Taurus G3c

claydoctor · December 15, 2020, 06:48 AM

Anyone have one of these? Reviews seem favorable.

dsk · December 16, 2020, 12:18 AM

I have one of its slightly older siblings, a PT-111 G2. Same pistol except for a lawyer lock and slightly different slide, sights and trigger. The G2 was followed by the G2C, which was the same exact pistol but without the lawyer lock. The G3C is just another slight upgrade. Mine was a pretty good pistol for the price but I don't think I would buy it again. It had to go back to the mother ship to fix serious reliability issues, and while it seems fine now I'm still leery of trusting it for defense. If I were a first-time gun owner and only had $300 to spend I could justify it, but not when I can afford guns from makers with better reputations.

artoo · December 16, 2020, 03:05 AM

https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...ght=taurus+g3c

https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...ght=taurus+g3c

There have been a few very recent discussions about the G3C.

I've got a G3C and find the improvements over the G2C a good thing.

buddyd157 · December 16, 2020, 07:08 AM

yes, i got mine a few months ago, and i love it. special sale for like $279. back then.

i see on some sites, it's for over $300. now?

when i got to the range, 2 of the RSO's, told me, it was a very good improvement over the G2.

i have no experience with the G2, so i had no comparison to the G2.

a little "snappy", but that should be expected for a compact.

Pukindog12 · January 4, 2021, 01:35 AM

I've had five PT111 G2s/G2Cs and have sold them all. Good solid guns but I always found something better. I have two G3Cs and they aren't going anyywhere. They are that good.

the duck of death · January 4, 2021, 04:15 PM

Until there made in dark purple I'll keep my purple, stainless G2c.

Glockcarry007 · January 5, 2021, 10:30 AM

I have the older model G2C and love it

243winxb · January 31, 2021, 03:29 PM

Bought two G3C models. They shoot Rem factory & my cast bullets great. Accuracy a 25 yards is good. If you cast, bullet Lee #356-120-TC needs sized to .3568" to fit the guns throat. Shooting as cast will work with a shorter COL of 1.030" in these gun. Jan 2021. Fired at 25 yards using 2 hands at my age of 76.

kerreckt · February 6, 2021, 11:26 AM

I have a PT111 G2 and my son has a newer G2. I have replaced the guide rods with stainless recoil assemblies and striker guides from Lakeline LLC in both guns. Not that they needed it but a personal preference over polymer. They both have operated flawlessly. Accurate as I am. I have confidence in them and they both are excellent carry guns.

December 15, 2020, 06:48 AM	#1
claydoctor Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 450	Taurus G3c Anyone have one of these? Reviews seem favorable.

December 16, 2020, 12:18 AM	#2
dsk Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2001 Posts: 1,603	I have one of its slightly older siblings, a PT-111 G2. Same pistol except for a lawyer lock and slightly different slide, sights and trigger. The G2 was followed by the G2C, which was the same exact pistol but without the lawyer lock. The G3C is just another slight upgrade. Mine was a pretty good pistol for the price but I don't think I would buy it again. It had to go back to the mother ship to fix serious reliability issues, and while it seems fine now I'm still leery of trusting it for defense. If I were a first-time gun owner and only had $300 to spend I could justify it, but not when I can afford guns from makers with better reputations. Last edited by dsk; December 16, 2020 at 12:24 AM.

January 4, 2021, 01:35 AM	#5
Pukindog12 Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2011 Posts: 208	I've had five PT111 G2s/G2Cs and have sold them all. Good solid guns but I always found something better. I have two G3Cs and they aren't going anyywhere. They are that good. __________________ "If you wear flip flops you got more problems than I can take care of in this video." Jeff Quinn

December 16, 2020, 03:05 AM	#3
artoo Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2012 Posts: 155	https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...ght=taurus+g3c https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...ght=taurus+g3c There have been a few very recent discussions about the G3C. I've got a G3C and find the improvements over the G2C a good thing. __________________ NRA Life Member

December 16, 2020, 07:08 AM	#4
buddyd157 Member Join Date: April 14, 2020 Location: New England Posts: 40	yes, i got mine a few months ago, and i love it. special sale for like $279. back then. i see on some sites, it's for over $300. now? when i got to the range, 2 of the RSO's, told me, it was a very good improvement over the G2. i have no experience with the G2, so i had no comparison to the G2. a little "snappy", but that should be expected for a compact.

January 4, 2021, 04:15 PM	#6
the duck of death Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2002 Posts: 299	Until there made in dark purple I'll keep my purple, stainless G2c.

January 5, 2021, 10:30 AM	#7
Glockcarry007 member Join Date: December 28, 2020 Posts: 7	I have the older model G2C and love it

February 6, 2021, 11:26 AM	#9
kerreckt Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2011 Location: SE VA. Posts: 216	I have a PT111 G2 and my son has a newer G2. I have replaced the guide rods with stainless recoil assemblies and striker guides from Lakeline LLC in both guns. Not that they needed it but a personal preference over polymer. They both have operated flawlessly. Accurate as I am. I have confidence in them and they both are excellent carry guns.