Taurus G3C vs Taurus G2C

Today we get to compare the extremely popular Taurus G2C to the newly released Taurus G3C and see the improvements that have been made.

[@noahway13]

I'm not a target shooting pistol guy. I have long guns for target shooting. I was a police officer, and I was in a few dicey situations, (I'm now on disability) and what I noticed is that when someone is shooting at you, you don't take the time to line up your high dollar after market sights. I don't even really use the sights on my pistols anymore. I get the feel of the gun and shoot by instinct. But that is just ME. Most guys DO use their sights for competition or whatever type shooting they do. For what I do, these pistols are fantastic the way they are. To each his own.

[@defensedad]

Good input man. Thanks for watching.

[@Mexican3541]

Good shit bro keep up the HARD work

[@defensedad]

Thanks man!

[@DadHut]

Nice comparison video, keep up the good work

[@defensedad]

Thanks man, I came across your channel today. I'll have to check it out more!

[@onyxwolf1907]

Compact

[@loganturner3895]

Very good comparison.Thanks

[@defensedad]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@fabiancontreras4666]

I have 2 solid black G3’s 1 Black G3c and got my wife a Tan G2c. Love em

[@geo745don]

Wish one is better for you

[@fabiancontreras4666]

@@geo745don none. Get a Glock. But if you MUST just get the latest model. G3 or G3c don’t go for G2 anymore. My wife now carries a Springfield Hellcat and i have a Sig Sauer P227 the Taurus just collect dust now.

[@geo745don]

@@fabiancontreras4666 Ok thanks

[@fabiancontreras4666]

@@geo745don I wouldn’t trust Taurus to save me. You shouldn’t either pal.

[@blackjohnny9570]

@@fabiancontreras4666 hold on you just said you had 4? So why did you buy 4 of them if they are no good?

[@travisp11]

Nice head to head comparison!

[@defensedad]

Thanks. It was a fun video to do and a fun gun.

[@bobjohnson9597]

Gx2c has a tactile round indicator which is extremely useful to check if your gun is loaded in case your in a Spooky place at night without pulling the gun out to sight check if its chambered. You can even check in the dark lets say next to your bed without turning on your light.

[@defensedad]

Good point. Raised loaded chamber indicators are always a source of debate. Some people really like the tactile feel and others just see it as another potential point of failure.

[@kingpin7673]

Very nice side by side

[@defensedad]

Appreciate it sir.

[@jshepard152]

G3c has a model with no manual safety, if anyone is interested.

[@timallen6035]

The biggest difference I see and it's one that I really like is they did away with the white lined billboard on the slide. I'm new to your channel by the way. I discovered you from your video on NeverEnuffAmmo's 300 Dollar Zombie Gun Challenge.

[@defensedad]

Thanks for the sub! That G2C had been color-filled by the owner FYI, it was pure black out of the box. The best improvement is actually the trigger. Night and day difference.

[@timallen6035]

@@defensedad okay. Cool. You're welcome

[@davidmarkwald450]

@@defensedad Also you save approx. $30 because you get 3 mags with the G3c vs 2 mags with the G2c.

[@frankjones5783]

Xlnt video! Im sold on a G3c

[@williehenton8154]

Awesome

[@jimmydcap]

I own the G2C. Love it. Looked at the G3C. Meh. I'll stay with my G2C.

[@herbmanning8348]

I have the G2c with all of the Lakeline LLC aftermarket upgrades. Since all of the stock plastic components have already been swapped with metal, I have no real reason at all to trade up to the new one.

[@bobjohnson9597]

At least you can feel if a chamber is loaded in the dark with the G2compact with the awesome raised round indicator.

[@defensedad]

True

[@marcopolo363]

I wish it was in that price range

[@bfg1836]

I carried a revolver for years before getting a G2C. I preferred the revolver trigger over that of semi-autos. The long trigger pull on the G2C is a plus for me.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

Any time somebody says "let's find out" I can't help but think of Bojack Horseman. Just bought a G2C, saved a little compared to the G3 so for me it's worth it.

[@AffordableArmory]

Nice video! I’ve never had an issue with the trigger on the G2C. My biggest complaint was the inability to get aftermarket sights for it. But the G3C will take Glock sights, and that alone is reason enough for the upgrade. Also, I don’t think you mentioned that the G3C did away with the angled cuts on the front of the slide in favor of front slide serrations. Personally I don’t use them (I’m not a gamer or a tactitard), but they’re there.

[@defensedad]

Thanks for watching and thankd the feedback. I actually did cover that. The thing I like is that they took an already good budget gun and just made it better. Fun shooter.

