Taurus G3C Toro

The Taurus G3 TORO (Taurus Optic Ready Option) takes the proven G3 9mm platform and adds a factory-cut slide for micro red-dot optics, giving you a versatile, modern pistol that works equally well with traditional iron sights or a mounted optic.

Chambered in 9mm, the G3 TORO is a striker-fired, polymer-framed pistol with a full-size grip and balanced 4″ class barrel (variant dependent), offering a good combination of accuracy, controllability and carryability. The TORO system features a factory-milled slide with a removable cover plate and interchangeable mounting plates, allowing you to fit a range of popular micro red-dot sights (optic not included).

In standard 9mm configuration, the Taurus G3 TORO is typically supplied with:

• 1 × 15-round double-stack magazine

• 1 × 17-round extended double-stack magazine

This gives you 15+1 or 17+1 rounds depending on which magazine you use, providing strong capacity for defensive or sport use.

The ergonomic grip incorporates Taurus’ distinctive texturing with memory pads for consistent hand placement, and a high undercut trigger guard to help you get a higher purchase on the pistol, improving control and reducing perceived recoil. Front and rear slide serrations make it easy to rack the slide, perform press checks and clear stoppages, even with damp or gloved hands.

The G3 TORO uses a striker-fired trigger with an integrated safety blade and a relatively clean break, followed by a short, tactile reset that supports quick follow-up shots. Internal safeties include a firing pin block and trigger safety designed to help prevent accidental discharge when the pistol is handled correctly.

Steel drift-adjustable sights (white dot configuration, variant dependent) provide a clear sight picture out of the box, and when combined with an optic (if fitted) give you a highly capable sighting system for a range of shooting scenarios. An accessory rail on the dust cover allows you to mount a light or laser for low-light use, which is particularly useful for home defence.

Overall, the Taurus G3 TORO offers a lot of features for the money: optics-ready slide, strong magazine capacity, comfortable ergonomics and proven 9mm performance in a full-size package.

Key Features:

• Model: Taurus G3 TORO (Taurus Optic Ready Option)

• Calibre: 9mm

• Action: Striker-fired with integrated trigger safety

• Frame: Polymer with ergonomic, textured grip and memory pads

• Slide: Optics-ready TORO slide with cover plate and mounting plates

• Barrel: Full-size length (around 4″, variant dependent) for good balance of accuracy and carry

• Sights: Drift-adjustable white dot iron sights; optic-ready slide for micro red-dot

• Controls: Front and rear slide serrations; standard magazine release and slide stop

• Accessory rail for lights/lasers

• Magazine capacity:

  • 15-round double-stack magazine

  • 17-round extended double-stack magazine (up to 17+1 capacity)

• Ideal for home defence, everyday carry (with suitable holster) and general range or sport use

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