With the changing winds of politics, Second Amendment rights seem to be in a perpetual state of uncertainty, but it seems to be a safe bet that pistol-stabilizing braces are here to stay. Taurus is taking that bet by introducing the new-for-2025 GX4 Strike Bravo.
The GX4 Strike Bravo is a collaboration between Taurus and firearm accessory manufacturer Strike Industries. It is based around Taurus’ popular GX4 pistol, a striker-fired, polymer-frame, semi-automatic chambered in 9 mm Luger that uses a modular chassis for its fire control components. In the case of the Strike Bravo, the polymer “frame” is a chassis with an extension where most pistols’ beavertail would be. This extension contains both a section of Picatinny rail at its rear, as well as quick-detachable sling swivel spigots. There is also a section of Picatinny rail on the pistol’s dustcover.
The Strike Bravo is compatible with all GX4 accessories, including magazines and barrels, and the pistol is optics-ready using Taurus’ T.O.R.O. system. Its 3.70” barrel has its muzzle threaded 1/2x28 TPI to accept suppressors and other muzzle accessories. A reversible charging handle mounts to the rear of the slide for ease of loading with optics or other accessories installed. The pistol uses a 15-round magazine, two of which are supplied. The result is what the company calls “an affordable, compact pistol that offers shooters extra stability, control and versatility.”
The GX4 Strike Bravo is available both with and without a factory-installed folding Strike Industries FSA stabilizing brace. With the brace attached and extended, the GX4 Strike Bravo has an overall length 18.38” and weighs 34.9 ozs. Without a brace its overall length is 9.62” and it weighs 24.1 ozs. The model without a brace has an MSRP of $607 and the factory braced version costs $796. Both of these models are available with 10-round magazines for localities that have capacity restrictions for the same price. For more information, see the company’s website.
