Thanks Joe!

@@sootch00 I would not buy any "budget" pistol for self-defense. My life is more valuable than even a $3,000.00 thousand dollar GOLD plated pistol. lol ! *Please ask anyone what they think their life and body is worth. Ask any insurance company what they think a person's body and life is worth ?

@@unitedstatesirie7431 its better than nothing, not everybody can afford $3000 dollar pistol.

@@undersiege1346 I dont think many folks have a 3000 dollar pistol for ccw or bedside

@@excelerater exactly. I could buy a more expensive pistol but why? The g2c I have works. Plus even if I could get a 3000 pistol I wouldnt. A total waste of money imho.

And whether and not that will continue will depend on who's in office. Virginia is a prime example.

castercamber Sorry I know Virginia is important but firearm manufacturer quality has nothing to do with it's proposed gun legislation. (Edit) okay thought you were just talking about Virginia. But honestly, they'll never disarm American. Ar15's aren't going anywhere let alone hand guns.

@@kyleabrams5036 : I was referring to being allowed to purchase the weapons at all. I apologize for the confusion.

Hell YEAH...Clock 19 vs Taurus G3 sold my Clock kept my Taurus G3.💯🔥

I miss Jennings, Bryco, Davis, Lorcin and the $69 guns.

Same here....great feel...better than my glock

Drew Hirko careful,, them fighting words

@@uscgsemperparatus6472 Same here ... the Ruger Security Nine is a real winner!

@@pappaclutch3266 Glock really should have worked on that grip angle a little better. Seems like everyone's pistols feel better to the hand grip-wise than Glock. I will say that Glocks are reliable pistols and tend to go bang consistently with any ammo you feed it. Which is what you would ask from any pistol you carry. Because there may come a time when you have to shoot what you can find and not have a wide variety of choices.

The failures he had were probably freedom munitions related.

Ruger sucks

It isn't really a budget pistol, its a top quality, top rated pistol at a budget price! I would put any of my Taurus pistols up against the overpriced Glocks any day I simply love the late model Taurus pistols! You can buy two for the price of one Glock which will allow you to arm a few clueless sleeping family members, friends or neighbors when the SHTF. SHTF is coming very soon boys and girls, so get ready ASAP! Don't forget to stock up on lots of ammo and food. You are going to need it, this is going to be a really bad one! The ZioBolshevik Cabal who have hijacked our government want us all dead.

Feels good too

@@lickdacat2 there made really really cheap compared to any ruger .ruger a lot better

Personally I think they’re ugly as all hell lmao. Maybe even uglier than a Glock, that’s a tough call. Also lol @ the guy up there saying this gun is better than a Glock. That’s just objectively not true my guy, cmon now. I don’t even like glocks either so I have no dog in the race. They may be overpriced but cmooon. You still gotta give them the credit they deserve. All that being said... I have a Taurus g2s and I love it. It’s one of my carry guns because I wouldn’t care if something were to happen to it or if it were to be confiscated if I had to use it. Definitely want a g3 as a super cheap beater gun too some day.

@@AJ-gk7bn With you on the throwaway carry gun concept; even if you're justified and found innocent of any wrongdoing in the event of a self defense shooting, the piece you used will sit and rust in the evidence locker for years before you ever have a chance to get it back. Spoiler alert: you won't get it back.

The full size hammer fired TH9 is great as well

I got mine on Big Daddy Unlimited for $214.

The TX-22 is soooooo good as a suppressor host and that extra 6 rounds(over the normal 10)of most .22 autos puts it over the top in my opinion.the reliability has been great.

I'm loving both companies lately...tx22 is awesome...and so is my Ruger sr9c

I own two of both. Can't believe it, either, but they are such good shooters; and the PRICE! That's why I own two of each.

Well said Scott..... 🙏🏼

Very well said. I just picked up my Security-9, but was torn between it and the G3.

