The Taurus G3 is a full-size, striker-fired 9mm semi-automatic pistol built on a polymer frame. This 4-inch barrel version has a black frame with a brown grip texture, fixed iron sights, and a manual thumb safety for controlled carry. An integrated Picatinny rail under the dust cover accepts a mounted light or laser. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model: G3 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 17+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4 in 
• Frame Material: Polymer 
• Color: Black/Brown 
   

Detailed Features 

• Textured side-frame memory pads help keep hand placement consistent from grip to grip 
• Manual thumb safety and slide release are positioned for quick, intuitive operation 
• Integrated Picatinny rail on the dust cover supports lights or other accessories 
• Ships with two magazines, a 15-round and a 17-round, for practical range or home-defense use 
• Fixed iron sights give a simple, low-maintenance sighting setup

Owners of the Taurus G3 generally describe it as reliable once broken in, with a smoother trigger pull than earlier Taurus polymer pistols. A common complaint is a stiff factory trigger out of the box that some shooters send out for a spring kit or work through with dry-fire practice.

The grip texture and memory pads get consistent praise for keeping the pistol steady in the hand, and the frame size suits both range use and home defense for people with medium to large hands. Some shooters with smaller hands find the grip a bit thick.

On value, the G3 shows up often as a budget-friendly alternative to pricier striker-fired 9mm pistols. Aftermarket holster and sight support has grown, though it still trails more established platforms.