Owned the Shield, 43, 43x, Sig p365, GX4 and currently rock the Sig P365X. I love em all and would have to say the GX4 is the fastest from conceal to the target for my hand size. With over 2000 rounds the only issue is my rear sight moved a little. Straighten and put loctite on it. Very accurate gun! If it was made by Glock all hell would break loose.
@b_shady_223 жыл бұрын
Agreed ! I have both (GX-4 & P365x) as well and carry and live by my p365x for primary and my Glock 42 (.380 acp) in the pocket as my secondary. I have yet to put the GX-4 in my carry rotation but is still a great little pistol. 🤙🏻
@reachblowsdick72223 жыл бұрын
@Greg Butler - Glock would never make an EDC like the GX4 because it's what the people want and Glock NEVER makes a pistol the people want.
@MrFlyme1233 жыл бұрын
I was considering the Glock 26, but at the cost of $650 I’ll pass.
@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk3 жыл бұрын
I have followed this pistol since its release and it ticks a lot of boxes. It competes on its own merit and is in no way a price point compromise. Impressive and gets my vote for best pistol 2021.
@blackjohnny95703 жыл бұрын
Well said 👏
@deucedeuce15723 жыл бұрын
For real. Absolutely love the sheet metal FCU design. Can't wait for 80% to be available.
@chriswieberg4203 жыл бұрын
I love my GX4, it has been my edc for a couple months now and it really works great for me.
@whatsup24_73 жыл бұрын
I carry a GX4 all the time. It's extremely reliable and if things were to go down I'd rather them take this than a 1,000 gun
@aaronwilson86982 жыл бұрын
That’s an excellent point! I carry a hellcat pro. I pray I never have to use it firstly, and if I do, I’m gonna hate to lose it.
@kayblock80092 жыл бұрын
@@aaronwilson8698 I heard it was a way you could get it back after the case was solved!
@Brett2352 жыл бұрын
That's why I carry a g3c and not my SIG 229 anymore. No the SIG isn't super expensive but I can't replace that particular one. I used to carry a g19 until I bought a g2c, which I still have, and after carrying the g2c I figured out that the g19 was really too uncomfortable for me. The g2 and the g3 are very unnoticeable when iwb carrying.
@whatsup24_72 жыл бұрын
@@Brett235 yeah I'm not a fan of Gl 💩ck. So many better firearms
@1986subway2 жыл бұрын
↑ what he said
@larrygarot89093 жыл бұрын
Very nice review...thank you. I bought my GX4 for my NEW EDC. Wasn't looking for a firearm that was Red Dot Optics ready or had a 'rail'. I wanted a small 9mm that would be the best for self defense, concealment, yet have quality and be dependable. I wasn't going to be in any shooting competition with the GX4 as I have other firearms for that. Purchased the GX4 at my local Scheels and got the last one in stock at that time. 329.00 Put the Amerigo Glow Dot front sight on and a big+ over the white factory front sight. 29.95 Received the pinky extensions (2) for the two 11 rd mags that were included and that completed the grip for me....good to go with my pinky on board. 9.98 Of course my 13 rd mag has the extension. That's all I needed to do get the GX4 the way I wanted it on my hip.
@edfranco3934 Жыл бұрын
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@jimthegatekeeper593 жыл бұрын
I've been a huge fan of Taurus handguns for years. Bought a PT99 around 15 yrs ago and got a PT1911 about 5 yrs ago. Stumbled across a G3 last year and was really impressed so I bought the G2c and G3c since then. G3c came with 3 12rd mags which I thought was awesome and I carry it daily. I've put well over 1000rds thru each one and never had a malfunction with any of them. So getting a GX4 is a no brainer for me. Just wish they came with a higher capacity magazine for a spare like the G3 did.
@1DayEnt2 жыл бұрын
13rd mag on their website
@22jeepmojave752 жыл бұрын
Owned gx4 and best gun ever for price. Have owned lots of subcompact brand named guns, Taurus did a great job.
