Taurus GX2 Stainless 9mm Compact 13+1 3.37in — Superb Two-Tone Pistol

Description

The Taurus GX2 Stainless is the two-tone build of the standard GX2 compact, catalogued as 1-GX2939. A matte stainless slide runs over a matte black polymer frame, the chambering is 9mm Luger, the magazine holds 13 and the barrel measures 3.37 inches of matte stainless steel.

There is no optic cut on this one, and for a lot of buyers that is the right call. A solid slide costs less, has no cover plate to keep an eye on, and leaves the iron sights as the whole sighting system with nothing above them. What you keep is the stainless finish, which is the part that actually matters on a pistol carried against the body.

MAG5 Firearms has the Taurus GX2 Stainless in stock. Handguns ship to a licensed FFL on a signed 4473, and we coordinate the transfer with your dealer.

Why stainless over a black slide

• Stainless resists sweat and humidity better than any finish applied over carbon steel, which is the failure mode on a daily carry gun.
• The Taurus GX2 Stainless shows holster wear as dulling rather than as bright scars through a black coating.
• Matte rather than polished, so there is no glare off the slide top and no flash to give away a concealed position.
• The light slide against the dark frame gives the eye a natural reference line when the pistol comes up.
• Barrel and slide are both stainless, so the two parts that see the most heat and fouling are the best protected.

Capacity, carry and controls

• Thirteen rounds plus one chambered, from a magazine that stacks in a shallow double column so the grip stays narrow.
• A 3.37-inch barrel, short enough for appendix or strong-side carry and long enough to keep the irons useful.
• Integral Picatinny rail under the dust cover for a compact weapon light or laser.
• Textured panels across the grip and front strap that hold the hand without shredding a cover garment.
• The Taurus GX2 Stainless is striker fired, with the same trigger weight and travel on every shot.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 1-GX2939
• Model: GX2, two tone
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 13+1
• Barrel: 3.37 in, matte stainless steel
• Slide: matte stainless steel, serrated
• Frame: matte black polymer with Picatinny rail
• Action: striker fired, semi-automatic
• Sights: fixed iron sights

Ammunition is the simple part. Every 9mm Luger load from a reputable maker is produced to the chamber and pressure standard published by SAAMI, so practice ball and defensive hollow points both headspace and cycle correctly in this barrel. We stock CCI Blazer Brass 9mm by the case and Buffalo Bore 9mm +P for carry.

If you want a factory optic cut with the same finish, that is the GX2 TORO Stainless. The all-black version without the cut is the standard GX2 Compact. Compare the rest of our semi-automatic handguns before deciding.

Why this GX2 earns its place

• The Taurus GX2 Stainless is among the least expensive ways to get 13+1 of 9mm in a concealable pistol with a corrosion-resistant slide.
• No optic cut means no cover plate to check and nothing above the iron sights.
• Spare magazines are inexpensive, which is what makes regular practice affordable.
• Holsters and light mounts are shared across the whole GX2 family rather than model specific.
• Taurus backs it with a limited lifetime repair policy that follows the firearm rather than the original buyer.

This suits a buyer who carries daily, in a warm climate or a physical job, and has no plans to mount a red dot. The Taurus GX2 Stainless puts the money into the finish rather than the milling, which is the right trade for anyone whose pistol spends eight hours a day against a shirt. It is also a sensible first handgun, since there is one less thing to learn and one less part to maintain.

Ordering is quick. Choose it, tell us which FFL should receive it, and we handle the dealer side. If you have not picked a transfer dealer, call us and we will help you find one nearby.