Taurus GX4 Black 9mm Micro-Compact 11+1 3.06in — Superb Carry Pistol

Description

The Taurus GX4 Black is the plain, all-black micro-compact with no optic cut, catalogued as 1-GX4M931. Eleven rounds of 9mm Luger plus one chambered, a 3.06-inch stainless barrel in satin black DLC, a black nitride slide and a polymer frame with interchangeable backstraps.

Width is what makes a pistol disappear, not length, and this is where the GX4 earns its keep. Taurus stacks the magazine in a shallow double column so the grip stays narrow enough to vanish under a shirt while still holding eleven rounds. The Taurus GX4 Black is the version without the milled slide, which is the one that makes the strongest case on price.

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

Why skip the optic cut here

• A solid slide costs less, and on a pistol bought for carry rather than competition that saving is real money.
• There is no cover plate to loosen and no plate screws to check after a range session.
• A sealed slide keeps lint and moisture out of a cavity that does nothing if you shoot irons.
• The factory iron sights are the whole sighting system, with nothing above them to obstruct the notch.
• For a first carry pistol, the Taurus GX4 Black is one less variable while the fundamentals are being learned.

Finishes, grip and handling

• Satin black DLC on the barrel is a hard, low-friction surface that helps the pistol run clean between cleanings.
• Black nitride on the slide is a surface treatment rather than a coating, so it does not chip at holster contact points.
• Interchangeable backstraps, which is unusual on a pistol this small and makes a real difference under recoil.
• Aggressive texturing over the grip and front strap, because a light pistol needs to be held firmly to run reliably.
• The Taurus GX4 Black is light enough to carry all day and heavy enough not to punish the hand over a box of ammunition.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 1-GX4M931
• Model: GX4 Micro-Compact
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 11+1
• Barrel: 3.06 in, stainless steel, satin black DLC
• Slide: black nitride alloy steel, serrated
• Frame: black polymer
• Grip: interchangeable backstraps
• Action: striker fired, semi-automatic, right hand
• Sights: fixed iron sights

Ammunition is straightforward. All 9mm Luger 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. A three-inch barrel costs velocity, so a defensive load designed to expand at carry-gun speeds is worth the extra money here. We stock CCI Blazer Brass 9mm for practice and Buffalo Bore 9mm +P for carry.

The same micro-compact in a tungsten grey finish is here, and the optic-ready version is the GX4 TORO. For four more rounds in a longer grip, see the GX4 Carry. Compare the rest of our semi-automatic handguns too.

Why this GX4 earns its place

• The Taurus GX4 Black is one of the least expensive routes to eleven rounds of 9mm in a pistol this narrow.
• DLC and nitride are finishes normally reserved for pistols costing considerably more.
• Interchangeable backstraps on a micro-compact are rare and genuinely useful.
• Magazines and holsters for the GX4 are widely stocked rather than special order.
• Taurus backs it with a limited lifetime repair policy that follows the firearm rather than the original buyer.

This is a carry pistol first and last. The Taurus GX4 Black suits someone who has tried carrying a compact, found it stayed in the safe on warm days, and wants a gun that will actually be on the belt. It also works as a backup to a full-size 9mm, since the ammunition and the manual of arms carry straight across and nothing new has to be learned.

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.