I have the G3 and G2C( I use the G2c as an everyday carry) my husband and I own several.....dozen firearms. We own 5 Taurus firearms and I personally have never had a problem with them. The G3 is a ridiculously reliable gun, right out of the box 750 rounds ran through and not a single notable malfunction. It is accurate but I personally took some of my nail polish and painted the front blade to help see the sites( made me more accurate with it) A great gun over all.
I just bought one of these today and out of all my pistols this is the most accurate pistol i have ever owned.. i dont know if i got lucky or it just fits me perfectly but i put the first 50 rounds through a quarter size whole at 7 yards. $230 im buying another one for my other hand lol..
I own several Taurus semi autos and I love them all. I’ve never experienced a noteworthy issue with any of them. Taurus firearms in general are very underrated.
During the time waiting for my CCP to come in I practiced drawing the gun from the holster. Push with forefinger to release the holster catch, then the right thumb slides the safety off. This gets very quick and smooth with practice. Can't imagine having this gun in the holster fully loaded with the safety off.
This is why I purchased this firearm, I do not have Sig, Glock money at this time. This is my first hand gun, with over 1000 rounds through using Fenix Ammo with no failures. Now that I have refined my handgun skills, I would like to step up to Sig, Glock, CZ. Love your honest reviews, thanks for calling your reviews like you see it
Regarding the sights, is it not possible to change out the rear ones? I'm thinking about getting one of these but with the stainless slide. I agree about the finish on the slide. Almost looks oxidized.
@@jastew1971 Taurus has a night sight, and Lakeline carries a Glo type sight. They're proprietary, the G3C eliminated the proprietary sights and used a Glock dovetail.
The corners cut for this gun was the slide finish. If the slide was finished to your liking it would be in the M&P price range. I plan on sending my G2 and G3 slides off eventually. I just don't have it that high on my list to do vs buying more ammo and other guns.
Anytime I look up gun deals, gun safes, or anything that relates to firearms. The first result I get is Mike Bloomberg's campaign website. Dude is trying to buy the democratic nomination.
SWISH FACE man he’s trying hard ! Shout out to the dem candidate with the most senseless gun control ideology haha Idk how these dems think aggressive gun control is gonna get them to the presidency. Lord help us 🤣🤣
RCF I was browsing some free content on our smart tv and found the original episodes of “The Apprentice”, so I decided to give it a look. I absolutely had to chuckle when I started seeing Bloomberg ads during an old Trump show. LOL! As if all those ads are gonna change ANY-body’s mind! 🤣
The inability to have restrike capability is one of the reasons I don't like most striker fired handguns. That is a great feature that I wish all striker fired handguns had.
My oldest child (a daughter, 56) lives alone in Arizona. She recently expressed some concern for her safety and asked about gun options. I immediately sent her my 19 and a check to cover instruction/range time. Deprived of my bedside gun, I began to consider MY options. Being retired and on a fixed income, I didn't really want to spend $600 at this point in my life (I'll be 80 next BD) so was thinking hard about the G3. I knew Taurus was upping its game because I had bought a TX22 and loved everything about it, but I did NOT want a manual safety (it is optional on the TX). My Missouri shit-kicker solution: Super Glue! A tiny drop along the bottom edge of the safety (while on 'fire', of course) immobilized that sucker for good, AND, it's invisible. I know firearms purists are going to go nuts if they read this, but it works for me and it apparently will work forever: I clean my pistols in an ultra-sonic device filled with gasoline. That bath has NO effect on the Super Glue. So, want a G-3 but don't like manual safeties? Get some Super Glue at the Dollar Tree... I promise I won't tell.
I own more expensive guns glocks beretta sig s&w and others but I don't have any more reliable than the Taurus g2c and g3. I carry the g3 and the g2c as my backup. My g2c has over 4500 rounds through it and never any malfunctions it shoots any 9mm ammo I put in it.the same goes for my g3 which has over 3000 rounds through it now. That's alot more then I can say about some of my more expensive guns. I wasn't crazy about the g2c trigger so i had my gunsmith change it out 40 dollars and i love the way it is now.
Better trigger than a G19, IMO. 500 rounds through my example with zero malfunctions of any type so far. The manual safety will be a love/hate thing with enthusiasts, but works well. I love the grip angle, size, shape and texture. I really like the G3, regardless of price. I know there is a lot of interest in the G3 right now. My initial video showcasing the differences between the G3 and the G2c has over 50,000 views so far. Which is insane for my small channel.
I don't undwr stand the hate on the safety. Just deactivate it, and never use it if it bothers you. Just make sure youre acclimated on how to turn it off and on beforehand
Taurus is like a brand new old company. They have done a 360 turn around cause they use to suck! I own a Taurus 92 and a pt111 g2. I love them both. Best budget gin company hands down.
New subscriber, I like your review. Couple comments. While everyone has the right to their opinion on safeties, they shouldn't be dismissed outright. Many people prefer a thumb safety. As a lifelong 1911 shooter, I, like others, am completely trained to use a thumb safety automatically and a pistol with a safety is highly appreciated. I realized the modern paradigm is to criticize a safety, but it has its place for shooters trained up to use one automatically. It prevents a lot of dangerous "oops." and do we really know if the Taurus was designed to function safely without one? On the finish: Tenifer, is a finish meant to prevent rust. The color is not part of the Tenifer and as such whether the color lasts or not is somewhat irrelevant, it's just cosmetic. Wile we might like the color to last, even a Glock's color will wear, as will many other pistols finishes in a nitrite-type finish--but they won't rust, which is the point. Regarding shooting at 40 yards. No, long distance shooting is not a likely scenario in personal defense, but then, self-defense is something we hope to go our entire lives without experiencing. We should do some practice at long range on a regular basis and our gear--and our skill set--should be up to the task. Thanks for an excellent pistol review. --Mark
The G3 is legit. The only thing I would change is the recoil spring and guide rod. There is a full stainless available for $34. You can also convert that 15 rd mag into a 18 rounder. I used the Mec-Gar butt plate from a CZ75 mag. It's a Plus 2 plate but actually held 3 additional rounds rather than 2.
