Description
The Taurus G3 took everything people liked about the G2 series and stretched it into a proper full-size 9mm, and this version dresses it up with a gray polymer frame under a Tenifer matte black slide. It runs a 4 inch stainless steel barrel, holds 15+1, and ships with two magazines so you can keep one loaded while you top off the other at the range. At 24.83 ounces unloaded, it carries enough weight to soak up recoil without feeling like a brick on your hip.
A Grip That Does the Work for You
Taurus put real thought into how the G3 sits in the hand. Stippling patches wrap the grip where your palm and fingers land, and the molded memory pads on the sides of the frame give your thumb and trigger finger a consistent home every time you pick it up. That kind of repeatable hand placement matters more than most spec sheets let on, especially when you are trying to build good habits at the range. An integrated Picatinny rail up front handles lights and lasers if you want to set it up for home defense duty.
The G3 Trigger Earns Its Reputation
The striker-fired single action trigger breaks around 6 pounds with smooth take-up, a clean break, and a short reset that makes controlled pairs come easy. It also has restrike capability, so if you ever hit a hard primer you can pull the trigger again instead of racking the slide. A white dot steel front sight pairs with a drift adjustable serrated rear, and a simple witness hole in the chamber lets you confirm a loaded round at a glance.
Why the Taurus G3 Keeps Selling
Between the manual thumb safety, trigger safety, and internal striker block, you get layered security without giving up a quick first shot. Add in the two-tone gray and black look, generous capacity, and a track record as one of the best values in full-size 9mm pistols, and it is easy to see why the G3 stays on so many short lists for range work and home defense alike.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taurus
- Model: G3
- MPN: 1-G3B941G-15
- UPC: 725327625957
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker-Fired Single Action with Restrike
- Capacity: 15+1
- Barrel Length: 4 in, Stainless Steel
- Overall Length: 7.28 in
- Height: 5.20 in
- Width: 1.20 in
- Weight: 24.83 oz (unloaded)
- Frame: Gray Polymer, Full Size, Picatinny Rail
- Slide: Tenifer Matte Black Steel, Serrated
- Sights: Fixed White Dot Front, Drift Adjustable Serrated Rear
- Safety: Manual Thumb Safety, Trigger Safety, Striker Block
What’s Included
- Taurus G3 9mm pistol
- Two 15-round magazines
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Taurus G3 have a manual safety?
Yes, this G3 has a frame-mounted manual thumb safety positioned right where your thumb naturally rests, alongside the slide release. It also includes a trigger safety and an internal striker block, so you get multiple layers of protection working together.
What is restrike capability on the G3 and why does it matter?
Restrike lets you pull the trigger a second time on the same round instead of having to rack the slide after a light primer strike. Most striker-fired pistols in this class do not offer it. It is a nice insurance feature, especially for a home defense gun where a fast second attempt beats a full malfunction drill.
Can I mount a light or laser on the Taurus G3?
Yes. The gray polymer frame has an integrated Picatinny rail molded into the dust cover, so most standard rail-mounted lights and lasers will attach without any adapters. That makes it easy to set this pistol up for nightstand duty.
How many magazines come with this Taurus G3 model?
This SKU ships with two 15-round magazines, giving you 15+1 capacity with a spare ready to go. The G3 also accepts other Taurus G3 series full-size magazines if you want to stock up on extras.





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