Taurus GX2 9mm Compact Pistol, Cyan/Stainless, 3.38″ Barrel, 13+1

Description

There's a lot to like about a carry gun that keeps things simple, and the GX2 is exactly that. Taurus took the lessons learned from the G2C and GX4 lines and rolled them into a compact striker-fired 9mm that covers the essentials without piling on cost. You get a 3.38 inch stainless barrel, a serrated stainless slide, and a polymer frame built around a steel chassis, all coming in at just over 19 ounces unloaded. This version stands out with its cyan frame paired against the matte stainless slide, a two-tone combo that looks sharp without going overboard.

Why the GX2 Works for Everyday Carry

Capacity is where this pistol earns its keep. Each of the two included magazines holds 13 rounds, so you're carrying 13+1 in a gun that still hides under a t-shirt. The grip has aggressive texturing that keeps the gun planted during recoil, and the full-size grip length means most hands get all their fingers on the gun, which is more than you can say for a lot of micro nines. Sight-wise, you get a fixed white dot up front and a drift-adjustable rear, both steel, and the dovetails follow the common Glock pattern so aftermarket upgrades are easy to find when you're ready.

Taurus GX2 Features That Punch Above Its Class

The manual thumb safety gives newer owners some added peace of mind, and it works alongside a trigger safety, striker block, and a loaded chamber witness hole in the barrel. A MIL-STD-1913 rail up front takes a compact light or laser without any fuss. Takedown uses a simple external lever, so field stripping for cleaning takes seconds with no separate pins to lose. Range reports on the GX2 have been consistently positive, with reviewers noting it cycles reliably, shoots respectable groups, and handles better than its price class suggests. Taurus backs it with their limited lifetime warranty, so this cyan-framed compact is a solid pick whether it's your first pistol or your fifth.