The Taurus G3C delivers reliable performance in a compact striker-fired design built for concealed carry and personal protection. This 9mm pistol combines proven engineering with modern materials to create an affordable option that doesn't compromise on essential features.
What Makes This Different
The G3C features Taurus's refined trigger system with a crisp break and positive reset, addressing common complaints about earlier generations. The Tenifer-coated slide provides superior corrosion resistance compared to standard bluing, while the textured polymer frame offers secure grip retention without aggressive stippling that snags on clothing. At just over 22 ounces unloaded, it carries lighter than many competitors while maintaining a full grip for better control.
Key Features
- Striker-fired action with integrated trigger safety and drop safety
- 10+1 capacity with flush-fitting magazine plus extended 12-round option
- Picatinny rail accommodates lights and laser accessories
- 3.26-inch stainless steel barrel with matte finish resists corrosion
- Low-profile 3-dot sights with drift-adjustable rear
- Ambidextrous magazine release and reversible manual safety
- Textured grip panels with memory pads for consistent hand placement
Field testing demonstrates consistent accuracy within 3 inches at 25 yards with quality ammunition. The G3C functions reliably with both 115-grain and 147-grain loads, making it suitable for range training, competition shooting, and defensive applications. The polymer frame and stainless barrel construction handles extended shooting sessions and adverse weather conditions without performance degradation.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 10+1 rounds (flush magazine)
- Barrel Length: 3.26 inches, stainless steel
- Overall Length: 6.3 inches
- Height: 5.1 inches
- Width: 1.2 inches
- Weight: 22 ounces unloaded
- Frame: Black polymer with Picatinny rail
- Slide: Matte black Tenifer finish with serrations
- Sights: Fixed 3-dot, drift-adjustable rear
- Safety: Manual thumb safety, trigger safety, firing pin block
- Made in Brazil with lifetime repair policy
The G3C represents solid value engineering with features typically found on more expensive pistols. Current production models incorporate factory improvements based on user feedback, making this generation more refined than previous iterations.