Just got my GX4 back..In twelve days..Quite impressive. Taurus replaced the barrel...Ammo was hanging up. Have not gone to the range to test it but doing a dry run all seems perfect. By the way, you do a great job in your reviews, Sir.
Thanks for good review, Sir. Just sent my GX4 back with the same problem. Also, included the problem of the pistol slide not engaging fully after putting a a fully loaded magazine. Slide would go forward but stopped @ 2" short of barrel end.
Interesting definitely a slide catch issue. I sent mine back to taurus a few days ago,they are supposed to get it tomorrow. Hope they take care of both of our problems
None of my guns allow me to lock the slide without the mag in. The top of the mag pushes the slide release up so it can lock into place without it the slide release stays home. Both my Canik and XDM Elite does that.
If you remove the mag and push the slide catch up as you pull the slide back it will hold the slide open on any handgun. Most have to have the slide help back to rotate or place lock lever back in place after reassembling.
We’ve got several of them and all of them lock back with no mag in. It’s harder to lock back the new ones but after break in and cleaning they all work properly.
bought one for my wife and it has the exact same issue. about to send it back in as well. please post an update on what you get back im very curious to see how they correct it.
When the mag is put, you have to manually push the slide stop/release up into place to lock back the slide. If that doesn't work, then there is a problem. You may have already tried that.
Had this problem today. Took mine (GX4 toro brand new) to the range for the first time. Shot about 250 rounds and by the end of the session a couple times i got to my last round and the slide didnt lock back. Also just noting for readers, also had the commin problem of after about 50 rounds my front sight came loose, had to tighten it back down before i continued, and when i switched from 124 to 115 grain ammo, i started getting different sporadic failures. Misfires, failure to feed, slide lock failure. Also only had these problems with the factory 13rd mag. Had no problem with the first 150 rounds of 124gr which is what is suggested in the manual so i will do more testing, not sure yet if it was an ammo issue or mag issue.
Hello Good morning, I have the same issue with my GX4, requested warranty and they (Taurus) sent the authorization, But I called Fedex and UPS trying to ship the gun to TAURUS and they don't let me because I do not have an FFL license, so I am on a dead end, My question to you is, how did you ship yours to Taurus what you are supposed to do?? any help is welcome. Thanks
I sent mine back for the recall. Taurus sent an email with the work order. I had to call customer service and they sent me the mailing label and I took the gun to fedex.
Yes call customer service and have them email you a shipping label. And when you go to fedex request a small box with standard packing and fragile packing. They can’t pack your gun or even see it they told me but they put tape on the box after I packed it myself.
I have several high end pistols and the slide lock only engages when an empty mag is inserted! I own a GX4 and operates the exact same way! If I pull the mag and slip my thumb under the slide lock button and push up as I pull back on the slide it locks back fine just like my other pistols lol ! Maybe you need some thumb strength exercises buddy ! Another problem I’ve seen is when a full mag is inserted and slammed in the slide goes forward and injects a round. How is that a problem lol ? In a fire fight I want that ! However I don’t slam my mags in but good to know if I need to!
a minha esta com esse problema,aqui no brasil e muito burocratico para enviar e demora muito,estava pesquisando,a trava do slide é arredondada,vou levar em um armeiro credenciado para dar um desbaste nela pra ela travar
Bruh I just sent my gx4 back today for this literally bought it Friday. Dude tried to tell me that's normal at the gun store I got it from I'm like no it's not.
The taurus gx4 is not designed to hold the slide back unless you engage the slide stop/ release. You have to pull the slide back and push up on the slide stop. Then it will hold the slide back.
He clearly did that. Pushed up on slide lock. As soon as he removed his finger the slide stop did not hold. He did nothing wrong. It definitely was a mechanical issue Watch the follow up video. Tauru fix the mechanical problem
I've had mine for a year for a year now no problems. Here's the thing the gun Is micro So there is less material in the handle when the magazines out its going to be softer and the was your thumb looked you was squeezing it harder than you should be
Check the manual. Without the magazine, push upward on the slide catch. To release pull downward on the slide catch....it's small but it works. Don't just push into the frame of the pistol, thinking it's going to hold (the slide back).
The problem is is rounded where it should be straight up and down where the locking pen comes in simple fix you can do it yourself or just send it back to Taurus
I think you’re supposed to push the slide release up. In your video, it looks like you were pressing it in a perpendicular fashion. Or straight toward the game instead of. Maybe I’m not saying it right it looked like you were pressing it like a button instead of pushing up on it
It’s not normal. You’re supposed to be able to lock the slide back for many reasons. Safety checks. Cleaning. What if you get a shell casing wedged in the chamber? Obviously you did the right thing to send it in. Let us know if Taurus took care of you. I want to add, my slide stop is very sensitive. The slightest touch and the slide slams forward. It’s always bothered me. Thanks.
