I've logged about 100 rounds through mine, but most of the time I was dealing with the old GX4 reset problem. There's enough "play" in the trigger mechanism to cause the sear not to be engaged. This only happens if pressure (however slight) is applied to the left. To the right...no problem. In researching the matter, I'm finding that I'm far from alone here, so unless I get some remedy from my LGS as far as a refund/credit goes, it'll have to go back to Taurus. However, what's to say it can't happen again? So, since I didn't pay all that much for it I just may part it out and take my licks. Naturally, I'll pull the FCU out of the grip frame and toss it. Hey, yours may be just fine, but I know I'll never carry this one as a SD weapon. Good luck!

 

Never owned a GX4 and this is one of the reasons....there seems to be some issue with the sear. Being hearing about this since they came out....that and the recall kinda soured my interest in the GX4. Not thrilled by the looks or ergos either, but that's just a personal thing.

I am a fan and have been impressed by the G3C....the GX4 not so much. On my 3rd G3C just picked up another one after regretting selling the other two, but not real interested in the GX4. Never in my life thought I'd regret getting rid of a Taurus...but I did.

 

I also picked up a pair of G3Cs because the price was right and I hated dedicating a Glock to HD duties in my present situation with a home invasion about as remote as eggs for $.79/dozen and gasoline for less than two dollars a gallon. Both have proven reliable for about 100 rounds each, including a couple mags of my CC ammo (Federal HST 124-grain standard pressure).

However, now that I've got one dedicated to HD with my Olight, I'm thinking I'd add another GX4 to the other GX4 I currently own. I've got a pair of holsters for that model and the other one has a Viridian green laser. I'm looking at another one at the LGS that appears to have ZERO rounds downrange (for whatever reason). The price is $250 OTD in cash, but I'm questioning if I should just stick with the second G3C, even though it's not as convenient for CC.

Thanks for the input.

 

I also picked up a pair of G3Cs because the price was right and I hated dedicating a Glock to HD duties in my present situation with a home invasion about as remote as eggs for $.79/dozen and gasoline for less than two dollars a gallon. Both have proven reliable for about 100 rounds each, including a couple mags of my CC ammo (Federal HST 124-grain standard pressure).

However, now that I've got one dedicated to HD with my Olight, I'm thinking I'd add another GX4 to the other GX4 I currently own. I've got a pair of holsters for that model and the other one has a Viridian green laser. I'm looking at another one at the LGS that appears to have ZERO rounds downrange (for whatever reason). The price is $250 OTD in cash, but I'm questioning if I should just stick with the second G3C, even though it's not as convenient for CC.

Thanks for the input.

Not sure if you've heard yet but Taurus just recently released the GX2...

GX2

A little bigger than the Gx4...and hopefully no sear issues. There's been rumors the G3C is gonna be dropped from the line-up for this new pistol...foolish idea IMO if true...but thought I'd hedge my bets and get another G3C just in case it's true.

 

To close to other better options, but that’s just my opinion. Nothing wrong if they run fine

 

>Never owned a GX4 and this is one of the reasons...<<

I should have done my homework before buying, but it's too late now. I did run my serial# by the Taurus "recall" listing and they said mine wasn't affected. perhaps that was another matter altogether. And as far as the GX2 goes, it's in the same family as the GX4, so I wouldn't trust that one either. I do have a G3C that runs like a top though, so I think I'm going to draw the line on any further Taurus purchases.

 

I’ve shot a PT111 and G3C. Surprisingly good shooters… but I won’t buy one myself.
There’s too many better options around the price. Rugar, Barretta APX, S&W has some budget options.

 

I see a lot of used, but like new Shields around here for barely more than that.

 

The og shields were going for $300 new plus extra mags and bag in the package a few years. I have a feeling that’s done now though.

id much rather carry a 8+1 shield than a 10+1 or 12+1 Taurus.

