! Yeah I guess I’m just one of those people that want all details and info I can get..especially on something as important as a handgun! I started this channel when I was looking at purchasing the FPC and they weren’t addressing any of my questions which I thought where good questions lol

[@floridaswampmudders9939]

Taurus is a great manufacturer. I own 2 of the ones that are “ garbage” based on the internet (tcp.380, spectrum.380) both have been 100% since day one . Taurus makes good stuff

[@PhatTactical]

They get a bad rep from the old days I think…but I was extremely shocked at how well the GX4 Carry shot and even the GX4

[@floridaswampmudders9939]

@@PhatTactical I own 4 total the ones mentioned above and also a g2 pt111 , a g3 both in 9mm . All are reliable with any ammo I’ve ran through them . I’m glad Taurus turned up their game the g3 is awesome probably my favorite so far but I haven’t handled a gx4 yet

[@PhatTactical]

@@floridaswampmudders9939I like the GX4 also..I have a few short videos on the changes I’ve made to it.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

I want I want. If I hadn't just got a Hellcat Pro a few months ago I would've got this and have been perfectly happy with it from all the reviews I'm seeing.

[@PhatTactical]

It’s definitely a great gun, the Tisas PX9 carry is also nice. We did a versus video

[@n8365r]

Excellent video, welcome to the shooting sports. Looking forward to more videos from you. Stay well.

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks man! It’s extremely addicting!

[@tim7325]

Mec Gar Magazines are top notch. Good stuff and nice review.

[@PhatTactical]

Ok ok good to know! Thanks for that!

[@jimchambers7548]

Ive owned Taurus guns for years with no problems. My Taurus 605 is probably my most carried pistol. The GX4 carry looking pretty good.

[@PhatTactical]

I wonder why they got a bad rep..maybe old issues or just the price point?

[@jimchambers7548]

@@PhatTactical really enjoyed your video, hope you stay into shooting 👍

[@frost8077]

@@PhatTactical It was common for the PT series to jam, and then some of the old revolvers would have misaligned hammers, missing the primer.

[@hennydouble4187]

People can never just say good video

[@PhatTactical]

lol some of us are just extra

[@robertpierce9975]

Good video.

[@Roadrider19119]

I picked one up new for 309. I could not pass it up. It feels really good in the hand . I like it more than my Hellcat Pro.

[@PhatTactical]

Yeah I was very shocked it was as good as it is. It’s the 1st 9MM my wife was able to really handle, it’s a softer than normal shooter

[@E52O4]

Looks like what Glock should’ve done with their g43x/g48. The bump on the front of the grip is nice - my gx4 an obviously didn’t have one from the factory, but the Hogue grip I added made all the difference with grip for me. As for aiming your pistol, I’ve found that front sight focus (I know, a lot of shooters mention this, but not clearly explaining) and firm pressure with off hand keeps rounds on target for me. From what I saw in this video, you know and practice this. Your wife might benefit from slightly altering her grip with off hand and hooking her index finger on the flat front face of the trigger guard. I’ve found it helps me mitigate muzzle flip, and with practice I’ve improved speed and accuracy. Overall, great review.

[@meowzers8655]

Great format and production! Plus, really good shooting for a new person to the conceal carry/defensive shooting game! Glad you wife made those comments. I wonder if she rented a GX4 (regular or XL version)? That is why I have the original GX4, as it feels great while holding in hand, carrying on myself and shooting. I do wish Taurus made a 380 acp or 30 super carry version of any of its GX4 series though.

[@PhatTactical]

unfortunately , our local range didnt have any Taurus's to rent

[@SacredHeart0520]

Good review . Look forward to seeing more from you

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks! Appreciate your time!

[@cvjagman7489]

Thanks for a very thorough review. Much appreciated.

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@toddparsons2980]

"Chop sticks" 😆😆😆. Awesome review 👍. Great image quality. Mec-Gar magazines are top quality.

[@PhatTactical]

Ok good to know. New to the hobby and my 1st Taurus so some new info for me! Thanks for watching

[@joemedic710]

Mine locked up the 1st range day. Had to mail it back to Taurus USA.

[@PhatTactical]

How or why did it it lock up?

[@joemedic710]

Sorry for the late reply. To give you some background I am not a Taurus hater, I own 4 plus a new funky revolver coming to my FFL soon. I made it thru 1 magazine at my range that day. The gun locked up pretty good so I used the tool provided and took off the slide. 2 springs fell out of the gun. I dropped the mic and sent it back to Taurus USA the next day.