[@bigchieftheman-fi1zf]

​@@defensedadin your opinion is this gun good for a new shooter a beginner

[@defensedad]

@bigchief theman I believe the answer is yes. That being said, I've had good and bad luck with my Taurus guns which can be the case with budget guns. Their warranty service though proved to be good

[@BobMarley-dk9hn]

Good video btw

[@defensedad]

Thanks man. definitely try one if you get a chance. I liked the G2C but the trigger is MUCH better on the G3C I have to admit.

[@BobMarley-dk9hn]

@@defensedad I think I will, thank you

[@davidsirmons]

The barrels are NOT interchangeable, I believe. I have a lakeline LLC threaded/nitrided barrel for my g2c, and it refuses to allow the slide to properly go into battery. I also have a lakeline LLC barrel for my G3 (fullsize) and it works perfectly fine. Reports are coming in for almost a year now about the lakeline barrels not working right in G2C slides, but work okay in G3C slides. You could try to swap barrels and see if the factory barrels work okay, but without a test to prove, it's mere conjecture.

[@ee222]

great video, thanks. you mentioned several times about the trigger differences between the g2c and the g3c. you (and many others) have also mentioned about the similarities between the 2 models. can the trigger assembly of the g3c be installed into the g2c such that the g2c's trigger experience becomes more like (or exactly like) the g3c?

[@defensedad]

I suppose that is possible but I'm not a gunsmith so I cannot say for sure. I do know that several companies make trigger upgrades for the G2c that get good reviews. Thanks for watching though.

[@conscioustransformation]

@@defensedad can you verify if the slides on the two guns are interchangeable? Taurus came out with a g3c toro conversion kit and many are interested if that kit can be used to upgrade their g2c to be optics ready.

[@defensedad]

Unfortunately I can't. I don't have either gun anymore to try it out with.

[@ee222]

@@conscioustransformation just a note of caution. if you (or anyone) decides to "upgrade" the taurus products, keep all your original parts in case you have to send it back for warranty, even if your upgrades are genuine taurus parts, taurus has told me that they will not honor the warranty. i found this out when i wrote to them asking if i could buy G3c trigger parts to install into a G2c as i had heard that the G3c's trigger was much improved over the G2c. they told me that they could not guarantee that the G3c's trigger parts would work plus they are not available for individual sale. they also said that doing an install (even if i could get the parts) would void the taurus warranty.

[@peytonallen1135]

Is the G3C Compact or subcompact? I use the G3C as my open carry EDC

[@ionracer24]

my g2 doesnt like steel case ammo. i noticed the load ramp is a lil narrower. could that be the reason? Also would a g3c barrel fit a g2??

[@stephenhickman9502]

Are the slides interchangeable?

[@BobMarley-dk9hn]

I had an original g2 that had a few issues I didn't like. But as far as shooting it and carrying, it wasn't bad. Unfortunately I sold it and still regret it a bit. I'd love to try the g3c, to be honest. Taurus isn't the worst company out there and they're making more and more improvements

[@defensedad]

They definitely are improving their name out there.

[@BobMarley-dk9hn]

@@defensedad I agree. I mean their revolvers have always been good but the semi autos not so much. But again, I reiterate. They're getting better and better as time goes on

[@TAPATIOPLEASE]

They really are, had a g2c, switched it out with a glock 22 as a daily but now I went a got a g3c bc its smaller we will see

[@TarheelBigfoot]

They have made the way over priced people take notice .they are reliable, inexpensive, nice size and design .good looking..done more for gun owners than we realize

[@davidmarkwald450]

You forgot to mention that the G3c comes with 3 mags vs the G2c comes with 2 mags. Both are same price, so the G3c is the better buy by far.

[@defensedad]

A fair point.

[@compasslife6658]

Did you watch the video?

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I have both and the trigger on the G3C is better but I much prefer the adjustable sites on the G2C any day.I prefer the chamber loaded indicator on the G2C since at least if you are in low light conditions you can feel it and you can’t see the one on the G3C at all without a light source.The stippling on the G3C is a little bit more pronounced on the G3C as well which is a Plus.The finish on the G3C is a bit better but I wish that both were the TDE color all over but both are the standard color.They shoot the same and in my opinion I would be happy with either and it’s Strange that everywhere I have seen them being sold locally the G2C cost a few dollars more for some reason?If I had it to do over I think I would have purchased the TDE G3 that they also had in stock and not another compact since I already had the G2C and I am very happy with it.The extra magazine is a Plus on the G3C as well but I purchased a 15 round magazine from the G3 as my EDC magazine and I put on of the G3C magazines with my G2C that’s one of my home defense weapons now.

[@paulsecrest9427]

I like the sights on the 2 better as well. Trigger better on the 3. Both good pistols for the money.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

@@paulsecrest9427 I Sold the G2C and kept the G3C and the TX22.👍

[@pjamese3]

It's night time. It's dark out. Tell me if you have a round in the chamber with the G3C. The G3C has a Glock style rear sight. Isn't one of the first things most Glock owners do is changing out the rear sights.

