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

Description

The Taurus GX2 TORO Stainless is the two-tone build of the GX2 optic-ready compact, part number 1-GX2P939, and the finish is not only cosmetic. A matte stainless slide sitting over a matte black frame gives a visual break that makes the sight picture easier to pick up in low light, and stainless shrugs off sweat and humidity better than a coated carbon slide on a gun that rides against the body all summer.

Underneath the finish it is the current GX2: striker fired, polymer framed, chambered in 9mm Luger, 13+1 rounds, with a 3.38-inch stainless steel barrel and a short accessory rail under the dust cover. The slide arrives cut to the RMSc footprint with a cover plate fitted, so a micro red dot mounts without a trip to a gunsmith.

MAG5 Firearms has this configuration in stock. Handguns move to a licensed FFL of your choice on a signed 4473, and we handle the dealer paperwork from our end.

What the two-tone finish changes

• The Taurus GX2 TORO Stainless uses a matte stainless slide, which resists corrosion from perspiration and salt air better than a finish applied over carbon steel.
• Matte, not polished. There is no glare off the top of the slide and no mirror flash to give away a concealed position.
• The light slide over the dark frame gives the eye a natural reference line, which speeds up index when you are searching for a dot.
• Holster wear that would show as bright silver scars on a black slide is nearly invisible here.
• The black polymer frame and grip texture are unchanged, so holsters cut for the standard GX2 fit this one.

Optic cut, controls and carry

• RMSc footprint, the pattern used by most micro red dots sized for carry slides, so an optic already in the safe has a good chance of bolting straight on.
• Cover plate installed at the factory, so the Taurus GX2 TORO Stainless looks and runs finished whether or not a dot ever goes on it.
• Front and rear slide serrations for press checks and clearing drills, with a serrated top to cut glare.
• Integral Picatinny rail segment for a compact weapon light or laser.
• A 3.38-inch barrel keeps the pistol short enough for appendix or strong-side carry while holding 13+1 on board.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 1-GX2P939
• Model: GX2 T.O.R.O. Compact, two tone
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 13+1
• Barrel: 3.38 in, stainless steel
• Slide: matte stainless steel, optic ready, serrated
• Optic footprint: RMSc
• Frame: matte black polymer with Picatinny rail, textured grip
• Action: striker fired, semi-automatic
• Sights: fixed iron sights, optic cover plate installed

Ammunition choice is straightforward. Every 9mm Luger cartridge from a reputable manufacturer is loaded to the chamber and pressure specification published by SAAMI, so practice ball and defensive hollow points both headspace and cycle correctly in this barrel. We stock CCI Blazer Brass 9mm for range volume and heavier jacketed loads such as Buffalo Bore 9mm +P for carry.

Prefer the all-black version of the same pistol? That is the Taurus GX2 TORO in black. If you do not need the optic cut at all, the standard GX2 Compact saves a little money. The full range of our semi-automatic handguns is worth a scan first.

Why this two-tone GX2 earns its place

• The Taurus GX2 TORO Stainless puts a factory optic cut and a corrosion-resistant slide on the same gun at a price where either one is usually an upgrade.
• Thirteen rounds in a 3.38-inch compact, which is a full magazine more than most pistols this size carried a few years ago.
• Stainless hides wear, so the pistol still looks presentable after a season of daily carry.
• Holsters, magazines and light mounts are shared with the rest of the GX2 family rather than model specific.
• Taurus covers it under a limited lifetime repair policy that follows the firearm rather than the first owner.

The Taurus GX2 TORO Stainless makes the most sense for someone who carries in a humid climate, works outdoors, or simply wants a compact that does not look like every other black polymer pistol on the rack. It is also an easy first red dot gun, because the cut is already done and the cover plate means you can take your time choosing an optic.

Ordering is simple. Choose the pistol, give us the FFL you want it shipped to, and we will coordinate with your dealer directly. If you have not picked a transfer dealer yet, call and we will help you find one nearby.