Taurus
Taurus has earned a strong following by delivering reliable, feature-rich firearms at prices that make quality handguns accessible to more shooters. The G-series striker-fired pistols compete head-to-head with guns costing twice as much, the TX22 has become one of the most popular .22 LR pistols on the market, and Taurus revolvers—including the iconic Judge—offer serious defensive capability at working-man prices. Impact Guns carries the full Taurus lineup across pistols, revolvers, and carbines.
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G-Series Pistols—The Best Value in 9mm
The Taurus G2C and G3C are among the best-selling budget pistols in America for good reason. The G2C holds 12+1 rounds of 9mm in a compact frame at a price point that leaves money for training and ammunition. The G3C improves on it with a picatinny rail, improved trigger, and optics-ready options. The full-size G3 steps up to 17+1 capacity. All G-series pistols feature aggressive grip texturing, a restrike capability on the trigger, and a manual thumb safety—features often found only on more expensive guns. For first-time buyers or anyone on a budget, the G3C is one of the most sensible purchases in handguns today.
TX22—The .22 LR Pistol Market Leader
The TX22 took the .22 LR pistol market by storm with its 16-round magazine capacity, crisp trigger, and full-size ergonomics at a sub-$400 price. It handles like a centerfire semi-automatic—same controls, same manual of arms—making it an ideal training tool for new shooters and experienced ones looking to practice economically. The TX22 Competition SC adds a compensator and fiber optic sights for rimfire competition shooting. The TX22 Magnum expands the concept to .22 WMR. Few .22 pistols offer this much performance and fun per dollar.
Taurus Revolvers
Taurus produces one of the broadest revolver lineups available, from compact .38 Special snubnoses to magnum hunting revolvers. The 605 and 856 are popular .357 Magnum and .38 Special carry revolvers in compact configurations. The 692 is a versatile 7-shot revolver that ships with both .357 Magnum and 9mm cylinders. The Tracker series features ported barrels and rubber grips to tame recoil in full-power magnum loads. The Raging series pushes into .44 Magnum and .454 Casull territory for hunters needing serious handgun power in the field.
Taurus Judge: The .410/.45 Colt Revolver
The Taurus Judge is one of the most distinctive revolvers in the American market — a five-shot double-action revolver that chambers both .410 bore shotshells and .45 Colt cartridges from the same cylinder. The Judge’s .410 capability fires defensive shotshells like the Federal Personal Defense .410 with its pattern of pellets, providing a close-range defensive option unlike any conventional revolver cartridge. The .45 Colt capability adds a proven single-projectile defensive cartridge for precision at distance. Available in standard, Magnum (3” chamber), and Public Defender compact configurations, the Judge is Taurus’s most iconic model and one of the best-selling revolvers in American retail history. For buyers comparing revolver options, the Judge’s .410 versatility is unique — no other production revolver provides this caliber combination.
Taurus for Home Defense and Carry
The G3C and G2C dominate Taurus’s carry lineup, but the Spectrum .380 ACP offers an even more compact option for deep concealment. The TH9 and TH40 are full-size DA/SA pistols for those who prefer a traditional double-action first shot. For home defense, the G3 full-size gives maximum capacity in a duty-size frame at a price that’s hard to argue with. Taurus backs its entire lineup with a lifetime repair policy—a strong statement of confidence for a brand competing on value.
Where to Go Next
Taurus revolver owners can find compatible ammunition on our .357 Magnum ammo page and .38 Special Revolvers category. For 9mm pistol options beyond Taurus, explore our 9mm Pistols page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Taurus pistols reliable?
Current generation Taurus pistols — particularly the G3, G3C, TX22, and GX4 — have significantly improved reliability and quality control compared to older Taurus models from the 2000s–2010s. Independent testing and widespread owner experience with the G3 series shows reliable function with standard ammunition. As with any pistol, run 200+ rounds of your chosen carry ammunition before relying on it for defensive use.
What is Taurus's best pistol?
The Taurus G3C is Taurus's best-selling carry pistol — compact, 12+1 capacity, reliable, and priced well below competitors. The Taurus TX22 is the best-selling .22 LR pistol in its category. The Taurus Judge is Taurus's most unique product — a revolver that fires both .45 Long Colt and .410 shotshell. For concealed carry value, the G3C is the flagship recommendation.
What is the difference between the Taurus G2C and G3C?
The G3C is the updated successor to the G2C with an improved trigger, slightly better ergonomics, and a more refined overall finish. The G2C remains in production at a slightly lower price point. Both are reliable compact carry pistols — for a new purchase, the G3C's improved trigger makes it the better choice at a modest price difference.
Does Impact Guns carry Taurus firearms?
Yes. Impact Guns carries the full Taurus lineup at our Ogden and Boise stores and ships to FFL dealers nationwide — including the G3C, TX22, Judge, and revolver lineup. See our Taurus G3C and Taurus TX22 pages for model guides.