Your channel is my favorite right now.Over Hickock and honest outlaw.Thanks for doing budget guns that the average blue collar worker can afford.

Subscribed! Thank you for presenting your comparison without all the over the top, loud, unneccesary, pyro- techniques. Just straight ahead, no-nonsense, usable, information. Well done. Bravo, from this 60 year old lady!!! ❤❤❤

The GX4 Tenifer finish on the slide with show wear but unlike a simple surface coating this will still not rust. Love that it is built for go more than show.

I have both guns, and honestly, I like both of them. Thanks for your honesty.

The max 9 has been in my carry rotation for about a year now. It’s my work carry and I’m a jman electrician. The finish from holster wear, sweat etc. is my main gripe. Had the trigger upgraded, after 1300 rounds the only “malfunction” has been the slide not locking back after the last shot.

Good, Honest Reviews from you. You always keep the budget in mind. Thank You

Thank you. One of my daughters carries the Max 9 and has for a couple years. We are quite pleased with it. The front sight is very very easy to acquire quickly. Trigger is good but could be a shorter reset. She carried a Shield for a few years and liked the trigger better. Hundreds of rounds through the Max9(115 brass and aluminum & brass 124 + some 124+p HST) not a hitch. My wife may trade her Shield 45 for a Max9 some day.

Great video, have the 380 Security light rack and it’s an awesome pistol. $319 taxes and background check

I love my Max 9 pro, I recently added a Galloway short stroke trigger and the pistol became even better. So far I have only had 1 malfunction but I believe I caused it and I did it within the first 70 rounds down range. The prefer the Max 9 for long trips because it remains comfortable while concealed.

The slide rattle is a good thing. It's the striker channel moving freely. If you don't have a slide rattle in a glock or Ruger, the striker channel liner and striker are gummed up.

I’ve been watching SPN so much lately as sub compact and micro’s are primarily my thing. As for other reviewers, they too often like to review high end pieces that few would carry let alone would buy.

Nice review. Everything was clear and to the point.

I got the GX4 in Tungsten/ Cerokote Finish ...No finish issue very Durable love mine carry it all the Time!😊

Nice review. Have been a little leery of Taurus for years, perhaps they might be worth another look. Won't break the bank. Thanks

Thx for a fair and honest review. Great clip on budget micros!

Another excellent video.. I have both of these as well as a Shield Plus and really like them all.. The Taurus has the best feeling grip in my hands but I wish it had a thumb safety even though I am not a fan of them but in this case a pocket gun with a single action trigger it would be a good addition.. I did not like the factory trigger on the Ruger so I installed a Galloway Precision flat-faced trigger which is a major improvement.

Ruger Max 9 pro carrier here for 3 years. 800 plus rounds and never a jam. My go to carry gun.

I had a handgun that did not have slide rattle. The damn thing was a connect 45. It constantly had issues with failure to feed. After putting about 600 rounds through it, the FTF problem went away and the gun worked flawlessly then it started to rattle a little.

I have both of these and carry them everyday depending on my mood. The Ruger is a perfect candidate for the Ruger Ready dot that runs on fiber optics and no battery making it a great daytime carry. The GX4 accepts the TLR-6 and a wide variety of dots for the T.O.R.O. version. Topped with a CYELEE makes it a great affordable carry option for night time or all day

Dude i feel you. Gx4 might be a favorite. It's my baby and i love it, but i find myself carrying my Ruger more, and i don't really know why because i trust both.

Early in 2023, I was on a search for a new carry pistol. Three important criteria for me were concealability, capacity & economy (didn't have a big budget to work with). I narrowed it down to the Max9 and the GX4. I owned Rugers and hadn't own a Taurus at that point. So I wanted to like the Ruger. And when it came to the sights, the Ruger Max9 was the clear winner. As far as concealability was concerned, it was a draw. But... ...the Max9 rattle was something I just couldn't dismiss, no matter how hard I tried. So the Taurus got the edge on the Ruger in the fit & feel category. Though the capacity comparison was close, here too the Taurus won the category. And the GX4 was the more economical option. In March of 2023, it sold for $325, if I recall correctly, and there was even a $50 mail-in rebate on it. Taurus was the clear winner, and the choice I made. It runs, and isn't too snappy, certainly manageable. It makes for a great pocket pistol; it rides in a DeSantis Gunhide Nemesis holster, #N38BJE1Z0 (covers the trigger guard, the draw is quick and smooth, and the holster stays put). It has been my EDC for 15 months. I enjoyed your video review. I would have enjoyed it even more if you had made this video a year earlier. 😏

I haven't tried the Max 9 yet but i've been carrying the GX4 for over a year now, and Taurus let me fix the drop-safe recall myself for a SDI class project. My GX4 has over 1000 rounds through it without a single issue, except once when I did a mud test (not on video) so that doesn't count. I don't mind the shitty finish because it's just a self-defense gun, not for showing off. PSA: If you unholster and reholster it a lot, the areas where the finish rubs off will start to rust. I fix that by rubbing a thin layer of synthetic motor oil on the slide each time I clean it.

