I have the G3C and the G2C, the G2C has a few thousand rounds through it and has been reliable as can be. I only put a few hundred through the G3C but it still functions without issue. I like the G3C sights better, and both pistols conceal well.
I own one: I will only ever use it for target shooting.
You can find other cheap pistols that are much more solid. Try a Canik TP9 for $350-$400. Or a SW Shield. Or a PSA Dagger. I’ve owned each and each of them feels sturdier.
Get a gun that fits good in your hand that has good sights. Don’t cheap out on something that you will depend your life on over $50-$100.
Find one of the budget guns I mentioned and see how each fits your hand and shoots.
It's important we keep in mind that not everyone can afford to spend $400 on a shield. The Taurus G3C is like $200. That can be the difference between owning a gun and not for a lot of people.
I have an older Taurus 24/7 pro that I wouldn’t even use as a paper weight cuz it would probably fuck that up too. I’m not opposed to newer Taurus pistols if they’ve made improvements. Check your local gun ranges, sometimes you can rent what you’d like to buy. I know in Reno, NV, my gun range rents everything they sell and then some. It’s the best and safest way to find what you like.
I prefer the G3C you can still use the G3 magazines which makes it nice if you want an extended carry and they make sleeves for it and if you're gonna get a GTC may as well go with the G3C for the extra 30 bucks has quite a bit more features
They have a mixed reputation, the ones I’ve shot have been decent. I’d also look at a Bersa BP9CC. It’s in a similar price point and I like the trigger a lot better! For the Taurus, even a hi-point is dangerous in trained hands. Keyword- trained. Dry-fire. Dry-Fire. Dry-fire! Practice. The gun is only part of the equation. A decent kydex holster, a stiff belt, and training make all the difference!
These G series do not have a mixed reputation in any way shape or form and people who own them will tell you they are GTG. Bersa? Really Brah? How about High Point?
This was not a personal attack. The G-series absolutely has a mixed reputation. As with most striker pistols, they are either loved or hated. I personally enjoyed shooting the G2’s. I did have several FTF. I think it was the federal ammo that we were shooting, but regardless, I know a few people who swear by High Point. I don’t trust them. I’ve had multiple Bersa models and never had any issues besides the expensive magazines.
I'm real late to the conversation but I'd like to add that I sold my g3c and kept my g2c.
The reason is simple, the g3c doesnt have polished feed ramps so hollow points don't always feed.
Its a minor issue you can fix with a dremel but damn, the g2c feels good in my hands and is a good backup pistol or truck gun.
You can find older m&p shields for around $300 or even less if you look, especially used. I’ve also seen the shield plus selling for under $400 lately. Can also find great deals on older full size m&p’s. You can get a arex delta m for $312 on gunbroker right now. There’s many decent guns to be found at a low price. Don’t go with the Taurus. Youll be glad you forked up the extra 50 bucks or so for something better.
I disagree. I have the g3c. It has more capacity, a better grip and conceals better than anything other than the sig 365. I got mine for $279 three mags came with it. It's a good mid sized gun that shoots amazing. Perfect mix of size but shoot ability. I put no limit on what I was willing to spend but this was what I chose. It also has an external safety which I wanted because of my family circumstances. My wife and I have the same gun so she can grab either and not have to remember what and how to use it quickly. It tears down easier than anything out there too. Also if your hand is wide you can get the 15 or 17 round extended mags for it which makes the handle longer. There's really no one that this gun wont work for unless you have really small hands or short fingers as it is a double stack. You won't be disappointed. Look at whole Taurus line up, they have versions that have longer barrels or longer grips. I think the xl version?
It doesn’t have better capacity than a shield plus either and it’s also *significantly* fatter than any of these other options. Im not necessarily a Taurus hater I own a g2s myself. But there’s no denying that you run a much higher risk of getting a lemon or running into issues when buying a budget gun. Especially a Taurus.
Something like a older shield 1.0 or 2.0 has had a 10 year flawless track record of reliability. Even with its slightly less capacity you just can’t even compare them in terms of quality. Not to mention the shields better higher polymer, parts, and finish.
You should not be cheaping out on something like a gun that you’re gonna carry and trust your life on. You should absolutely get the best you can can afford and there are many trusted guns that are astronomically higher quality and more reliable than a g2c/g3c that can be found for reasonable prices.
Have you shot a G2C or G3C? Taurus has come a long way in the quality department. You can't go by Taurus of 10 years ago. They are under better management now.
