Description
The Taurus G3 earned its reputation the old-fashioned way, by running well and costing less than folks expect. This is the full-size version of the platform that put Taurus back on everyone's radar, chambered in 9mm Luger with a 4 inch stainless steel barrel and a 15-round magazine capacity. Taurus ships it with two 15-round mags, so you're set for the range right out of the box. At 24.83 ounces unloaded and 7.28 inches long, it fills the hand like a proper duty-size pistol without feeling like a brick on your hip.
A Trigger That Surprises People
The standout feature on the G3 is the trigger. It breaks at around 6 pounds with a smooth take-up, a clean break, and a short reset that makes quick follow-up shots easy to manage. It also has single action with restrike capability, meaning if you ever hit a hard primer, you can pull the trigger again for a second strike instead of racking the slide. That's a feature you won't find on most striker-fired pistols at any price point.
Built for Real Hands, Real Use
The polymer frame wears aggressive stippling patches, an ergonomic palm swell, and memory pads along the sides that index your grip the same way every time. Up front there's an integrated Picatinny rail for a light or laser, and the manual thumb safety and slide release sit right where your thumb expects them. Sights are steel, with a white dot front and a drift adjustable serrated rear, a nice step up from the plastic sights common in this class. The slide wears a durable Tenifer matte black finish that shrugs off holster wear and sweat.
Why the G3 Keeps Selling
Owners consistently report reliable feeding, mild recoil, and accuracy that hangs with pistols costing considerably more. Whether it's your first 9mm, a nightstand gun, or a knock-around range pistol you won't baby, the G3 delivers a lot of gun for the money.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taurus
- Model: G3
- MPN: 1-G3B941-15
- UPC: 725327625810
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker Fired, SA with Restrike
- Capacity: 15+1
- Barrel Length: 4 inches, stainless steel
- Overall Length: 7.28 inches
- Height: 5.20 inches
- Width: 1.20 inches
- Weight: 24.83 oz unloaded
- Sights: White dot steel front, drift adjustable serrated rear
- Frame: Black polymer with Picatinny rail
- Finish: Tenifer Matte Black
- Safety: Manual safety, trigger safety, striker block, loaded chamber indicator
What’s Included
- Taurus G3 9mm pistol
- Two 15-round magazines
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How many magazines come with the Taurus G3?
This model ships with two 15-round magazines, so you get a spare right out of the box. Aftermarket and factory G3 magazines are widely available if you want to stock up, and higher capacity options exist for the platform as well.
Does the Taurus G3 have a manual safety?
Yes. The G3 has a frame-mounted thumb safety positioned right above where your thumb naturally rests, plus a trigger safety, striker block, and loaded chamber indicator. If you prefer having a manual safety on a striker-fired pistol, this setup is one of the better executed ones in its class.
What is the restrike feature on the G3?
The G3 uses a single action trigger with restrike capability. If a round fails to fire on the first strike, you can simply pull the trigger again for a second hit on the primer instead of racking the slide. It's a handy backup that most striker-fired pistols don't offer.
Is the Taurus G3 good for home defense or just the range?
It handles both well. The 4 inch barrel and full-size grip make it easy to shoot accurately with mild recoil, the 15+1 capacity gives you plenty on tap, and the Picatinny rail lets you mount a weapon light for low-light use at home. It's a genuinely versatile do-it-all 9mm.





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