I've had the max9 since the week of release. It's a great little gun. Swap the trigger shoe for a mcarbo or the Galloway and it's 🙌

Looked hard at both of these guns … then tried the FN Reflex.. sold …it’s a great shooter

Your description of the GX4 handle is making me want one even more. The G3c didn't fit my hand well until I bought a Hogue grip, so that's a plus to me. I've been thinking of the GX4 XL as a better option for concealment, but the Max 9 sure looks nice too. There are so many good micro compacts at similar price points, tough to chose one.

I own the Max 9 and I can tell you that the Galloway Precision trigger is an absolute must. Makes whole experience 10x better.

Good review, Gx4 and Ruger 9 are great guns , i own both have concealed carry many guns over 60 years, own a few Taurus and Rugers - S & W, i now carry Glock 43x and mos 48 and their not over priced that a working man can afford and a Rock Island 45 is in the same range as the budget guns , the budget gun are of same quality as the more expensive guns

I have both I think the gx4 is very underrated I have multiple micro 9 and it feels the best in my hand the only down side for me has been the recall

The Hogue Hand-all Pull on Grip worked great on my LC9S... It will fit the Max 9, S&W shield and PROBABLY Taurus!

Enjoyed the comparison. Max-9 4 inch on order....

They should have made the 13rd extension extend the heel of the grip as well for more palm contact.

I have the GX4 it’s a good shooter and the I have the Ruger Max9 which I haven’t shot yet but I like how both feel in the hands and their capacity and their price range are great too also because a lot people can’t afford Expensive gun and it’s in the price range for alot of people who needed too defend their self.

This is the one Ruger that I can't stand behind and this is the one time I would probably go with the Taurus over the Ruger. I'm a Ruger Fanboy, it's my budget brand of choice so hear me out. I've owned every configuration of LCP including the LCP MAX and 22lr varient, I carried an lc9s for 5 years straight. It was my first carry gun. I put over 4,000 rounds through that gun before I retired it. For my Canik tp9 elite sc. I still own an ec9s and a red hawk chambered in 45 Colt. So I'm hear to say that in my opinion and in my experience the max 9 is a piece of junk. The tolerances on that firearm are sooooo loose it's unsettling. The 3! that I shot ran like a champs! and It was accurate, ergonomic enough, all of the controls were reachable, I definitely like the sights... But still... I've shot a lot of firearms in my day and I have never in my life shot a such reliable firearm that made me fee asl uneasy as the Max 9 did. Ruger can say they did that they did that on purpose all they want but all it really did was make me concern for the firearms longevity. That's all I can really say. I hope you'll at least understand that this comes from a place of experience with the brand. I now carry a shield plus. I won't lie I had a problem with the 12 round magazine right out of the box it would only hold 11 rounds out of the box. So I know that all brands have their problems. like I said the ones that I shot were 100% reliable there was just something unsettling about the loose tolerances for me. I really love your channel bro keep it up.

I like my GX4 with Tungsten Cerakote slide. I wish they were available with stainless slide. Very good little gun other than finish. PVD finish might be ideal.

I have a hellcat a p365 and a gx4 and the gx4 trigger is almost perfect… Define wall and before it breaks there is no sponge or movement whatsoever unlike the other 2 and it was almost half of the money… To be fair a soonest I got it I had to send it to Taurus because it didn’t work correctly but now it’s flawless

Only thing I can think of on my gx4 I don't like. The mag release is not flush. It pops it and the slightest touch will have the mag come out.

I own both of these and my only issues with GX4 are 1) The recall so I won't EDC trust it 2) My front sight I've replaced and it's ever so slightly crooked no matter what I do and near impossible to get a grip on with my standard glock front sight tool. The Max9 is my first pocket carry, no complaints.

I don’t like how curved the trigger is on the ruger….but I do like the pistol..

