The dustcover sports a molded-in 1.25"-long, one-slot accessory rail. Like the slide, all of the frame’s edges have been rounded for a sleek appearance and comfortable feel. The magazine release has a serrated surface for improved purchase, and it can be reversed for left-handers. It shifts positions after a modest amount of pressure with distinctive clicks when it locks into either setting. It swings up into the “safe” position and down, exposing a red dot on the slide, to fire. The left-side thumb safety lever has an unobtrusive low profile that won’t dig into your hip when holstered. Like the slide, these controls now have an upgraded finish t hey’ve been treated with black Teflon, which is not only corrosion-resistant but also increases lubricity for smoother operation. The external controls, including the takedown lever, slide stop, magazine release button and the thumb safety are all metal, not polymer. Another is located in a metal plate molded into the dustcover, with the remaining two found on the barrel and slide next to the ejection port. It’s stamped to the front support block and can be seen through a left-side cutout in the polymer frame.
#TAURUS G3 9MM EXTENDED MAGAZINE SERIAL NUMBER#
The pistol’s serial number can be found in no less than four locations. The slide rides on four short rails that project from steel front and rear support blocks secured to the frame with roll pins. The G3c’s firing mechanism offers second-strike capability, and lockup is by way of the barrel hood rising into the ejection port. Although the effort required to rack the slide is greater than for Smith & Wesson’s M&P9 Shield EZ 9 mm (I had one on hand for comparison), it’s not too much more. It provides plenty of support while allowing the slide to be manually cycled with ease. The two-piece, dual recoil spring assembly uses all-steel supports instead of a mix of steel and polymer as in some models. The feed ramp is polished mirror-smooth for reliable feeding. It allows the state of the chamber to be verified without retracting the slide. The top of the chamber has a witness hole that takes the place of the mechanical chamber indicator found on the G2c. The bore of the 3.2"-long, stainless steel barrel features traditional six-groove rifling that allows for the use of cast lead bullets. To make this process easier for customers, the G3c’s dovetail and front sight port are compatible with sight upgrades made for Glock pistols. Taurus recognizes that many concealed carry practitioners are swapping out factory iron sights for fiber-optics or night sights. The white-dot front sight is paired with a serrated square-notch rear sight dovetailed into the slide so as to be drift-adjustable. The polymer sights have been replaced with an all-steel sight system. The slide’s nose is beveled for easier re-holstering, while the back end is nicely rounded to match the contours of the frame.īoth the front and rear sights (above) are dovetailed into the slide, and Glock-footprint sights can be retrofit.
#TAURUS G3 9MM EXTENDED MAGAZINE PLUS#
This is a plus for those who prefer to manipulate the slide from the front end. The deep front cutouts of the G2-style slide have been replaced with a squared-off profile that allows for front and rear canted cocking serrations. The carbon steel slide is treated with a Tenifer finish, which has a proven history of resistance to scratches, wear and corrosion. With external dimensions comparable to those of the Glock G26, it’s easy to find suitable holsters for comfortable concealment, such as the DeSantis Inner Piece 2.0 inside-the-waistband holster. With a design that is clearly based on its predecessor, the G2c, this latest pistol offers a magazine with a standard capacity of 12 rounds of 9 mm Luger. Manufactured in Brazil, the G3c is a polymer-frame, striker-fired semi-automatic employing a short-recoil, locked-breech action. With its new subcompact G3c, Taurus didn’t settle for just making the gun smaller, it incorporated improvements to the slide, sights and controls.
The 4"-barreled, double-stack G3 built on the success of previous G-series models with an improved trigger system and modified slide profile.
New options included the American-made TX22 rimfire pistol, lightweight versions of the six-shot Model 856 carry revolver and the G3 9 mm Luger pistol. 300 Winchester Magnum 6.Last year, Taurus clearly demonstrated its renewed commitment to manufacturing practical, affordable handguns with consistent quality control.
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