The Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. is a micro-compact, striker-fired 9mm Luger pistol with a polymer frame and a 3.06-inch barrel. It uses the Taurus Optic Ready Option slide cut to mount a micro red-dot directly, without an adapter plate, and comes fitted with a Viridian RFX-11 green dot. The pistol ships with an 11-round and a 13-round magazine for a shorter or longer grip. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model: GX4 T.O.R.O. 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Capacity: 11/13+1 
• Barrel Length: 3.06in 
• Weight: 1.2 lbs 
• Frame Material: Polymer 
• Slide Finish: Matte Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• T.O.R.O. optic-cut slide mounts a micro red-dot without an adapter plate; a flush slide cover plate is included for running without an optic 
• Factory-installed Viridian RFX-11 green dot (3 MOA) 
• Fixed white dot front sight with a drift-adjustable rear sight 
• Serrated trigger and a reversible magazine release for left- or right-hand use 
• Ships with an 11-round and a 13-round magazine

The GX4 line built Taurus a real following among concealed carry shooters, and the T.O.R.O. version keeps that reputation while adding a factory optic cut. Owners generally describe the pistol as reliable once past an initial break-in, with the usual small number of early hiccups some attribute to a stiff recoil spring or a specific ammo brand. Trigger feel gets mixed reviews: most call it usable for a striker gun in this size, while a smaller group swaps in an aftermarket trigger for a crisper break.

For carry, the micro-compact frame and the T.O.R.O. optic cut are the main draw, since it lets owners run a red dot without sending the slide out for milling. The factory Viridian dot is generally well liked as a starting optic, though some owners eventually upgrade to a different brand as they get more comfortable running a dot for carry. The two included magazines, one shorter and one longer, get positive feedback for letting owners choose between a flush grip and a bit more purchase.

Value is a consistent theme: buyers compare the GX4 T.O.R.O. favorably against pricier optics-ready micro-compacts, and most treat the included optic as a meaningful part of that value rather than an afterthought.