@@Alstanus or just get both 🤷🏼‍♂️ I have a security-9, GC3, GX4 & am in the process of getting the security compact

@@TheSun_89 - Hahaha! True. But was in a budget at the time of buying it, so really had to pick one or the other unfortunately.

@@TheSun_89 I agree can never have Enough! 😀

Agree with you 100%.

@@uscgsemperparatus6472 Again, same here ... the Ruger Security Nine is a real winner!

Is the Galloway trigger worth it?

Good to know, got one coming next week.

@@jh8338 my GF got me one for Christmas. I absolutely love it. Was my EDC, unitl she got me a SCCY. (DAMN! I have an awesome GF. Lol.) 👍🏾💪🏾👊🏾✌🏾🧡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I've carried my ruger security 9 for close to 4 years now daily Never had A jam or a misfire et cetera Like you said we live in the golden age of Firearms in America Where you don't have to spend a lot to get a lot Of course I have nicer handguns But the ruger security 9 is what is most comfortable and works for me On a daily basis like I carry my wallet my keys my phone you know

I want them both but can't seem to get my hands on a G3....

@@mre8ballgaming842 try academy sports

castercamber why do you like it more then the sr9? Thanks

Randizle Peregoy : I have medium sized hands, the Security 9 fits better. I like the trigger pull better, the sights better and the take down better. SR9 is a fine weapon and recently you could pick up a brand new one for a song but I still like my Security 9 better.

castercamber ok thanks 😎

How much did you pay?

Damien Palladino : it was a “hot deal” at Academy Sports, $279. With tax it came to $299.

Ruger's customer service is 2nd to none.

I bought a G3 brand new in February; it was shooting very low at 7 yards & beyond. I fixed it by raising the rear sight with rubberized foam & a longer screw; shoots fine now.

This pandemic is a bunch of B S just to see how far they can push us

Lucky for me my county is very low in covid-19 cases as of now and the gun shop never closed. Downside is people were panic buying all the guns and ammo for the zombie apocalypse as people were calling it lol

조성환 why stop at one gun?

I have read a lot of people trying these budget guns after owning a very expensive ones for a long time, and they were greatly surprised with the quality and confort these guns have. They are just lacking knowledge.

Absolutely!! And Hi Point, I dont own one but from reviews I've watched they make a firearm that is both affordable and reliable. If you are on a tight budget do your homework. Theres reviews on every firearm imaginable.

I totally agree with what you're saying, but after owning 2 hi points and a taurus g2 as well as many other budget friendly pistols, I highly recommend going with the taurus or some other budget friendly weapon instead of the hi point. I am not knocking the hi point for what it is, especially at the price point it's at, but the Taurus can usually be found very competitively priced with the hi point and is just a far superior weapon. I have had issues with my hi points and I just don't trust them enough to consider them as a ccw sidearm. My main complaints with the hi points I own is that I've had some light primer strikers with both pistols, but to me their biggest downfall is their magazines. I've always had trouble with their magazines holding up and being reliable and is the number 1 reason I would strongly suggest that someone choose another budget friendly pistol as their ccw if at all possible. But, I am a believer in the concept that the gun you have with you is better than no gun at all. But let's be honest, if the gun you have with you doesn't work, then it's not helping you at all.

Is this similar to car arguments?

I have the g2c and tx22 as well lol. Awesome pistols

I don't own a Taurus but my local gun shop owner says that they come in least of all brands for repairs

@@chucwgn68 that was my experience with Taurus firearms . I presently do not own one but if I see something in their product line that interest me , I wouldn't hesitate to buy it .

@Inconvenient Truths Do you own a Taurus ? If so , what was your personal experience with it ? Anecdotal opinions are just that ,......anecdotal !

Taurus always a great gun

I have problems getting hollow points to chamber in my PT111.

Praise God u r safe 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

How'd the other guy look afterward?

@@Thestockxj96 I didn't really look at him too much. He ran off about 20 feet than fell. I thought he died but turns out he just passed out or something. There was a bit of blood. Both shots hit him in the stomach area.

