Everything has a price. Someone told me once, you can only get as much law as you can afford while referencing an ugly civil litigation experience in which they were embroiled. That premise stuck with me. The unexpected and disastrous can happen to any of us, regardless of net worth or credit score. Personally, I believe being able to defend yourself is an inalienable right (See the Bill of Rights; Amendment 2), and you should be able to functionally take care of yourself.
As a single mama of two, I am the first line of defense when it comes to protecting my home and my sons. There’s no rolling over in a king-sized bed to shake a husband awake to go investigate the strange noise outside in the middle of the night. It’s me. And the dog, but he’s a pretty sound sleeper unless it’s a bag of chips or cookies opening. Then he’s up with lightning speed and tack sharp focus.
In a time when maintaining life (gas, groceries, etc.) consumes record high portions of already strained budgets, are we allocating anything to preserving life? As counter intuitive as it seems, we generally spend more time, energy and money on managing life’s daily needs than making sure that if we were in a life or death situation that we would be alive the next day to eat a sandwich from that $6 loaf of bread we just bought.
Thanks to Taurus, we don’t have to choose between our groceries or our tomorrow. Come with me as we talk through the GX2 from Taurus, new fall 2024.
I had an opportunity in August to experience the new Taurus GX2 at Gunsite. Now, if you know where Gunsite is and you have a calendar, the first thought might be a wince – Arizona in late August.
I arrived at Gunsite (my first time ever) and my first thought yelled “wow!” Just wow! My second thought went like this: “Wow. This gun feels great in my hand.” I typically like my pistols a bit bigger – longer sight plane, over-sized mag wells and assorted other non-carry friendly characteristics.
Sidenote here: I quit carrying everyday many years ago. My youngest son was a huge handful and I didn’t feel I had the focus to carry and keep him from running across a crowded grocery store parking lot at the same time. I just got out of the habit for daily use. I carry in the woods if I’m looking to mitigate critters, but that’s about it.
On Gunsite: But, It’s a Dry Heat
(Insert eye roll here) Being raised on the Great Lakes in northern Michigan, humidity is a thing. When I see forecasted temps of 92 to 104, I start drinking water preemptively and filling the kiddie pool. And yet, here I am heading to Arizona in late August to voluntarily spend three days on a shooting range doing handgun drills with the biggest grin on my face.
Arizona was fabulous. And hot. So hot. But, there was something else. Several hundred rounds and many range hours later, I carefully re-holstered the GX2 for the last time that week and realized that I had never felt more confident with a handgun. I felt that grip in my hand. I felt the heat at my waist from my IWB Taurus holster. I felt the sting of salty sweat in my pores from hours in the Arizona sun. But what I felt the most was sovereignty.
I felt the priceless treasure of competence in my spirit coupled with the attainable tool of the Taurus GX2 tucked securely into my belt. So, what is it about the Taurus GX2 that brings to mind such strong feelings? I have some ideas. Let’s chat!
Reliability
Reliability is paramount when it comes to personal protection. Colonel Townsend Whelen asserted that only accurate guns were interesting. While I agree with him to some extent, if you find yourself facing down an ornery Cape buffalo or charging bull elephant, you could argue that reliability is equally important.
Over the course of two days on the range at Gunsite, I experienced no issues when it came to the gun going “bang” that weren’t operator-driven. The occasional limp wrist or in adequate mag seat were the contributors to cycling reliability.
Ergonomics
Regardless of hand size, finding that just right fit in a carry gun can be tricky. If you have large hands, grasping the compact or sub-compact grips on a traditional carry gun can summon forth images of a bear trying to pick raspberries off a bush – it’s awkward, messy and generally a frustrating and prickly experience.
If you are on the other end of the spectrum, trying to feel engaged and in control of a too-large grip can leave you feeling annoyed and lacking in confidence. The Taurus GX2 seemed to miraculously be comfortable and controllable for both sides of the coin.
But why? Engineering. Are there custom grips out there perfectly fit to your hand with perfect grooves and contours guaranteed to do everything but bag up the bad guy? Yep. And, instead of spending $300 on your EDC, you might spend close to $3,000. It’s the add a zero game.
But, you don’t need to do down the mold-your-hand road. Taurus took a “one-size-fits most” approach to the GX2 and they nailed it! From possum claws to bear paws, the GX2 works, shoots and connects.
Let’s look at specs:
So, what’s the bottom line? The GX2 from Taurus makes the 2nd Amendment right of protection accessible, affordable and functional. With top-tier engineering and next-level manufacturing processes, Taurus is able to bring a reliable, comfortable and effective carry option to the market. They truly have reset the expectation that “affordable doesn’t mean cheap.” Check out the links below for more information!
https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/gx2
MSRP:
BK/BK $309.99
BK/SS $324.99
Andrea Bogard’s love for the range began at 12 with competitive handgun and expanded to encompass sporting clays a few years later. She became an NSCA instructor at 18 years old and spent the next 18 years getting married and raising two sons, ages 17 and 9 currently. Andrea started hunting six years ago and learned to shoot a rifle and a bow. She is now 41, a full-time writer, homeschool mom and business owner and has hunted three countries, three continents and 19 states. Her sons and lab (Mr. Moose) are the focus of her world. View all posts by Andrea Bogard
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