Taurus GX2 10 Round 9mm Compact 3.38in — Superb Carry Pistol

Description

The Taurus GX2 10 Round is the ten-round build of the GX2 compact, catalogued by Taurus as 1-GX2CA931-10. It is a striker-fired 9mm Luger with a 3.38-inch stainless barrel, a matte black serrated alloy steel slide and a black polymer frame carrying an accessory rail.

The ten-round magazine is the whole distinction. Taurus builds this version to meet the capacity limits in force in several states, and it is the configuration a buyer in one of those jurisdictions should be looking at rather than buying a thirteen-round pistol and hunting for restricted magazines. The Taurus GX2 10 Round arrives correct out of the box.

MAG5 Firearms has it in stock. Handguns ship to a licensed FFL on a signed 4473, and we coordinate the transfer with your dealer. Confirm your own state’s rules before ordering.

What the ten-round magazine changes

• A shorter magazine means a shorter grip, and grip length is the single biggest factor in whether a pistol prints under a shirt.
• Ten rounds plus one chambered, which is the ceiling in a number of states and a non-issue in the rest.
• The Taurus GX2 10 Round shares its slide, barrel and frame geometry with the standard model, so holsters cross over.
• Fewer rounds means slightly less weight on the belt at the end of a long day.
• Nothing else is downgraded. This is not a stripped variant, just a different magazine.

Build and handling

• A 3.38-inch stainless steel barrel, short enough for appendix or strong-side carry.
• Matte black alloy steel slide with front and rear serrations for positive purchase.
• An accessory rail under the dust cover for a compact weapon light or laser.
• Textured panels across the grip and front strap to keep the hand indexed under recoil.
• The Taurus GX2 10 Round is striker fired, with the same trigger weight and travel on every shot.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 1-GX2CA931-10
• Model: GX2 Compact, ten round
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 10+1
• Barrel: 3.38 in, stainless steel
• Slide: matte black alloy steel, serrated
• Frame: black polymer with accessory rail
• Action: striker fired, semi-automatic
• Sights: fixed iron sights

Ammunition is straightforward. 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. We stock CCI Blazer Brass 9mm for volume practice and Buffalo Bore 9mm +P for carry.

If your state allows a full magazine, the standard GX2 Compact holds 13+1 in the same size gun, and the GX2 TORO adds a factory optic cut. Compare the rest of our semi-automatic handguns before deciding.

Why this GX2 earns its place

• The Taurus GX2 10 Round is built around the magazine rather than restricted after the fact, so the grip is the right length for it.
• One of the least expensive compact 9mm pistols with a rail and a stainless barrel.
• Magazines, holsters and light mounts are shared with the rest of the GX2 family.
• Spare magazines are inexpensive, which keeps regular practice affordable.
• Taurus backs it with a limited lifetime repair policy that follows the firearm rather than the original buyer.

This suits a buyer in a capacity-limited state who would rather have a pistol designed around ten rounds than a larger one carrying a short magazine. The Taurus GX2 10 Round also appeals to anyone who simply prefers a shorter grip, since the ten-round magazine is the flush-fitting option and the difference under a shirt is real.

Ordering is simple. 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.