Seen one at the local shop last week . Haven't owned a Taurus semi auto since about 1990 when I had a copy of the berreta 92 . The G3 felt good in the hand for a 15 shot mid size pistol and the price was pretty low . Is Brazil making a decent reliable gun these days ? This one had the stainless slide .
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!
Fired one during a 2x day course. Hated every moment of it. Only the Turkish gun (Girsan IIRC) was worse to handle. They looked like twins.
I am a cheap bastard, but when it comes to guns, quality matters. I would never carry or trust my life to a Taurus or a turk.
Taurus has stepped up from years past. Own and carry a G2C and find it very capable. Have many other options (sig, glock, s&w) but prefer the feel and size of the G2C...never a jam over thousand or so rounds and have no difficulty putting rounds on target. For a pistol of its size it is agreeable to shoot. Ten years ago would not have shared the same sentiment in Taurus firearms. Things change. The G2C, as I carry it, I am obviously willing to bet my life on it...ymmv...
Edit - realize the g3 is the larger version, and newer, of my G2C but leaving it up as my comments concerning the reliability of the brand could provide value as posted.
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Quality seems to be ramping up . The Beretta 92 clone I still have and still like .
In 2005 I bought a 2" bbl. snub nosed , 45 acp revolver , Taurus model 455 and give it a 10 + 5 star rating . It even has a cool ported barrel . Think S&W J frame , stainless steel in 45 acp and can use moon clips ... SWEET !
I don't own a G3 but I would not be afraid to purchase another Taurus .
My daughter has a revolver like mine in 44 special and the quality is excellent ... it's a keeper also .
Gary
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Thanks for sharing your experiences I've had a few Tauri revolvers over the years mainly early ones namely the model 85 and their 5 shot 44 spl only lemon I had was their model 94 22 lr non existant accuracy and about a 20 lb gritty da trigger . Gonna ask Mrs Santa For a G3 I think
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If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!
I have the PT 111 and 140. They work good for me.
One round at a time.
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