Having said that, for the money, I dont think you can beat it. In fact I have other guns- Sig ,Glock, CZ they all shoot well. Almost one every year or so. I believe there was one guy who did remove it in a post where we posted our mods. Sounds like youve fallen into a sweet deal! Check out a few of the videos and jump in wherever your skill set lets you. I traded a kahr cm9 in for a G2c. The G3C also gives users an upgraded experience over the older G2C. The trigger gets locked and stops working as long as the manual safety is up. I owned 2 PT111 G2s before the G2C came out that makes 3 for me. I may still get one if i can get the wife to turn away for 3 seconds. Some people love it, some hate it, and I have become more or less indifferent about it on the G2c. Cheap ammo in a cheap gun often leads to jamming and all sorts of issues. Glad he likes it I imagine it will work well for you. Good review Mike. Thanks again! However, the G2C is a clear sign of change going through the company. We also discuss if it effects the Taurus G2C as well. One thing I do like is its JUST small enough to pocket carry in a pocket holster with Wrangler shorts and pants (probably others too, I just know Wrangers are just deep enough, while some store brands arent). I've looked them over but they are hard to find here for some reason. 1 month to long. The gun is slightly larger than a Sig P365, but falls in that comfortable weight in the hand bracket. You arent likely to have many issues with ammo selection, which has been a failing in past Taurus pistols. Also, you are the key to never trusting any of the mechanical parts of the safety system. Its reassuring to know that the little, inexpensive Taurus holds its own with the big-league more expensive guns. Thanks Mike. What firearm manufacturer doesnt? I also appreciate your reading my reviews before buying that makes it all worth it. I wrote a review about thebest concealed carry holsters, which gets updated regularly. What you should look for is FMJ ammo that uses the same bullet weight, fired at about the same velocity, as your carry ammo. Have had over 300 rounds through it of different grains and it takes them all. I have one on order right now. For example, Ive just learned to click a 1911s safety off with either my right thumb, 2-hand hold or my left one. Then my Colt Pony comes out. Taurus G2c The wall is a ways back, but if this is your EDC pistol, youll likely be putting a lot of rounds through it at the range, and the slight trigger hitch prior to the wall that some people feel on their pull will smooth out. mike your article does the g2c the justice it deserves and your writing is brief, concise and to the point. I owned two of these. Taurus makes some great wheelguns, to be sure. On my personal G2, I opted to install the single action only trigger (I dont care about restrike.) I just seat my handloaded bullets a few thousandths deeper. Firstly, sales are greater than expected, which surprises a few people. A lot of the time, JHP self-defense loads tend to strike a little lower on the target, depending upon bullet weight and velocity. Despite a reputation for poor quality control, Taurus is known to have excellent customer service. Unsubscribe at any time. I agree with others practice with safety in place. Im glad you like the G2C. There are "four boxes" that can be employed to resist the downfall of America, the ballot box, the soap box, the jury box and, lastly, the ammo box. Youre right! Having said that, we did find a few things we didnt like. Certainly not a miss. Being new to handguns Ive spent several months reading reviews and watching videos of a bunch of guns to educate myself. And if you carry it in a quality holster that will never be a problem anyway. The three dot white sight design is rather standard and nothing to write home about. August, I dont know about the G2Cs reliability after being dunked in mudI would imagine it would be as reliable as most any other similar gun after getting wet, dirty, etc. Is that enough to warrant carrying it? Peter, good point. For a look at some of the best 9mm self-defense ammo, look here). That sure gives the G2C some added versatility. Found one on sale, and happened to have a $75 gift card, so the gun cost me $125! I own a G2C, and its my main weapon for concealed carry, in 9mm. I appreciate your comments! (This photo really doesnt show just how shiny the ramp is. It will shoot anything. In case you missed the link above, I compared several 9mm self-defense rounds in an article on that topic its worth looking at. But first, we think its important to address the massive elephant in the room. Taurus G2C Pistols - Shop Today | Palmetto State Armory The G2C will surely do the job it was designed for, if fed good-quality ammo and kept clean and lubed. Obviously I like it enough to keep it I carry it regularly but there are a few things Id change if I could. Felt great when tested but your article, expertise, thoroughness and balanced presentation has me rethinking the impact on my wallet. Actually, there are many aftermarket sight solutions for this gun, but if you want apistol red dotyou might have to visit a gun smith. Here are some of its biggest strengths. I took my G2C to the range this morning, I have to say this was an impressive shooter. He is married, with four sons and daughters-law and 9-and-counting grandkids. With four other safeties maybe they figured they didnt need it. I can run my finger over the barrel hood to see if the chamber is loaded, something I have done on more than one occasion, without having to look down at the gun. The feature set that the Mossberg boasts is pretty extensive: Mossberg designed this gun after doing very extensive market research, so it tends to have a lot of features that meet the requirements of desired features on a concealed carry gun. In fact, it is flat-out soft, and gritty. We wouldnt suggest you let this keep you from purchasing a G2C. The issue is the trigger already has a dongle that works to ward off accidental discharges. Whelp, if you want to throw stones at a gun that comes in around two bills and has run like a Glock 19 but is smaller and carries comfortably, I guess it would start with the safety. Going to be hitting them up after this Corona thing blows over. I think, my opinion only, that the G2C and the Spectrum are probably helping keep most of the bread on Tauruss table right about now. I tested it at 7 and 15 yards with factory FMJ practice ammo Tula and Winchester White Box 115 grain) and my reloads consisting