Taurus G3c vs G2c

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1. I love them both but if I had to pick one it would be the Taurus g2c

   • Your G2 millinium used in comparison with the G3C is NOT a G2C and a G2C is approximately 3/32 of an inch shorter than a G3C and also weighs less.

     • You’re mistaken. These guns are identical in length when you measure them with calipers.

   • I have owned both and in my hands the G2C even with plastic sights was more accurate whereas I struggled to connect with the G3C which I attributed to the new sights only being drift adjusted vs having the option for windage and elevation on the G2C

2. I’ve been using Taurus for a while they’ve been very reliable for me, very enjoyable because of there reliability and at a good price.

3. The G2S is an excellent gun. Really like the stippling they put on the grip.

4. I personally think the only thing that would make me feel better with the G3c is the metal sights. Pretty much no difference in them other than that besides price, lol.

   • Pretty much but having metal sights and the ability to install Glock aftermarket sights is a big plus. I really wish they had made the safety ambi.

   • Metal drift sights versus plastic adjustable sights
     It would seem to me that an adjustable sight would be easier to sightin because it has a screw, but once a gun is sighted in more than likely that it is complete. I own the G2C and never needed it adjust the sights

   • You’ve really got to get over you unfounded GLOCK fan boy infatuation!! THEY ARE the ugliest most overrated crappiest sights! So freakin what they’re metal big deal!! They’re also a flat nothing sight! The G2C is plastic but a heavy plastic, combat ramped with windage adjustments, 100 percent BETTER than you Glock CROCK!! Glock has a crappy trigger. Crappy cheap plastic mags, the G2C has stainless, glock has crapoy nothing front sight as well and A SOKUTELY NO ERGONOMICS for over 40 years they haven changed their blocky every gun is exactly same and they Never keep up with modern technology and advancements! Simply said, over priced, absolutely crappiest gun for the buck!! The reason you need all the Glock aftermarket crap is because most Glock fans boys and girls are forced to rebuild the piece of junk after they buy it!! Bottom line,, the G2C IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE G3C OR THE BLOCK GLOCK!! Like people seeing a lot of people driving Kias and Hyundai’s so they ASSUME they MUST BE good. In reality those cars are crap too! People like monkeys tend to do what they see everybody else doing because they grossly uninformed! Glick has a GREAT marketing scam. They pay advertisers to put glocks in their gun magazine ads, ie holsters and tactical lights companies. They give glocks to the police for virtually next to nothing just to make people think they must be good or the cops wouldnt have them, it’s all a smoke screen for the sheeple.

     • Honest Outlaw gives highest marks to the Glock 19 in his YT evaluations and he’s brutally honest. (He also praises the Taurus G2/G3 in the $300 range of CC pistols)
       I don’t particulsrly like the Glock line but I don’t feel unarmed/poorly armed if that’s what is available.
       Go scream at the 1911 chumps for a while, alrighty?

     • Wow… amazing how OEM Glocks still rule in IDPA in Standard Stock Pistol catagory. Unbelievable that they can outshoot $1000 guns. How in the world with cheap, worthless plastic OEM sights? Hmm, go figure.

5. I absolutely love and trust my Taurus G2c. Never had an issue with it and I’m very comfortable using it as my EDC.

   • I just bought the Taurus G3C. it was all they had available. I am not a Taurus guy.and had also the same day bought the Beretta 92X and the Glocks 20/21. I needed a small subcompact gun for my vest when I am riding my Motorcycle. the store I shop at knows I am a gun snob to an extent lol. I usually buy guns with better reps. anyway, this lil gun was flawless and I put 100 rounds of that Maxx Tec 115GR ammo through it. I am please with this and feel very safe carrying it as my EDC bike gun. for what they are, they are worth the $$. they work. they are accurate at combat distances. And reliable, just clean them after every range session. proper lube/ammo and you’ll be fine. again, I am very happy with my choice. And I don’t think the bad guy really cares if that 9mm projectile comes from a SIG-Glock-H&K-ETC. shot placement!!!

     • I beg the diference. Sir. The last guy i had a problem with begged me not to shhot him with a taurus. He preffered to died by my colt, sw, dw, cz, sig or ruger. Anything other than than that would be very embrassing for all parties envolved.

6. Taurus has really stepped up their game!

7. KEEP TINKERING MAKES A GREAT TRIGGER FOR THE G2C

   • Best upgrade you can do is the keep tinkering trigger.

   • I recently bought G2c …. great Gun.. But (Based on reviews the G3c Seems to have better trigger)… Can I order G3c Trigger For my G2??