Mike Pavlock why change recoil spring & guide rod ??Have you had the opportunity to do more r&d than the multi billion dollar company Taurus?? As for the mags the g3 comes with one 15rnd and one 17rnd so why not just use the extension $ for another 17 rounder ??? Smh
@@gastondraco5906 Mec Gar are factory mags... They are literally the same body just longer and a longer spring. Canik TP9 mags, Taurus 24/7 Gen I mags as well. I'm sure there's others but that's what I've found so far. Used a mic and caliper, they're identical sizes. Can run a 32 Rd Pro Mag straight from Taurus, but you better double up the spring or trade it for a Wolff xtra power for a Glock 33 rd. Not everything "factory" is better. That's why there's a proliferation of aftermarket parts, and factory production usually follows suite with what the aftermarket innovates.
Ive had this pistol since shortly after it was released. It has roughly 2500 rounds threw it and has been great. The bore axis is very low and its very accurate. The trigger upgrade from the G2C is great. The grip length may make it hard for some to conceal but being 6'2" 200lbs it is fine for me. I still Cary my G2C most days but I do carry the G3 on some occasions
Good review... I wanted to hate my friends G2c when I shot it. Yes the trigger was really long but it works. I was shooting better groups with G2c at 7yards than my G26. I’m sure the G3 will be a great gun on a tight budget.
Haven’t got a g3 yet because they’re always out of stock, but I really dig the G2c I bought the wife. Feels much better in my hand than my G26 I’ve been carrying for years
Taurus says in their G3 video that night sights are coming down the road for the pistol and maybe other sight options. As you said it has a Tennifer or nitro carburizing shell so it won't rust even if the black oxide outer finish doesn't last. So down the road swap out the sights and put a better finish on it if you want.
Here in Brazil Taurus Guns comes inside a case (like glock, sig). Its funny to see they selling in USA in this paper box. Another thing, Brazilian G3 has better aim sights like Glock and ready to set Red Dot, like Glock MOS.
I have the G3 in Gray frame, 15 & 17 round mags. I have 540 flawless rounds through it. I agree or can relate with everything you said about the gun. I've been very pleased with it so far.
There is a manual safety because the gun IS FULLY COCKED WHEN RACKED. Yes, it has a trigger blade safety and a drop-safety piston internally, but both are easily defeated by grit or lint over time. For safe carry, since IT IS SINGLE ACTION ONLY when racked, you must use that manual safety and a decent holster to protect it! READ your manual!...………………………….elsullo
It is actually a great gun. In at around 700-750 rounds and the only problem was with a box of unlucky brass ammo. Thought it was the gun, but then tried that same ammo on my p365 and it kept preventing the slide to fully go back to the front just like in my G3. Great buy for the money! Easy to clean, magazines are cheaper than most. Highly recommend.
The Taurus Gen. 3 is more than a cheap gun It's the best gun I Use and I have lots it's light And accurate I prefer it more than the Beretta 92 I recommend it
I just added fiberoptic sights to my G3. I purchased them from lakeline llc. They were easy to install (only an hour or so) $50. They acquire the sight picture much quicker than the original three dot dull white ones. Going to the range Monday to test.
Canik TP9 Elite SC looks good too. Reliable and not too bad on price + you get alot in the box with a superb trigger altough its creeping up in price due to its demand.
Safety first! So I really appreciate the manual safety especially since I’m teaching my lady and learning myself about firearms safety and practice - however, I agree with not having the safety on when using for EDC - just gotta get a holster.
I'm impressed with Taurus, I bought a g2c a month ago and already have 2000 rounds through it , the mag is a bit hard for me to load by hand, so I use a "loader" but I haven't had a single problem with the little pistol, not bad for $206.00
@@atlantaatlanta7440 .... I don't really know, it's a small metal piece that holds the cartridge down while you put the next one in, I bought it a a gun show in the 1980's, fits most 9 mm
I just got a g3 and I love the thing. A few things I love about but most importantly cheap and still really good in my opinion. Something people who think more money = better is that if you’re ever in a situation and you use it and take down someone, the cops will take it as evidence and who knows when you’ll see it again. I’d rather have a gun that $300 taken away than one that’s $600+ and same quality
Maybe the holster is a part of the problem with the slide finish. We also need a very light coating of oil lube or similar lube inside the holster. Thank you for the review. Mechanically, I think this pistol is an excellent and reliable budget pistol.
the finish will wear off fast but it gives it a battle worn look. sights change them cause glock sights suck also. I will get 2 for the price of my g19 and give them hell
i often wonder if these reviewers get upset when their hammers and other tools get nicks and scratches? My tools get worn, and a firearm is just that, a tool.
The PSA PS9 is hopefully going to be the real budget Glock 19 as long as they're reliable but they're basically a Gen 3 Glock on the inside. I've only had one Taurus and it was horribly unreliable. Some people have luck with them but I'd rather not try again.
TheKeystoneKid my g2c was the same way.. just sold my g2c and g3 no more Taurus polymer pistols for me. I’ve graduated to a Walter q5 match steel frame.
Kenny J Taurus got me into pistol shooting to begin with. They are an affordable way to enter the sport. They are decent for the money but I wouldn’t rely on one to save my life. They do serve a purpose though. I’m glad they make affordable guns for an entry level firearm for people on a budget.
Kenny J the g3 is great I had a g2c and it wouldn’t go into battery about every 6th round. I would have to tap the slide to be able to shoot it. I polished the feed ramp and finally ended up putting a stainless guide rod and spring in it and it seemed to be working fine but I still didn’t trust it. Maybe I got a lemon. The triggers aren’t all that great either but it’s a budget pistol. My Taurus Pt-92 (beretta style) is fantastic and very accurate and never had any issues. I don’t dislike Taurus at all I just don’t trust the budget guns al that much. I have a Springfield hellcat which costs twice as much but I’m happy to pay for the reliability and trigger over the Taurus.
I have noticed the slide finish on my G2s rusts very easily usually about once a week I wipe it down with CLP and let it soak in for about 20 minutes and than I wipe it off that seems to help quite a bit. Also the magazine button rusts very easily to when carried inside the waistband in very hot and humid climates.
Good option for budget people like myself. It have 90% of the Glock 19 features for sometimes less of half of the price of a Glock . The only negative for me its the slide finish I like stainless version better.
