Taurus continues to expand the GX4 family with the introduction of a .380 Auto variant, rolling out the new GX4 Carry in the smaller cartridge starting August 13, 2026. The move adds another option to the growing micro-compact concealed carry segment while keeping the platform's core ergonomics intact. The GX4 Carry .380 Auto retains the features shooters have come to expect from the standard 9mm versions: a slim profile, three-position interchangeable backstrap system, integrated Picatinny rail for accessory mounting, optics-ready T.O.R.O. capability, and 15-round magazine capacity. The stainless steel frame, DLC-coated barrel, and gas-nitride slide construction remain consistent with the existing lineup.What changes with the .380 chambering is the recoil signature. Taurus positions the .380 Auto variant as delivering a smoother-shooting experience—a practical consideration for shooters who prioritize control and shot recovery over maximum terminal power. The cartridge's reduced recoil impulse can make follow-up shots faster and training sessions more comfortable, particularly for users who may be sensitive to the snappier behavior of 9mm in a compact frame.The 3.7-inch barrel sits slightly longer than the standard GX4's 3.06-inch tube, though the overall profile remains compact at 6.56 inches in length and just 1 inch wide. At 21 ounces, the pistol weighs marginally more than its 9mm sibling. The flat-face trigger and loaded chamber indicator carry over, along with fixed white dot front and fully adjustable rear sights. Two 15-round magazines ship with each pistol. Taurus bundles the T.O.R.O. optic cut as standard. The pistol's capacity matches much larger and heavier concealed carry guns, a point that speaks to the micro-compact segment's ongoing capacity race.For shooters already comfortable with the GX4 platform, the .380 variant offers a familiar ergonomic foundation with a gentler ballistic profile. For those entering the concealed carry market and preferring lighter recoil, or shooters rounding out an existing carry rotation, the option adds another lane to an already well-populated product family.Taurus GX4 Carry T.O.R.O 380 AUTO Carry Specs:Caliber: .380 AutoCapacity: 15+1Barrel Length: 3.7"Overall Length: 6.56"Height: 5.16"Width: 1.0"Weight: 21 ozAction: Striker-fired (SAO)Slide: Gas nitride treated alloy steel, matte blackFrame: Stainless steel with Picatinny railBarrel: DLC-coatedFront Sight: Fixed white dotRear Sight: Fully adjustableSafety: Striker block, trigger safety, loaded chamber indicatorTrigger: Flat-face, serratedGrips: Polymer with three interchangeable backstrapsOptics: T.O.R.O. (RMSc footprint)Magazines: 2x 15-round includedAvailable: August 13, 2026 through authorized dealersThe MSRP is $340.99. For those interested, this direct link should provide more details: https://www.taurususa.com/product/pistols/taurus-gx4/taurus-gx4-carry-t-o-r-o-380-auto-carry-15-rd/ Given the 15-round capacity in a .380 Auto platform, does the cartridge's ballistic profile concern you for self-defense scenarios, or do the reduced recoil and higher round count offset that consideration?