Taurus GX4 9MM 3 06IN 101 Blue Pvd Slide

About this product

The Taurus GX4 is a micro-compact, striker-fired 9mm built specifically for concealed carry, competing directly with the crowded field of small single-stack-width, higher-capacity carry pistols that have taken over the concealed carry market in recent years. This listing is finished with a blue PVD-coated slide over the standard black polymer frame.

What makes a micro-compact 9mm like the GX4 different from a subcompact?

Micro-compact pistols like the GX4 are built to be as small and flat as possible for all-day concealed carry while still holding double-digit magazine capacity — a balance that older subcompact single-stacks (holding 6-7 rounds) or larger compacts (harder to conceal) don't hit as well. The GX4 threads that needle with an 11+1 capacity in its flush-fit configuration and a 13+1 option with an extended magazine, all in a frame small enough to disappear under a t-shirt.

What are the key specs?

The GX4 runs a 3.06-inch barrel, an overall length of about 6.05 inches, a height of 4.3 to 4.4 inches depending on magazine, and a width of just 1.08 inches — genuinely thin for a double-stack-capacity pistol. Unloaded weight comes in around 18.7 ounces, light enough for all-day appendix or hip carry without excessive fatigue. This particular listing pairs the standard black polymer frame with a blue PVD (physical vapor deposition) coated slide, a durable, corrosion-resistant finish that also gives the pistol a distinctive two-tone look compared to Taurus's standard black or stainless finishes.

Taurus has built the GX4 line out significantly since its original release, adding red-dot-ready slide cuts and different barrel lengths across the broader GX4 family, so if a specific optics-ready cut matters to you, confirm this exact configuration includes it before ordering.

Who is the GX4 built for?

This pistol is aimed squarely at concealed carry shooters who want meaningful capacity — 11 or 13 rounds — in a genuinely pocketable, appendix-carry-friendly footprint, without paying flagship-brand prices. It's a strong option for a primary carry gun, a backup gun, or an off-body carry option in a bag or purse. The distinctive blue PVD slide is a reasonable pick for shooters who want their carry gun to look a little different from the sea of black polymer pistols at the range.

Because this is a firearm, it cannot ship to your home address. It transfers to a licensed FFL dealer near you, where you'll complete a background check and the required paperwork in person before taking possession. California buyers should confirm current roster and magazine capacity compliance with their FFL before ordering, since California's approved handgun roster applies independently of federal law and changes over time.

Holster and accessory support for the GX4 has grown substantially since its release, with most major holster makers now offering dedicated kydex and appendix-carry options sized specifically to the GX4's dimensions, rather than requiring an owner to size up to a compatible but not purpose-built holster. That kind of aftermarket support matters as much as the pistol itself when you're building out a daily carry setup, since a poorly fitted holster undermines even the best-designed carry pistol. Spare magazines, sights upgrades, and trigger components are similarly easy to find for the GX4 at this point, which wasn't always true in the pistol's first year or two on the market. Standard 9mm Luger ammunition runs reliably through the GX4 across most bullet weights, so building a carry ammunition rotation for defensive use doesn't require anything specialty or hard to find.