@timsharkey19932 жыл бұрын
Well this excellent video just earned you a new subscriber. I’ve been a fan of Taurus pistols for a few years now. I have a Millennium G2 that I got way back in 2016 and I’ve carried it and shot it quite a bit since then. Shortly after that I got a 709 Slim that has also been a reliable carry piece for me. While there is no denying that Taurus has had some ups and downs it looks like they’re on the up swing now, hopefully for good. The GX4 is definitely on my radar for a future purchase. Thanks for the review.
@MrFlyme1233 жыл бұрын
I am considering this for an EDC. I like the internal long steel chassis rails. I am NOT LOOKING for a range gun, but for up close & personal. Just today discovered your channel. I subscribed.
@TheConcealedCarryChannel3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@dalejarrett4ever2 жыл бұрын
Very impressed with my GX4. I bought mine with optics installed and cost $425. I also own a Taurus PT-92AF. Everyone should really take note to this sub compact. Great video and review 👍🏻
@phillipsheppard53613 жыл бұрын
Great review. Honestly, when I bought my GX4 I wasn’t even in the market for a new gun, it was absolutely an impulse buy. I’d watched a number of reviews (virtually all positive), and one day I was at my local gun store buying some ammo, and saw one, the low price point made it impossible not to turn down. Since purchasing it the only thing I replaced was the sights, which to me isn’t that big of a deal because I think most factory sights kinda suck (I’m looking at you Glock), but because the GX4 can utilize Glock compatible sights there’s a huge aftermarket selection. I’ve had nothing but a positive experience with gun. That established I never intended for it to become my EDC, I carry an HK VP9SK LE and absolutely love it. What I never thought of is the ability to carry the GX4 as a backup. It’s actually small and light enough to accommodate that for people who are disposed to do so. So, if you want to carry a backup, and aren’t a big fan of .380 for whatever reason the GX4 is an extremely viable alternative.
@jameslalley37872 жыл бұрын
I love my GX4 ! Teamed mine with the Veridian E series green laser ! Made for this model and easy to sight in ! I'm very happy with the accuracy at 20 yards on in !
@marklags23963 жыл бұрын
What a great review. Thank you for touching all bases. I am in the market for a micro 9 and will definitely be looking at this hard now.
@TheConcealedCarryChannel3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
@deucedeuce15723 жыл бұрын
Definitely a contender. If I had to choose, it would be between the P365 or GX4. Gotta do research though, because neither are perfect.
@marklags23963 жыл бұрын
@@deucedeuce1572 Agreed.
@dansigmon15593 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. This was perhaps the best GX4 review that I have seen to date. I would like to see a detailed review of the new GX4 Toro if/when you have one available. Your audio was great as well, which is half the battle in producing a great video review. Keep up the good work.
@TheConcealedCarryChannel3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for you kind feedback! I am planning on doing the Toro as soon as I get it. It should not be long. Welcome aboard!
@dansigmon15593 жыл бұрын
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel Good deal. Thanks.
@thereindeertherabbitthebat5923 жыл бұрын
I came extremely close to buying one at the gun show a few weeks back, now I kinda wish I would've. I'm gonna be crazy broke till after Christmas (special thanks to my wife n kids... 🙄). Held it & was immediately surprised at how nice it fit in my hand. For such a tiny gun in my big *** mittens, it felt great. Had to stay focused thou. I went there for a good 22 pistol & that's what I left with 👍 I didn't need ANOTHER compact 9 just yet. Great review, thanks for sharing it.