You're correct that this is an issue. My GX4 locks back fine w/o a mag. A surprising number of commenters are claiming this is normal for handguns. It's not. I have owned, or had significant time with Smith and Wessons, CZ's, Kimbers, Sigs, Berettas, Springfields, KelTecs, Ruger's, Glocks and Caniks all have locked back without a magazine without fail. Heck even my FN baby Browning from 1968 locks back.
It's not a slide release and you have been using it as one. If you look how thin the material is on the Taurus slide lock (not slide release) it is very thin. Expect problems.
It looks like its working just fine with mags inside and locks back so it shouldn’t have any issue other then being stiff a little which is normal. I had the same problem first when I’ve got mine but after a while it got better.
There is definitely a malfunction in the slide stop mechanism. It shouldnt have made it past qc! The good thing is that you can send it back to Taurus to get it fixed or in some cases replaced.
Lift up on the slide lock dude when racking back when you don't have a magazine in otherwise...ya it won't lock back. Just spend a lot of time messing around with the controls WITHOUT ammo present, buying some snap caps instead to function as bullets. You'll figure it all out. I'd recommend not jumping to conclusions, especially with Taurus CS bc you'll never see your gun back in a timely manner. Magazines have a follower, which functions you should Google. Please, all gun owners, read the manuals and familiarize yourself with your firearm intimately. It'll save your life, and more importantly, mine too. I'm being rude, but come on man, this is very basic stuff 🙄 maybe consider taking a class. These things can kill you. It's better to know how they function.
The slide lock is supposed to act as such. Lock the slide back when initiated, regardless of the firearms condition. You don’t sound mean, you sound like an an ass. If you’ve even read the GX4’s manual you would know this is an malfunction of the slide release. Not normal operation. Any other striker fired handgun should also lock the slide to the rear with a loaded mag but empty chamber/bore, an empty mag which is than assisted by the. And without the magazine inserted. The slide stop should not collapse when initiated regardless of the handguns condition. You are inept and think you know more than you actually do if you refute this claim. Take any accurately operating firearm and take the magazine out, clear the chamber & lock the slide to the rear. It should an will stay and will not release until initiated. He clearly was lifting up and applying pressure to the slide lock. It is not operating correctly. Simple as that
Locks back when it's empty inject the magazine it stays back until you load a full magazine then you release the slide catch to chamber of the a new round so it should stay back without the magazine
@@jamesR1990 As all guns should. Be hard to reassemble if you couldn't lock it back since you have to rotate the locking lever like what S&W Shields have or insert the pin in place.
This is a slide Catch or lock, IT IS NOT a slide release. You should have read the manual. Most guns are not designed to use the slide lock as a release. Some firearms do, and the manual will tell you to like the Kahr's, Beretta's and others. I never use a slide lock as a release. Yes, I have two GX4's and they do release, but still do not use them that way, no sense in doing this. Seriously, read the manual before operating any gun. And you got your gun back in 10days? And complaining?
You need to rack it all the way back to lock the slide lock. Don't be afraid pull it all the way back and it will easily will lock in place, it happen to me when I first got it. It is just a matter on how it works.
Just got my GX4 back..In twelve days..Quite impressive. Taurus replaced the barrel...Ammo was hanging up. Have not gone to the range to test it but doing a dry run all seems perfect. By the way, you do a great job in your reviews, Sir.
This is the same issue with mines..
Thanks for good review, Sir. Just sent my GX4 back with the same problem. Also, included the problem of the pistol slide not engaging fully after putting a a fully loaded magazine. Slide would go forward but stopped @ 2" short of barrel end.
Same issue here.
Same here
Interesting definitely a slide catch issue. I sent mine back to taurus a few days ago,they are supposed to get it tomorrow. Hope they take care of both of our problems
will let u know, keep me updated your yours
@@Thabigspoiler will do!
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None of my guns allow me to lock the slide without the mag in. The top of the mag pushes the slide release up so it can lock into place without it the slide release stays home. Both my Canik and XDM Elite does that.
thanks for the insight
If you remove the mag and push the slide catch up as you pull the slide back it will hold the slide open on any handgun. Most have to have the slide help back to rotate or place lock lever back in place after reassembling.
We’ve got several of them and all of them lock back with no mag in. It’s harder to lock back the new ones but after break in and cleaning they all work properly.
Mmmmm! No issues with mine… I wonder if you got a defect or it could be a lined up defects.
bought one for my wife and it has the exact same issue. about to send it back in as well. please post an update on what you get back im very curious to see how they correct it.
