Taurus GX4 TORO 13 Round 9mm Micro-Compact 3.06in — Superb Carry Pistol

Description

The Taurus GX4 TORO 13 Round is the optic-ready micro-compact with the extended magazine, catalogued as 1-GX4MP931. Thirteen rounds of 9mm Luger plus one chambered, a 3.06-inch black stainless barrel, a black nitride slide milled at the factory for a micro red dot, and interchangeable backstraps.

Thirteen rounds in a micro-compact is not a small thing. The frame is the same width as every other GX4, so nothing changes about how the pistol hides under a shirt; what changes is how much the magazine holds and how much of the grip your hand gets. The Taurus GX4 TORO 13 Round is the configuration to choose if you would rather have the rounds than the shortest possible grip.

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

Thirteen rounds and a factory optic cut

• Thirteen plus one, which is compact-pistol capacity from a frame no wider than a micro.
• The extended magazine gives the little finger somewhere to go, which improves control more than most people expect.
• The slide is milled for a micro red dot at the factory and ships with a cover plate fitted.
• An optic earns its keep more on a short barrel than a long one, because the iron sight radius here is about three inches.
• The Taurus GX4 TORO 13 Round takes interchangeable backstraps, which is rare on a pistol this size.

Finishes and handling

• Black stainless barrel and a black nitride slide, both surface treatments rather than coatings, so neither chips at holster contact points.
• Aggressive texturing across the grip and front strap, because a light pistol needs a firm hold to run reliably.
• Serrated slide with cuts deep enough to work with wet or gloved hands.
• Striker-fired action with the same trigger weight and travel on every shot.
• The Taurus GX4 TORO 13 Round is light enough to carry all day and long enough in the grip to shoot properly.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 1-GX4MP931
• Model: GX4 T.O.R.O. Micro-Compact
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 13+1
• Barrel: 3.06 in, black stainless steel
• Slide: black nitride steel, optic cut, serrated
• Frame: black polymer
• Grip: interchangeable backstraps
• Action: striker fired, semi-automatic, right hand

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. 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.

If your state limits magazine capacity, the GX4 TORO in ten round is the same pistol built around a compliant magazine. Without the optic cut, the GX4 Black costs less. For a longer grip as standard, see the GX4 Carry. Compare the rest of our semi-automatic handguns too.

Why this GX4 earns its place

• The Taurus GX4 TORO 13 Round pairs a factory optic cut with thirteen rounds at a price where either one is usually the upgrade.
• The frame width is unchanged, so the extra capacity costs nothing in concealment.
• Nitride and black stainless are finishes normally found on pistols costing considerably more.
• Magazines and holsters for the GX4 line 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 the GX4 for someone who has decided a micro-compact is the right size but does not want to give up rounds to get there. The Taurus GX4 TORO 13 Round suits daily carry under a shirt, and the optic cut means a red dot can go on whenever the owner is ready rather than requiring a decision at purchase.

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.