 

I purchased one when they first came out. I had it for just under two years. I actually put just over 2000 rounds through it, various ammo of all kinds. I never had a failure due to the gun, had a two or three failures with some FMJ, never any with JHP. It was solid but once some other guns came into my inventory, it just sat. I sold it to a friend who needed something inexpensive for defensive carry.

I think Taurus is fine for a gun that doesn't see lots of shooting over time. That is just an opinion, with no research or data to back it. I say that as we know that a Glock, Sig, HK, etc, can last thousands of rounds before a hard failure. I don't know if there is any data on a long term Taurus, like a GX4. I know most folks will probably not shoot thousands of rounds through a single gun, so probably not an issue. I had a Sig 229 that I shot over 7000 rounds, and a Gen 4 G19 that I put over 6000 rounds through it, but most of my guns don't see that much use. That Sig went hard down just over 6000 rounds when its recoil spring snapped in half, jamming the slide. SIG said their recoil springs should be replaced every 3000 rounds, went twice that. Now I know. How long does a Taurus GX4 recoil spring last, don't know..

 

There are better options than Taurus in the same price range.

 

I’ve shot a PT111 and G3C. Surprisingly good shooters… but I won’t buy one myself.
There’s too many better options around the price. Rugar, Barretta APX, S&W has some budget options.

There are better options than Taurus in the same price range.

@snowbird.40 The Beretta APX A1 or Springfield Arms XD Mod 3 are far superior L.E./military grade pistols that will far outlast Taurus. Taurus revolvers are a great bargain compared to other options..... Taurus semiautos, not so much so.

 

I guess I'll be the voice of dissent. I've had one since May of 2023. I've put over 1,000 rounds (approximately 1,500 I think) of various ammo through it. I had some fail to feed in the first 200 rounds but after that, no issues. It has become my daily carry. Sometimes I'll feel like carrying a full size G17 or a Beretta PX4 CC but most of the time it's this GX4XL. In the "maintenance drills" I shoot, Bill drill, super test, five yard round up, and dot torture, I score just as well and sometimes better than with my full size guns. I like the gun so much, I've purchased another one and set it up identically to the first. Once vetted, it will be my carry gun and the old one will be a dedicated training gun. With their rebate going on right now I didn't feel too bad about spending $260 on a second one. Three of the guys I work with shot mine and decided to buy their own. I don't believe they shoot as much as I do but none of them have told me about any issues with their guns. The guns also just fit in my hand well. I have medium sized hands so someone with larger hands might not find it as comfortable.

I'm not saying Taurus hasn't had issues or saying the GX4 line hasn't had issues. Just sharing my experiences. Others have made valid points regarding other options as well.

 

Purchased a GX4 Carry last month and have shot ~100 rounds. Easy to shoot, great grip texture, and trigger is crisp with a good reset. Steel sights and direct optic mount. I would recommend this gun for an edc option.

 

They aren't trash, but I think the point people trying to make is why buy a Hyundai Elantra when you can buy a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic for around the same price? It just doesn't make sense. Their revolvers, Gx4, and TX22 makes sense because the competition cost more. The Taurus compacts and full-sized pistols don't make sense and are objectively a much lower tier product by a manufacturer with lower tier customer service

 

Yep, I'm not disagreeing with other's opinions on other options being available. I've had the luxury of owning a Shield and a G48MOS in addition to the GX4XL. I just happen to shoot the Taurus better than the others and enjoyed shooting it more as well. That's why I personally ended up embracing it. But we live in a great time when there are so many quality options available for a decent price!

 

And it depends on what you want.

The main reason I am a fan of the G3C is not only have the ones I've owned worked flawlessly but the ergonomics of the grip are great. The GX4 not so much for me, but the G3C and G3 just feel perfect in my hand.

Now my carry guns that see the most holster time are my Sig P365 and G19.5. But honestly neither one of them fit my hand as perfectly or feel as good in my grip as the Taurus does.YMMV

 

My GX4 is now retired. I had initial issues to it because of limp wristing it and they went away. For me, the recoil started to be too much. I don't consider myself overly sensitive to recoil though. I have a LCP that I just bought and don't have any issues shooting that even though I have large hands. You def need to run it as clean as you can to avoid any issues. You could say that about any gun except for a Glock.

