Now, add an 11-round magazine and with one in the chamber, you have a dozen shots of 9mm performance on tap in a pistol about the size of your palm.įrom top to bottom, you have fixed steel sights the front blade has a recessed white dot and the backside of the rear sight is finely serrated. Having a 3.06-inch barrel, the overall length has been kept to 6.05 inches, with a height of 4.4 inches and a width of 1.08 inches, giving it an empty weight of just 18.5 ounces. In essence, the buyer gets many of the features found in a service-size 9mm pistol that has been downsized to what was once the province of a single-stack. Taurus has redefined the micro-sized pistol with the introduction of the GX4. Here’s the GX4 with the new optional Tungsten Cerakote slide finish. Then, when I thought Taurus had already “raised the bar” to new heights, along comes the GX4. I was impressed enough with this Taurus product that it has become my semi-auto EDC. Next, I tested one of the G3c sub-compact 9mm pistols. I evaluated a Taurus Model 692 revolver and then took it to Gunsite for the 250 Revolver Course. I had troubles with function and reliability, and on the Commander-size 1911 I was shooting, the extractor just fell out of the gun.īut several years ago, things began to change.
I’d tested a few over the years, and by and large the revolvers ran just fine, but the autoloaders were another story. Like most American gun enthusiasts, I wasn’t a big fan of Taurus. From Taurus is the GX4, a micro-compact pistol in 9mm Luger with a striker-fired trigger mechanism and 11+1 cartridge capacity. Unfortunately, the Taurus reputation suffered in these early attempts at gun-making, and their firearms have been the butt of jokes and more than a little contempt that’s lasted until this very day. An “ugly duckling” to be sure.īesides revolvers, Taurus purchased the machinery from Beretta to manufacture semi-automatic pistols, after Beretta had completed a contract with the Brazilian military. The checkered wood grips appeared somewhat amateurish, and the curved trigger just seemed to dangle from the frame inside the trigger guard. I noted that the cylinder flutes were serrated, something I found odd. 38 Special and had a close resemblance to a Smith & Wesson Model 10. The first Taurus handgun that I ever saw and handled was nearly 50 years ago. In 1941, they began producing firearms, and later, in 1968, commenced exportation of guns to the USA. 15 & 17 round magazines will also be available for customers who desire even higher capacity.Taurus of Brazil began operations in 1939 as a tool and die forging plant. Speaking of the magazines, the G3c comes standard with three 12-round magazines.
These are designed to assist in tactical magazine changes should dust or grit prevent the magazine from dropping freely when depressing the mag release.
Scallops are now included with G3c magazine extension. The rear sight is serrated to reduce glare and quicken sight picture acquisition, while drift adjustability allows the shooter to fine-tune the point-of-impact.Īll these features continue with the new G3c model but with an added performance upgrade. Standard on the G3c are all-steel front and rear sights (instead of the polymer sights included on the G2c) that are designed to withstand the rigors of daily carry. The Tenifer finish delivers more robust surface integrity to minimize scuffing and maximize corrosion resistance. To provide longer wear resistance and better corrosion protection from environmental conditions, the G3c slide is treated with a proven Tenifer finish. A visual chamber indicator replaces the mechanical indicator found on the G2c, reducing parts and streamlining the slide profile. This makes slide manipulation and press checks easier regardless of operating style or hand size. The standard rear serrations are now accompanied by serrations at the front of the slide to provide a more tactile surface area for more positive grip.
Taurus compact 9mm series#
In planning the newest model in the G – series of compact handguns, Taurus engineers were guided by two key objectives: retain and refine the key attributes which have made the G2c so popular with shooters and everyday carry practitioners while integrating new features designed to enhance overall performa nce, durability, and customization potential. New for 2020, Taurus expands its noted G-Series line of polymer-frame, striker-fired pistols with the next-generation G3c compact 9mm.
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