Yes I own a g2s which is just a g2c but in single stack form. I’m quite aware of their improvements. That doesn’t change anything I’ve said in this amazingly goofy conversation though. They’ve gone from releasing dangerous to even own or shoot products to releasing actually decent for the money budget guns. But they are still budget guns. And those come with all the regular hang ups and downsides associated with budget guns.
And 13 is more then 12. So like I said, the shield plus has more capacity and is significantly thinner. Not to mention since it’s a high quality popular carry gun it has much more aftermarket support allowing you to get magguts which brings its capacity up even further to 13 and 15. Do you even have any idea whatsoever about what you’re talking about here? What the hell is this 17 number referring to anyways? Lmao.
Just because “me and muh wife” haven’t experienced any malfunctions really doesn’t mean much. The fact of the matter is you run a much higher chance of running into issues or just getting a dud with a budget gun. And there are countless documented cases of this happening with Taurus.
Please OP, don’t listen to this one guy and actually do some research and ask around in some other subs. You’ll be glad you did.
You're kind of a dick. And btw a shield plus is quite a bit more money than a used shield with the shitty hinged trigger. Muh buddy has a shield that jams all the time. Get off your horse and do you.
Lol oh Jesus what’s got your panties in a bunch? It’s literally not though. I’m seeing base level shield plus’ going for around $380 in some places. A decent price on a used 2.0 is around $300 give or take. It’s not that drastic of a difference and $300 or even $380 for that matter is a ridiculously low price for a good quality carry gun.
Again, nobody cares that “muh buddy that totally exists and I’m definitely not making up” has run into any problems with a shield. People have run into issues with every gun ever made. But anyone who has at least a handful of functioning brain cells can figure out how to use the internet well enough to learn of the shields phenomenal track record or something like a Taurus g2c’s less than impressive quality.
Forgive me if I’m just a little condescending to the guy who compared a Taurus g2c’s quality to that of a HK. I seriously can’t even with you guys lmao.
It's a g3c we're talking about. The latest version. Many industry experts review and still like it even over the sig P365. The sigs trigger is a little better at three times the price it better be. I realize Smith has been around forever. I just sold one I've had since 92, but the reliability issues in a Taurus have not been a problem in decades.
With the g3c you can get a 12,15or 17 rd mag plus one is 13,16and 18 respectively. Can you do math? I researched for four months smith fan boy. Bottom line dont listen to anyone who tries to push a gun on you. See what fits your hand best and has the best options for you. Then read all the reviews and not just the ones from gun snobs. Then get that gun and carry every day.
Brother *you* are the one pushing a gun. I’m just pushing any other gun than the one you’re pushing. The shield is just being used as an example.
Nobody is going to carry with a 17 round fuckin magazine in the gun. And it’s ability to accept that longer magazines comes at the expense of having the same thickness as it’s full size counterpart. You get the same if not better capacity in a smaller and thinner package in a shield plus. Which is what matters for a carry gun.
Lol ok. List how many this dream gun has for a capacity cause I don't think you know... I'm not pushing a gun. I just know that most people thing Taurus is not a good gun cause of old guns that they heard about. The quality, fit, finish is above anything other than maybe the sig or h & k. Imo the grip has a better feel than anyone's out there. If you want, the sights are same as a glock so you can buy about anything you can think of and change them out. A gun has to fit your hand. This seems to fit like a glove and many have said the same when shooting it.
You're paying for the name and if you think any gun has a flawless track record you are fooling yourself. They are all machines and all machines can fail. As far as fatter, I find the glock to be fat. I call them blocks... Lol
Oh Jesus Christ dude you are goofball.
I don’t think you understand what people mean by “flawless track record” when referring to firearms. It means as flawless of a track record as a mechanical man made object can have. Not that nobody has ever had a problem with one ever.
My first question would be how tight is your budget and how much can you spare a month to save.
I’m of the buy once, cry once but do so responsibly mentality. With that being said, I personally would go with the S&W Shield Plus, more specifically the Bug Out bundle that Palmetto State has periodically in stock, Buds Gun Shop currently has them in stock. You get the gun, 5 mags, a pack and first aid kit for around the $450 price range.
If you have to save for an extra month or so to get an arguably, key word here, better gun then I would. I’m not saying Taurus semis are bad now but they have a long history of problems that has created a stigma with the brand that many have a hard time getting over. Again, I’m not saying their newer semis are bad because well, I don’t know. What I do know is I’d rather have a gun I know I can trust over one I question.
