The Taurus GX2 is a compact striker-fired pistol chambered in 9mm with a 3.38-inch barrel finished in Gold PVD. It has a manual safety, ships with two 13-round magazines, and carries a black frame with a gold barrel as a TALO Edition. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model: GX2 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto (Striker Fired) 
• Barrel Length: 3.38 in 
• Capacity: 13+1 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Black & Gold (Gold PVD Barrel) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 3.38-inch Gold PVD-finished barrel on a black frame 
• Striker-fired action with manual safety 
• Ships with two 13-round magazines (TALO Edition) 
• Compact size class at 3.38-inch barrel length

Owners of the Taurus GX2 generally appreciate the Gold PVD barrel as a distinctive visual touch that holds up well to regular range use. The compact format and 13-round capacity are recurring positives, with many buyers noting it carries comfortably for its capacity.

The manual safety receives mixed comments. Owners who prefer a manual safety find the placement intuitive and the reset positive; those who come from striker-fired pistols without one sometimes find it adds an unwanted step in their draw stroke. The GX2's trigger is often described as serviceable without being exceptional.

For the price, most owners rate the GX2 as a solid carry option. Fit and finish on the TALO Edition get favorable remarks, though a small number of buyers report needing a break-in period before the pistol ran fully reliably with all ammunition types.