{"id":400214,"date":"2023-06-07T13:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T18:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=400214"},"modified":"2023-06-06T15:50:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T20:50:59","slug":"taurus-g3-15-round-magazine-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/taurus-g3-15-round-magazine-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Taurus G3 15-Round Magazine Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, we\u2019re looking at 15-round magazines for the Taurus G3 pistol. Is that good or bad? It\u2019s good, but we need a little background to appreciate that significance, because Taurus has a mixed reputation among gun owners. The Brazilian gunmaker was founded as a tool and die manufacturer in 1939 and began producing firearms in 1941. The company expanded to the US in 1968, exporting its revolver line. The mid-1970s saw a partnership with Smith & Wesson, with Taurus making several revolvers that looked and functioned like the American wheel guns. That relationship ended in 1977.<\/p>\n

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These 15-round G3 magazines have performed well indeed. (Author’s Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taurus, however, had other things cooking. They acquired an almost new Beretta plant in S\u00e3o Paulo, complete with tooling, designs, and experienced employees. Taurus re-entered the American market with a bang, producing the PT-92 and PT-99 pistols, which were good quality handguns based on the proven Beretta Model 92 design. The company also continued its successful revolver line. Taurus\u2019s US efforts were aided by opening a subsidiary company, Taurus Holdings, Inc. in Miami, Florida. Taurus now operates in the United States as Taurus USA, headquartered in Bainbridge, Georgia.<\/p>\n

But the 21st<\/sup> century saw the company\u2019s quality and customer service take a step back. More like several steps. Over a million of the most popular Taurus models were recalled for safety issues, while consumers complained of unreliability and maddeningly unresponsive customer service. I myself had similar complaints several years ago after a very disappointing revolver failed to measure up to the still-nice Taurus Model 66 I bought in 1986. Worse, I couldn\u2019t even reach Taurus customer service to complain. I was saddened because I really like that Model 66. But things seem to have changed.<\/p>\n

Taurus Seems to Be Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Management changes and a new dedication to their customers seem to have put Taurus back on track. After years of lackluster designs, the company has come back with new revolver and semi-automatic pistol designs that offer good quality at very attractive prices. And their new TORO (Taurus Optic Ready Option) line, which includes revolvers, is very cool.<\/p>\n

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The Taurus G3 Tactical is a cool, yet affordable, pistol. (Author’s Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical at first, but Taurus has responded to my revolver issues and straightened out that situation. I\u2019ve heard other reports of Taurus\u2019s improved customer service, as well. I also, after a little trepidation, picked up one of their new semi-auto pistols. The G3 line offers many options and has good reviews. So, I got my hands on the G3 Tactical and, I must say, it\u2019s a cool gun. I thought I\u2019d like it, but so far, the gun has exceeded my expectations. But as we know, a semi-auto firearm is only as good as its magazines. So, how do they measure up?<\/p>\n

Taurus G3 15-Round Magazines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The G3 is a duty-sized handgun and, keeping up with modern trends, offers 15 and 17-round capacity magazines. Today, we\u2019re looking at the 15-round models<\/a>. Let\u2019s start with basic specifications.<\/p>\n