[@PhatTactical]

They still have it? No answers yet?

[@luckylandy2945]

You may not believe this but I can show you the txt I sent my stepdad to ask him about my Sig P320 not being reliable. Keeps doing different dumb stuff. I love it tho. I shoot it well when it lets me. But I just used my PDP Compact and Hellcat Pro for the rest of our range day today. Wow, can't believe you made this video today. Awesome f'n timing bro. 💪🏾

[@mybotanicaljourney]

Taurus are made very well these days. I carry my taurus public defender daily but i wouldnt mind somthing like this!

[@PhatTactical]

Yeah I’ve now picked up the GX4 and G3C just to test them out.

[@FlyDre-g9h]

I own the Taurus g3. I have the Taurus th9 full size on layaway. I’m getting the Taurus th9c for concealed carry. Nice review.

[@PhatTactical]

Working on the 500 round review and I gotta say I like it!

[@Dressed2KillTaye]

Get that GX4 XL fam trust me.

[@jaymack9442]

What it must feel like to Live in a state where there’s no limit to the amount of rounds you can have in the mag

[@PhatTactical]

Yeah I can’t imagine being restricted to 10 like some states. Just crazy

[@mikerequa820]

Great video young man and young lady!! I bought a used like new gx4 to conceal carry it's a sweet little gun at 69 im not a steady as i once was but it'll get the job done. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching! Yes I also carry the GX4!

[@deucedeuce1572]

The finish hold up for you at all? Have heard a couple say that theirs is good, but it seems like the vast majority of people that carry them say they wear really bad really fast. I usually recommend that people consider the cost of Cerakote as part of the guns cost when they buy one, because they'll probably end up refinishing it in a couple months anyways when the gun looks really beat up from just a couple months of casual carry (not with any abuse of hard training or anything like that either). I wish the Graphene Cerakote could be purchased, so people could refinish their own guns with it. I'm not certain that it's as durable as they claim... but both Cerakote and Graphene are extremely tough materials. (I just hope it don't sparkle or shimmer like some of the pictures online. In videos I've seen it looks good/normal though, so I think it looks good and it's a nice dark gray color).

[@PhatTactical]

It’s held up ok but I don’t carry it. But yeah they finished if worn daily or moved a lot will scuff. So a decent cerokote will be needed IF…you care about them staying clean. Everybody’s different

[@Axe-m-All]

This is a good video and exactly the information I was looking for thank you

[@PhatTactical]

Glad i was able to help! Thanks for checking it out!

[@suasponte6230]

You can't go wrong with a Taurus. They've gone steller.

[@PhatTactical]

Yup I think all of these series are great! I now carry the GX4 small one as my EDC.

[@adamadams6740]

I have said this on another video about this gun,but if Taurus does a slide comp version of this that would be awesome and be less than half of the 365 slide comp X-macro.I’ll definitely be looking into a smith doing the work,think that would be cool.

[@PhatTactical]

So you mean make the slide longer for the integrated comp or u mean comp the current length because than you’ll need to port the barrel too to get the real benefit.

[@damonssouls]

Ya imma have to trade in my regular Gx4 for this beauty

[@PhatTactical]

It’s a little bigger but still carry capable

[@tommccormick9290]

Dimensions near identical to Hellcat Pro I bought same day I also bought an original GX4. Was later surprised the smaller GX4 shot slightly more accurately in rapid fire. I'm thinking due to superior trigger, more defined sights, and a more swept back grip angle (much more like Glocks I've been used to shooting for years. )

[@PhatTactical]

also very identical to the Macro series

[@Wildwestwrangler]

For a full sized duty gun. Check out the Taurus TS9!!! It's awesome and has been amazing so far, and it was a proven gun before it ever came to the United States!!!

[@PhatTactical]

I’ve heard good things about that one also, I just might to have to get my hands on one

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@PhatTactical I picked my TS9 up local for 279.99, and the GX4 carry was 389.99. I can't believe(in either case) how much gun you get for the money!!!

[@PhatTactical]

@@Wildwestwranglerdang, that’s a helluva deal

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@PhatTactical yeah for sure!!! I was surprised at what you get for the money!!! My only other pistol currently is a TriStar T100 which I really like as well.