 

It's all personal preference at this point. OP has the opinions of all of us and can make whatever decision they'd like. Dimensions are pretty close. (Measurements below are with flush fit mags) Capacity is different for sure. Flush fit mag gets you 11+1 (GX4) vs 7+1 (Shield) or 13+1 (GX4) vs 8+1 (Shield) View attachment 1358092

While I agree that OG shields can be sometimes found cheap, I would carry the G2C or G3C over one of those; the 8+1 option is comically long in the grip for 8 rounds.

Their revolvers, Gx4, and TX22 makes sense because the competition cost more.

Yes, because you moved the goalpost. @PilatusTurbo and I were explicitly comparing the G2C or G3C vs the M&P Shield. I mentioned that the Gx4 makes more sense if someone is looking for a small micro 9mm as the P365, Shield Plus, Hellcat, and higher tier cost a lot more.

 

My mistake. I was only talking about my experiences with the GX4 as the OP originally asked about. Got to love all of the options we have though! I just wish I didn't have a budget and could buy them all! LOL!

Sorry about confusing the models.

 

Honestly, I didn't shoot the GX4 very well. Triggers were MEH, in them. I wanted to like them so much, as they had better tiny tiny 9mm gun ergos than what they were modeling after and competing against: the P365 standard model. The GX4s would also nosedive when racking the first round of defensive loads quite often, but it never jammed during live fire. One of the reasons I became pretty interested in JHP testing with any new gun.

However, I did like the way the GX4 Carry shot, even though it was the same trigger system, supposedly. I imagine the gun was just enough bigger to make it easier to more accurately shoot and control. I did not keep my standard GX4 Carry, but with their rebate ending today, I may go purchase a GX4 Carry TORO. I loved the way it shot and felt in hand, but the standard model was just another non-OR 9mm 15 round gun.

We shall see. If the GX2 is successful, and doesn't have major issues or reliability problems, it'll be another solid step for Taurus.

 

Thanks to you all for your experience and opinions. I went ahead and bought the used GX4, checked the serial number against the recall guns (it's clean) and am preparing to run a bunch of rounds tomorrow. Wish me luck. I may shoot it in a BUG match over the weekend. It's either that or one of my BodyGuard 2.0s. I keep my hopes up on both platforms.

 

Well, I'm here to report that the GX4 lived up to expectations. Accuracy was very good, with 11 rounds in the IDPA 'O' ring at 10 yards at a fairly fast tempo. Another four mags (44 rounds) of Blazer Brass also solid, with no malfunctions. Finally, a full 11-round magazine of my CC ammo (gulp), which is Federal HST 124-grain standard pressure. Not a hiccup.

Still have to decide between the Taurus and the BG2.0 for the Saturday BUG match. Placed 7th out of 38 shooters last month with the pair of BGs and could have done better except for that dang Minnie-Mo head plate. I could really learn to hate that thing.

At this moment I am leaning towards the Taurus for the match, primarily because the BG is mainly used for pocket carry in areas where my threat assessment is about zero and the GX4 might be a little easier to CC than my G19.5 during the hotter months in Arizona, where shorts and t-shirts are the preferred trousseau.

So far, a big thumbs-up for the Taurus.

 

Well, I'm here to report that the GX4 lived up to expectations. Accuracy was very good, with 11 rounds in the IDPA 'O' ring at 10 yards at a fairly fast tempo. Another four mags (44 rounds) of Blazer Brass also solid, with no malfunctions. Finally, a full 11-round magazine of my CC ammo (gulp), which is Federal HST 124-grain standard pressure. Not a hiccup.

Still have to decide between the Taurus and the BG2.0 for the Saturday BUG match. Placed 7th out of 38 shooters last month with the pair of BGs and could have done better except for that dang Minnie-Mo head plate. I could really learn to hate that thing.

