The new Taurus G3 is a gun that fits into one of the most popular classes of defensive handgun, and that is the G19-sized pistol—big enough to be shot well but also still appropriate for daily ...

Taurus G3 9 mm Luger Pistol To say that the mid-size, ... The trigger guard has been lifted from the G2, while the grip shape has leanings toward the Smith & Wesson M&P design.

Another refined element of the G3 is the 6-pound trigger. It is designed with a smooth take-up and a surprisingly crisp, clean break exceeding that of typical striker-fired pistol trigger performance.

They haven’t completely redeemed themselves yet, but the G3 has put Taurus well on its way to claiming a good name. Richard Douglas writes on firearms, defense, and security issues.

The trigger could still use some further tweaking, particularly concerning its long take-up, but this is a minor shortcoming in the overall context of how smoothly and reliably the G3 performs for ...