Please do a video of you taking a scotchbrite pad and lightly removing the flat black finish on the GX4 to show the better finish under it. It is like overspray on the slide now.

You got quite a few carry friends (your collection) there. Gettin' me hooked on these carry guns. I just got a GX4 recently. Haven't had a chance to work with it yet, but I will. I also have the G3C and a Springfield Armory XD-S Mod. What I don't recall ever seeing on your channel is a Beretta APX Carry. I have the A1 newer version. I had doubts about it at first (trigger felt cheap) until I spent some time with it. Not as snappy as I thought it would be. If ya ever tried one, lemme know your thoughts on those. I've grown to like mine, so t's a keeper for sure. Anywho, keep them good vids comin'.

i know people that won't buy a taurus but don't know of anyone that won't buy a ruger. i have rugers and tauri. i have neither of those. great review.

All you have to do is rub the slide down with Remington oil and the finish will look new every time

I love both my GX4 and my Max-9. I tend to shoot my GX4 a little better than the Max-9 but I get a decent group with either one. Thanks for the comparison and have a good night.

Have them both, like them both absolutely no issues and have run about 100+ rounds through both.

Great comparison, I have a gx4 and the only issue I’ve ever had is fail to feed first round with some hollow points. Critical defense seems to run good though. Other than that, it’s a solid shooter for a micro. Feels more expensive than it is

Do you practice with your FN reflex eny or alot?? I just bought one haven’t tested it yet but I love it so far.

Strange mine is slightly. Worn too but there's no rust. I've carried a usp compact, shield, Glock gen2, all of them rusted on me in one way or another.

My g2c is the best money ive spent on a gun and the sr9 was the worst. I would go with the gx4 toro. That ruger is really cool though. I own a ruger 10/22 rifle wood stock. Its my go to for when I just want to have fun or when i take new shooters. Great gun to learn how to shoot and its incredibly accurate. Semi reliable as long as it is clean and wet. 22lr ammo i think is the issue tbh. The quality over the years has been so shitty on alot of bulk 22. And its dirty. ❤ I shot my 10/22 about 500 rounds over 2 days in a basic marksmanship class (Appleseed foundation) it ran rough day two but i didnt clean or lube it at all after day one. Made it through the second day still and got to experience malfunctions in competition 😂 most fun ive ever had shooting in over ten years of shooting. Cmp service rifle matches are cool too. M16a2 or an m1 garand iron sights 100 yards designated timed courses of fire in different shooting positions. Really a good test of your skills as a marksman if you are a confident rifle shooter.

I have them both/ I like smith wesson shield plus better/ my Taurus g3x is the best new carry. Thank you

I've owned both. I did like my GX4, but though improved, Taurus has not got the customer customer service customer up to Rugers. I did swap out the trigger on my MAX 9 to a "G" brand short stroke trigger and that made a huge difference. Both are good, but for me, I have a bit more faith in the Ruger.

I love my max 9 and yes the finish on the gx4 is my biggest deturant on it.

I know you do a lot of EDC videos, what fullsize guns do you like? What do you have?

Love my Max 9.. and Ruger customer service is top notch

Max-9 just came out with a 4in barrel version. Tempted by that as easier to shoot and aim.

I have never had a problem with a 3 to 550$ Ruger I've had P90,SR40C, AMERICAN .45 COMPACT security 9c, LCP and now I've ordered the Max 9 with Ruger ready dot

You do fine with you're videos

If I buy a Ruger or a GX4, I think I would automatically consider a bottle of Cerakote to be part of the expected cost. Bought some LCP parts for a friend recently that looked perfect (brand new) in the bag and although they weren't oily, I assumed that they were oiled and would be fine for at-least a week until I shipped them out and my friend received them... but I had them for 6 days and the entire surface of the slide was covered in rust by that time. Apparently the seller cleaned the parts and didn't oil them or something like that, because they rusted in the bag without it ever being unsealed. (...and I was certain that a slide could not rust sealed in a bag like that, because there's not enough oxygen to sustain continual corrosion like that). I know the GX4 won't rust like a Ruger at all, but that finish is so soft and gets damaged so easily that I just wouldn't trust it to protect the firearm (especially long term)... and I'm one of those people that loves original finishes and tried to never damage an original finish on a firearm unless it's really damaged/worn. These are probably the main guns I would strip a brand new, perfect, untouched finish off them and have them Cerakoted or refinished.

