Taurus GX4 vs Sig PL365

The SIG Sauer P365 concealed carry gun has been a success since its inception. Taurus has been selling the Taurus G2c for many years, and that gun has been very popular for concealed carry. Surprised to discover that the Taurus G2c’s sales suffered greatly from the P365’s release, despite the fact that it was only a fraction of what the SIG cost. Many people love the G2c’s size, but they loved the smaller P365. Comparison of the Taurus GX4 vs SigP365.
Taurus introduced the GX4 in response to the success of its P365. To find the best concealed carry handgun, we will compare the Taurus Taurus GX4 to the SIG P365.
Size
Comparing the Taurus GX4 to the SIG Sauer P365 is a matter of size. These guns will likely be concealed carry firearms so size is important.
MetricsSIG Sauer P365Taurus GX4Weight w/ no mag (Oz)16.516.6Weight w/ empty mag (Oz)18.618.6Weight w/ full mag (Oz)22.923.4Height (top of slide to bottom of magazine baseplate) (Inches)4.234.2Length (Inches)5.805.8Width of grip (Inches)1.020.99Width of slide (Inches)0.90.95Width across controls (Inches)1.011.06Concealed Carry
The dimensions of the Taurus GX4 concealed carry vs. the SIG P365 are very similar. The unloaded weights of the two firearms are almost identical, as you can see from the chart. The GX4 is slightly heavier than the P365 when loaded with a full-loaded magazine. This is due to the GX4’s 11-round capacity, whereas the P365 has 10.
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The only difference in dimensions is between the slide’s width and the distance between the controls. The width of the gun’s concealment is almost entirely determined by its width across the controls. However, the width of a slide has a greater impact than other dimensions such as the grip width. Although a Taurus GX4’s slide is slightly thicker, it will not make a significant difference in concealment.
Purpose
Both guns are concealed carry firearms. Both guns fill the same gaps when compared to the Taurus GX4 and the SIG P365. Both guns can be used for pocket carry if you are a more important person or have baggier clothes. They can also be carried inside the waistband almost identically. The Taurus GX4 has an extra round of capacity, which I think you could give it a slight edge.
These guns are small enough to be carried while working out, but I will not forget that. You want a light gun to carry when you work out. This is especially important if you do cardio and move around a lot. They are lightweight and compact enough to carry 10- and 11-round 9mms. However, they are heavier than other guns like the Ruger LCP or the Glock 42.
Ergonomics in general
When comparing guns, ergonomics are crucial. Taurus and SIG are no exceptions. It is important to first understand what ergonomics actually means. Many people believe ergonomics is about what feels the best in your hand. It is true that ergonomics refers to how the gun’s physicality helps you shoot.
Not feeling the best in your hand is enough to make you shoot better. Proper ergonomics for shooting means you have the correct leverage to get maximum use of your firearm’s recoil control, as well as accurate shooting. Shooter is the most important factor in determining if a firearm’s ergonomics. Everyone has different hand sizes and proportions. What works for one person might not work for another.
Frame
The grip of the SIG P365 is undoubtedly more comfortable for most people. It seems to mold around your hand better. It has some grip and feels good in your hand, but there are also its drawbacks. The Taurus GX4 has a better grip. The GX4’s distance from the front to backstrap is longer, and it fills my entire hands much better. Although it’s not as comfortable, it allows me to grip the Taurus GX4 with a better grip than the SIG Sauer P365.
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The grip of the P365 might be more suitable for someone with smaller hands than mine. The Taurus GX4’s unique feature is the ability to replace the backstraps. They are available in small and large sizes, and shipped directly from the factory. The small strap I have on my GX4 works great for me. This is a very unique feature, as it is the only gun that offers removable options in the micro-9mm classifications.
Grip Length
These guns have almost identical grip lengths. The P365 seems to have slightly more pinky than the GX4. I mean slightly more grip. There is very little difference in the length. However, this little bit of grip gives me better control and recoil.
