The following article on the Taurus G3c is from the Oct/Nov 2020 issue of Personal Defense World’s “Concealed Carry Handguns” magazine. Grab your copy at OutdoorGroupStore.com.
About a year ago Taurus revamped the company with a move to Georgia and a few new products to add to its lineup. One of those products is a budget-friendly pistol that took the good from the G2 line; it also fixed the bad as well. The new pistol was named the G3. I think Taurus could have done a better job with the name, but I guess it does get the job done. The G3 was Taurus’s answer to the industry, featuring an enhanced grip design with a sandpaper-like stippling for comfort.
Taurus G3c Pistol Details
The G3 features a much better trigger and a safety that actually sits flush with the shoe, improved sights and good fit and finish—all for a very affordable price (MSRP comes in around $305.74). Taurus definitely aimed to please everyone with a much better-feeling and better-performing pistol than the old G2. The only issue I had with the G3 was it was a bit large for me to carry. Why do I want a budget pistol if I can’t use it for concealed carry? Well, Taurus again answered the call with the addition of the new G3c; it’s a compact, even more budget-friendly version of the G3.
Being a firearms instructor and avid concealed carrier, I am a big fan of any and all pistols designed with concealed carry in mind. The Taurus G3c’s frame is sleek, with very simple, sandpaper-like stippling. It also features thumb shelves and “gas pedals” on the frame. The thumb shelves help the shooter achieve a solid lock and faster grip. They also place the index finger in position for a straight pull on the trigger.
Integrated into the frame just above the triggerguard are what I call “gas pedals” but Taurus calls “memory pads.” These subtle recesses offer a safe place for your trigger finger when it’s not pulling the trigger, as well as a rest where your off-hand thumb can hang out. Taurus positioned the thumb shelves and the memory pads on both sides of the frame; that way both left- and right-handed shooters can enjoy them. The frame also includes an integrated Picatinny rail up front for your favorite lights and lasers.
Want to read the entire article on the Taurus G3c? Pick up the Oct/Nov 2020 issue of Personal Defense World’s “Concealed Carry Handguns” magazine. Print and digital subscriptions available at OutdoorGroupStore.com.