Lakeline LLC has night sights, Stainless Steel Guide Rod, Stainless Steel Striker Guide, Firing Pin Spring, Return Spring and a Mounting Plate for Red Dots. I have the G2C and I put in the steel guide rod and the steel striker guide after polishing parts of the trigger as suggested in other TH-cam videos and it is running smooth as silk. Well better than gritty trigger pull it had before. I plain on getting the G3 and getting the steel guide rod and striker guide, but no polishing the trigger on the G3 if it is better than the G2C as I have heard. Night sights will be the last thing on the list to get, after I buy it and make the upgrades.
The low sight may bother some people but IMO they help you shoot this pistol extremely accurately. For me it was more accurate than a Glock 19. You can always change out the sights to some you like better.
Double strike is good for practice with those laser bullet thingys, but I've found thay once you drop the hammer and it doesnt go bang, 90% chance it wont go off the second time, either. Bad primer. In life or death situation, go to the next round.
It’s a great gun for the money. Is it a budget Glock 19? No. Not in my opinion. It’s also not a budget M&P 2.0, it’s roughly the same size but that’s where the comparisons end as far as I’m concerned. I will also say if this is your choice of CCW then train to hit that safety on the draw. You can not put the safety on and remarkably it will have activated when you didn’t expect it to, so train to hit the safety on your draw.
Awesome review! The slide finish is weird. When I first bought mine, it had scratches on the slide they claimed were made by bringing the gun in and out of the sales case against other pistols. I oiled it a little when I cleaned it and the scratches are gone. Weird
I don't know, the g2c is a genuine value gun, and certainly the G3 is less expensive than a Glock, but it's directly competing with the Smith and Wesson sd9ve at around $300 Being a g2c owner, I 100% agree that the Taurus' stippling is fantastic, and the stippling on the sd9ve is not However we are talkin Smith and Wesson vs. Taurus Now if street price comes down to around 250 or so, then it would be undercutting the Smith & Wesson by enough to matter
Great slim profile gun. Love mine and feels so natural in my medium hands. Mine needs break in. Sometimes by just pulling the slide back it gets stuck in the rear position without a mag in it. It does not happen when fired thankfully
Rho Main I normally don't have time to shoot my new purchases right away so I'll take the time to clean and lightly polish all contact surfaces and barrel feed ramp. Makes a big difference!
@@Alop777 I hear that, will clean/lube and polish mine a little more. I still have a few sitting that have not been fired but was able to take out the G3 once.
@50 GLOCK the only thing slimmer about the g2s is the grip not enough difference to justify half the round count than the g2c only makes sense if you live in a state with 10 round limits.
My block 19 finish looks crappy when I rub it with my fingers also. I think it is finger / hand salts, not the finish. I do enjoy my G3. It's ergonomics are better than the Block's. Thanks for the review.
Oh man, you done brought out the Taurus fanboys in 3, 2, 1... My favorite feature is the "memory pad"! 🤣 Thanks 4 the video brother, the quality is getting better and better! 👍
That "small" difference in grip width feels like a lot, the Glock 19 width feels far less comfortable in the hand than the G3 although I am sure some of that is blockish un-ergonomic grip design on the Glock and I have shot thousands of rounds through a Glock as a former LEO. Safety is just an issue of muscle memory/practice.
Can yall do a review on the Taraus Th40. I brought one and I love it. I would love to see how it stand up when compared to other 40 caliber hand guns for carry.
People have this thought in their head that if it cost more it must be better. We pay more for popular name brands or just a logo then realize that most things are made from the same type of material but the logo the brand is what u paying more for.
jason lawrence I wouldn’t say it’s superior... it’s an ok pistol for the price but it’s still a Taurus. Once you shoot a $500 and up pistol you’ll understand why it’s worth the extra money for a quality pistol. If all you can afford is a Taurus then that’s understandable. I had a g2c and a g3 and sold them both after moving up to a more expensive firearm and feeling the difference. The g3 is definitely an upgrade over the g2c but my hellcat is twice the pistol with the great trigger and tritium sights and ergonomic design with lots of capacity.
@@coryturner9140 I have a Canik tp9 elite sc, that I bought over the hellcat, and canik has the best out of the box trigger you can get on a gun. And I still love my pt111 g2, and my wife's G2C. Put $110.00 tritium/fiber optic sights on her g2c and that's all that was needed. The G2 AND G2C are as good as any gun out there.
@@GunGuy258 just picked up a G43X in the store and the trigger was the worst I've felt in a long time! The brand new Tarus G3c puts all the G's to shame!
I'm still rocking my Millenium Pro and this looks very much like a larger version, so I'm already familiar with it's function. I must hold one in my sweaty palms!
Guns I've owned Taurus SDV9. MAG ISSUE TaurusSDV40 STOVEPIPE stoegerstr9 SIEZETRIGGER Glock21 FLAWLESS Hi point40 FLAWLESS Beretta96a1 HEAVYTRIGGE S&W6904 FLAWLESS Rockisland45 FLAWLESS wasr10 ak FLAWLESS Hopefully the g3 doesn't let me down I like the look of it. Just hope it can accept extended mags
The new Taurus is made out of the same material as the Glock, from the slide to the polymer to the internals. Glock still uses a well proven internals, but the outside is like hi points they barely change, now Taurus is a more updated look and shooting feel. Just my opinion, but Taurus beat the Glock this time around, until Glock makes something new and different.
For me price points mean nothing, trigger weight means nothing, looks mean nothing, gun weight means nothing, only thing that matters to me is reliability and accuracy.
Heavy compared to what, the Glock, I could carry that all day and the finish also compared to what the Glock again, their latest finish wears off easily, then last but not least sights compared to what, the plastic U notch that 95% of the Glock fan boys replace ASAP. I can't wait to get me a Taurus G3, already have two G2C'S and love them both as kit gun's.
@Inconvenient Truths How many comments did you just read that said their Taurus out performed their glock. And these are glock guys. If you havnt read all the comments, read them. Imo, I don't think one us any more reliable than the other.