of a 124-grain cast round-nose bullet over 4 grains of Long Shot. Its simply a great gun and value. Just pull the trigger correctly and you shouldnt have a problem. Beaubeau, first thanks for the compliment. Id run defensive ammo through my G2C several times before-I just was out when I wrote the review. Think I am going to buy the Taurus G2C. Required fields are marked *. in my mind, i believe the g2c is the best cc deal on the market. Taurus G3C - Major Safety Issue- literal manual safety issue - Gun will If you dont, I can empathize, but I also have become very comfortable just working with it. Im glad you like it (them?). I believe the closest in real-world pricing to the Taurus would be the Ruger. This is the fullest, most comprehensive review you can hope to find of the Taurus G2C. I like a rough texture, but not all do. His was the first Glock I ever shot and I own on of those now. Ill bet theyre selling a ton of each. Have you thought along the lines of either the belly-band type of holster or the ones that look like a large cell phone carrier attached to your belt? Russell, thanks for your compliment. Thanks for the comments! Description. A forum community dedicated to Taurus firearm owners and enthusiasts. Therefore, I listed the MSRP above for the P365 and the G2C but that was only for comparison. All Rights Reserved, Budget Friendly and Big Capacity: Taurus G3c Is a Winner. Im not 100-precent sure how Taurus is making and selling these guns at the price point itoffers, but I will say that the Taurus carry line has worked well for me personally after more than 2,000 rounds through the PT709 Slim, G2c, and G3c that were also personal purchases. For the price point, it really is one of thebest budget pistols available. Thank you for watching my Taurus PT111 G2 Drop Safety Test video. Thanks for writing! For my shooting, the trigger pull is closer to 4.87 pounds for single action and a surprising 5.9 pounds for the longer double-action pull. Unless your as into Taurus as I am, you have no idea how hard it is to find aftermarket accessories for Taurus Semi- automatic handguns! How does the Taurus Three-Position Safety Work? To put it in perspective i own and occasionally carry a kimber 1911 so for the most part budget isnt a problem for me. Oh and I sent in the $25 mail in rebate too, after I paid $179. This gun does have metal aftermarket phosphorus sights, so there are still other options for the older G2c sights. Oddly, though, I find that the G2c and newer G3c line shoot really well for me. Is it worth it? I do try to be real-world when I write up a gun. You're currently reading page 1; . The low price and the $25.00 rebate also sold me! Is Taurus G2c 9mm a Good Option for You? - Gunprime Mike, this was a great review. And watching Gunsmoke over and over again doesnt hurt either. Super comfortable. I found out later that the click was related to the trigger blade safety. Thanks for your comments. It is a fun gun to shoot and works flawlessly. Very interesting pros with Taurus G2C.. Im planning to buy in the future.. The reason I mention these is to show that Taurus is evidently trying to think out of the box and to regain what it lost over the years of indifferent quality control and customer service. Good luck, and keep saving for that 365 that is a really nice gun, just a bit on the expensive side. due to its manufacturing tolerances. The gun has aPicatinny railslot, so you can mount your lights or lasers. They usually always go off on the second pull. While it IS a Sig (nuff said for a lot of shooters), it can be quirky. Get gun deals, hand's on reviews, educational content and updates on law changes, daily! This will delight most Taurus fans, as this was a very unpopular feature, to say the least. At least the .357 Taurus will go bang every time. You can buy 2.6 G2Cs for the price of one P365, at the prices Ive seen around here. Taurus G2C Review: Entry Level CCW Potential? - AmmoForSale.com If youre looking for one to hang off the rail under the frame, check our article on the best accessories for this pistol: https://www.snipercountry.com/taurus-pt111-g2-accessories-upgrades/ Two sights are mentioned. This is a we dont like it, but you might kind of detail. Robert, I agree. Striker-fired guns are about as close to being ambidextrous as we lefties can hope for as some dont have thumb safeties at all and the G2Cs fairly long, deliberate trigger pull counts as a sort of a built-in safety for some. He had a shoot off between the two and both shot a 1 group. Here are the targets: Tula 115 grain FMJ each square on the target is an inch. Is The Taurus G2C Cheap or an Excellent Value? Get gun deals, hand's on reviews, educational content and updates on law changes daily! The trigger could be improved. I do think that a lot of shooters are discovering that the cheap $250 G2C is as reliable as the $600 P365as I said in the article, you can buy 2 G2Cs for the price of 1 P365 and still get $101 back in change, with both at MSRP. DAK, I agree its not an HK but it sure is one reliable gun, and available at a great price. Its the slimmer version of the ever-so-popular Glock 19. Thanks for writing! Receive exclusive gun deals once a week and all our great reviews right in your inbox. you are right. That and the G2C is approximately the same size as the Glock 43 with twice the rounds and a little smaller than the Glock 43x. Sexy profile pic of the Taurus G2C I am left with questions regarding the temperament to dirt, sand, and water. Would I worry about either its accuracy or reliability? Adding a different trigger is the icing on the cake. He tends to call it like it is. Join 212,000 avid gun enthusiasts and claim your print-at-home shooting drills. Mike, I wear t-shirts, only, 6 months of the year. Oddly enough, my gun says it was made in Brazil. There are even some brands of ammo, such as Winchesters Train + Defend system that pairs a FMJ-bullet round with a JHP at the same weight and velocity, like I mentioned above. Thanks for writing! I had a newbie shoot mine two days ago and he hit what he was aiming at he liked it. Most Glocks .. And I own two G2s .. P365 ? Not installed just yet but they might cure the catch you mentioned. My experience with the G2C is similar, only lost patience with the trigger blade safety (tied it back). It's easily operated and provided at no additional charge. All 115 gn were 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 groups. Is there any video or anything on how to clean this gun, like the firing pin like you suggested?