Taurus GX4 Carry

[@leandrokayayan9970]

Taurus is the biggest shortgun producer in the world since 2022, they are getting better day by day

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Definitely not the same Taurus from years past

[@damiion666]

I’ve never had a malfunction out in the field on a handgun where I had to completely disassemble it. A good tap and rack/rip mag out usually takes care of any hiccups

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Yes perhaps. The takedown lever or lack there of realistically creates no advantage. It's already thicker than say the Hellcat Pro so adding a traditional lever wouldn't change its profile by anything measurable. There doesn't seem to be any great reason for the design

[@douglasstrickland8916]

Been carrying the PRO for almost two years. LOVE IT. Countless rounds through it and NO PROBLEMS. I do wish you had told us a bit about the sight set up. Can you get night sight, are the factory sights good, three dot, contrast between front and rear?? Been away from your channel for some time. Glad to see you are still at it. DAY AFTER DAY. 👍💪🇺🇸

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Thank you. I appreciate it. This gun came to me second hand. I actually bought it from a subscriber so I didnt really want to go into stock sight set up because it came with upgraded sights. The GX4 Carry uses glock style sights so upgrading them is super cheap and easy to find suitable sights.

[@parunbelhomme]

Now that I got that outta the way, it’s nice to see a budget gun reviewed every now and then. I’ve heard great things about the GX4 so far. This might make a great mailbox-run carry option someday lol

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I think its a great beginners gun that acts more like a high end of mid range gun. For those people not wanting to dive in and spend a ton of money to get a carry gun but still want a good quality pistol.

[@luisperalta3839]

Saw on Taurus FB page that now there is a metal after market grip module. That’s what made me check this pistol today 😅

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I’m not sure how that would work. The grip/frame isn’t modular. It’s serialized. I read your comment and did some searching but was unable to find anything

[@Timmnm]

​@@360TacticalSolutions It is modular the serial number is on the silver metal part inside the frame which can be removed and swapped, the serial number isn't on the frame itself. The original gx4 is the same way they even sell after market grips on Taurus you can buy for the gx4 to swap them. The carry model and gx4 have the same trigger assembly and internals it's just a larger frame on the carry model

[@kylegiven9430]

​@@360TacticalSolutionsmischief machinery made aluminum 1911 angle grip frame.

[@HeReignsBCAD]

@@kylegiven9430 do you happen to own one? If so, how is it compared to the stock grip module?

[@AzPoorBoys]

Talking about the lakeline metal grips?

[@Gshock714]

Its a good gun overall I have one and put about 1300 rds through it with no problems,got mine for 340..it runs everything I put into it brass, aluminum,jhp,flat nose,subsonic,tulammo,and even the filthiy rd known to man the Winchester steel case .I think the trigger is one of the best it even feels better than my HK VP9 trigger which cost twice more than my GX4 carry.But honestly throughout the yrs I have come to a conclusion that no polymer plastic handgun regardless of the brand is worth 700-1000 because youre basically paying for the slide that costs the most in a handgun to manufacture, polymer is cheap to produce

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Mine has been great so far

[@ThruMyDogsEyes]

I would love to see a side by side comparison of the Hellcat Pro and the GX4 Carry!

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Ive been working on that one. had some issues with my mic when I went out to film so triggered a bit of a delay there. Its coming soon though

[@Bill-cr8dw]

I checked one out today it felt great in my hand I love everything about it. I’m probably going to get one after I get a cz p 10c

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I love the way the GX4 Carry feels in hand. It’s a great gun

[@bondj5680]

Love it...best for your money 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I agree, its an incredible value

[@TheOutside84]

I'd thought about a gx4 but got the shield plus instead. Glad I did, but still intrigued

[@360TacticalSolutions]

So far my testing is going well. I really feel like for the price it can’t be beat. The GX4 Carry is essentially the poor man’s Hellcat Pro…not in a bad way of course. It’s just designed in a way that it’s going to fill that lower price handgun market while doing the same thing as the more expensive version

[@tommccormick9290]

I bought the Hellcat Pro 7 months before getting this. But found I shoot better with the Taurus. Better grip and trigger.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I’m a big advocate for live fire testing before purchase if at all possible. I’m fortunate enough that my local range has a really good rental program.

[@daronporter5538]

That gun is amazing I believe it was Gun and Ammo gun of the year in 2020 it forced Sig to step up their game and make the Legion

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Id say its the most underrated pistol on the market

[@JuanGonzalez-cl4md]

Legion at how much more cost? 😢😂

[@christophercato8568]

Loving this video bro, I would love to know if the Taurus gx4 carry is drop safe ?