@Inconvenient Truths your starting to get on my nerves bro. I told you earlier that I have both, and both fire perfectly . I've had no issues with my taurus and 2 ftf's with my glock. I'm not saying one is better then the other, but in my opinion I would trust my life with either. Now stop talking s**t and go bug someone else
Well I am not a Glocktard Fan Boy, I bet I can out shoot you, with a Taurus asshat, have a nice day, you just showed how soon a fool will be parted from his funds.
My new Taurus G3 arrived 2 weeks ago missing one of the safety features on the slide. After a week Taurus has not responded to my warranty request. A phone call at 4PM EST says they close at 5PM EST and the hung up. I'm starting to regret my purchase.
Customers love it especially women because the slide is especially if you can move for them with great grip surface and a very easy slide to rack women especially this Gun is great for.
I really hate the manual safety hating crowd. It can be disengaged before the gun is even in the firing position. If you can't toggle a simple safety in a tense situation I don't think you should carry a gun, as target aquisition, knowledge of what's behind your target, etc. Are so much more complicated. I'm not just talking out of my ass, I carried an M9 and 1911 on safe in the Marine Corps, and used them to protect my life on multiple occasions. Definitely train to disengage the safety even if it's off just for muscle memory. The Taurus safety is in the perfect position and holding it down gives you a pretty good firing grip on the gun. Just my two cents. My glock 19, 26, and 27 don't have safeties and I don't care, but some people won't even buy a gun with a manual safety. If somebody ever takes your gun that split second it takes to figure out it's on safe can save your life. I refuse to carry a 1911 off safe, due to the design but the G3 is off safe most of the time. Either way it's a nice option to have for some people. Love this gun. I put this slide on my G3c frame and it's Glock 19 size lol!
If it's the same as G2 and G2C it rusts fast when you get sweat on it. I haven't found a holster I like for my G3 yet so I don't know how fast ti will rust.
For the cost of a glock 19, I was able to pick up a G3 with enough left over to buy the Mossberg Shockwave I had my eye on. Love my G3.
G3 is an exceptional gun.
I got a g3 and a mossberg 88 security
You’re smart!
Such a reliable &, most importantly, affordably priced gun. I always laugh at my buddy who believes more money automatically = better.
Excellent pistol for the money, I got one and is a keeper
Taurus G3 is a winner! 🔥
My cousin has trouble with his FN 509. I have put 3,000 rounds through it and still no jams.
I have the G3 and G2C( I use the G2c as an everyday carry) my husband and I own several.....dozen firearms. We own 5 Taurus firearms and I personally have never had a problem with them. The G3 is a ridiculously reliable gun, right out of the box 750 rounds ran through and not a single notable malfunction. It is accurate but I personally took some of my nail polish and painted the front blade to help see the sites( made me more accurate with it) A great gun over all.
Lakeline has a fiber optic front sight for like $20 or the set for 40
for g2c, s, and 3
Taurus are an unrrated gun. My pt2gll hasn't failed me.
I love a women tht knows about guns
Someone’s been watching Paul Harrell
I just bought one of these today and out of all my pistols this is the most accurate pistol i have ever owned.. i dont know if i got lucky or it just fits me perfectly but i put the first 50 rounds through a quarter size whole at 7 yards. $230 im buying another one for my other hand lol..
Where did you yours from???
@@javarisbutler9160 ATR in Fairmont WV
I am almost with you, I shoot my CZ P10C better and Walther PPQ better but that is about it, I would take shooting the G3 any day over my Block 17.
Same here compares very ease with my Glock 19
The fit feels custom in it and its smaller brethren.
I own several Taurus semi autos and I love them all. I’ve never experienced a noteworthy issue with any of them. Taurus firearms in general are very underrated.
Love my PT1911SS, 750+ rounds with only 1 stove pipe on a reload which was local range ammo at the gunstore.
Matt Allen VERY❗️
I wanted a px4 storm .40 cal but nobody has any around here so i settled for this
I’ve put 1000 rounds through my G3 with 0 failures. Great gun!
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Same here. All the hate directed towards this gun is just silly.
What rounds do you use?
@@psychotropy101 Flawless operation I love the T G3
The G2 and G3 are making a good name for themselves at a very affordable price. These guns might be the best budget guns available new
During the time waiting for my CCP to come in I practiced drawing the gun from the holster. Push with forefinger to release the holster catch, then the right thumb slides the safety off. This gets very quick and smooth with practice. Can't imagine having this gun in the holster fully loaded with the safety off.
It’s my favorite midsize and I have a Glock 19. The tigger and accuracy for the price puts it over the top. Proud to feature it.
This is why I purchased this firearm, I do not have Sig, Glock money at this time. This is my first hand gun, with over 1000 rounds through using Fenix Ammo with no failures.
Now that I have refined my handgun skills, I would like to step up to Sig, Glock, CZ.
Love your honest reviews, thanks for calling your reviews like you see it
No problem brother. Thanks
Regarding the sights, is it not possible to change out the rear ones? I'm thinking about getting one of these but with the stainless slide. I agree about the finish on the slide. Almost looks oxidized.
save your money stay with the G3,, it goes bang everytime you pull the trigger.
@@jastew1971 Taurus has a night sight, and Lakeline carries a Glo type sight. They're proprietary, the G3C eliminated the proprietary sights and used a Glock dovetail.
You may be stepping down. That G3 is hard to beat, and I have all the others too.
The corners cut for this gun was the slide finish. If the slide was finished to your liking it would be in the M&P price range. I plan on sending my G2 and G3 slides off eventually. I just don't have it that high on my list to do vs buying more ammo and other guns.
What the hell , a Bloomberg commercial during a gun video. Good placement TH-cam
Anytime I look up gun deals, gun safes, or anything that relates to firearms. The first result I get is Mike Bloomberg's campaign website. Dude is trying to buy the democratic nomination.
SWISH FACE man he’s trying hard ! Shout out to the dem candidate with the most senseless gun control ideology haha Idk how these dems think aggressive gun control is gonna get them to the presidency. Lord help us 🤣🤣
RCF I was browsing some free content on our smart tv and found the original episodes of “The Apprentice”, so I decided to give it a look. I absolutely had to chuckle when I started seeing Bloomberg ads during an old Trump show. LOL! As if all those ads are gonna change ANY-body’s mind! 🤣
@@CLL-1 It is funny that he thinks he can just buy the election. I like the one With Bloomberg and Obama, Biden's probably WTF.