Own em both….love em both. 👍

Have the GX4 , just a good firearm from Taurus. Have had no issues. Trigger is really good. Good job Taurus

I always watch you first very informative...

Curious, where do you sell the guns you bought and don’t like.

Taurus has the best factory or one of the best grips Im fan of Taurus budget and 100% trust worthy first gun I had was smith and Wesson

Love my GX4 👍

I’ve shot both. I preferred the GX4, so that’s the one I bought.

I have the max 9 gx 4 doesn't do anything for me

Nothing against Ruger, I picked the GX4. No regrets. I got a TORO slide for it when they came out. If I want to carry a longer barrel, I carry the 365XL. I have a LCP Max, had a EC9S too. I like the GX4 trigger better.

Why does the finish on taurus blow??

On the ruger does your slide button work?

I just picked up the Taurus GX4XL TORO with Riton optic. It’s a sweet shooter. It has one little quirk. The slide holds back on the last round but it slams shut when I eject the mag. Any idea what’s up with that?

Taurus gx4 or cz p10m?

SPN, with the recall and issues that the Taurus GX4 has, would you trust it for carry?????

Haven't shot a Max9 but my first 9mm ever was a Ruger LC9 and it was by far the worst trigger of any gun I've ever shot. If they fixed that in the 2 newer models then its probably a good little gun but i dont see it even being close to a GX4 wich imo is Taurus best handgun yet

How is that ruger ready dot holding up dude?

How about rust?

That grip on the GX looks terrible but I've never handled one and my hands are smaller.

Please turn off the auto brightness…

Gx4 vs the GF9

Taurus has a new owner since 2014. New owner, new minds, new guns.

The max 9 just felt cheap to me. Felt like the trigger was going to break, literally.

I own both, and really like both. Ruger Max 9 really surprised me, being as good as it is. Ruger engineers confirmed to me that it's basically an LC9s with a face lift and double single stack mags for 10 rounds. I love the GX4 sights, they just draw your eye right to where they need to be. I wish the GX4 trigger was a little less heavy on the wall, but it's nice and defined as you said. Just heavy. Also own a P365XL, a Glock 43 that runs 8+1 reliably and remains OEM magazine pinky size , and just got the GX4 Carry. G2C, G3C, and a G3, I like Taurus guns, too. I love these little guns that are awesome. Your review is pretty decent, sir. I would recommend against dropping that slide on empty; yeah it probably won't hurt most guns, but it's akin to rocking or slapping the cylinder closed on a wheelgun. It's not ideal. Don't get mad, just saying.

My gx4 has a more silver looking finish and it does not get scratched up like yours.

Do you like any revolvers for EDC?

I’m 25th I believe. So I have that going for me. 😅

I like the GX4 better than the Ruger, and I trust it enough to use it as my EDC. Also, you did great with handling the guns....UNTIL you picked up the GX4 to drop the mag...Then it all went to Hell after that! LOL! Just joking! I like your videos and I seldom ever miss one. Keep 'em coming!

Where I’m from the GX4 costs more than the Glock 47

So please define what an “average person” is?

don't worry about the complainers. If they don't like free, educational content, let them go pay for it somewhere else.

The Gx4 simply has better customization options

I trust the ruger better/ me 2.

Why are your videos so bright

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Some people just like to whine about everything

Rugers just don't feel good. I've never held a Taurus

The Taurus g3x is a better comparison.

I HAD the Taurus GX4 and it was disaster. Sent it back to Taurus four times in which they fixed those related problems. However after getting it back the fourth time, the dam thing misfired twice. GX4 is now gone!!! By the way I also have a G3c which has been flawless for over 2 1/2 years...

Rusty ruger

I choose the Taurus G3C over the Ruger Max-9 because Ruger puts in a skinny, flimsy looking trigger, I much prefer a fatter trigger like the G3C has. All of Ruger's Polymer pistols seem to have skinny, weak looking triggers, the only Ruger carry I really like is the LCP Max, probably the best .380 mouse gun ever. But 9mm fired from a little pocket gun sucks, loads of recoil and a serious lack of accuracy. Better to do .380 in the sub-gun department and save the 9mm for the mid sized pistols. And another thing I hate about Ruger's guns is the lousy 3-dot sight system, a Glock style 3-sided square or an all black rear notch with a white dot front is a far-far better sight picture. I love Ruger's revolvers, they're the best.... but their polymer pistols SUCK, except for the LCP-Max.

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Second lol

gx4's are not $240 lol