I will keep you updated
@@Thabigspoiler get yours back yet?
@@1984keen no I have not but, I will post a update when I do.
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So, you got me wondering. I own the G3 and the G3c. I just checked both of them and neither has this problem. I believe you are right to send it back.
When the mag is put, you have to manually push the slide stop/release up into place to lock back the slide. If that doesn't work, then there is a problem. You may have already tried that.
Any update?
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Thanks for this video
Had this problem today. Took mine (GX4 toro brand new) to the range for the first time. Shot about 250 rounds and by the end of the session a couple times i got to my last round and the slide didnt lock back. Also just noting for readers, also had the commin problem of after about 50 rounds my front sight came loose, had to tighten it back down before i continued, and when i switched from 124 to 115 grain ammo, i started getting different sporadic failures. Misfires, failure to feed, slide lock failure. Also only had these problems with the factory 13rd mag. Had no problem with the first 150 rounds of 124gr which is what is suggested in the manual so i will do more testing, not sure yet if it was an ammo issue or mag issue.
Hello Good morning, I have the same issue with my GX4, requested warranty and they (Taurus) sent the authorization, But I called Fedex and UPS trying to ship the gun to TAURUS and they don't let me because I do not have an FFL license, so I am on a dead end, My question to you is, how did you ship yours to Taurus what you are supposed to do?? any help is welcome. Thanks
I sent mine back for the recall. Taurus sent an email with the work order. I had to call customer service and they sent me the mailing label and I took the gun to fedex.
Yes call customer service and have them email you a shipping label. And when you go to fedex request a small box with standard packing and fragile packing. They can’t pack your gun or even see it they told me but they put tape on the box after I packed it myself.
The problem is you don't have the mag in it, Duh! For honest reviews on on Any Handgun, Watch Hicock .45
My mp shield 2.0 does lock back without the mag inserted. You should definitely send it back.
I have several high end pistols and the slide lock only engages when an empty mag is inserted! I own a GX4 and operates the exact same way! If I pull the mag and slip my thumb under the slide lock button and push up as I pull back on the slide it locks back fine just like my other pistols lol ! Maybe you need some thumb strength exercises buddy ! Another problem I’ve seen is when a full mag is inserted and slammed in the slide goes forward and injects a round. How is that a problem lol ? In a fire fight I want that ! However I don’t slam my mags in but good to know if I need to!
a minha esta com esse problema,aqui no brasil e muito burocratico para enviar e demora muito,estava pesquisando,a trava do slide é arredondada,vou levar em um armeiro credenciado para dar um desbaste nela pra ela travar
Thats not normal. Idk why people here are saying its normal. My guns lock back without the magazine just fine.
Bruh I just sent my gx4 back today for this literally bought it Friday. Dude tried to tell me that's normal at the gun store I got it from I'm like no it's not.
Bad slide catch for sure just bought one this week hopefully I don't have that issue we'll see.
Before you send it back try putting some oil On the slide release level.
Did that, did not clear the issue
The taurus gx4 is not designed to hold the slide back unless you engage the slide stop/ release. You have to pull the slide back and push up on the slide stop. Then it will hold the slide back.
He clearly did that. Pushed up on slide lock. As soon as he removed his finger the slide stop did not hold.
He did nothing wrong. It definitely was a mechanical issue
Watch the follow up video. Tauru fix the mechanical problem
I've had mine for a year for a year now no problems. Here's the thing the gun Is micro So there is less material in the handle when the magazines out its going to be softer and the was your thumb looked you was squeezing it harder than you should be
Exact same problem with my brand new GX4
What’s this problem called? When there’s no mag in and it will not stay back my gx4 jammed on every mag when I shot 200 rounds at the range yesterday
Mines will not stay back when there’s no mag in
Check the manual. Without the magazine, push upward on the slide catch. To release pull downward on the slide catch....it's small but it works. Don't just push into the frame of the pistol, thinking it's going to hold (the slide back).
That is the way it is designed. Nothing wrong with the gun.
The problem is is rounded where it should be straight up and down where the locking pen comes in simple fix you can do it yourself or just send it back to Taurus
Mine did the same, I sent it in and had it back in a week
What’s this problem called? Mines is doing the same and I need to send it out
@@bv2542 slide stop or slide release. Call Taurus
I think you’re supposed to push the slide release up. In your video, it looks like you were pressing it in a perpendicular fashion. Or straight toward the game instead of. Maybe I’m not saying it right it looked like you were pressing it like a button instead of pushing up on it
Slide stop cut on the slide is angled and the empty mag keeps it in plate but once moved it slides forward
It’s not normal. You’re supposed to be able to lock the slide back for many reasons. Safety checks. Cleaning. What if you get a shell casing wedged in the chamber? Obviously you did the right thing to send it in. Let us know if Taurus took care of you.