@@FUW-guy sounds like he had a good time.

@@FUW-guy I have the G2c an was considering trading for a ruger (not sure if I want the security model or a different one) but I do love the way my taurus fits my hand so im in the middle right now.. good to see somone giving the G2c some positive feedback

Going to get a G3 next week

Barbara Steed I have over 2500 rounds on mine no malfunction at all....honestly if it wasn’t for the fit and finish it will be a great pistol....I really like it!!! when I present it the ergonomics are perfect for my hand...

Lmao! Yes, Taurus customer service sucks! Last year, it took.them 10 months for them to deliver 2 overpriced magazine I ordered from them. Finally, after multiple phone calls ( most of he time being on hold for an hour- plus, if they bothered to answer) I did get them. But damn, they were the most rude, unhelpful a#& holes I've ever dealt with. Another time, a couple years back, I needed a magazine button release spring for a used Taurus 45 I picked up. They wanted to charge me $15 for a $2 spring! When I asked about the lifetime warranty, I was told it only covered the gun if I sent it in- and on my dime. I told them it was crazy to send it in just for a spring I could change in 5 minutes. The guy hung on up me. I've sold my Taurus guns because of their very questionable customer service. I'd definitely buy the Ruger over the Taurus any day. Hell, I'd buy a Hi Point over the Taurus..I've had great luck with their guns and HP's customer service is the best in the business.

I own 6 Taurus handguns, including the G3 and have never had to use Taurus Customer Service. I absolutely love all of them and shoot them more than my Sig, Glock, and Rugers!

@Moving EFD: I have a G2C as well,and I love it. 1200 rds and no problems. I just bought a G3 as well. It's great! You just can't beat these series of pistols.

Agreed

Jesus man how scared are you by everything

U bet ur ass the G3 looks better

Thanks for your input!

Ahh, Good basic Intelligence rears it head, ..its rather scarce these days ..Thank you Sir, .👍

As soon as they release a pro optics version I'll buy it. I loved my original.

The pros go for 500 plus haha I’m good with just my regular

Y'all know 500 is just MSRP give it some time the price will go down.

"Pro Version" Lol...

Safety only give the criminal attacking you more time to hurt you. SAVE LIVES, SAY NO TO GUN SAFETIES !

Taurus doesn’t get the respect they deserve meanwhile ruger mass produces guns to the point where they have lost this customer. I shouldn’t have to finish someone else’s work!

I have the sec 9 I want the g3 tho

@@BrassCatcher I like Taurus. I own 3 of their guns now, running the gamut from 1911 (impostor), to revolver, to G2C. I can't say much of anything good about the PT1911, however. The finish rusts and wears if you look at it funny, all of the edges are sharp and pointy from the factory, the trigger is literally the worst of all of my 1911 triggers (even after having done a proper trigger job vs some I haven't even touched, maybe because of the stupid hammer lock safety thing), the checkering gets caught on literally everything and is near impossible to clean without a toothbrush, I had problems with frame battering and FTE failures out of the box until upping to a stiffer recoil spring, many of its dimensions/components are not mil spec, and just to add insult to injury, the firing pin stop is STAKED into place. Why? Seriously, why? Just to flip the bird to anybody that wants to do proper 1911 maintenance? Long story short on that one, do NOT buy a PT1911 unless you find it used, for very cheap. Terrible value in a 1911, even at $500. You would think, with that train wreck being my first Taurus, that I would never buy them again. I had heard enough good things about the M85 (and their revolvers in general) and G2C to pick up those as well though. The ultra lite M85 and stainless G2C. Unless there ends up being something radically different about the identical-looking blued finishes on their guns, I will never buy a blued Taurus again. These two though, with minor modification of the G2C and some wearing-in on the M85's parts (which is acceptable because of their low initial cost), are fantastic choices for little pocket guns. As a general rule, I would still trust Ruger more (especially with their wonderful 1911s), but they're both great companies with great products.

