Taurus G3X 9mm
Model: 1-G3XSR9031
Taurus G3X 9mm
Model: 1-G3XSR9031
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The Taurus G3X puts the full-size G3 grip under the short G3c slide. It answers the buyer who shoots the G3 well but wants a shorter gun to carry, or who finds the G3c grip too small for a full hand. It holds 15 rounds, runs a 3.2-inch barrel and weighs 22.6 oz.
The trigger is the G3 family's striker design with restrike, so a light-strike round can get a second hit without racking the slide; Taurus rates it at 6.0 lbs with a short reset. The frame has an integrated Picatinny rail and the rear sight is drift adjustable. The Taurus G3c uses the same slide on a shorter grip, and holds three fewer rounds. The Taurus G3 keeps the full grip but stretches the barrel to 4.0 inches and carries two more rounds. The Glock G19X V uses the same crossover idea, full grip on a compact slide, with a 4.02-inch barrel and 17-round magazines.
Buy the G3X if you want a full grip for control, a short slide for carry, and no thumb safety to manage. Skip it if you want a red dot on the slide or a thumb safety; buy the Taurus G3 in the manual-safety configuration or save for an optic-ready pistol instead.
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Strengths & Limitations
- Full-size grip on a short slide gives most of the G3's control in a gun that is shorter to carry.
- Restrike capability lets you pull the trigger again on a light strike instead of clearing first.
- The alloy steel slide has a Tenifer finish, which holds up to holster wear and sweat.
- Taurus lists no optic cut for this model, so a red dot means buying a different pistol.
- Height is full-size, so it does not conceal like a true compact grip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Taurus G3X have a manual safety?
No. This SKU relies on a striker block, a trigger safety and a visual loaded chamber indicator, with no thumb safety.
What is the difference between the G3X, G3c and G3?
The G3X combines the G3's grip with the G3c's slide. The G3c is the shorter-grip carry model and the G3 is the longer-slide full-size gun.
What does restrike mean on the G3X trigger?
If a round fails to fire, you can pull the trigger again to strike the primer a second time without racking the slide. If it still does not fire, clear it.
Can I mount a light on the G3X?
Yes. The frame has an integrated Picatinny rail.
