New for 2022, the GX4 XL T.O.R.O. is the latest addition to Taurus’s line of GX4 handguns, and delivers even more versatility and performance. The barrel and slide’s length has been increased to provide a longer sight radius for greater accuracy as well as increased muzzle velocity. Like the standard GX4, the GX4 XL has been optimized for EDC and concealed carry. The overall profile is slender, measuring in at just over 1” in width, allowing the pistol to be tucked into a waistband holster with negligible printing. All of the GX4 XL ’s edges have been rounded to eliminate the risk of snagging, and the lack of a manual safety allows the weapon to be drawn and fired quickly. The GX4 XL’s grip has also been designed for EDC and concealed carry use, featuring an aggressive stippling pattern that covers the front, rear, and sides of the grip for consistently placing the shooter’s hand in an optimal position to manage recoil and enhance accuracy. The GX4 XL also ships with two interchangeable backstraps, allowing the pistol to conform to any hand size. In addition to its longer barrel/slide and optimal concealability, the GX4 XL ships with a Riton Optics Micro Red Dot Sight and features an upgraded version of Taurus’s exclusive T.O.R.O. optics mounting system. The optics cut in the slide can accommodate the vast majority of today’s popular red dots made by Holosun, Sightmark, Leupold, and more via direct thread mount – no mounting plates necessary. Another notable feature of the GX4 XL is its trigger which was designed with professional input. The trigger’s performance is on par with a duty pistol’s, ideal for both defensive applications and recreational shooting at the range. This is most evident in the trigger’s short take up, a crisp break, and trigger blade serrations that offer a positive contact point for enhanced accuracy and fast follow up shots.