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

Description

The Taurus GX2 Purple Stainless is the two-tone build of the dark purple GX2, catalogued as 1-GX2939DP. A matte stainless slide runs over a dark purple polymer frame, the chambering is 9mm Luger, the magazine holds 13 and the barrel measures 3.37 inches of matte stainless steel.

Two-tone guns are usually sold on looks, but there is a practical side. A light slide against a dark frame gives the eye a clean horizontal line to pick up as the pistol comes into the line of sight, which is a small but real help in getting the front sight where it belongs. On the Taurus GX2 Purple Stainless the contrast is strong enough to do that without being loud.

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

An easy pistol to run

• The GX2 slide is among the easier ones to rack in this class, which matters more than most spec sheets admit.
• Thirteen rounds plus one chambered, from a magazine narrow enough to keep the grip slim.
• A consistent striker-fired trigger, with no heavy first pull to learn around.
• Textured panels across the grip and front strap that let a lighter grip strength still control the Taurus GX2 Purple Stainless.
• An integral Picatinny rail under the dust cover for a compact light or laser.

Finish and durability

• Matte stainless slide and barrel, which resist sweat and humidity better than a coating over carbon steel.
• Dark purple polymer moulded in colour rather than painted, so a scuff does not expose black underneath.
• Matte on both halves, 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.
• Front and rear slide serrations deep enough to work with wet or gloved hands.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 1-GX2939DP
• Model: GX2, dark purple frame, stainless slide
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 13+1
• Barrel: 3.37 in, matte stainless steel
• Slide: matte stainless steel, serrated
• Frame: dark purple 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 colour with a black slide is the GX2 Dark Purple, and the lighter shade is the GX2 Light Purple. For the same two-tone finish on a black frame, see the GX2 Stainless. Compare the rest of our semi-automatic handguns too.

Why this GX2 earns its place

• The Taurus GX2 Purple Stainless puts a corrosion-resistant slide and 13+1 of 9mm in a concealable pistol at a low price.
• Neither the slide finish nor the frame colour is applied, so neither ages badly.
• Spare magazines are inexpensive, which is what makes regular practice affordable rather than aspirational.
• Holsters and light mounts are shared across the whole GX2 family.
• Taurus backs it with a limited lifetime repair policy that follows the firearm rather than the original buyer.

This is a sound first handgun and an honest daily carry pistol. The Taurus GX2 Purple Stainless suits a shooter with smaller hands or less grip strength, since the frame is narrow and the slide is easier to work than most in this class. The price also leaves room for a holster, a case of ammunition and a class, which together matter more than the gun does.

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.