The Democratic party just needs to go away
The inability to have restrike capability is one of the reasons I don't like most striker fired handguns. That is a great feature that I wish all striker fired handguns had.
The finish was probably a cost savings measure. They built it to a price point. If you're worried about it either keep clp on it or cold blue it.
Best part of the restrike capability is during dry fire practice. You don’t need to reset the trigger each time. Love it!
Dave Alexander The only steel case I have is Winchester, but thanks for the heads up!
@Dave Alexander one reviewer shot a 1k round string and had a hard primer go on the second strike caught on camera
My oldest child (a daughter, 56) lives alone in Arizona. She recently expressed some concern for her safety and asked about gun options. I immediately sent her my 19 and a check to cover instruction/range time. Deprived of my bedside gun, I began to consider MY options. Being retired and on a fixed income, I didn't really want to spend $600 at this point in my life (I'll be 80 next BD) so was thinking hard about the G3. I knew Taurus was upping its game because I had bought a TX22 and loved everything about it, but I did NOT want a manual safety (it is optional on the TX).
My Missouri shit-kicker solution: Super Glue! A tiny drop along the bottom edge of the safety (while on 'fire', of course) immobilized that sucker for good, AND, it's invisible. I know firearms purists are going to go nuts if they read this, but it works for me and it apparently will work forever: I clean my pistols in an ultra-sonic device filled with gasoline. That bath has NO effect on the Super Glue.
So, want a G-3 but don't like manual safeties? Get some Super Glue at the Dollar Tree... I promise I won't tell.
Wouldn't it have been easier and better to get the GX4XL??? It's the same size as the G3 and has no manual safety!!!
@@robertramirez2076 The monee! 😆
I own more expensive guns glocks beretta sig s&w and others but I don't have any more reliable than the Taurus g2c and g3. I carry the g3 and the g2c as my backup. My g2c has over 4500 rounds through it and never any malfunctions it shoots any 9mm ammo I put in it.the same goes for my g3 which has over 3000 rounds through it now. That's alot more then I can say about some of my more expensive guns. I wasn't crazy about the g2c trigger so i had my gunsmith change it out 40 dollars and i love the way it is now.
What did u get done on G2C trigger?
Better trigger than a G19, IMO. 500 rounds through my example with zero malfunctions of any type so far. The manual safety will be a love/hate thing with enthusiasts, but works well. I love the grip angle, size, shape and texture. I really like the G3, regardless of price.
I know there is a lot of interest in the G3 right now. My initial video showcasing the differences between the G3 and the G2c has over 50,000 views so far. Which is insane for my small channel.
Hint , Hint... 😁
Shamless plug
I don't undwr stand the hate on the safety. Just deactivate it, and never use it if it bothers you. Just make sure youre acclimated on how to turn it off and on beforehand
Keep at it brother. It takes a lot of time and consistency
@@Hegshot87, thanks brother.
Better trigger than a Glock. Better grip. Sights are comparable. Is it a budget gun or are Glock fanboys just being over charged.
Exactly!! Im right there with you sir.
Ernest T Bass qc is questionable
Taurus is like a brand new old company. They have done a 360 turn around cause they use to suck! I own a Taurus 92 and a pt111 g2. I love them both. Best budget gin company hands down.
I didn't notice Mrs Hegsot miss at all! Don't ever get her mad at you. She's a pretty good shot! Lol
New subscriber, I like your review. Couple comments. While everyone has the right to their opinion on safeties, they shouldn't be dismissed outright. Many people prefer a thumb safety. As a lifelong 1911 shooter, I, like others, am completely trained to use a thumb safety automatically and a pistol with a safety is highly appreciated. I realized the modern paradigm is to criticize a safety, but it has its place for shooters trained up to use one automatically. It prevents a lot of dangerous "oops." and do we really know if the Taurus was designed to function safely without one? On the finish: Tenifer, is a finish meant to prevent rust. The color is not part of the Tenifer and as such whether the color lasts or not is somewhat irrelevant, it's just cosmetic. Wile we might like the color to last, even a Glock's color will wear, as will many other pistols finishes in a nitrite-type finish--but they won't rust, which is the point. Regarding shooting at 40 yards. No, long distance shooting is not a likely scenario in personal defense, but then, self-defense is something we hope to go our entire lives without experiencing. We should do some practice at long range on a regular basis and our gear--and our skill set--should be up to the task. Thanks for an excellent pistol review. --Mark
Great comment!
The G3 is legit. The only thing I would change is the recoil spring and guide rod. There is a full stainless available for $34. You can also convert that 15 rd mag into a 18 rounder. I used the Mec-Gar butt plate from a CZ75 mag. It's a Plus 2 plate but actually held 3 additional rounds rather than 2.
Mike Pavlock why change recoil spring & guide rod ??Have you had the opportunity to do more r&d than the multi billion dollar company Taurus?? As for the mags the g3 comes with one 15rnd and one 17rnd so why not just use the extension $ for another 17 rounder ??? Smh
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Why buy a 17 when you can buy a Mec Gar Sig P226 18 or 20 rd for the same price? They fit and function 100%
Kyle Sonsalla your life on the line not mine I’ll stick with factory mags
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Mec Gar are factory mags... They are literally the same body just longer and a longer spring. Canik TP9 mags, Taurus 24/7 Gen I mags as well. I'm sure there's others but that's what I've found so far. Used a mic and caliper, they're identical sizes. Can run a 32 Rd Pro Mag straight from Taurus, but you better double up the spring or trade it for a Wolff xtra power for a Glock 33 rd. Not everything "factory" is better. That's why there's a proliferation of aftermarket parts, and factory production usually follows suite with what the aftermarket innovates.
Kyle Sonsalla go ahead and take your chance for 1 or 2 extra rounds you may need them .....I won’t
The Glock is very good, but the G3 arrived for a great price and a great performance.
