Taurus GX2 OD Green 9mm Compact 13+1 3.37in — Superb Carry Pistol

Description

The Taurus GX2 OD Green pairs a matte stainless slide with an olive drab polymer frame, catalogued by Taurus as 1-GX2939O. The chambering is 9mm Luger, the magazine holds 13, and the barrel measures 3.37 inches of matte stainless steel behind a Picatinny rail.

The GX2 is the pistol that took over the compact slot in the Taurus line, and the change worth knowing about is the grip. It is narrower front to back than the model it replaced, with the texture moved onto flat panels rather than wrapped around the whole frame. The Taurus GX2 OD Green is easier to conceal for it, and easier to hold properly for anyone with a smaller hand.

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

What changed on the GX2

• A slimmer grip circumference, which is the dimension that decides whether a double-stack fits a smaller hand.
• Flat textured panels rather than texture wrapped around the frame, so the pistol grips firmly without abrading a cover garment.
• Thirteen rounds plus one chambered, from a magazine that stacks in a shallow double column.
• An integral Picatinny rail under the dust cover, which is not a given at this price.
• The Taurus GX2 OD Green keeps a matte stainless barrel rather than a coated carbon one, where the heat and fouling actually go.

The finish combination

• Olive drab polymer moulded in colour rather than painted, so a scratch does not expose black underneath.
• OD green is a working colour. It reads as equipment rather than decoration and it will not look dated in five years.
• A matte stainless slide resists sweat and humidity better than any coating applied over carbon steel.
• Both halves are matte, so nothing reflects and nothing flashes at the wrong moment.
• No optic cut on this model, which means no cover plate screws to check and no cavity to collect grit.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 1-GX2939O
• Model: GX2, OD Green frame, stainless slide
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 13+1
• Barrel: 3.37 in, matte stainless steel
• Slide: matte stainless steel, serrated
• Frame: OD green 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.

The same two-tone finish on a black frame is the GX2 Stainless, and the all-black version is the GX2 Compact. If you want the same colour in a full-size pistol, the G3 OD Green holds 17+1. Compare the rest of our semi-automatic handguns too.

Why this GX2 earns its place

• The Taurus GX2 OD Green is among the least expensive ways to get 13+1 of 9mm in a pistol that genuinely conceals.
• Neither the slide finish nor the frame colour is applied, so neither ages badly.
• Spare magazines are inexpensive, which is what turns regular practice from an intention into a habit.
• 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 is a straightforward daily carry pistol and a sound first handgun. The Taurus GX2 OD Green suits a shooter with a smaller hand, since the grip is narrower than most double-stack compacts, and it suits anyone who wants their pistol to match the rest of their gear rather than stand out from it. The price also leaves room for a holster, a case of ammunition and a class.

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.