[@Lakanen263]

Just curious what 380 she picked up. Thanks for the video.

[@PhatTactical]

She initially got the p365-380 and then a few months later, she got the Ruger Security .380…she loves the Ruger..easier to rack, softer shot and more accurate but she doesn’t like that it’s bigger.

[@ickabod19]

Thanks for showing the difference in back straps definitely helpful seeing the difference. I agree the mag should’ve been completely rounded out instead of notched.

[@PhatTactical]

I think it might’ve just been for less printing if you’re Carrying

[@PewPewithDrew]

Good review bro, you covered everything!

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks for Checking it out!

[@elsanto8879]

Great video vato! My wife and I also just got into shooting over the past year. I snagged the GX4 carry for $300. My first Taurus. Insane value for the money. I’ve put a few hundred rounds through it already. Not a single hiccup. Shoots very nice. It’s not at the level of my HK VP9 SK or my Springfield Echelon but damn good for the price. It’ll probably be more of a range toy for me. I don’t think I’ll carry it. That job will go to my FN Reflex. I smashed that sub button perrucho. Keep em coming 👊🏼

[@PhatTactical]

Orale bro! gracias! Yeah me and the mrs just started last year too so we have a few guns now trying to figure out what we wanted and now that i do local competing, had to get a whole new set of pew pews LOL

[@ShawnShipstad]

Great video-Thank you. I have this mental thing going on in my head. The 500.00 price point is what you/I can get a new Glock 19 gen 3 for-NIB-Sure it will need upgrades. So when I hear the "Magical 500.00 number I really get very observant, with reference to the features. That is just my "Quirk" with refrence to 9mm compact or sub-compact-God bless, be safe-Shawn.

[@PhatTactical]

after 2 months its hovering around 400 now.

[@johnbigham6189]

Smooth review👍

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@dashocker4]

I owned the gx4 toro and I bought a gx4 carry Toro you mate the 2 and you get a gx4 xl toro with an upgraded rail. Nice Taurus

[@MatthewHarris]

Great job on the review!

[@PhatTactical]

thanks! i appreciate you checking it out

[@IslandCreek]

I am thinking about picking one up.. i always stayed away from Taurus but last year i bought a tx22 and ended up loving it.. so reliable im blown away for a rimmed cartridge too.. i carry as a xtra sometimes if the situation calls

[@PhatTactical]

Yeah I’ve always heard how bad Taurus was but all my research and stories lead back to change at the highest level in 2019 I think when they started the G series pistols and it’s been great reviews since then. I fully expect them to jump into the 500/600 price range for their next series

[@IslandCreek]

@@PhatTactical shit I hope not.. but any product that really proves its worth usually does go sky high like that... I like the cheap prices

[@jimmydeon8554]

Optic ready 350$ can't beat it 💯

[@stx2490]

I think the mag is cut off or atleast looks that way because you have the fastest back plate that it came with on if I had to guess if you go down a size or go to whatever came on the gun originally it will line up properly

[@kylejohnson1308]

Get a trigger gauge so we can get a pull weight.

[@PhatTactical]

I have one, just forgot to include it in the video. I’ll get reads tomorrow, just wrapped up 500 rounds today

[@deucedeuce1572]

I wonder why nearly all youtube channel ops all have large hands. It's very rare to find a guntuber with regular or small hands.

[@PhatTactical]

That’s why I have my wife on some of these lol she’s got smaller hands

[@CJ-jm6ee]

Awesome man I like it

[@PhatTactical]

Thanks for checking it out man!!

[@actraveler8309]

I think the gx4 line is one of the best feeling and looking pistol out now however, I had a lot of issues with my GX4s. This would be worth it for $299. Price >$400 is way too high for a GX4.

[@Dressed2KillTaye]

Gotta see the reviews before we say that. I totally understand you tho. But the GX4 is a better design than most new guns....

[@actraveler8309]

@@Dressed2KillTaye Agreed. Holster availability will be a good indicator of sales. I already saw a review of the Carry having the same slide catch issues as my GX4s. Figured they’d have that straightened out now but guess not. This model May fall into the same category as the XL unfortunately. I hope I’m wrong.

[@Dressed2KillTaye]

@@actraveler8309 yeah. That slide catch the only thing honestly.

[@kingRichhATL]

Do the RmR footprint works for red dot

[@PhatTactical]

It’s the RMSc footprint..at 8:12 into the video I have a graphic that shows all the different red dots that fit it

[@closedeyeslie]

will it hold 15+1? i’ve heard it won’t??