@mandelorean62433 жыл бұрын
Patience is smart, especially since you already have at least one carry piece,,. Unlike me who splurged on this, 100 more than a pt111 .. 70? More for g3c at least.. .could've got one for 290, but I really love the dark earth bi-tone so I spent 40+ more and waiting a week and a half for it tl show up. Id wait to see if they come out with one with regular safety, maybe a double strike action.. There will be be improvements nextgen or sooner
@ertatta2 жыл бұрын
Excellent objective review. Enjoyed your style & format
@triangle_transparency7 ай бұрын
My GX4 came with a miniature pistol on a keychain. It is used to fit the slot of the takedown screw and turn
@henrythompson56243 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos on KZbin on the GX4. In not just another fan boy thank for you honesty I have a GX4 in its Performing just as well as my 365 in with that being said it's my EDC.i don't mind loosening 300$ Versus 600$. P.s I like the Gx4 trigger better
@TheConcealedCarryChannel3 жыл бұрын
Taurus has come a long way on their semi-auto handguns. Every time they release a new model they seem to keep getting better. Thanks for watching!
@larryg.overton2951 Жыл бұрын
Very good table top review. The only thing that would have made it better is including some clips of shooting it in the range portion of your review. I didn't see this video when I was in the market for a micro9. (YT just recommended it.) I narrowed my choices down to the Ruger Max 9 and the GX4. As it turned out, I went with the GX4. It has been my EDC since March. I appreciated your observations about the stippling on the side of the frame adding to the gun's stability. When I first saw them, I thought Taurus did that primarily for training your index finger placement, and I didn't think it would be all that valuable to me. I was wrong. While I always make a conscious attempt to place my trigger finger on the frame above the trigger and out of the trigger guard, I found that the side stippling texture gave me an immediate confirmation that my finger was where it was supposed to be. I've come to value that. And the same holds true for the thumb placement on my support hand. BTW, I'm a southpaw shooter, and this pistol just feels great in my hand. I have freakish hands: short fingers but a wide span across my palm. The standard backstrap fits my hand perfectly. I can barely get any of my pinky on the pistol grip, using the flush-fitting 11-round mags. My preferred method of concealed carry is pocket carry, and this pistol is the perfect size for it. My GX4 rides in a DeSantis Nemesis (#N38BJE1Z0) pocket holster, in the pocket of my Coleman's canvass utility pants. The pockets on the Coleman's are deep enough with an angle mouth or opening to the pocket. So I get quick access to the pistol with no monkey fist phenomenon going on, a quick, smooth draw and the holster stays put. Even seated, the access to the pistol is good in these pants. So here's my formula for pocket carry: the right pistol + the right pocket holster + the right pants = the right pocket carry.
@MrLeram122 жыл бұрын
This gun with a IWB Forged Tec holster absolutely the most comfortable EDC I carry. Carried many others and none better than this one.
@lancearp73892 жыл бұрын
Owned the Shield, Ruger lc9, Walther PPS, and the Glock compact. Carry the GX4 now, which is ironic because 5 years ago or so you could not give me a Taurus.
@1badombre822 жыл бұрын
I just got 1 to replace my taurus 85 ultralight as my edc. Haven't taken it to the range yet but I'm loving it.
@deucedeuce15723 жыл бұрын
Love the GX4. Think it's the best model of all the one's that came after the P365 (the P365 being one of the best deigned handguns ever invented). I think the sheet metal FCU is one of the best features of the GX4. I just wish I knew more about the actual FCU parts/function. Can't find any disassembly videos or any other videos of people working on the parts. Hope that changes soon. (edit: finally found pics. It works like the G2C/G3 models with a back end like a P320 that goes into the FCU).
@ryanmartie12443 жыл бұрын
There's an exploded view of all parts shown in the manual
@antonchigurh78202 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of Taurus handguns. I have the G3 and G3c and love them both. Now I'm going to add the GX4 to the family...
@tommccormick92902 жыл бұрын
I bought one along with a Hellcat Pro 2 weeks ago. And to my surprise it shot tighter groups than the Pro. Maybe because of the well-defined sights and lighter trigger pull.