I want to add, my slide stop is very sensitive. The slightest touch and the slide slams forward. It’s always bothered me. Thanks.
What if you stick your finger in there to clean out some debris? OUCH 😬
MAYBE COULD BE ONLY YOURS , MAYBE CAME DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY (S..T HAPPENS)
your correct
Think of it less like a slide Stop, as it is designed to be a slide Lock. Its more for access and maintenance. Lock.
Magazine pushes the slide stop up.. perfectly fine
You're correct that this is an issue. My GX4 locks back fine w/o a mag.
A surprising number of commenters are claiming this is normal for handguns. It's not.
I have owned, or had significant time with Smith and Wessons, CZ's, Kimbers, Sigs, Berettas, Springfields, KelTecs, Ruger's, Glocks and Caniks all have locked back without a magazine without fail.
Heck even my FN baby Browning from 1968 locks back.
It's not a slide release and you have been using it as one. If you look how thin the material is on the Taurus slide lock (not slide release) it is very thin. Expect problems.
It looks like its working just fine with mags inside and locks back so it shouldn’t have any issue other then being stiff a little which is normal. I had the same problem first when I’ve got mine but after a while it got better.
I understand, thanks for the insight.
There is definitely a malfunction in the slide stop mechanism. It shouldnt have made it past qc! The good thing is that you can send it back to Taurus to get it fixed or in some cases replaced.
So don't put the pressure on it
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Mines lock Better with empty Mag … then I release the mag
try pulling trigger first then it will lock in place
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Lift up on the slide lock dude when racking back when you don't have a magazine in otherwise...ya it won't lock back. Just spend a lot of time messing around with the controls WITHOUT ammo present, buying some snap caps instead to function as bullets. You'll figure it all out. I'd recommend not jumping to conclusions, especially with Taurus CS bc you'll never see your gun back in a timely manner.
Magazines have a follower, which functions you should Google. Please, all gun owners, read the manuals and familiarize yourself with your firearm intimately. It'll save your life, and more importantly, mine too.
I'm being rude, but come on man, this is very basic stuff 🙄 maybe consider taking a class. These things can kill you. It's better to know how they function.
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Sent my 605 back for forcing cone issue's, got a brand new gun in 4 weeks. Taurus custermer service is getting much better than it use to be.
Just Shut it.
The slide lock is supposed to act as such. Lock the slide back when initiated, regardless of the firearms condition. You don’t sound mean, you sound like an an ass. If you’ve even read the GX4’s manual you would know this is an malfunction of the slide release. Not normal operation. Any other striker fired handgun should also lock the slide to the rear with a loaded mag but empty chamber/bore, an empty mag which is than assisted by the. And without the magazine inserted. The slide stop should not collapse when initiated regardless of the handguns condition. You are inept and think you know more than you actually do if you refute this claim. Take any accurately operating firearm and take the magazine out, clear the chamber & lock the slide to the rear. It should an will stay and will not release until initiated.
He clearly was lifting up and applying pressure to the slide lock. It is not operating correctly. Simple as that
@@slumygoat Who you telling to shut it?
Most pistols want allow the slide lock to hold if your mags not in, that’s the way the function. There’s nothing wrong with you pistol.
thanks for the insight
What is "most pistols"?
I've never had this issue with any pistol I've owned or handled.
My GX4 locks back fine w/o a mag
Ya I just figured that out thanks
Locks back when it's empty inject the magazine it stays back until you load a full magazine then you release the slide catch to chamber of the a new round so it should stay back without the magazine
@@jamesR1990 As all guns should. Be hard to reassemble if you couldn't lock it back since you have to rotate the locking lever like what S&W Shields have or insert the pin in place.
This is a slide Catch or lock, IT IS NOT a slide release. You should have read the manual. Most guns are not designed to use the slide lock as a release. Some firearms do, and the manual will tell you to like the Kahr's, Beretta's and others. I never use a slide lock as a release. Yes, I have two GX4's and they do release, but still do not use them that way, no sense in doing this. Seriously, read the manual before operating any gun. And you got your gun back in 10days? And complaining?
You need to rack it all the way back to lock the slide lock. Don't be afraid pull it all the way back and it will easily will lock in place, it happen to me when I first got it. It is just a matter on how it works.
Lol, there’s no problem with that pistol. Save yourself the shipping expense…the pistol is fine.
thanks for insight
The slide should stay locked back on an empty mag if the lever is push up, that's they way all guns function.
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The update
There's nothing wrong with your gun