At this moment I am leaning towards the Taurus for the match, primarily because the BG is mainly used for pocket carry in areas where my threat assessment is about zero and the GX4 might be a little easier to CC than my G19.5 during the hotter months in Arizona, where shorts and t-shirts are the preferred trousseau.

So far, a big thumbs-up for the Taurus.

Good to hear. I would say use the Taurus for the BUG. Push the gun.

 

Boy, it's been a long time since I actually won a match and that was an IPSC indoor match with a beat-up old G27 (only because I saw a way to hit some targets without moving). I will report back. Just got done loading mags and I'm thinking the Taurus will get the nod.

Thanks for the input and the support.

 

The BUG match is now history, and I placed third. Not sure how many total shooters we had, probably over 30, so I'm pleased with the GX4's performance. Not a single hitch.

As predicted, the Minnie Mo ate my lunch and probably cost me a higher place, along with some poppers engaged with strong hand only, But, in the end, I'm developing a very positive relationship with this Taurus.

Next Saturday, it's back to Glocks in an IDPA match. This time with a G19.5 in the CCP division. I haven't shot this gun very much, but it's been pretty accurate (function, of course, has been flawless). I'm looking forward to shooting the bigger gun, but I don't think the size of the gun or length of the sight radius makes much difference in these matches, or in an actual self-defense encounter.

It's great to be living in these times with such a broad spectrum of choices in high-quality firearms across the price spectrum. The Taurus is about a $260 gun; the G19.5 is about a $460 gun at Blue Label prices. Fine weapons at a fair price and very serviceable. I plan to sleep like a baby tonight after a long day.

 

The BUG match is now history, and I placed third. Not sure how many total shooters we had, probably over 30, so I'm pleased with the GX4's performance. Not a single hitch.

As predicted, the Minnie Mo ate my lunch and probably cost me a higher place, along with some poppers engaged with strong hand only, But, in the end, I'm developing a very positive relationship with this Taurus.

Next Saturday, it's back to Glocks in an IDPA match. This time with a G19.5 in the CCP division. I haven't shot this gun very much, but it's been pretty accurate (function, of course, has been flawless). I'm looking forward to shooting the bigger gun, but I don't think the size of the gun or length of the sight radius makes much difference in these matches, or in an actual self-defense encounter.

It's great to be living in these times with such a broad spectrum of choices in high-quality firearms across the price spectrum. The Taurus is about a $260 gun; the G19.5 is about a $460 gun at Blue Label prices. Fine weapons at a fair price and very serviceable. I plan to sleep like a baby tonight after a long day.

Agreed on all points and nicely done! Even going and competing is tough for so many. I want to try it some day. Paul Harrell said it's a great way to simulate stress when shooting, at least with people watching you stress. He said go, and just do it, don't worry about how you do. You ain't gonna do well, initially, but you'll get over the stress aspect quickly that way.

 

It's probably an ok handgun but I prefer paying more for what I consider better gun brands.

 

I like the G3 so much I bought a 2nd one today, just the plain jane model because I wanted one to shoot with Irons

Straight from Dunham's to the range, 150 rounds, 0 issues.

It joins my TORO model

 

I own a pile of Glocks but the G3 is a nice gun. It's the perfect size.


I don't expect it to be a gun that will eat 100,000 rounds before it gets sloppy but I'd expect a reasonable service life beyond what 99% of people will put through it. If you can afford to put 30,000 through a sub $300 Taurus you can afford a new one

 

>That gx4 not resetting with left pressure is an easy fix<<

Too late for me. I traded it in toward a new Shield Plus OR.

 

Ah, no worries, but in the future if you find a good deal don't be afraid. It's actually an easy fix, and doesn't cost anything, but some time. Also, it doesn't come back if you do fix it. The Farm doctor channel on YouTube has a great video on the gx4 trigger work, but it also works for the gx2 as well. Most of them won't have the problem, but it's an easy solution if you find one that does.