@michaelschaffer59843 жыл бұрын
I have a Sig 365XL which has the same grip frame as your 365X. Both of those share the same 12 round magazine which inserts flush with the grip. I prefer some of the magazine base protruding to get more positive insertion. Magguts has magazine kits that will give you a 14 round capacity and a slightly protruding base plate. It's a win/win proposition to me.
@guynall4025 Жыл бұрын
Own 2 g2c a g3 and just bought a gx4 today. Low e my Taurus arms no issues with any haven’t shot the gx4 yet as I just got it a hour ago
@lilrockfromga50923 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a good review.
@mi777ke7773 жыл бұрын
Was checking a GX4 today. The trigger is really good. Its kinda of like a light and crisp Glock trigger. I think it also beats out the P365 now. The price, trigger alone is much better imo. Still have to try it at the range
@TheConcealedCarryChannel3 жыл бұрын
I was really impressed with it. Taurus is making some really good firearms recently. Thanks for watching!
@MrBuckeye632 жыл бұрын
I use the 13+1 mag in my GX4 Great pistol Uses Glock sights
@semlohde1 Жыл бұрын
Same here, I got 2 of the extensions from Taurus web site- liked it better than the 11rd so bought 2 more 13rd mags.
@michaelhoward5532 Жыл бұрын
Its my EDC!! Love it!!
@LB-kk3kw3 жыл бұрын
Nice thorough review!
@charleslangley6036 Жыл бұрын
Own a GX4 for almost 3 yrs now. The slide is milled for Glock sights, so if you get aftermarket tritium sights made for a G19 they will fit on a GX4.
@charlespresley82382 жыл бұрын
Good video that’s why I bought one on everything u said
@Frockdutch128 күн бұрын
Mine is comfortable, concealable and was bought for $230 after rebate. Makarov like accuracy at 10 yards. 11+1. No failures. HATE starts now.
@endlesslord1985 Жыл бұрын
I love this gun just picked up one for 279 with a 30.00 mail in rebate.
@markg50778 ай бұрын
Love mine
@nimbly16932 жыл бұрын
The G43 came out in 2015. If you look at the Kel-Tec P11, it came out 20 years before that, and dimensionally is very similar to the micros.
@r.v.31562 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@josephlong74203 жыл бұрын
I went into a shop today to look for 6arc ammo and walked out with this and the ammo. My wife is going to have my guts for garters. I think I will give it to her for Christmas, she talked about getting a carry piece.
@chief1960 Жыл бұрын
THIAS GUN HAS A DROP FIRE RECALL???
@blackjohnny95703 жыл бұрын
Anyone still wanna bad mouth Taurus or give them their props. They make quality firearms for affordable prices and is looked down on.
@blackjohnny95703 жыл бұрын
@@broscience5876 it's not being cheap, it's called getting equal value for the right price. Most of the guns you'll name have had problems as well, let it go.
@jimthegatekeeper593 жыл бұрын
I agree. Most I've spent on a Taurus was 500 and that was my 1911. G series has been about 250 including my G3c when it first came out. Can't beat the prices on great quality pistols.
@hasgunwilltravel68402 жыл бұрын
I bought a tx22 competition a few months back. I was shocked at the quality it is. It’s one of my favorites. I got 1,358 rounds so far (I have a log on my phone). Should add around 5k this year to that. Think it’ll do great. If they make a 9mm that is the size and shape of the tx22 I’ll buy it and if it works properly I’ll carry it.
@thomascrompton77752 жыл бұрын
Blue on pistols is thin, sight not compatible with say 365 or hellcat. If correct doesn't come stock with longer clips for larger hands. Is it a bad gun no but not same quality of parts as competition.
@blackjohnny95702 жыл бұрын
@@thomascrompton7775 you not lying about the blueing, it does start to fade quickly. Other than that I have no complaints.
@jg10073 жыл бұрын
Btw, if you use the RawDog Tactical hybrid holster, the shield holster fits the GX4.