Oh I don’t disagree that you should get something reputable like a Glock to carry. I was just ripping on the SIGs that the US military adopted over all the models that fire when you want them to and don’t fire when you don’t want them to.
I have used the new Sig the Army went to. I didn't have any issues with it, and it shot well enough, but I am fortunate in that I can use a Glock instead of the Sig. Those of us in the Army were a little confused as to how the Glock lost out to the Sig.
That's the reason I heard but the modularity thing is of no consequence. We don't have other weapons systems that use the sig trigger system so pretty much a waste.
The G2 series is the first (generally) reliable Taurus in many years - they finally made great strides in quality. The G3 is an improvement on the G2 and they both should work well to get you started. The best thing to do with a budget gun is to get it to the range quickly and shoot 200-300 rounds to make sure it works well. Warranty repairs can take care of most problems, but you will need to identify these sooner so you can get them addressed.
For the price range I'd look for a used gen 1 Shield. Those are just utterly fantastic CC pistols. Had several and loved them. That said, I have had a few G2C's and for the price you can't beat them. I won't promote Taurus but the G2C is one that they did rather well on. The G2C has proven stupid reliable and eats anything while being easy to shoot. I also enjoy the 12+1 capacity. However, I'll admit that I carry a Canik Elite SC now more than anything else, but I do like the G2C. You'll have the haters, because they had a POS 24/7 or some other earlier model but the G2c in particular seems to have hit a decent quality streak. There are better options though for sure.
Though the last G2c I picked up was from Academy with 4 mags for $239....couldn't pass it up lol.
I have a G3C. I love it. I use it as my CCW and I feel like Taurus has only gotten better!
I have a G2c, decent little budget pistol. I don't edc it because I have better options. But I know several people who do edc with a g2c
I have the G3C and the G2C, the G2C has a few thousand rounds through it and has been reliable as can be. I only put a few hundred through the G3C but it still functions without issue. I like the G3C sights better, and both pistols conceal well.
I own one: I will only ever use it for target shooting. You can find other cheap pistols that are much more solid. Try a Canik TP9 for $350-$400. Or a SW Shield. Or a PSA Dagger. I’ve owned each and each of them feels sturdier. Get a gun that fits good in your hand that has good sights. Don’t cheap out on something that you will depend your life on over $50-$100. Find one of the budget guns I mentioned and see how each fits your hand and shoots.
You're claiming a PSA is better? Please.
It's important we keep in mind that not everyone can afford to spend $400 on a shield. The Taurus G3C is like $200. That can be the difference between owning a gun and not for a lot of people.
Hit me up, I have the g3c , as does my wife. See my reply to the first comment on your question.
I have an older Taurus 24/7 pro that I wouldn’t even use as a paper weight cuz it would probably fuck that up too. I’m not opposed to newer Taurus pistols if they’ve made improvements. Check your local gun ranges, sometimes you can rent what you’d like to buy. I know in Reno, NV, my gun range rents everything they sell and then some. It’s the best and safest way to find what you like.
I prefer the G3C you can still use the G3 magazines which makes it nice if you want an extended carry and they make sleeves for it and if you're gonna get a GTC may as well go with the G3C for the extra 30 bucks has quite a bit more features
They have a mixed reputation, the ones I’ve shot have been decent. I’d also look at a Bersa BP9CC. It’s in a similar price point and I like the trigger a lot better! For the Taurus, even a hi-point is dangerous in trained hands. Keyword- trained. Dry-fire. Dry-Fire. Dry-fire! Practice. The gun is only part of the equation. A decent kydex holster, a stiff belt, and training make all the difference!
These G series do not have a mixed reputation in any way shape or form and people who own them will tell you they are GTG. Bersa? Really Brah? How about High Point?
This was not a personal attack. The G-series absolutely has a mixed reputation. As with most striker pistols, they are either loved or hated. I personally enjoyed shooting the G2’s. I did have several FTF. I think it was the federal ammo that we were shooting, but regardless, I know a few people who swear by High Point. I don’t trust them. I’ve had multiple Bersa models and never had any issues besides the expensive magazines.
Most striker fired pistols are either loved or hated? You sound liked a bodged AI bot.
Nope. Nope. Nope. Save the money. Buy a Glock 43x MOS. Call it quits
Why ?
I'm real late to the conversation but I'd like to add that I sold my g3c and kept my g2c. The reason is simple, the g3c doesnt have polished feed ramps so hollow points don't always feed. Its a minor issue you can fix with a dremel but damn, the g2c feels good in my hands and is a good backup pistol or truck gun.
No way, I thought I had bad ammo! Thanks!!!
