Taurus introduced its GX2 pistol last year with the phrase “affordable doesn’t mean cheap.” It was a no-frills pistol designed for self-defense and concealed carry that had all the features that you needed and none of the extras that add cost. As handgun optics are becoming more of a must-have accessory, Taurus is adding that option to the GX2 with the GX2 T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optics Ready Option).
The GX2 T.O.R.O. takes all of the features that made the original GX2 a value-laden option and adds red-dot sight mounting capability. Its slide is cut for mounting optics with an RMSc footprint.
The remainder of the pistol’s features match the original. It is a striker-fired, polymer-frame semi-auto pistol chambered in 9 mm with a stainless-steel fire control chassis. In addition to a trigger safety, the GX2 also has a manual thumb safety.
The slide is made of either alloy steel with a matte black gas-nitride finish or stainless steel with a natural matte finish. Its iron sights fit into Glock-pattern dovetails for aftermarket compatibility. With a 3.38-inch stainless-steel barrel, the GX2 T.O.R.O. has an overall length of 6.19 inches, a height of 4.89 inches, and the gun weighs 19.04 ounces. A Picatinny accessory rail is molded into the dustcover of the frame. Magazines hold 13 rounds, with 10-round versions also available. One magazine is included with each pistol and spares have an MSRP of $38.
The GX2 T.O.R.O. will initially be offered in four finish options: black frame/black slide, black frame/stainless-steel slide, flat dark earth (FDE) frame/black slide and cyan frame/stainless-steel slide. All versions of the GX2 T.O.R.O. have an MSRP of $300.
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