Description
Taurus took their most popular micro-compact and gave it a coating upgrade that's more than just good looks. The GX4 Graphene wears a gray graphene-infused finish on both the slide and frame, and that material choice matters. Graphene is one of the toughest substances going, and here it boosts resistance to wear, holster scuffing, and corrosion while reducing how often the gun needs cleaning and lube. For a pistol that lives inside a waistband all day, that's a genuinely useful feature, not a gimmick.
Carry Size, Real Capacity
The numbers on this GX4 are what made the platform a hit in the first place. You get a 3.06 inch DLC-coated stainless barrel, an overall length of just 6.05 inches, and a width of about 1.08 inches, all wrapped around a gun that hides easily under a T-shirt. Capacity is where it shines: the included 13-round magazine gives you 13+1 on tap, and the flush 11-round mag keeps the grip shorter for deeper concealment. Two mags, two carry setups, one gun.
What the GX4 Graphene Gets Right
The flat-face serrated trigger breaks clean for a striker-fired carry gun and gives your finger a consistent index point. Steel sights come standard, with a fixed white-dot front and a drift-adjustable rear, so you're not stuck with plastic sights that need replacing on day one. The slide carries front and rear serrations for easy manipulation, the magazine release is reversible for lefties, and interchangeable backstraps let you tune the grip to your hand. Taurus also built in their signature textured indexing pads along the frame to help manage recoil, and a simple takedown pin makes field stripping quick without pulling the trigger.
Why the GX4 Graphene Earns a Spot in the Rotation
The GX4 line has built a solid reputation for reliability since launch, and these pistols are assembled in Georgia. Add the tougher finish, the two-magazine setup, and quality steel sights, and the Graphene version stands out as one of the best values in the micro-compact 9mm market. It's a lot of gun in a very small package.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taurus
- Model: GX4 Graphene
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1-GX4M93GR
- UPC: 725327635475
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker Fired
- Capacity: 13+1 (13-rd mag) / 11+1 (11-rd mag)
- Barrel Length: 3.06 in, DLC-coated stainless
- Overall Length: 6.05 in
- Width: 1.08 in
- Height: 4.4 in
- Weight: 18.5 oz (unloaded)
- Finish: Gray graphene-infused coating
- Sights: Fixed steel white-dot front, drift-adjustable steel rear
- Safety: Striker block, trigger safety, loaded chamber indicator
- Grip: Textured polymer with interchangeable backstraps
What’s Included
- Taurus GX4 Graphene 9mm pistol
- One 11-round magazine
- One 13-round magazine
- Two interchangeable backstraps
- Hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the graphene finish on the Taurus GX4 Graphene do?
Graphene is an extremely strong carbon-based material, and Taurus infuses it into the coating on both the slide and frame. The result is better resistance to wear, scratches, and corrosion, along with reduced need for cleaning and lubrication. For a pistol carried daily in a holster, it holds up noticeably better than a standard finish.
Is the GX4 Graphene optics ready?
No, this model has a standard slide without an optic cut. If you want a red dot from the factory, look at the GX4 TORO variants, which come milled for micro optics. This version keeps things simple with quality steel sights, a fixed white-dot front and a drift-adjustable rear.
What magazines come with the GX4 Graphene and are they interchangeable with other GX4 models?
This package ships with two magazines, one 11-round and one 13-round. The 11-rounder sits nearly flush for maximum concealment, while the 13-rounder adds grip length and capacity. GX4 magazines are shared across the GX4 family, so spares and higher-capacity options from GX4 Carry and XL models will run in this pistol.
Is the Taurus GX4 a good choice for concealed carry?
It's one of the strongest values in the micro-compact 9mm category. At about 1.08 inches wide and 18.5 ounces, it disappears under light clothing, yet the aggressive grip texture and flat-face trigger make it comfortable to run at the range. The GX4 line has also earned a solid reputation for reliability, with reviewers regularly reporting hundreds of trouble-free rounds.





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