Ive had this pistol since shortly after it was released. It has roughly 2500 rounds threw it and has been great. The bore axis is very low and its very accurate. The trigger upgrade from the G2C is great. The grip length may make it hard for some to conceal but being 6'2" 200lbs it is fine for me. I still Cary my G2C most days but I do carry the G3 on some occasions
Before I got an M&P I had the original millennium g2. Was a great gun, and now that I've sold my M&P for a 1911, I kind of want the G3.
Love mine! 500+ rounds and no issues.
Easy to carry, feels like a 1911. You're right finish is shit and it needs night sights.
Good review... I wanted to hate my friends G2c when I shot it. Yes the trigger was really long but it works. I was shooting better groups with G2c at 7yards than my G26. I’m sure the G3 will be a great gun on a tight budget.
G3 trigger is even better.
Just bought mine today for $220 at academy they price match web sellers two mags already feels so good in my hands can’t wait to take it to the range.
Who'd you use for price match?
@@Montano67 in Tennessee they use Bud's
Any price matches in Texas?
As of now I believe there’s no price matches
I’ll give you $280 lol if your in az? 😎
Thank God someone who agrees with me a budget Glock 45
Haven’t got a g3 yet because they’re always out of stock, but I really dig the G2c I bought the wife. Feels much better in my hand than my G26 I’ve been carrying for years
They are available every day on Gunbroker.
Taurus says in their G3 video that night sights are coming down the road for the pistol and maybe other sight options. As you said it has a Tennifer or nitro carburizing shell so it won't rust even if the black oxide outer finish doesn't last. So down the road swap out the sights and put a better finish on it if you want.
Here in Brazil Taurus Guns comes inside a case (like glock, sig). Its funny to see they selling in USA in this paper box. Another thing, Brazilian G3 has better aim sights like Glock and ready to set Red Dot, like Glock MOS.
I have the G3 in Gray frame, 15 & 17 round mags. I have 540 flawless rounds through it. I agree or can relate with everything you said about the gun. I've been very pleased with it so far.
There is a manual safety because the gun IS FULLY COCKED WHEN RACKED. Yes, it has a trigger blade safety and a drop-safety piston internally, but both are easily defeated by grit or lint over time. For safe carry, since IT IS SINGLE ACTION ONLY when racked, you must use that manual safety and a decent holster to protect it! READ your manual!...………………………….elsullo
elsullo2 the Walther PPQ's striker is also fully cocked when loaded but no thumb safety
@@caseyfryback8271 I'm not carrying single action gun in condition 0 with no safety..
I love my G3 does anyone love there’s
Lil rocfamily it’s great if you’ve never shot a quality firearm. They have their place but the trigger still sucks just like the g2
I really liked mine. I cleaned it really good and lubed up and the trigger on mine is buttery smooth.
Steve Stumbaugh I ended up selling mine last week. I just didn’t shoot it much. It’s a decent gun for the price.
My gen 3 Glock 26 yes
If by G3 you mean Glock 19 yes...I love mine
It is actually a great gun. In at around 700-750 rounds and the only problem was with a box of unlucky brass ammo. Thought it was the gun, but then tried that same ammo on my p365 and it kept preventing the slide to fully go back to the front just like in my G3.
Great buy for the money! Easy to clean, magazines are cheaper than most. Highly recommend.
The Taurus Gen. 3 is more than a cheap gun It's the best gun I Use and I have lots it's light And accurate I prefer it more than the Beretta 92 I recommend it
I just added fiberoptic sights to my G3. I purchased them from lakeline llc. They were easy to install (only an hour or so) $50. They acquire the sight picture much quicker than the original three dot dull white ones.
Going to the range Monday to test.
How'd they do?
Got one, got a Lakeline LLC stainless 4.6" threaded barrel, a Tyrant Designs Univ. Comp, 18 and 20 round Sig p226 mag, and love it.
Thank you for your honest opinion and not being a gun snob. I will subscribe because of it thanks again and God bless
I have the G3 and G3c and love them both...
Canik TP9 Elite SC looks good too. Reliable and not too bad on price + you get alot in the box with a superb trigger altough its creeping up in price due to its demand.
Safety first! So I really appreciate the manual safety especially since I’m teaching my lady and learning myself about firearms safety and practice - however, I agree with not having the safety on when using for EDC - just gotta get a holster.
I'm impressed with Taurus, I bought a g2c a month ago and already have 2000 rounds through it , the mag is a bit hard for me to load by hand, so I use a "loader" but I haven't had a single problem with the little pistol, not bad for $206.00
Where can u get a loader from and I have the same problem with loading as well
However it's a good gun
@@atlantaatlanta7440 .... I don't really know, it's a small metal piece that holds the cartridge down while you put the next one in, I bought it a a gun show in the 1980's, fits most 9 mm
@@atlantaatlanta7440 Bloody Wheels on EBay makes some great loaders for the G2C. As well as spacers to use the G3 15 and 17 round mags in the G2C 😁👍
I just got a g3 and I love the thing. A few things I love about but most importantly cheap and still really good in my opinion. Something people who think more money = better is that if you’re ever in a situation and you use it and take down someone, the cops will take it as evidence and who knows when you’ll see it again. I’d rather have a gun that $300 taken away than one that’s $600+ and same quality
I would like to call out Taurus for eliminating the tactile loaded chamber indicator! It's really important when needed!
Maybe the holster is a part of the problem with the slide finish. We also need a very light coating of oil lube or similar lube inside the holster. Thank you for the review. Mechanically, I think this pistol is an excellent and reliable budget pistol.
the finish will wear off fast but it gives it a battle worn look. sights change them cause glock sights suck also. I will get 2 for the price of my g19 and give them hell
i often wonder if these reviewers get upset when their hammers and other tools get nicks and scratches? My tools get worn, and a firearm is just that, a tool.
The PSA PS9 is hopefully going to be the real budget Glock 19 as long as they're reliable but they're basically a Gen 3 Glock on the inside. I've only had one Taurus and it was horribly unreliable. Some people have luck with them but I'd rather not try again.
TheKeystoneKid my g2c was the same way.. just sold my g2c and g3 no more Taurus polymer pistols for me. I’ve graduated to a Walter q5 match steel frame.
I have been shooting taurus pistols since the 70s (my dads revolvers) and have never had any problems with them
Kenny J Taurus got me into pistol shooting to begin with. They are an affordable way to enter the sport. They are decent for the money but I wouldn’t rely on one to save my life. They do serve a purpose though. I’m glad they make affordable guns for an entry level firearm for people on a budget.