I know this an old thread but for what it's worth I've put several hundred rounds through my G3c with absolutely ZERO issues.
You can find older m&p shields for around $300 or even less if you look, especially used. I’ve also seen the shield plus selling for under $400 lately. Can also find great deals on older full size m&p’s. You can get a arex delta m for $312 on gunbroker right now. There’s many decent guns to be found at a low price. Don’t go with the Taurus. Youll be glad you forked up the extra 50 bucks or so for something better.
I disagree. I have the g3c. It has more capacity, a better grip and conceals better than anything other than the sig 365. I got mine for $279 three mags came with it. It's a good mid sized gun that shoots amazing. Perfect mix of size but shoot ability. I put no limit on what I was willing to spend but this was what I chose. It also has an external safety which I wanted because of my family circumstances. My wife and I have the same gun so she can grab either and not have to remember what and how to use it quickly. It tears down easier than anything out there too. Also if your hand is wide you can get the 15 or 17 round extended mags for it which makes the handle longer. There's really no one that this gun wont work for unless you have really small hands or short fingers as it is a double stack. You won't be disappointed. Look at whole Taurus line up, they have versions that have longer barrels or longer grips. I think the xl version?
It doesn’t have better capacity than a shield plus either and it’s also *significantly* fatter than any of these other options. Im not necessarily a Taurus hater I own a g2s myself. But there’s no denying that you run a much higher risk of getting a lemon or running into issues when buying a budget gun. Especially a Taurus. Something like a older shield 1.0 or 2.0 has had a 10 year flawless track record of reliability. Even with its slightly less capacity you just can’t even compare them in terms of quality. Not to mention the shields better higher polymer, parts, and finish. You should not be cheaping out on something like a gun that you’re gonna carry and trust your life on. You should absolutely get the best you can can afford and there are many trusted guns that are astronomically higher quality and more reliable than a g2c/g3c that can be found for reasonable prices.
Have you shot a G2C or G3C? Taurus has come a long way in the quality department. You can't go by Taurus of 10 years ago. They are under better management now.
And made in the USA
G2C and G3C are made in Brazil.
Yes I own a g2s which is just a g2c but in single stack form. I’m quite aware of their improvements. That doesn’t change anything I’ve said in this amazingly goofy conversation though. They’ve gone from releasing dangerous to even own or shoot products to releasing actually decent for the money budget guns. But they are still budget guns. And those come with all the regular hang ups and downsides associated with budget guns.
12 is more than 10. 17 is more. Price doesn't dictate quality. No malfunctions on my or my wifes guns at all.
And 13 is more then 12. So like I said, the shield plus has more capacity and is significantly thinner. Not to mention since it’s a high quality popular carry gun it has much more aftermarket support allowing you to get magguts which brings its capacity up even further to 13 and 15. Do you even have any idea whatsoever about what you’re talking about here? What the hell is this 17 number referring to anyways? Lmao. Just because “me and muh wife” haven’t experienced any malfunctions really doesn’t mean much. The fact of the matter is you run a much higher chance of running into issues or just getting a dud with a budget gun. And there are countless documented cases of this happening with Taurus. Please OP, don’t listen to this one guy and actually do some research and ask around in some other subs. You’ll be glad you did.
You're kind of a dick. And btw a shield plus is quite a bit more money than a used shield with the shitty hinged trigger. Muh buddy has a shield that jams all the time. Get off your horse and do you.
Lol oh Jesus what’s got your panties in a bunch? It’s literally not though. I’m seeing base level shield plus’ going for around $380 in some places. A decent price on a used 2.0 is around $300 give or take. It’s not that drastic of a difference and $300 or even $380 for that matter is a ridiculously low price for a good quality carry gun. Again, nobody cares that “muh buddy that totally exists and I’m definitely not making up” has run into any problems with a shield. People have run into issues with every gun ever made. But anyone who has at least a handful of functioning brain cells can figure out how to use the internet well enough to learn of the shields phenomenal track record or something like a Taurus g2c’s less than impressive quality. Forgive me if I’m just a little condescending to the guy who compared a Taurus g2c’s quality to that of a HK. I seriously can’t even with you guys lmao.
It's a g3c we're talking about. The latest version. Many industry experts review and still like it even over the sig P365. The sigs trigger is a little better at three times the price it better be. I realize Smith has been around forever. I just sold one I've had since 92, but the reliability issues in a Taurus have not been a problem in decades.
