The Taurus GX2 is a striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm with a 3.38-inch stainless steel barrel. It has a dark purple polymer frame with a stainless steel slide and includes a Picatinny rail for light or laser attachment. The magazine holds 13 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model: GX2 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 13 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.38 in 
• Color/Finish: Dark Purple / Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• Striker-fired 9mm semi-automatic pistol 
• 3.38-inch matte stainless steel barrel 
• Matte serrated stainless steel slide 
• Dark purple stainless steel frame 
• Picatinny rail for accessory mounting 
• 13-round magazine capacity

Owners of the Taurus GX2 in the dark purple and stainless finish tend to buy it partly for the aesthetics and partly as a budget-friendly carry option. The color combination is polarizing, but most people who choose it do so intentionally and are happy with how it looks.

On the functional side, users generally report a reliable pistol that runs standard 9mm without issue. The 3.38-inch barrel makes it a practical carry-size, and the Picatinny rail is a feature owners appreciate at this price point. The striker trigger draws mixed reactions, with some finding the reset acceptable and others noting it takes adjustment to shoot well.

Value is where the GX2 earns its strongest praise. Owners routinely point out that the feature set competes with more expensive options. The common complaint is fit and finish on some units, with minor surface blemishes or tight slide actions that loosen up after a break-in period.