[@PhatTactical]

The factory makes are 10/11 and they have a 13. All can be plus 1. But there’s no factory 15 rounder for it. There is a 30 and 50 round drum

[@sleigh4019]

Yeah its not top of the line its just a larger frame on the gx4 which is a great carry gun at the cost ..the mc2c to me is tad better gut both are good options

[@PhatTactical]

Yes I want to take a look at MC2C , it’s like 325 or cheaper . Might see that video pop up next

[@ricknash5394]

What holsters are you using?

[@PhatTactical]

I haven’t gotten into holsters yet, as I’m still new to trying to carry. I should be getting into holsters more next month .

[@julessiflinger6846]

Got one 2 weeks ago 4 times to the range 200 rounds each time jams every outing with different loads.Gun shot well when it worked also trigger pinch and blistered each time.I never had that happen before.Back to taurus it goes just hope they solve the issues

[@PhatTactical]

@@julessiflinger6846wow wonder if maybe a grip issue?? Or what Do you think it is? As you can see, no issues whatsoever with this one. I’ve even ran 4 different types of ammo in another video.

[@254hav60e]

Cheeto finger ahh dudevlol

[@PhatTactical]

My favorite snack lol

[@timhallas4275]

That's not what an "unboxing" is, my friend. You should have recorded the unboxing when you got it....THEN take it to the range and test it.

[@PhatTactical]

Lol the range was in between the show where I got it and home ..couldn’t resist getting those 100 shots in

[@timhallas4275]

​@@PhatTactical OK, now it makes sense.

[@marcopolo363]

Great video. Good job!

[@PhatTactical]

@@marcopolo363thanks for checking it out!

[@TrenchKid-557]

How much $$

[@PhatTactical]

I got mine for 399 I believe

[@ronalddelpozzo9026]

I noticed no dots on rear sights.

[@PhatTactical]

That’s correct, the back is blacked out. But they do take Glock sights so you could change them out for others.

[@ronalddelpozzo9026]

Night sights would do the trick, and I did hear you mention the upgrades. Thank you & good luck on You Tube

[@freezerbbq-barnes2361]

I can get a NATO tested and approved CZ for a whole $110 less

[@RagNarok-my4lu]

Prze za gunstore?

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Locally I saw it for 389 plus tax.

[@CeeJayC3903]

I want 1, just to have 1..... cuz 2nd amendment. Just need to find a holster. Seems like nothings out there. The notch in the back strap will prolly help with less printing. As I progress in the video...I couldn't help but wonder... were you eating Cheetos? Lol

[@PhatTactical]

I’ve read the GX4 XL holsters fit since it’s the same slide.

[@PhatTactical]

Lol Phat tactical and my damn Cheetos/Doritos and hot sauce fingers

[@ryanretirement6662]

I buy at PSA site for $400.

[@PhatTactical]

Palmetto?

[@ryanretirement6662]

@@PhatTactical yes.

[@Thomas-yw9eo]

I paid $329 at Great Lakes Outdoors Supply.

[@leoguy1609]

Micro compact and compact firearms weren't designed for people with large hands. I have problems with some of the full size firearms never mind micro compact and compact firearms. Unfortunately because of all their recalls dating back from 1997 and the latest one in May 2023 with some of the GX4. i won't buy one, even their Newest Taurus GX4 Carry. There are better chooses from Canik,, Beretta, Rost Martin and Tisas just to name a few.

[@PhatTactical]

I think the micros and compact are more intended just for conceal carry vs people with small hands. Now of course they benefit people with small hands but that certainly wasnt the goal of gun makers. Ive heard alot of bad about Taurus but with their new QA/QC and upper management that came in 2019 i think, I've heard and experienced no issued with the GX4 or the Carry.

[@bradhignite8384]

just for future reference, building model airplanes is a hobby, owning and shooting guns is much more than a hobby, nobody will take you serious if you call it a hobby, it a way of life or a passing faze, you decide, not being mean i told all my kids the same thing, but good video.

[@PhatTactical]

I completely understand that and I agree..it’s becoming a way of life for me as well.

[@Twenty-rv1qx]

Too stiff

[@thomascrompton7775]

Just picked one up in the green color non toro new 299.oo.

[@PhatTactical]

They’re nice! I was shocked!