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Im confident that it is. I definitely dont have it in the budget to order blanks and drop test this thing though…I’d hate to break it on cement and have to buy another one lol

[@Rayvisin]

There is a reason for the take down system. It alows the slide to be for flush to the fram. The pull down lug causes slide to fram gapping.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I have roughly 35 handguns in my safe. Most of those wouldnt be relevant to the conversation as anything more than examples of the fact that everyone uses a flip down style takedown lever and it doesnt cause any negatives. I dont know what you are talking about with “slide to frame gapping” but I do have a Hellcat Pro which has a flip down takedown lever. There isnt a gap between the slide and frame. It conceals better than any other gun I own and it’s easy to disassemble without needing anything but my hands. No tool needed. Taurus thought they were doing something cool with the takedown system but there seriously is no reason for it

[@Rayvisin]

@360TacticalSolutions exactly, same system. You can bolt on a lever to the gx4 and it would work the same. Rotation pin lock allows guns to sit more flush to the frame.

[@Rayvisin]

@360TacticalSolutions I am sure due this being a carry style hand gun and not combat or battle they preferred the flatter look.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

@@Rayvisin so my point is that not having the takedown lever doesn't change anything for the positive. You still have the slide release lever so you could have a standard takedown lever without making it any thicker and not need a secondary tool to take it apart. The GX4 Carry is 1.08" thick The Hellcat Pro is 1" thick So even though the HCP has a standard takedown lever it's still .08" thinner than the GX4 Carry. Im pointing this out because their system doesn't make anything fit closer or more flush to the frame as you pointed out. This is simply a design choice with no actual merit. Im not saying the Taurus is a bad gun, it's just that the takedown system serves no purpose. You can look at other guns like the M&P Shield which is actually .95" thick and has a standard takedown lever or the Sig P365 Macro which is 1.1" thick and has a standard lever. There are lots of examples of guns made for concealment either the same thickness as the Gx4 carry or similar that have a takedown lever 🤷🏼‍♂

[@bucknakedbullfrog]

@@Rayvisin Yeah what you just said.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I carry a GX4 Carry everyday. I carried my glock 27 for about 10 years and decided to try out a budget option and I have not been disappointed.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I don't carry this one daily but I do take it to the range every time I go and put rounds downrange with it. So far it has been a solid gun

[@AsafBarkan-p3w]

hey, really good review , you said you'll do a compression to the hellcat pro ,when ? I am really considering buying one of them i tested both of them but not in shooting & both felt really good in my hand and in conceal, also their are lot in the internet saying the GX4 have problems in the slide lock not engaging properly or releasing prematurely in some cases,did you feel if the trigger pull weight can vary slightly from shot to shot,can you address if you heard or encounter this issues ?

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I’m working on that video currently. I actually should be filming next weekend and should have something up early November. Probably my first Nov video. I have like 2k rounds through my GX4 Carry and it’s never malfunctioned. Mind you 2k rounds isn’t that much compared to over 10k in my HCP. I think people had some issues with the early serial numbered guns and then other people aren’t having issues so much as they want the views for doing a negative video review. Both guns are good guns. The big difference is that the Taurus is more for the person who wants to just buy a gun and use it. There isn’t a ton of aftermarket parts being made. No triggers, hardly any parts like mag extensions and stuff. Although I’m working with a company now to get some parts designed for it. The HCP has a ton of aftermarket parts, anything you can think of you can find out there. As far as how they handle I would actually say the Taurus seems to shoot a little smoother than the HCP but only by a slight degree. Basically both are great choices. Just ask yourself if you are that guy who wants to add a bunch of aftermarket stuff or not. If you are then the HCP is a better choice, if not then maybe the GX4 Carry

[@AsafBarkan-p3w]

@@360TacticalSolutions thanks for the long & full reply , it really helped making a choice in Israel there is about $250 deference between the GX4 carry and the HCP , so i believe money makes the deference , i ll go with the GX4 carry.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

@@AsafBarkan-p3w you are in Israel? Stay safe out there

[@beasmode18]

Are you going to get the hellcat pro comp?

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I considered it but it’s not available in WA yet. We have mag restrictions and so far SA isnt making one that comes with 10rd mags. Even so, by time I buy one, pay shipping and the local transfer fees I’m in it nearly $800. Unfortunately there are some budgetary concerns there. Spending that kind of money there has to be a certain level of return. Since SA copied the port from Monsoon Tactical it wouldnt make sense to buy and review. Any of the videos on the Monsoon Tactical port will give a good view on what to expect.

[@beasmode18]

@@360TacticalSolutions Makes sense.

[@tommccormick9290]

​@@360TacticalSolutionsIt would be really nice if they would make a comped variant of this.