[@hammerck45]

They mostly change out the factory Glock rear sight b/c it is plastic, the factory rear on G3C is metal. But it doesn't have any colored dots, which is the reason I am changing mine out.

[@TAPATIOPLEASE]

Just night sights but nothing too crazy

[@shortyp]

Has anyone talked about the texture of the g2c and the g3c difference in where they are placed

[@ee222]

if i understand what you're asking, re-watch the video @ 5:25-5:31 as well as 5:40-5:49 where he talks about that.

[@robertsparks7244]

I have a glock 19 but the Taurus looked smaller which attracted to me.

[@loganturner3895]

Do u reccomend,changing the gun rod?per lakeline?Mainspring?

[@defensedad]

Personally I don't modify a firearm unless I identify a need. I change or modify sights and other things only when the stock version doesn't work for me as I think it should. Other people modify almost anything. It's a personal thing but basically I subscribe to the if it ain't broke, don't fix it theory.

[@blackjohnny9570]

You can but it wo t make a difference, these budget guns weren't made to shoot 10,000 rounds thru. So you should be ok

[@imnobodywhoareyou4588]

Does G3C still have the same plastic Spring guide rod and plastic striker guide (orange)?

[@defensedad]

Yes, those are the same. I had over 3000 rounds through the G2C though with no issues. I did replace the striker guide with a metal one and it was not a very noticeable difference. You could tell a little but it wasn't a game changer for me FYI.

[@imnobodywhoareyou4588]

Defense Dad Thanks for reply and feedback. I’ve seen from other reviews that there’s an improvement on trigger pull if metal striker guide was installed. Too bad Lakeline parts only ships to US and Puerto Rico. I also checked on Ebay and that part wasn’t available (maybe here in the Philippines only). 😔

[@loganturner3895]

Are the magazine's interchangeable?

[@defensedad]

Yes

[@michaelhoward5532]

Have both g2C and G3C , like the g3c better but had No isuues with either

[@carybredemeier6112]

Do you shoot left handed?

[@defensedad]

Sure do

[@ChristianGrest]

Great comparison. I’ve shot the G2C a number of times... it’s a pretty good pistol for the money. Some subtle changes with the G3C, but I totally agree the trigger on the G2C wasn’t the greatest. I’ll be curious to try out the new trigger. Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing!

[@defensedad]

Thanks for watching. Shoot Safe!

[@loganturner3895]

Internal parts on g3c change??

[@defensedad]

Not as far as I could tell other than the trigger. The rest seemed to be the same. The other changes were external. I don't have the G2C here anymore to compare though.

[@loganturner3895]

How far did u shoot??

[@defensedad]

That was just shot at 10 and 15 yards.

[@defensedad]

Correction, that day my pistol range was closed looking back. I had to shoot at 25 yards which is why there's not a lot of shooting footage. My range has been undergoing rennovations.

[@loganturner3895]

Which one is your preference?outside of the G3c,having a extra magazine?

[@defensedad]

For me the G2C shot more accurately because the rear sight was adjustable. My G3c however doesn't shoot as low if I use 124grn ammo instead of 115grn. Hope that helps.

[@loganturner3895]

@@defensedad Great video,short and sweet!

[@defensedad]

Thanks for watching!

[@jdwest4604]

Off Topic Important Information! 09/01/20 This Video Pertains To The G3c and the G2c! I just watched a video, on TheHumbleMarksMan Cannel. The title is: Issue - literal manual safety issue - Gun Will Fire With Safety On! I watched this video myself! The sad thing is, he’s right! I don’t know if I’d do, what he was doing? But I believe others might try, to get a quicker first shot. Please watch the video and discuss. Be Safe!

[@defensedad]

I tried it with mine tonight. I couldn't recreate his results. Mine wouldn't fire like that video.

[@jamiecollett8840]

@@defensedad I wasn't able to recreate it with my G2C, G3C, or G3. I honestly don't know why anyone would stage the trigger like that THEN put the safety on. 🤷

[@curtisbarrow7650]

@@jamiecollett8840 I got mine to "fire" with both the G2c and G3C, but the trigger had to be >>all

[@markbroad119]

So same gun with different trigger and no loaded chamber indicator. Got it

[@defensedad]

Yup

[@markbroad119]

Same as the pt111

[@compasslife6658]

Metal guide rod, extra magazine, metal sights... some good improvements.

[@eoj5683]

no need to press check when you have a loaded chamber indicator and they shoulda kept the indicator bar on the g2c you can feel it if its dark out were as the g3c has a sight hole jus sayin 🔫🔫

[@defensedad]

In real life I agree with you. On KZbin we have to show clear or we get flagged for community guideline violations. They don't like gun content.