Kenny J the g3 is great I had a g2c and it wouldn’t go into battery about every 6th round. I would have to tap the slide to be able to shoot it. I polished the feed ramp and finally ended up putting a stainless guide rod and spring in it and it seemed to be working fine but I still didn’t trust it. Maybe I got a lemon. The triggers aren’t all that great either but it’s a budget pistol. My Taurus Pt-92 (beretta style) is fantastic and very accurate and never had any issues. I don’t dislike Taurus at all I just don’t trust the budget guns al that much. I have a Springfield hellcat which costs twice as much but I’m happy to pay for the reliability and trigger over the Taurus.
I have noticed the slide finish on my G2s rusts very easily usually about once a week I wipe it down with CLP and let it soak in for about 20 minutes and than I wipe it off that seems to help quite a bit. Also the magazine button rusts very easily to when carried inside the waistband in very hot and humid climates.
PRICE DIFFERENCE:
TAURUS G3 = $345
GLOCK19 Gen5 = $560
My 1st G3 was $276 & my 2nd was $313.😁👍
Just recently purchased a g2c, hp22, and Panzer arms mfpa for the price of that little glock.
We've already had a budget Glock 19 for a long time. It's called the S&W SD9.
Good option for budget people like myself. It have 90% of the Glock 19 features for sometimes less of half of the price of a Glock . The only negative for me its the slide finish I like stainless version better.
The stainless slide is available in the G3 as well!!!
I bought the G3TORO and it’s been an amazing weapon. Feels and shoots great.
Lakeline LLC has night sights, Stainless Steel Guide Rod, Stainless Steel Striker Guide, Firing Pin Spring, Return Spring and a Mounting Plate for Red Dots. I have the G2C and I put in the steel guide rod and the steel striker guide after polishing parts of the trigger as suggested in other TH-cam videos and it is running smooth as silk. Well better than gritty trigger pull it had before. I plain on getting the G3 and getting the steel guide rod and striker guide, but no polishing the trigger on the G3 if it is better than the G2C as I have heard. Night sights will be the last thing on the list to get, after I buy it and make the upgrades.
The low sight may bother some people but IMO they help you shoot this pistol extremely accurately. For me it was more accurate than a Glock 19. You can always change out the sights to some you like better.
G3 is a double single-acting pistol. There is no way to compare
I paid $300, but mine is the stainless steel slide
I just picked up the Taurus G3C for about 300 and had enough left over and purchased a Mossberg Maverick
Double strike is good for practice with those laser bullet thingys, but I've found thay once you drop the hammer and it doesnt go bang, 90% chance it wont go off the second time, either. Bad primer. In life or death situation, go to the next round.
I’ve had great performance from each of my Taurus guns.... PT-140.....24/7 45ACP... and my go to ... PT111-G2
Same here: PT145, PT111 and the TCP, I've used all 3 as my personal carry and zero issues.
2:36 My colorblind ass thought that colored mag shelf was a brass shell 😂😂😂😂
I purchased g3 and g2. Smooth like butter. Everything I was looking for in a handgun
It’s a great gun for the money. Is it a budget Glock 19? No. Not in my opinion. It’s also not a budget M&P 2.0, it’s roughly the same size but that’s where the comparisons end as far as I’m concerned. I will also say if this is your choice of CCW then train to hit that safety on the draw. You can not put the safety on and remarkably it will have activated when you didn’t expect it to, so train to hit the safety on your draw.
Awesome review! The slide finish is weird. When I first bought mine, it had scratches on the slide they claimed were made by bringing the gun in and out of the sales case against other pistols. I oiled it a little when I cleaned it and the scratches are gone. Weird
I know this is a two year old video, it the almighty algorithm put it in my feed. Gotta say 2 years in and mine is my daily carry.
I don't know, the g2c is a genuine value gun, and certainly the G3 is less expensive than a Glock, but it's directly competing with the Smith and Wesson sd9ve at around $300
Being a g2c owner, I 100% agree that the Taurus' stippling is fantastic, and the stippling on the sd9ve is not
However we are talkin Smith and Wesson vs. Taurus
Now if street price comes down to around 250 or so, then it would be undercutting the Smith & Wesson by enough to matter
I don't own a glock anymore. Taurus has upped their game.
Great slim profile gun. Love mine and feels so natural in my medium hands. Mine needs break in. Sometimes by just pulling the slide back it gets stuck in the rear position without a mag in it. It does not happen when fired thankfully
Rho Main I normally don't have time to shoot my new purchases right away so I'll take the time to clean and lightly polish all contact surfaces and barrel feed ramp. Makes a big difference!
@@Alop777 I hear that, will clean/lube and polish mine a little more. I still have a few sitting that have not been fired but was able to take out the G3 once.
Have 3 Taurus G2c's and the finish IS very thin and easily scratched and worn off by a Kydex holster. Otherwise...GREAT value.
Should've went stainless they hold up very well.
I 2nd this. I see mine showing wear from that kydex holster
@50 GLOCK the only thing slimmer about the g2s is the grip not enough difference to justify half the round count than the g2c only makes sense if you live in a state with 10 round limits.
@50 GLOCK it's funny people go buy the smallest firearm they can find and complain about the capacity just buy a full size and be done with it.
My block 19 finish looks crappy when I rub it with my fingers also. I think it is finger / hand salts, not the finish. I do enjoy my G3. It's ergonomics are better than the Block's. Thanks for the review.
A better option than a hi point
And lifetime warranty no brainer by the Taurus
@Patrick O'Brien not true. The failure rate is less than 1 percent. Get out of here, you troll!!!
Inconvenient Truths the older models yes but the G2C and G3 have been Taurus’ redemption
Oh man, you done brought out the Taurus fanboys in 3, 2, 1... My favorite feature is the "memory pad"! 🤣 Thanks 4 the video brother, the quality is getting better and better! 👍
Lol thanks brother
Sir, you performed a really fine job with that G3. I have one and enjoyed your test. Fred Douglas
That "small" difference in grip width feels like a lot, the Glock 19 width feels far less comfortable in the hand than the G3 although I am sure some of that is blockish un-ergonomic grip design on the Glock and I have shot thousands of rounds through a Glock as a former LEO. Safety is just an issue of muscle memory/practice.
