Description
The Taurus G3 took the brand's reputation and flipped expectations on its head. This full-size 9mm packs a lot of gun into an affordable package, and it has become one of the most popular do-everything pistols out there for a reason. This version wears a black Tenifer-finished stainless slide over a brown polymer frame, giving it a distinct two-tone look that stands apart from the usual all-black crowd. You get a 4-inch barrel, 15+1 capacity, and a pair of 15-round magazines so you can spend more time shooting and less time reloading at the bench.
What Sets the G3 Trigger Apart
The trigger is where this pistol earns a lot of its fans. It breaks around 6 pounds with a smooth take-up and a cleaner, crisper break than you'd expect at this price. The short reset makes follow-up shots quick and controlled, and the G3 adds restrike capability, so if you get a light primer strike you can pull the trigger again for a second hit without racking the slide.
Grip, Frame, and Handling on the G3
The polymer frame uses stippled texture patches across the grip for a solid hold in any condition, an ergonomic palm swell, and side-frame memory pads that help you index your hand the same way every time. An integrated Picatinny rail up front lets you mount a light or laser, and the manual safety and slide release sit right where your thumb wants them. The magazine release is reversible for lefties and righties alike. Barrel twist runs 1:10 RH with six grooves.
Sights and Safety Setup
Sighting duties are handled by a fixed white dot steel front paired with a drift-adjustable steel rear, giving you a clear picture and the ability to dial in your point of impact. Safeties include a manual thumb safety, a striker block, a trigger safety, and a loaded chamber indicator so you always know the gun's status at a glance. It's a full-size shooter that works equally well for home defense, range days, or as a dependable first 9mm.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taurus
- Model: G3
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1-G3B941B-15
- UPC: 725327625971
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker Fired, Single Action with Restrike
- Capacity: 15 + 1
- Barrel Length: 4"
- Barrel Twist: 1:10 RH, 6 grooves
- Frame: Full-Size Brown Polymer with Picatinny Rail
- Slide Finish: Black Tenifer, Serrated
- Front Sight: Fixed White Dot Steel
- Rear Sight: Drift-Adjustable Steel
- Safety: Manual, Striker Block, Trigger, Loaded Chamber Indicator
- Weight: Approx. 24.8 oz unloaded
- Overall Length: 7.28"
What’s Included
- Taurus G3 9mm pistol
- Two 15-round magazines
- Owner's manual
- Factory lock
Frequently Asked Questions
How many magazines come with the Taurus G3?
This G3 ships with two 15-round magazines, giving you 15+1 capacity loaded and a spare ready to go. Both are factory steel-body mags built to Taurus specs. That's a nice touch at this price point, since plenty of pistols only come with one.
Is the Taurus G3 a good choice for a first 9mm?
It's a popular pick for first-time buyers and experienced hands alike. The full-size frame soaks up recoil, the trigger is better than you'd expect for the money, and the controls are intuitive. Add in the two-tone black slide and brown frame look, and it's an easy gun to recommend for range use and home defense.
Does the Taurus G3 have adjustable sights?
Yes. It uses a fixed white dot steel front sight paired with a drift-adjustable steel rear sight, so you can move the rear to dial in your point of impact. This setup gives you a clean sight picture and a bit of tuning flexibility that you don't always get at this level.
What does the restrike capability on the G3 mean?
If a round fails to fire on the first hit, the G3 lets you simply pull the trigger again for a second strike on the primer without racking the slide. It's a handy backup feature that not every striker-fired pistol offers. Combined with the manual safety, striker block, and trigger safety, it makes for a well-rounded setup.





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