Texture
These guns have the same texture. Both guns have a sandpaper-like grip which wraps 360° around the firearm’s grip. I have no complaints and both SIG Sauer (and Taurus) did a great job with the texturing.
Slide
The slide on GX4 is almost identical to that on the P365. The serrations are very similar in look, depth, and angle. The slides have almost identical finishes.
The aggressiveness of the serrations looks like a perfect match. The most important difference is in the widths of both the slides and the serrations, which we discussed earlier in the size comparison. The Taurus GX4 has a slight advantage in this area. Because the GX4 slide is slightly wider, it is slightly easier to hold the slide. Although it is not significant, I would estimate that there is a five to ten per cent difference in difficulty when you rack the slide with firearms. For that reason, I prefer to rack the slide on the Taurus GX4.
Sights
Stock guns will give you the same sight options on all guns. There are two options for the SIG Sauer P365. The P365 can be ordered with SigLite night lights or the Meprolight Bullseye system. The Sig P365 SAS is the gun that comes with the Meprolight system. Each sight system will be discussed separately.
SigLite Night Sights
The SigLite night sights feature a three-dot tritium arrangement. The front tritium sight is surrounded with a luminescent green circle. It is not as bright as I would prefer, but it provides some contrast. The P365 SigLite rear sight is blocked by the two tritium vials. These are good enough to justify replacing them.
Despite this, they are not the best sights available. I think the front sight could have been brighter and the tritium at the rear is almost useless. I prefer a tritium front or target-style front with an opaque rear. I found that the rear tritium was slowing me down in low light shooting and confusing me, rather than providing more accuracy. Your front sight and index will determine how accurate you are.
SAS Sights SIG P365
The SIG P365 SAS uses the Meprolight Bullseye style sight. This is incorporated into the slide’s top to ensure it sits flush, low-profile, and snag free. It’s still something different. It also has a fiberoptic unit at its front and a tritium. It has a ring with one dot in its middle.
This system is more difficult to use than the SIG P365 style. Although it is a great concept, it is not as accurate as traditional sights. It takes more practice to get the proper index and shoot effectively. The sight is not always optimal in different lighting conditions. Tritium is not very bright, even though it has tritium. This is especially true when the gun is being used in low-light situations. Zeroing the sights on SAS is another issue. The system does not have an adjustment, and if SIG molds the slide slightly or Meprolight has an issue in their housing, the gun will not shoot point-of-impact, point-of-aim. There is no way to adjust the sights.
This is a problem, as my local gun shop had an issue with their SAS guns going back SIG Sauer, because they can’t shoot point-of-impact, point of aim, or point of impact because of the tolerance stacking. Traditional sights allow you to adjust your zero by changing the height of the front and rear sights. Unfortunately, the SIG P365 SAS does not allow for this option.
Taurus GX4 Sights
The Taurus GX4’s front features a standard white dot and the rear has a square notch with horizontal serrations. Although it’s a basic sight picture, it works. The Taurus GX4 is considerably cheaper than the P365. One way they cut costs is by using their sights. There’s a plus: the gun accepts standard Glock-cut sights so it’s easy for you to find affordable replacements.
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Aftermarket
The Taurus GX4 is able to accept Glock sight, as we mentioned earlier. This acceptance opens up a wide range of options for the GX4. The P365 sight-cut is also popular and can be used by many guns, including the Springfield Armory XDS or Hellcat. There are many options for aftermarket sight options. It’s easy to swap the SigLite night lights out if you prefer. The P365 SAS sights are the only option.
Because there are so many options for the former, I can’t give the Taurus GX4 an advantage over the Taurus GX4. However, if you are trying to find every difference possible, there will be an advantage. Although I may be contradicting myself, most people won’t see any advantage. The GX4 will be your best choice if you are particular about your goals as it has more aftermarket options.
