Taurus released the GX4 Carry chambered in .380 ACP in September 2023, adding a new caliber to the GX4 family that first appeared as a 9mm model two years earlier. The firm has lately cut repair wait times and raised factory inspection standards after earlier complaints about service delays.

The reviewer, a longtime Taurus owner, reports that modern high-pressure .380 defensive loads reached the FBI 12-inch gel penetration mark in his tests. He notes that .380 pistols are typically smaller and lighter with milder recoil, making pocket carry more practical than leaving a larger 9mm at home.