What a great budget pistol, just awesome!! 👍🏼
I think Sd9ve is a better budget glock 19, just my opinion. I'm not saying the Taurus is bad it's a good firearm too.
In my own experience the sd9 has a slight advantage in reliability over the g3.
Can yall do a review on the Taraus Th40. I brought one and I love it. I would love to see how it stand up when compared to other 40 caliber hand guns for carry.
For the price you can't beat it.
How much is it
@@mikethurman8304 Like $230.00
Using the scale to show how hard/easy to rack the pistol is pretty clever..Nice
People have this thought in their head that if it cost more it must be better. We pay more for popular name brands or just a logo then realize that most things are made from the same type of material but the logo the brand is what u paying more for.
I have the G3 i got to say that i love it
why would anyone even buy a glock when the G3 was superior and 1/3rd the price!
jason lawrence I wouldn’t say it’s superior... it’s an ok pistol for the price but it’s still a Taurus. Once you shoot a $500 and up pistol you’ll understand why it’s worth the extra money for a quality pistol. If all you can afford is a Taurus then that’s understandable. I had a g2c and a g3 and sold them both after moving up to a more expensive firearm and feeling the difference. The g3 is definitely an upgrade over the g2c but my hellcat is twice the pistol with the great trigger and tritium sights and ergonomic design with lots of capacity.
Cory Turner I had a glock 42 .380 and a g2c in 9mm the 9mm did way better at 1/3 the price
@@coryturner9140 I have a Canik tp9 elite sc, that I bought over the hellcat, and canik has the best out of the box trigger you can get on a gun. And I still love my pt111 g2, and my wife's G2C. Put $110.00 tritium/fiber optic sights on her g2c and that's all that was needed. The G2 AND G2C are as good as any gun out there.
Plus Glock has a trigger that's sucks worse than any gun I've handled.
@@GunGuy258 just picked up a G43X in the store and the trigger was the worst I've felt in a long time! The brand new Tarus G3c puts all the G's to shame!
I always liked Taurus.
I have both …it’s a big quality difference but it’s better than nothing (cough cough…doesn’t rub hollows well)
Taurus G3 - No protective tape for the slide weight pull test. 🤣🙃🤣
Lol it wasn't for lack of trying. I couldn't get the scale to hold with the tape on
I'm still rocking my Millenium Pro and this looks very much like a larger version, so I'm already familiar with it's function. I must hold one in my sweaty palms!
Guns I've owned
Taurus SDV9. MAG ISSUE
TaurusSDV40 STOVEPIPE
stoegerstr9 SIEZETRIGGER
Glock21 FLAWLESS
Hi point40 FLAWLESS
Beretta96a1 HEAVYTRIGGE
S&W6904 FLAWLESS
Rockisland45 FLAWLESS
wasr10 ak FLAWLESS
Hopefully the g3 doesn't let me down I like the look of it. Just hope it can accept extended mags
That's your skin rubbing off on the "etched" slide. It will clean up nicely...
The new Taurus is made out of the same material as the Glock, from the slide to the polymer to the internals. Glock still uses a well proven internals, but the outside is like hi points they barely change, now Taurus is a more updated look and shooting feel. Just my opinion, but Taurus beat the Glock this time around, until Glock makes something new and different.
For me price points mean nothing, trigger weight means nothing, looks mean nothing, gun weight means nothing, only thing that matters to me is reliability and accuracy.
Heavy compared to what, the Glock, I could carry that all day and the finish also compared to what the Glock again, their latest finish wears off easily, then last but not least sights compared to what, the plastic U notch that 95% of the Glock fan boys replace ASAP. I can't wait to get me a Taurus G3, already have two G2C'S and love them both as kit gun's.
@Inconvenient Truths How many comments did you just read that said their Taurus out performed their glock. And these are glock guys. If you havnt read all the comments, read them. Imo, I don't think one us any more reliable than the other.
@Inconvenient Truths your starting to get on my nerves bro. I told you earlier that I have both, and both fire perfectly . I've had no issues with my taurus and 2 ftf's with my glock. I'm not saying one is better then the other, but in my opinion I would trust my life with either. Now stop talking s**t and go bug someone else
Well I am not a Glocktard Fan Boy, I bet I can out shoot you, with a Taurus asshat, have a nice day, you just showed how soon a fool will be parted from his funds.
My new Taurus G3 arrived 2 weeks ago missing one of the safety features on the slide. After a week Taurus has not responded to my warranty request. A phone call at 4PM EST says they close at 5PM EST and the hung up. I'm starting to regret my purchase.
Customers love it especially women because the slide is especially if you can move for them with great grip surface and a very easy slide to rack women especially this Gun is great for.
Kevin Segna sold out of them today at the store I work at
Mrs. Hegshot nailed it !!! Great shooting
I really hate the manual safety hating crowd. It can be disengaged before the gun is even in the firing position. If you can't toggle a simple safety in a tense situation I don't think you should carry a gun, as target aquisition, knowledge of what's behind your target, etc. Are so much more complicated. I'm not just talking out of my ass, I carried an M9 and 1911 on safe in the Marine Corps, and used them to protect my life on multiple occasions. Definitely train to disengage the safety even if it's off just for muscle memory. The Taurus safety is in the perfect position and holding it down gives you a pretty good firing grip on the gun. Just my two cents. My glock 19, 26, and 27 don't have safeties and I don't care, but some people won't even buy a gun with a manual safety. If somebody ever takes your gun that split second it takes to figure out it's on safe can save your life. I refuse to carry a 1911 off safe, due to the design but the G3 is off safe most of the time. Either way it's a nice option to have for some people. Love this gun. I put this slide on my G3c frame and it's Glock 19 size lol!
I just bought one this afternoon. It's the FDE frame with OD slide, Georgia model.
I dont think that's tenifer. Seems like a thin phosphate.
If it's the same as G2 and G2C it rusts fast when you get sweat on it. I haven't found a holster I like for my G3 yet so I don't know how fast ti will rust.