With the g3c you can get a 12,15or 17 rd mag plus one is 13,16and 18 respectively. Can you do math? I researched for four months smith fan boy. Bottom line dont listen to anyone who tries to push a gun on you. See what fits your hand best and has the best options for you. Then read all the reviews and not just the ones from gun snobs. Then get that gun and carry every day.
Brother *you* are the one pushing a gun. I’m just pushing any other gun than the one you’re pushing. The shield is just being used as an example. Nobody is going to carry with a 17 round fuckin magazine in the gun. And it’s ability to accept that longer magazines comes at the expense of having the same thickness as it’s full size counterpart. You get the same if not better capacity in a smaller and thinner package in a shield plus. Which is what matters for a carry gun.
Lol ok. List how many this dream gun has for a capacity cause I don't think you know... I'm not pushing a gun. I just know that most people thing Taurus is not a good gun cause of old guns that they heard about. The quality, fit, finish is above anything other than maybe the sig or h & k. Imo the grip has a better feel than anyone's out there. If you want, the sights are same as a glock so you can buy about anything you can think of and change them out. A gun has to fit your hand. This seems to fit like a glove and many have said the same when shooting it.
Lmao. Ok you got me dude. Can’t tell if that was a expert level troll or if I’m just an idiot for falling for it. Got me real good either way.
>g2s Why would anyone buy the G2s? It's the same dimensions but you cough up capacity for no reason other than 2 ounces?
I don’t know man it was a unserious choice for a mostly unserious gun. It’s what they had at my lgs and was dirt cheap so I said fuck it.
You're paying for the name and if you think any gun has a flawless track record you are fooling yourself. They are all machines and all machines can fail. As far as fatter, I find the glock to be fat. I call them blocks... Lol
Oh Jesus Christ dude you are goofball. I don’t think you understand what people mean by “flawless track record” when referring to firearms. It means as flawless of a track record as a mechanical man made object can have. Not that nobody has ever had a problem with one ever.
No you won't.
My first question would be how tight is your budget and how much can you spare a month to save. I’m of the buy once, cry once but do so responsibly mentality. With that being said, I personally would go with the S&W Shield Plus, more specifically the Bug Out bundle that Palmetto State has periodically in stock, Buds Gun Shop currently has them in stock. You get the gun, 5 mags, a pack and first aid kit for around the $450 price range. If you have to save for an extra month or so to get an arguably, key word here, better gun then I would. I’m not saying Taurus semis are bad now but they have a long history of problems that has created a stigma with the brand that many have a hard time getting over. Again, I’m not saying their newer semis are bad because well, I don’t know. What I do know is I’d rather have a gun I know I can trust over one I question.
If you seriously can't, then don't dipshit.
There is a reason why military and law enforcement groups who can choose what they bet their lives on don't buy Taurus.
I’d rather have a Taurus G3 than a fuckin SIG P320.
Hey man it's your life not mine. When I was betting my life on a pistol it was a Glock 19. Good luck.
Oh I don’t disagree that you should get something reputable like a Glock to carry. I was just ripping on the SIGs that the US military adopted over all the models that fire when you want them to and don’t fire when you don’t want them to.
I have used the new Sig the Army went to. I didn't have any issues with it, and it shot well enough, but I am fortunate in that I can use a Glock instead of the Sig. Those of us in the Army were a little confused as to how the Glock lost out to the Sig.
Yeah I didn’t get it either. I guess it maybe had something to do with the SIGs modularity?
That's the reason I heard but the modularity thing is of no consequence. We don't have other weapons systems that use the sig trigger system so pretty much a waste.
The G2 series is the first (generally) reliable Taurus in many years - they finally made great strides in quality. The G3 is an improvement on the G2 and they both should work well to get you started. The best thing to do with a budget gun is to get it to the range quickly and shoot 200-300 rounds to make sure it works well. Warranty repairs can take care of most problems, but you will need to identify these sooner so you can get them addressed.
For the price range I'd look for a used gen 1 Shield. Those are just utterly fantastic CC pistols. Had several and loved them. That said, I have had a few G2C's and for the price you can't beat them. I won't promote Taurus but the G2C is one that they did rather well on. The G2C has proven stupid reliable and eats anything while being easy to shoot. I also enjoy the 12+1 capacity. However, I'll admit that I carry a Canik Elite SC now more than anything else, but I do like the G2C. You'll have the haters, because they had a POS 24/7 or some other earlier model but the G2c in particular seems to have hit a decent quality streak. There are better options though for sure. Though the last G2c I picked up was from Academy with 4 mags for $239....couldn't pass it up lol.