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

Description

The Taurus GX4 Tungsten is the micro-compact that made the rest of the category answer for its pricing. Taurus catalogues it as 1-GX4M93C: 11+1 rounds of 9mm Luger in a frame narrow enough for a pocket holster, a 3.06-inch stainless barrel finished in satin black DLC, and a tungsten grey Cerakote slide over a matte black frame.

Eleven rounds in a gun this size was not on offer a few years ago. The GX4 gets there with a magazine that stacks the rounds in a shallow double column, so the grip stays thin enough to conceal while the capacity lands closer to a compact than a subcompact.

MAG5 Firearms has the Taurus GX4 Tungsten in stock. Handguns ship to a licensed FFL on a signed 4473, and we coordinate the paperwork with your dealer.

Why the size and the finish both matter

• A 3.06-inch barrel and a micro-compact frame put the Taurus GX4 Tungsten into pocket and ankle carry territory, not just inside the waistband.
• Eleven rounds plus one chambered, which is several more than most pistols with this footprint carried a generation ago.
• Tungsten grey Cerakote is a ceramic-based coating, more abrasion resistant than a conventional finish and far less prone to showing holster rub.
• Satin black DLC on the barrel is a hard, low-friction surface that helps the pistol run clean between cleanings.
• The grey slide against the black frame makes the gun easy to identify at a glance in a safe or a bag.

Grip, controls and shooting it

• Interchangeable backstraps, which is unusual on a pistol this small and makes a real difference to how the recoil is managed.
• Aggressive texturing over the grip and the front strap, because a light pistol needs to be held firmly to run reliably.
• Serrated slide with cuts deep enough to be worked with wet or gloved hands.
• Striker-fired action with a consistent trigger press from the first round to the last.
• The Taurus GX4 Tungsten is light enough to carry all day and heavy enough not to be punishing over a box of ammunition.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 1-GX4M93C
• Model: GX4 Micro-Compact
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Capacity: 11+1
• Barrel: 3.06 in, stainless steel, satin black DLC
• Slide: alloy steel, tungsten grey Cerakote, serrated
• Frame: matte black polymer
• Grip: black with interchangeable backstraps
• Action: striker fired, semi-automatic, right hand

Ammunition selection is simple. All 9mm Luger from a reputable manufacturer is loaded to the chamber and pressure standard published by SAAMI, so practice ball and defensive hollow points will both headspace and cycle in this barrel. Short barrels do give up some velocity, so a load designed to expand at carry-gun speeds is worth the extra money. We stock CCI Blazer Brass 9mm for practice and Buffalo Bore 9mm +P for carry.

If you want an optic cut, the Taurus GX2 TORO is the next size up and ships milled for a dot. For the GX4 in a braced chassis, see the GX4 Strike Industries package. Compare the rest of our semi-automatic handguns before deciding.

Why the GX4 earns its place

• The Taurus GX4 Tungsten carries like a subcompact and loads like a compact, which is the whole reason this category exists.
• Cerakote and DLC are finishes normally found on 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, not the first owner.

This is a carry pistol first. The Taurus GX4 Tungsten suits someone who has tried carrying a compact, found it stayed in the safe on hot days, and wants something that will actually be on the belt. It is also a reasonable backup gun for anyone already running a full-size 9mm, since the ammunition and the manual of arms carry straight over.

Ordering is straightforward. Choose the pistol, tell us which FFL should receive it, and we will handle the dealer side. If you have not picked a transfer dealer, call us and we will help you find one nearby.