Longer slide adds 1 inch of length when compared to the GX4—increasing muzzle velocity and sight radius, making it easier to maintain accuracy. T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optic Ready Option) slide. Direct thread, no plate system accommodates today’s most popular red dot optics. A DLC coated stainless steel barrel ensures reduced friction and greater wear and corrosion resistance no matter the elements. Standard backstrap profile features a slight palm swell. Those who favor a higher wrist position for natural point-of-aim can install the included high-swell backstrap. 11- or 13-round magazine options for increased versatility and added peace of mind. A blackout steel serrated drift adjustable rear sight and fixed (white dot) front sight promote fast target acquisition when not running a red dot. Flat faced target trigger delivers accuracy and predictability courtesy of its crisp, precise sear break and the pleasingly short and tactile reset that is fundamental to quick, on-target follow-up shots. Carry-friendly carbon steel slide boasts a gas nitride coating to maximize slide surface hardness that shooters can depend on in any application.