The Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. has been on the market for a while, but I finally had the chance to spend some time with the Graphene edition. This pistol came out of my own pocket—no sponsorships or freebies—so what you’ll read here is my honest take.
The T.O.R.O. stands for Taurus Optic Ready Option, and that’s the biggest selling point. Taurus direct-milled the slide to accept some of the most popular micro red dots out there—Holosun 507K/407K, Shield RMSc, Sig RomeoZero, Hex Wasp, Trijicon RMRcc, and a few more. I mounted a Votatu 504D for my testing, and it locked up with no issues.
The Graphene model goes a step further by adding a graphene-enhanced Cerakote finish. That means stronger wear resistance, better corrosion protection, and longer life compared to the standard nitride finish. It’s a subtle upgrade on paper, but in practice it translates to more durability for people who run their guns hard.
Taurus includes both an 11-round flush magazine and a 13-round extended mag in the box. I found the extended mag gave me a much better purchase on the grip—my pinky had a home, which made shooting far more comfortable.
The polymer frame has a textured grip that strikes a nice balance: secure without being overly aggressive. Slide serrations could be deeper, but they’re serviceable. One omission worth noting is the lack of a rail, which keeps the profile slim but rules out mounting a light or laser.
For sights, you get a basic steel white-dot front and a serrated drift-adjustable rear. Functional, but nothing fancy. Personally, I’d like to see a tritium front option from the factory.
On the range, the GX4 ran well. The single-action trigger broke at about 5 pounds, with some initial grit that smoothed out as I put rounds through it. The break is crisp, and the reset is short enough for quick follow-ups.
At just 18.7 ounces, recoil was snappy but still controllable. The gun really came into its own with the extended 13-round mag, which helped lock my grip in place.
The Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. Graphene is aimed at shooters who want a slim, lightweight carry pistol with the option to run a red dot—without breaking the bank. It’s not as refined as pricier options like the Sig P365 or Springfield Hellcat Pro, but it delivers real value. Add in the graphene finish, and you’ve got a durable, modern micro-compact that punches above its class.
If you’re in the market for an affordable optic-ready pistol that doesn’t feel stripped down, this one deserves a serious look.
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