Red-Dot Optics
The SIG P365 is also available at the factory in certain red dot configurations. They also have the P365X, which features an XL-length grip and a shorter P365 slide. You can quickly change the grip module and run 10-round mags, while still having your slide machined from the factory. These guns typically come with a SIG Sauer Romeo Zero. The Romeo Zero uses a Shield pattern cut to quickly replace it by a Holosun 507K, or another similar optic. Taurus has not yet released the Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. but I have heard that this gun is on its way. We will keep you updated on this as soon as it becomes available. It will likely accept Shield-pattern optics like any other gun in its class.
Controls
Controls are also important because they are something the shooter must understand from a feature perspective and be able to operate the firearm efficiently.
Safety
The Taurus GX4 has no external safety, except for the trigger safety. If safety is your priority, the Taurus GX4 should be compared to the SIG Sauer P365. The P365 comes with a thumb safety. The thumb safety is located near the gun’s rear and is similar to the 1911. It is slim and simple to use, but still well-designed. It’s ambidextrous which I believe is a must for a firearm used for self-defense.
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Trigger
Each gun has a different approach to the trigger, and I’m not willing say which one is better. It will all come down to the preference of each shooter and what they like. The SIG P365 has a rolling trigger, while the Taurus GX4 has a slightly stiffer one. Below, I will detail the trigger pulls.
SIG Sauer P365 Trigger
The trigger on the P365 has very little take-up. As you hit a wall, you will feel more pressure. You’ll feel some creep as the trigger goes into a rolling stop. This trigger isn’t match-grade, but it’s reliable. This trigger is one that you feel you can pull all day. It will surprise you when the shot breaks, if you go slow enough.
However, if you pull your trigger quickly, you won’t be as surprised by the breaks. It resets to the initial wall and it is audible. As you return, you’ll feel the same creep. The trigger of the P365 is very easy to use and I am able to hit 100 yards with a small gun. The trigger is responsible for most of this. The trigger’s surprise when it goes off is a sign that you should just focus on the basics of shooting, not trying to time the shot with sights.
Taurus GX4 Trigger
The trigger on the Taurus GT4 has very little take-up when you pull the trigger. You’ll feel a stiff wall then. You’ll reach a very clean break from there. The triggers are very clean and light, and there is no creep. The reset isn’t as loud or aggressive as the P365 reset.
It resets to the wall in a very short time. It doesn’t creep and has a clean break. The GX4 is a stiffer option if you prefer it. It is a cleaner trigger than the P365. Both triggers can be shot by most people.
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As I mentioned before, I cannot declare a winner in the Taurus GX4 Vs SIG P365 triggers. However, I think you will have to decide which trigger appeals to you. I like a rolling trigger but the GX4 trigger is so much better than the P365. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to shoot the Taurus GX4 100 yards yet. That will likely influence my decision on which trigger I prefer. I will update you guys once I have the chance to compare the two triggers.
Slide Lock
The slide lock of the GX4 is quite different from the P365. The P365 slide locks are very far forward. It’s a great position for my large hands. However, smaller hands may find it difficult to reach. The slide slot is very sharp. This design has never been my favorite. It was acceptable to me, but not great.
The Taurus GX4 is easy to use, and it’s simple to drop the slide. It is slightly farther back than the stop on P365, so it will work better with people with smaller hands. However, it worked well with my larger set.
It’s easy to reach and use with a simple slide stop. This design is my favorite part of the GX4. I have never liked the slide stops on micro-guns, but the Taurus GX4 has changed my mind.
Magazine Release
Both the magazine releases on these guns can be reverted from the left to the right and are positioned in the same spot. The GX4 magazine release is slightly smaller and sharper than the Taurus GX4. This would be my only complaint when comparing the Taurus GX4 to the SIG P365 magazine releases.