[@JonJon-g6b]

Lakeline has a ported barrel made for gx4 and carry​@@tommccormick9290

[@sleigh4019]

No its not Springfield its not a Turkish made gun lol ..I own both the gx4 carry and the Hellcat pro ...I carry the gx4 most ...so far so good

[@360TacticalSolutions]

I mean at least get the facts right if you are going to try and lay out a sick burn lol. If your HCP was made in Turkey…chances are you got it from Temu 😂

[@vaughnsadekni665]

Man it looks less snappy than the HCP wtf?

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Im coming up on a side by side comparison video real soon. The GX4 Carry has a different grip contour which I think helps in how controllable it is. I dont know about less snappy though, I havent shot my HCP with a stock barrel in a while. I’ll have to dig it out of the parts pile when I go to do a comparison video. I will say this though the GX4 Carry is the most slept on gun on the market

[@vaughnsadekni665]

@@360TacticalSolutions It definitely seems like a gun I would be inteterested in. Not a fan of Taurus but I may give it a go. I know the OG GX4 has some trigger/ drop safe issues, but we have been saturated with new designs which need time to work through the kinks. The HC series has been reliable consistently reliable as hell though.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

@@vaughnsadekni665 well the GX4 Carry and HCP are about the same age. As far as I know there haven’t been any issues like that with the carry model. I think I have 1500 rounds on this one so far and it’s been smooth. I’m actually surprised how well it’s ran. Makes me want to try some of their other guns actually

[@vaughnsadekni665]

@@360TacticalSolutions That is good to hear. Mischeif Machine makes a metal frame for the GX4 which looks awesome. Thanks !

[@leoguy1609]

Unfortunately like other Taurus firearms dating back from 1997. Some of the Taurus GX4 pistols been recalled since 5/24/23. I won't buy one because of that and how the firearm comes apart.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Most manufacturers have had recalls spanning back the last 30 years. My only real complaint is the takedown. There’s no real reason for that design

[@JuanGonzalez-cl4md]

Brass casing

[@360TacticalSolutions]

@@JuanGonzalez-cl4md are you saying just use a brass casing?

[@JuanGonzalez-cl4md]

@@360TacticalSolutions yes. Sorry for not being clear.

[@leoguy1609]

I agree about the takedown of the pistol. Unfortunately Taurus recalls been a thorn in their side that's more than an occasional issue. Bought my first Taurus revolver in 1985 and seen a lot of poor quality Taurus firearms over the years. Hopefully this will stop with the GX4 Carry and future firearms that Taurus makes? Needing to repair or replace firearms all the times, must have a huge effect on their profits?

[@BIGTANKGUNREViews]

What the takedown is so easy... That's lazy af

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Well I never said it was hard to do, I didn’t say it was complicated and I certainly don’t say it was too much work…so I don’t thing “That’s lazy af” really applies does it? Nothing about your comment actually relates to what I said. It’s not about it being hard to do, it’s about adding an external tool into the takedown procedure. How many guns do you own that require a secondary tool to break down for cleaning, maintenance or any type of failure? With the exception of some of my 1911’s using a paper clip to remove the guidrod and of course the Taurus, none of my pistols require a tool for disassembly. You can of course carry a tool with you in case you need to disassemble the GX4 but it’s one more thing to have to do, one more thing to be forgotten or to go wrong. This would of course make sense if not having a takedown lever held any type of advantage…which I can’t for the life of me find one. If you can point out an advantage to not having a takedown lever I’m happy to listen to your thoughts.

[@parunbelhomme]

First!

[@johnsilver7150]

500 rounds you would not be able to touch slide or any metal part . 500 rounds through an AR15 smokes the gun and almost melts the handguard. 500 rounds in an hour and a half?

[@360TacticalSolutions]

This is incorrect. 500 rounds through an AR is roughly 17 mags and a considerably higher velocity/heat factor than a 9mm. That makes one mag per 5.5min to complete 500 rounds in 90 minutes. This absolutely won't heat the gun up to the point of almost melting the hand guard. I think what you are eluding to is that you don't believe that I shot 500 rounds in under two hours? You believe the gun would get so hot it couldn't be handled and this just isn't true. Thanks for commenting though.

[@JuanGonzalez-cl4md]

Lol

[@gristelli]

Nice, but I wouldn't trust my life on it.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

This GX lineup isn't the Taurus of days past lol. I have over 2k rounds through this gun and it hasn't had a single hiccup. I would say that the GX4 Carry is worthy of testing for yourself

[@tommccormick9290]

​@@360TacticalSolutionsIn 2020 I had to send back a gen5 Glock 19 because after 200 rounds it started failing to feed every other shot. They replaced the whole slide before I got it back.