@HalfCrazy5202 жыл бұрын
That "stainless steel reinforcing" inside the frame IS the firearm. It's a modular pistol (like a Sig Sauer P-320) where that fire control unit is the serialized part (carries the serial number). There is a window in the back of the slide where the serial number is visible. You could change the grip frame, the slide, etc and it's the same gun as long as the same fire control unit is used inside. The FCU is easily removed. Those memory pads on the side of the frame (for your thumb) are nothing new. A lot of people put some skateboard tape there for just that purpose or include that area in a stipple job on a polymer frame. I see these GX-4 pistols online for $299 all day long right now. They were $330 at the gun show last Saturday.
@jacksully5580Ай бұрын
If your gun isn’t on the recall list could there still be concern for other problems or a round going off if dropped or anything
@marcosaruca52833 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you do a review on the p320 xcompact
@TheConcealedCarryChannel3 жыл бұрын
I'll get it on the list for you. Thanks for watching!
@marcosaruca52833 жыл бұрын
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel awesome great channel just subscribed maybe some range footage either way great info
@deucedeuce15723 жыл бұрын
Great gun. Prob the best of the P320 models IMO. I actually like the subcompact too though. Sucks they discontinued it and holsters are so hard to find. (edit: the SC is the only model with rounded trigger guard, so it requires a separate holster to carry it).
@darrellwoods59612 жыл бұрын
I use the Sticky Holster with My GX4 9mm. Works extreme well for Me. Plus, I paid $314 for my Taurus GX4 9MM. I don't use the Sights while I shoot.. Never Have. I learned from my Stepnfather as a Young kid to Shoot Like I Point my finger. After a few years I could hit tin cans at 25 yards with ease. Point and pull.. from the late 1970's to this day, I shoot the same way. Nailing um.. basically, Sights are bullshit..
@thepistolguy8592 жыл бұрын
I love the gx4 and if they can get the kinks out of the trigger problems some has had they should use the gx4 platform for a full size and compact and give us more than 9mm I want a 40 and 45 Taurus they used to make them but everybody loves the shitty 9mm round now
@usernameisusername2 жыл бұрын
I have been carrying a micro compact for 50 years. Probably why I am so lonely
@markbroad1192 жыл бұрын
The 3 dot set up seems to be a non issue when everyone takes a sharpie to the rear two dots.
@SIR_MAV2 жыл бұрын
Link for the leather holster please?
@Cryptochinodotsol3 ай бұрын
I didn't read all the comments I don't know if somebody already said this that little plastic keychain gun that comes with it has a little takedown tool on the end of it so you don't have to go get a special or a screwdriver they give you that it's located on the bottom of the butt on the little plastic keychain gun
@cs-qm2vj3ez2f2 жыл бұрын
Got one for 241.00. Plus rebate. Is awesome
@Johnny2Smokes2 жыл бұрын
Which sticky holster is that exactly?
@jackwilson29103 жыл бұрын
There was plenty compact pistols on the market well before the glock 43 and sig 365....if anything with more people carrying guns they just gained more popularity, i was never much into them because most only held 6-7 rds which is kool but me personally i prefer a gun with 8-12 rds
@timburton95143 ай бұрын
They’re $259 here in Alabama
@kroyweb41402 жыл бұрын
You could put a 13rd GX4 magazine with a pinky rest.
@krashdude12 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a new GX4. It immediately had trigger reset issues. Basically a dead trigger every 20 rounds or so. The customer service rep said that "it was common with the GX4" Otherwise it shot well.
@R.A.1112 жыл бұрын
Did you send it to Taurus for repair?
@krashdude12 жыл бұрын
@@R.A.111 Yes...It should be here in a day or so. The customer service rep said that they replaced the fire control group and one other thing..."That's what they usually do with this situation" hmmm.