     • Asmund Trigger will work cause I don’t like keep Tinkering

8. Owned both and and greatly prefer the g3c over the g2c. One of the biggest draws for me was the more durable tennifer coating on the g3c.
   Also while the trigger pulls are similar, the new design of the g3c feels alot better as it’s wider and like how they changed the safety blade/dongle.
   The sights of the g3c and the g3c having 3 magazines instead of 2 were icing on the cake.

   • @fxstc1999. LOL. I have an ’99 fxstc as well or at least, that’s what it was when it came out of milwaukee. LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share that with you. The last of the ‘real’ harley’s. LOL That’s another topic for another time however. For now we’ll just stick with the G2 -vs- G3 schtik. LOL

9. I really enjoy shooting my G2c and my old man eyes prefer the three white dot sight on the G2c. I recently added a Viridian e-series laser which fit perfectly and is a real plus for low light/dark lighting conditions.

   • I agree The e series laser is a good choice foe me as well.

10. I’ve a slightly used G2c, The gun is great for concealing but I have issues with the slide lock.
    Empty mag., drop insert full one, press down on lock, NOT! It takes both hands, to release lock.
    One hand hold the frame. The other hand, push the slide back a bit to release the tension on the lock. The thumb lock will work. Is this a defect for Tarus?

    • Try Breaking it in with no mag and see what happens. That’s a non-normal motion so it could be user, breaking, or a manufacturing flaw. Unless I handled it’s hard to know.

      • Many find that the slingshot maneuver is more reliable than thumb dropping slide lock. This is with any gun. I know it takes longer, but it generally works better.

    • Never had that problem with my G2C (or my PT-111 millennium). Definitely an individual problem with your gun.

      • What problem are you referring to?

    • Look for a burr on the slide cut , could be just a couple stoke of a file to fix the problem.

    • When I first got mine it was a little hard as well, but after firing it a few times and playing around with the slide it got easier. Just clean and oil it properly and use the release button without releasing tension on the slide and it will get easier.

    • I have a G2C and have NOT had this issue. My slide lock and release work flawlessly. Taurus is great about having issues fixed IF you are the original purchaser. Either way, I’m sure it’s a small issue to have it fixed.

11. The G3 is heavier than the G2 and but dy is a little bigger they are not the same size.

12. I bought in early with the Taurus PT111 Millennium G2 with the subcompact 3.2′ barrel and 12+1 capacity . At the time it was a attractive combination of features, competitively priced and came along well before the Springfield Hellcat which is similar in size and boasts “one more round capacity”.
    MSRP on The PT at the time was as low as $199.00, plus applicable sales taxes. Put it thru 1,000 + rounds initially and proved reliable, now more than 2K in range rounds, no problems and eats everything fed into it. My higher priced carry models including CZ & Browning are reserved for range use and now carry the PT G’s exclusively. Should the PT G2’s be used defensively I am not going to have a premium grade pistol in an evidence locker , nor will need to go thru a potential legal maze trying to get have it returned.
    Originally the big consumer issue with the PT111 G2 was the trigger which, when adapted to, was no problem at all to me. That trigger was grossly misunderstood by a majority of the shooting community. I now have the G3 plus other G2’s and triggers now represent what buyers seek. The PT 111-G2 and derivatives were a marketing /sales turning point for the Taurus image. With the new Taurus CEO on board, service levels have improved and more accessory items are now available directly thru Taurus. In closing: I now own the TX-22 and it has surpassed all expectations so much so that it gets much more range time and helps offset 9mm ammo expenses. Prior to my Pt-111 G2 purchase Taurus was not represented in my firearm mix… now Taurus hangs out with the best of manufacturers. Best regards to all.

    • PT111 Mill G2 owner for 7-8 years. Couple of thousand rounds thru it. Only upgrade is to replace plastic guide rod with SS.

13. I don’t understand why they left the white dots off the rear site. I feel I’d be more accurate with the sites of the G2C than the sites of the G3C.

    • The dots tend to be distracting for most shooters. There is a reason almost all target sights have a blacked-out rear and often a blacked-out front.

      • They can always be blacked out at home if stock sights are otherwise acceptable.

      • I can see rear sights being blacked out for personal preference, but why the front too? I would want the front dot painted at a minimum.

14. You forgot to mention that the G3c comes with 3 magazines. The G2c comes with 2 magazines. As far as the trigger they are in the same location. But the G3c has a flat face, compared to the safety blade in the middle of the G2c. The trigger pull is smoother on the G3c. Both have the re-strike ability, which is a great feature for dry fire. I have both, only because the G3c is not available in .40S&W. Lakeline LLC makes good aftermarket products for both models. Keep Thinkering offers triggers for both models in various options. You can opt for higher capacity magazines for both models in 9mm from Taurus. Either way, you get excellent value for your money. And the bottom line is that they are reliable firearms. Of course, all mechanical things can fail, but I think most malfunctions are user-related.

