S&W Shield 9mm or Taurus G3c to carry

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I hear the Taurus G3 is a reliable gun.

Even though I still wouldn't carry a Taurus for defense.

Between those two the shield.
 
I have the Shield 2.0 and Performance Center Plus, 3". I was able to run over 200 rounds through a G3 a few weeks ago my friend bought used, and he had done it the day before, neither had any issue with FMJ or 20+ rounds Norma MHP defensive rounds. The reviews also seem to indicate reliability, so I'd say whichever you personally do best with & trust.
 
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Have both. Only carried the shield, kept the pt111 g2 as the bedside pistol with light on the rail. I put a keep tinkering trigger in the pt111 and it shoots very well, however the slide finish started showing rust after a couple days of carry. The shield I only get roll pin and rear sight rust.

The shield feels better quality, but I trust both. A 15rd aftermarket mag for the pt111 hasn't been reliable for me, steel case also worse on the pt111.
 
Hands down - the Shield is the better gun. Carry it and off the Taurus.
After a terrible experience with a new Taurus, I refuse to have any Taurus in my house.
 
biggest advantage taurus has over the shield is the second strike. Outside that I would say a better magazine design (unless your shield is a single stack). If you cant hit with the Taurus after practice or experimenting then go with the shield. For myself I would probaby go with the G3c. I am a big on second strike though in a defense handgun.... especially when it is hammerless.
 
Taurus are good for scaring people that mean you harm, but not always capable of hitting the side of a barn when fired. They may be better now, but why chance it if it is for protection.
 
I gave them some thought. Ive had a Shield and a Taurus G3. I have a Glock 43. I had an EC9S. For me, my hands, ergonomics, and capacity, I went with the Max 9.
 
Both of my sons carry Shields with complete confidence. I don't own one preferring instead a Sig P365, but either way, they're good to go in my estimation. YMMv however, and some like Tauri...I'm still doubtful regarding their reputation for spotty customer service...it may have improved...wiser heads will no doubt comment...Best regards, Rod P365 in Pic

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If you can, I’d do a range test and see what you like.

I got the Sig P365 and have no regrets. Lots of great supporting options as well from extended magazines, optics and carry holsters.
 
Taurus is the company (some very vocal people who will never buy one and have little experience with the current offerings) love to hate. I have owned several Taurus handguns throughout the years and I've owned 5 Shields in different calibers and trims. All the Tauruses were 100%. One of my Shields had the recoil spring assembly bust into peices on a basically new gun.

It's all anecdotal except if it happens to a Taurus, it's the end of the world. Taurus is tge worst company every! If it happens to a S&W, it's no big deal. Fix it and all is forgotten. No one goes on to regurgitate reports of the issue ad nauseam every chance they get. No one goes on a life long bashing blitz everytime S&W is meantioned.

With that said, I prefer the fit, finish, and looks of the Shield over the G3C. Plus there will be more aftermarket support.

@357smallbore
 
It seems like an apples to oranges comparison. If you were comparing the Taurus G3c to the S&W SD9VE - that would be a reasonable comparison. The Shield is a much better gun than the G3c.
 
C0untZer0 said:
It seems like an apples to oranges comparison. If you were comparing the Taurus G3c to the S&W SD9VE - that would be a reasonable comparison. The Shield is a much better gun than the G3c.
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You are most likely correct... What makes it so much better though. Say you have a working G3c and a Working Shield that makes it so much better. G3c has some features I like over the shield.... Shield has a few features over the G3c I like. It all gets pretty subjective and becomes a case of splitting hairs. I wouldnt give any od my sigmas for a Shield or a G3c bacause I like features of the sigmas over both of them. In the end they are mass produced, economy manufactured strikers. All three of them are well vetted with the bugs worked out.

Now something like a Beretta 92..... that would be MUCH better.
 
Styx said:
Taurus is the company (some very vocal people who will never buy one and have little experience with the current offerings) love to hate. I have owned several Taurus handguns throughout the years and I've owned 5 Shields in different calibers and trims. All the Tauruses were 100%. One of my Shields had the recoil spring assembly bust into peices on a basically new gun.

It's all anecdotal except if it happens to a Taurus, it's the end of the world. Taurus is tge worst company every! If it happens to a S&W, it's no big deal. Fix it and all is forgotten. No one goes on to regurgitate reports of the issue ad nauseam every chance they get. No one goes on a life long bashing blitz everytime S&W is meantioned.

With that said, I prefer the fit, finish, and looks of the Shield over the G3C. Plus there will be more aftermarket support.

@357smallbore
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I mean, sure, but how reliable and how good are the CS for the two companies, on average? Are they equal? If we took 10,000 S&W versus Taurus, would Taurus be equally as reliable or durable?
 
C0untZer0 said:
It seems like an apples to oranges comparison. If you were comparing the Taurus G3c to the S&W SD9VE - that would be a reasonable comparison. The Shield is a much better gun than the G3c.
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Agreed
starling said:
You are most likely correct... What makes it so much better though. Say you have a working G3c and a Working Shield that makes it so much better. G3c has some features I like over the shield.... Shield has a few features over the G3c I like. It all gets pretty subjective and becomes a case of splitting hairs. I wouldnt give any od my sigmas for a Shield or a G3c bacause I like features of the sigmas over both of them. In the end they are mass produced, economy manufactured strikers. All three of them are well vetted with the bugs worked out.

Now something like a Beretta 92..... that would be MUCH better.
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The shields are not economy, budget guns in the same realm. They are not an Ruger EC9 or a Taurus G3c.
 
A Taurus handgun is highly unlikely to ever find itself in a serious role for me. Too many recalls, and one gun I personally handled that could drop the striker with the safety engaged. Plus, we live in a golden age of great options so there's no reason IMO.
 
psyopspec said:
A Taurus handgun is highly unlikely to ever find itself in a serious role for me. Too many recalls, and one gun I personally handled that could drop the striker with the safety engaged. Plus, we live in a golden age of great options so there's no reason IMO.
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The reason I probably will never buy another G3n is that the Turkish pistols are now running about the same price and they are much better guns.
 
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