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A lot of people ask, hey, what are the differences between the GX4 XL versus the G3 XL? So we're going to get into it today because albeit a little similar, there are differences. You consider the price, some of the features, the trigger, the weight difference loaded each with 13 rounds, what they offer. And that is what we're going to get into today. Now both these are fairly new. So let's get into it. We're going to hop over to the table, talk about these, and you can decide because there is also a price difference. Let's get into it. Here we have the Taurus G3 XL and the Taurus GX4 XL. Let's start with the G3 XL. They have a four inch barrel, which mimics the full size G3 except the lower, the whole assembly here is like the G3C. So if you like the ergonomics of the G3C, you're going to get that with this handgun. It comes with two 12 round magazines and the MSRP is 343. So basically what this is is a combination between the full size G3 and the subcompact G3C with the lower being G3C. It still has that same G3 trigger with a little additional real state in there makes it nice. I think they did a good job with that single action trigger pull measures right at four and a quarter pounds with the reset right there. This offers restrike capability. And a lot of people like that they say, you know, that's pretty cool. So rated black rear sights pendant front dot has forward serrations loaded 30 ounces with 13 rounds. Now this will come in a cardboard box with the paperwork, a lock, the bags, everything else. And the only reason I mentioned that is because the GX4 XL comes in a hard case. So that's something worth considering. But the overall impressions are very similar to the G3C or the G3 depending, you know, it's a combination of both. So it would stand a reason that they are similar. This was released in February of 2022. And a lot of people took notice they said, you know what, I like that longer barrel four inch barrel opposed to the 3.2 inch barrel with the G3C has a sight hole indicator right there and overall a nice feel. You'll notice it has an indentation there for the offhand thumb and indentation right there. Overall very nice pistol Torus did a nice job with it and a lot of people were excited. Here we have the Torus GX4 XL. I think this gained as much excitement as the G3 XL when it was launched just recently beginning of the month. But you look the grips a little different, the mag hangs down a little bit. That's because it ships with a 12 and 13 round mag. So I'm giving the advantage there. If we look at the trigger guards, similar, a little different how this comes down just a little bit more than the G3 XL. You're going to notice that the trigger is different. It has a flat trigger there also trigger bar safety in there. But the flat trigger it breaks a little heavier. You're looking at about five and a quarter pounds but you want one shooting you can hardly notice. I think the resets a little bit shorter. Still has that sight hole indicator 3.7 inch barrel also has forward serrations. I like the air goes on this a little bit better. If you look at the stippling with both they work. Yeah it's not a deal breaker but I like the way the GX4 XL feels is really nice. It also has serrated black rear sight pinned in front dot. Overall I think it's great. It has a stippling right there. Okay opposed to the indentation no big deal. This has a rail for a light this does not. Both these are available optic ready. All right now as you can see I didn't get the optic ready models. Perhaps I should have but I didn't. And if we look at the slide length you'll see that the G3 XL on the left is quite a bit longer. We look at the grip similar width similar length. Overall I think Taurus did a nice job with both of these. The NSRP on this is 429 and if you go with the Toro model Taurus optic ready option all right you're looking at 30 bucks more 459. So the GX4 XL is more expensive. The question is is it worth it to you? Now I mentioned with 13 rounds this is 30 ounces even. Loaded this is 26 and three quarters ounces with 13 rounds. So it's a little bit lighter a little easier to carry not by much but it is a little easier to carry. Both the G3 XL and the GX4 XL passed the lip risk test. I have old footage of that so let's take a look. As I mentioned both these handguns are similar but different and it will depend on what you're looking for. Is the G3 XL a little too heavy for carry? A couple ounces later with the GX4 XL or have you shot both and have a shooting preference? I really don't. You know I think they both fire great. I think they both are very accurate. The longer barrel length makes a difference but they're different. You know do you go with the flat trigger without the restrike capability or the single action trigger that does have the restrike capabilities? Does the barrel length make a difference with the G3 XL being a bit longer or how about the price? The GX4 XL is $87 more according to the MSRP. So is that going to make a difference? It certainly will reflect that at your local gun store. I want to give you my thoughts. I have quite a bit of experience with each already. I'm fine with each but the G3C and the G3 series are great handguns. I have just about all of them and I think they're phenomenal. But in this comparison that $87 to me is a price worth paying. I like that flat trigger. I like the 11 and 13 round mags. I like the overall feel a little more compact and the GX4 is just doing it for me. I think it's a fine handgun and so is this one but in my estimation if I had to give up one it would be the G3 XL and I would stick with the GX4. 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