[@lcatchmylazerl9245]

You have to pull straight back on the trigger of the g2 people are complaining because they don't know how to pull straight back ?!?

[@defensedad]

I didn't mind the trigger on the G2C personally but it is a bit of an odd feel compared to the newer G3C. Still has the same nice reset but a cleaner feel.

[@marte1a256]

Uuummm! Last i checked these are single action only.

[@defensedad]

Even Taurus describes it as a single/double action due to the re-strike capability. Dry fire it once and then hit the reset. Night and day different feel. Some people have a hard time getting used to it

[@marte1a256]

@@defensedad ok how do you decock it? Will a pull of the trigger still move the striker without racking the slide? I get The restrike capability but that does not make it a double action

[@defensedad]

@@marte1a256 I get what you are saying but what's being referred to is the feel of the trigger and why people tend to make comments about it's strange feel. I don't know if you've ever shot with one but if not, try it out sometime if you get a chance. It's actually a good gun but the trigger has its quirks which is the biggest complaint about the G2C and why they changed it in the G3C.

[@DeVonMArtis]

After hundreds of rounds fired I still can’t get the slide lock/release to budge.

[@defensedad]

I remember the G2C taking a while for that to break in. I'm used to it on the G3C now though. Hope yours works out.

[@DeVonMArtis]

Defense Dad Thanks! Great video by the way. It was well balanced and without the fluff. I would love to have seen more shooting but I get it. We all need to conserve a bit right about now.

[@defensedad]

I honestly would have done more but at 25 yards since my pistol range was closed it really wasn't a fair test. They are rebuilding the pistol range at my club. Had to use the rifle range.

[@bryanrmcnair01]

Devon...that with factory mags? Some of other brand mags fit and work but dont hold back after last shot!

[@DeVonMArtis]

Bryan McNair Yeah it’s with factory mags. I honestly haven’t tried it in a while. Last time I did I’d have to use both thumbs and it wouldn’t release. During dry firing is when I’d like to use it the most obviously but I have to drop mag every time.

[@leoguy1609]

Don't like Taurus pistols and all their recalls from 1997-2024 is one big reason why. Had this been S&W they would be out of business. Other than Remington, no other firearm maker comes close all the recalls Taurus had.

[@tonypizzutto4163]

I own the the G3C for $45 most then the G2C much better than but not much all most the same ita all on you if you have money both very well guns for the money anyway

[@salinagrrrl69]

DEFENSE DAD vs BETO U HAVTA WIN!

[@chupacabra4897]

I got a G2C trigger suxxxxx.

[@defensedad]

People either hate the trigger or they don't mind it. The trigger is better on the G3c

[@D-A-1776]

I don't like the sights on the g3c I had both and kept my g2c I was better with it

[@sacriptex5870]

g2c are still better...

[@loganturner3895]

Why is the g2 better.Thanks

[@sacriptex5870]

@@loganturner3895 i prefer the loader indicator, and the trigger are really worse, but not that much, and the sights are fully ajustable...

[@loganturner3895]

@@sacriptex5870 Are u saying,the trigger on the G3c is worse?

[@sacriptex5870]

@@loganturner3895 no, im saying thats is better cause its simpler, just a plastic tab from the frame, and the g2c had a more complex trigger a little worse for sure, but not that much, i prefer the g2c for a loader indicator and for the sights... thats it...furthermore im from brazil where the price are ridiculous... g3c are like 500 more than a g2c....

[@kingdankum1653]

I want to get a g3c but another g2c looking a lot better for my wallet the area im in they want like 370 for a g3c and 280 for the g2c after tax 😂

[@dicarlo57]

Improvements, where? It looks like they made changes which made the gun less expensive to manufacture and offered it as an improved version. Ill stay with my G2C.

[@defensedad]

First, I really liked my G2c. That being said, even though I didn't have a problem at all with the G2c trigger like a lot of people seem to the G3c trigger is noticeably better. I did prefer the G2c rear sight to the G3c personally. The stock G3c tends to shoot low but a lot of folks like that they can get aftermarket glock sights for the G3c as apposed to the proprietary style on the G2c. Thanks for watching!

[@curtisbarrow7650]

@@defensedad There is a catch?/Click?Pop? in my G2C trigger. Annoying but it does really affect anything, and I don't notice it during live firing. I consider the G3C trigger to be much better. As for sights, I have a set of fiber optic to put on my G2C, and an XS night sight for my G3C. I am having trouble getting the G3C front sight off: I may have to drill it out from the top. When I am done I will have over 60% of the cost of the G3C in just new sights! This isn't the first time, either...$250 Crimson Trace laser grip on a $350 Hi-Power clone. Good thing I like it... {!-{>

[@user-od3mx8hp2w]

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[@williehenton8154]

Awesome

[@defensedad]

Hey, Thanks!