Taurus launched the GX2 with a tagline: “Affordable Doesn’t Mean Cheap.” Customers came back with one request, and this is the answer.
Taurus USA’s Caleb Giddings walks Ryan Gresham through the GX2 TORO — Taurus Optics Ready Option — which takes a Shield RMSc footprint optic directly on the slide. No adapter plate involved: you back out the slide cover plate screws and reuse those same screws, which seats the optic low enough to co-witness the factory irons. Everything that made the original GX2 work carries over — 13 rounds, manual safety, the same striker-fired trigger as the GX4 Carry, and a grip that doesn’t feel like the place they cut the corner. MSRP is still under $300.
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About Guns & Gear
Now in our 18th season, Guns & Gear showcases the latest innovations in the firearms industry. Join host Ryan Gresham in the studio for an inside look at what makes these products stand out. Then head to the range with Ryan, Chris Cerino, and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin as they put the newest guns, gear, ammo, optics, and gadgets to the test.
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