The P365 has a better magazine release. It’s more prominent and less sharp at the edges. The Taurus GX4 is more reliable for dropping actual magazines. The larger grip keeps my hand from grabbing the mags. The magazine will not drop 100% of the times if I don’t break my grip. However, it will drop 9 out of 10 times if I try to drop it free.
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My grip on the P365 is so ergonomic and shaped that it prevents the magazine from falling free unless I release it. If you are concerned about this issue, you will want to consider it. This is not an issue for concealed carry. I carry a few spare mags, so it’s not something I consider a problem.
Magazine Well
The magazine well of the SIG Sauer P365 does not have an angle, but the Taurus GX4 has no bevel. Both guns are very quick to reload, as your hand acts as a magazine and you reload the firearm. These guns reload very quickly. There is no real difference.
Quality
The Taurus GX4 has impressed me from a quality perspective. This gun is comparable in quality to the P365. The slide seems to be identical in quality and the polymer used seems slightly superior. The fact that the frames can be easily replaced by SIG or other aftermarket companies is the only reason I don’t think the SIG polymer seems a bit more expensive. These guns are surprisingly good quality. Taurus’s Taurus models are not what I expected, and other models such as the G2c or G3 series seem to be a lot more affordable than those offered by SIG and other manufacturers.
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Aftermarket
There will be more aftermarket options available for the SIG P365, there is no doubt. Although it’s been on the marketplace for a few years longer than the Taurus GX4, I expect we’ll soon see many aftermarket options available for the GX4. The GX4 wins in the aftermarket category with the sights. The Glock will have more options than the P365 because it has a Glock-cut. Despite this, both firearms have the same options for aftermarket sights.
Aesthetics
The most important difference between these guns is their aesthetics. Taurus has done a great job with the styling and shaping of the GX4. The trigger shoe is very attractive. Although the rest of the gun looks good, it is very modern and will be outdated in five years. It won’t withstand the test of time.
The SIG P365 is a different gun. It may not look as sexy right now, but I think it will age better. These guns are not classic firearms. Both guns will look trendy if you think about them in the future, rather than the next few years. From an objective standpoint, I can’t decide which gun is better. Nevertheless, I think the Taurus GX4 will look better in 2021. However, I think I’ll be taking the P365 to 2025.
Shooting
It was quite an experience shooting these guns. I was expecting that the Taurus GX4 would perform as well as it did. This gun is amazing. This gun shoots just as well and has a slightly higher recoil than the SIG P365.
The grip and ergonomics of the firearm are important. The GX4’s grip is designed to force your hand up high on the gun. Even a novice shooter will struggle to grip this firearm. This firearm is very similar to CZ P-10 C. It also has excellent ergonomics.
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However, the SIG P365 allows you to get a high grip. However, you will need to work harder. Glock knuckle is my middle finger when I try to get the grip high while shooting. The Taurus GX4 doesn’t have this problem. It’s still there, as it will with most guns, but I can get a better grip on the GX4 without having too much to do. This is what I liked about the Taurus GX4 over the P365.
The GX4’s recoil is slightly smoother than the P365’s, but these guns also have a significant price differential. We’ll explain why below.
Price/Value
The SIG P365 retail price is $599, while the Taurus GX4 retail price is $399. This is a $200 difference and both guns are about $50 below MSRP. The SIG can be found for sale at $500. This puts them at $150-200 apart in price.
It is important to consider the sights. Night sights are automatically available on the P365. To get the Taurus GX4’s same quality sight picture, you just need to swap out the front. This is a simple task and will usually cost you $40-60 more. It’s hard to deny that the GX is a better value than the G4.
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However, it’s not always about the dollar amount when buying a gun. You will have to decide what makes sense for you.
Pros and cons
SIG Sauer P365 Pros
Night sightsGrip lengthSIG 365 SAS Pros
Taurus GX4 Pros
PriceSight optionsCapacitySIG Sauer 365 Cons
PriceCapacitySIG SAS Cons
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