@krashdude12 жыл бұрын
I got my GX4 back from Taurus. Two week turnaround.. Repair statement; "Replaced trigger assembly and REAR SUPPORT". not sure what the latter is. I took it to the range next day. 50 rounds Federal American Eagle 115 gr -FMJ, and 50 rounds Speer Lawman 124 gr FMJ. 20 rounds Federal HST 124 gr. ZERO malfunctions. All shot to point of aim at 21 feet. trigger is very good for a pocket 9. I rate this equal to the Hellcat and slightly above the P365 cuz of the trigger....
@andycain27083 жыл бұрын
I have one & you can put glock nightsight on it because I have
@floydblack71153 жыл бұрын
Good quality reliable guns TAURUS.
@donsettie37992 жыл бұрын
Check with BBB.
@paulcarlin51812 жыл бұрын
Anyone have issues out of the gates with the GX4? I took my brand new GX4 to the range yesterday and it jammed up on my four different times and issues with the bullet going into the chamber. The range buy said the gun should be cleaned and lubed prior to use. I have never had that issue with any gun including my "POS" Hi Point. Any advice is appreciated.
@dmcd73332 жыл бұрын
Taurus test fires the guns, so they come dirty...always clean any weapon and lube -especially when new.
@larrygarot89093 жыл бұрын
Which Tagua holster model did you get to fit your GX4? Don't see one specific for the GX4. Thanks.
@BUNK5173 жыл бұрын
I ordered a crossbreed system for mine.
@riffraffrd2 жыл бұрын
Bimart sells these for $298.00... but they are only in Wa,Or and Id.
@mandelorean62433 жыл бұрын
Haven't shot, let alone cleaned mine yet... But, the mag release has been, hit on accident and by me and just random things like the door cubby in my truck... This absolutely needs fixed, changed
@darkelite87023 жыл бұрын
Have you heard about the "delay fire" with the trigger? Do you know if Taurus had fixed this trigger issue? Was just about to buy one. But, very worried about any issues with a gun that I will be carrying. Thank you for the great review.
@BeardsandCars3 жыл бұрын
Mine works just fine..probably just a couple of lemons
@tommccormick92902 жыл бұрын
If only they'd make one with a 3.7 barrel AND a 15 round grip like the Hellcat Pro, I'd buy it because it's curved grip angle fits my hand better.
@richardwaid47182 жыл бұрын
Glock 43 introduced 2015. Sig P938 introduced 2011. Maybe that was the kickoff of the micro 9 mm for me, or the P238 in 2009, or the Ruger LCP in 2008. Finally the LC9 in 2011. If you’re talking polymers. Glock doesn’t innovate they just play catch-up. Kinda remind me of Harley.
@charlespresley82382 жыл бұрын
Got my gx4 four months ago still not shot it
@Alop7773 жыл бұрын
The GX4 is a nice little edc. The video started to sound like rambling after the 10 minute mark. Otherwise, good stuff.
@Dogsled1000 Жыл бұрын
Just got a recall notice for my G4. Units made in the US. Can fire if dropped.
@steverussell66423 жыл бұрын
Get review 👍
@steverussell66423 жыл бұрын
Good
@graystoke82293 жыл бұрын
I disagree 2 magazines in the box are enough. It should be 3.
@TheConcealedCarryChannel3 жыл бұрын
Lol. I'll take as many as they will give me!
@retiredslayer21463 жыл бұрын
I just don’t think the price makes it worth it, spend a little more and you can buy better brands with better customer service when it comes to lifetime warranties etc etc
@gastondraco59063 жыл бұрын
Na Shield started it
@ronniepaulinc3 жыл бұрын
trigger is way too heavy for a micro
@MINAR3L_GR3Y_2V3 жыл бұрын
That’s how mine was when i bought it after about 500 rounds it got better and trigger got lighter,have about 1500 rounds through it now and it’s been flawless.
@ontargetllcgunsmithingandc98392 жыл бұрын
Boring
@andyx62482 жыл бұрын
Did you record this against the back of Trump's head?