Taurus GX2 Review
Last updated July 18, 2026
The new budget benchmark — genuinely reliable at a price that leaves money for ammo.
Taurus GX2 — Check Current Price →| Taurus GX2 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Capacity | 13+1 |
| Barrel | 3.37" |
| Weight | 20 oz |
| Length | 6.2" |
| Width | 1.18" |
| Height | 4.8" |
| Trigger | Striker-fired |
| Sights | Steel, serrated rear |
| MSRP | ~$250 |
What We Like
- Sub-$300 with genuine reliability — NRA test fully reliable
- 13+1 capacity beats the G3c's 12+1
- Modern styling and ergonomics for the price class
- Compact enough for daily concealed carry
- Multiple color options including Cyan, Gray, and OD Green
What We Don't
- Heavy trigger (~7 lb) with a long, mushy pull
- Base model is not optics-ready — need the GX2 TORO
- Taurus customer service remains a legitimate concern
- Fit and finish are budget-tier — expected at the price
- Short track record compared to the well-established G3c
The Budget Evolution
The GX2 is Taurus's answer to its own G3c: more capacity (13 vs 12), more modern ergonomics, and a slightly more refined design — at the same price point. It's not a revolutionary gun; it's an incremental improvement that keeps Taurus competitive at the bottom of the market where every dollar and every round of capacity matters.
NRA testing found the GX2 fully reliable through their standard evaluation. Independent reviewers largely agree, with most reporting clean function after a brief break-in period. One reviewer noted two failures to lock back on the last round in the first 50 rounds, then clean function for the remaining test — consistent with recoil spring break-in.
The Trigger Reality
The GX2's biggest weakness is its trigger. At approximately 7 lbs with a long, indistinct break, it's heavy even by budget-gun standards. It works — it goes bang, it resets, it fires again — but it doesn't inspire confidence the way a CZ or Canik trigger does. For defensive use at contact distances, the trigger is adequate. For anything requiring precision, it's a limiting factor.
If trigger quality matters to you and budget is flexible, the RM1C at $440 or the CZ P-10 C at $400 are dramatically better options. If budget is fixed at $250, the GX2's trigger is the price of admission.
Who Is This Gun For?
Best for
Budget-conscious buyers who want the most capacity and most modern design under $300. A legitimate step up from the G3c for the same price.
Skip if
Trigger quality matters (spend $150 more for the CZ P-10 C), you want optics-ready capability out of the box (buy the GX2 TORO or look at the RM1C), or you prefer an established track record (the G3c has years more field data).