15. Thanks for the great comparison review. Excellent. I’ve never seen a better and more thorough comparative analysis. I bought the G3c and love it for every day carry. Will likely buy a G2c as well based on your review. Thanks again

16. Bought my wife the G3c for EDC, had to back up to the G2c for myself because I wanted .40. Both are nice handguns. Will upgrade both to KT triggers.

17. Excellent review. I was planning on upgrading to the G3c. I changed my mind, I like my current sights. must be the old man thing. I learned a lot and thanks for the review.

    • Glad it was helpful! If you like the sights there is zero reason to “upgrade.”

18. The triggers are completely different are u blind they are not identical at all……

    • The triggers on my two examples are. At least in feel. That’s what really matters. A slight difference in look of the shoe doesn’t mean anything.

19. Looking to buy my first concealed carry handgun. I was turned on to either one of the Taurus 9mm, basically due to price and reliability. However, I’m a lefty and these don’t seem conducive to a lefty. Any advice toward a similar price 9mm cc for a lefty?

    • If you can up your budget a little I’d check out the Taurus GX4 or something from the Canik Series. Both are pretty solid in the budget-priced items.

    • I would not buy a expense gun for CHL, Just in case you have to use your weapon and the police take it you wont be out a lot of money if they deemed not give it back. I have owed 9 c2c, g3c and older versions of the 2 I love Taurus Arms. They are easy to take apart and put back together. Also you should check Rock Island Armory as well they do have great guns too.

20. I have both and prefer the G3c due to a better fatter flush trigger for finger contact and better sights, front slide serrations. You can use a round file and file down the G2c trigger blade that extends past the trigger shoe when depressed so it lays flat when depressed. If you have trouble chambering hollow points, dremel polish the lower barrel feed ramp up into chamber. Taurus really did a great job on this pistol and magazines are reliable if you download a round and have one in the tube for better spring tension stored with 10 in the mag + 1 in the chamber.

21. Are g2c & g3c barrels identical?

22. I own 3 Taurus pistols. PT111, TX22 & GX4. I have much experience shooting other pistols in the class of all 3 and would still choose the Taurus and obviously have. I have found all these pistols to shoot consistently and reliably (the TX22 is a but finicky with hollow point .22lr). They have features most other manufacturers have. They feel amazing in the hand. The 9mm pistols have eaten everything I have fed them and literally cannot remember any mis-feed, stove pipe, FTE, FTF, etc. (aside from the aforementioned TX22 issue) The most reliable and hungry pistols I have ever experienced. With the exception of the trigger on the PT111 I’d put these up against any other in terms of practical firearm usage and function. All this at prices half what other start at. More money for ammo!!!

23. I just bought a G2C about 2 weeks ago. I have the 3 white dots on mine but they are made out of metal, not plastic. It doesn’t matter to me either way because I got a rear sight picatinny adapter to mount my laser sight there instead of below the barrel so that I can use the holster I like. Anyway I don’t know if this is something which has changed since this comparison which by the way could use some editing especially in the spelling and grammar area but again, my G2C came with METAL 3 dot sights. If anyone is interested in them they are for sale. My son and his gf both have G3Cs and having fired all 3, I prefer my G2C.

24. I bought the G2C 2 years ago, mine has metal sights. I’ve put1000’s of round through it, zero issues. Though about the G3C, as RK had a good deal on them last week, but see no reason now. Love my G2C, especially at the price I paid.

25. Looking to get into my first handgun that is practical, reliable, and won’t break the bank. From what I’ve read online, it appears G2C / G3C would be viable options for my needs. The only kicker is, I am a lefty and shoot lefty. I am very familiar with shotguns / long guns etc, but not with hand guns… Would this be an issue with either of these guns? IF so, does anyone with more experience in this field have suggestions for similar guns that would perform well for a left-handed shooter? Thank you!

26. Your photos show the Pt 111-G2, not the G2c.

27. I have a G2C I got directly from Taurus several years ago. I had purchased a P140 used, and every time I fired it the magazine would fall out. I contacted Taurus, and they said it was under “lifetime warranty”. I sent it in, and after several months they said it could not be fixed. They gave me a choice of a new Taurus Curve .380 or a G2C 9mm. I chose the G2c. I carried that one for several years as my EDC. It was very accurate, 100% reliable, and very comfortable to carry and shoot. I only stopped carrying it when I got a Glock 43X with Shield Arms 15 round mags.
    I recently picked up a “very distressed” G3C from the same place I got the P140. It was from a police evidence locker, had been kicked across the concrete, scuffed, gouged and rusted. I got it for a song! I took that pound puppy home, cleaned up the rust, sanded the gouges out of the frame and am preparing to do a cold blue job on the slide. It shoots very well, with zero malfunctions, with brass, aluminum and steel case ammo. It also fed Federal HST hollow points 100%.

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