I like Rogers but the security 9 is a just so...cheap compares to the SR line. The G3 for the win on this one IMHO.

Hell yeah

What’s not sold about a firearm that can accept any type of ammo, in comparison to the other? Respect ✊ for ur opinion it is valid no points intended.

Security 9 x 2 👍

I have the TH9 full size put over 4500 rds on it with no failures yet,Taurus newer firearms are really great now.

A .45 or a .40?

They never made a .45 ACP PT111... I think you meant .40 S&W.

@@BrianMcKinny it was the pt145. My bad

I have 2 G2c's and a stainless P89. Two different approaches, striker versus hammer and plastic versus alloy. Over the years I have lost count of how many thousands of rounds the Ruger has fired, and it has never failed to feed, fire, or eject. Remember back then Ruger submitted a variation of the P85 for the military trials for a new sidearm which Berretta won. The bonus is that they applied lessons learned with the P89. I would expect that Security 9 to be more reliable over the long haul as well. I've had issues with both G2c's and sent one back to the factory. They both are working well now, but I still have a little bit of doubt about if they might let me down in a pinch. The G3 is derived from the G2c with added improvements, especially the trigger. I'd buy one if I was looking for something in this range, but I might just as easily get the Ruger. Remember that the G3 that Sootch used was sent to him by Taurus and you can bet the kid's college fund that it was one that Taurus went through and fine tuned before sending it out. They have a vested interest in wanting it to perform flawlessly, and as such, it may or may not be representative of what anyone would get if they walked into their local shop and bought one off the shelf. He said he bought the Security 9 so that was probably just a random sample of what Ruger is producing.

What gun shop is it $215?

Ruger finish tends to rust!!

@@leonardpiskacsr.7111 I bought a brand new security 9 and it had rust on it straight out of the box

I have an LCP II and it can develop rust spots. Frequent wipe-downs with a Hoppes cloth takes care of it, though. I'm leaning toward a G3 in this category and will likely go for the stainless slide.

I own the g3 and g2c. Love both over most more expensive ones

@@Alan704Carolina I own a PT111 Millennium G2 and absolutely love it. It has been very easy to handle and highly reliable, even before I swapped out the OEM polymer recoil assembly and striker guide for stainless steel ones from Lakeline LLC.

Alan Newberry yeah no buddy wake up

Actually I would too. And I can actually say that because I have a Glock 19 to compare my G3 with. My G3 has a better trigger for my taste, I shoot way better with it than my 19 Gen4. If I’m ever going to spend Glock money again, it’s going to be Springfield, CZ, or HK.

@Jack Hook i had a few jams and miss fires with my glock 20 and glock 23

Chris Sewell no doubt ,,,that’s the good thing. You can buy both and still have money left over say from the glocks and sigs....

Ruger in one hand and Taurus in the other. 👍

U could have gotten two SDS 1911 in 45 and u would have ben like Bruce Willis in the movie Last Man Standing

@@TheRealZJE313 lol. Except having only seven rounds each.. 🤭😉✌🏾👍🏾👊🏾🧡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@@toddtravis2596 dude I have 10round mag so what are u talking about

All..YOUR opinion, which means 0..(btw that's a Zero), to MOST of U.S...It means 99% of us don't care what YOU think...about....Anything! 😁🇺🇸

@Michael Ratliff: . . . and why - please explain - would your opinion, on any subject, be worth any more than mine?

@@michaelratliff905 Actually if you really didn't care you would not have commented. Everybody is entitled to an opinion.

Same here ... the Ruger Security Nine is a real winner!

Would you take it to war ?

Would you take it to war and do you think it would withstand what war has to throw at it?

@@spongebobsquarepant8848 hell yeah I got the stainless steel slide version

Yeah the accuracy of the security 9 is nuts.

And they do have a 17 rd mag

@@yourfreedomisanillusion : awesome! I’ll have to get a few of those.

You pocket carry the full size Security 9 ?

@@TADDs101 : yes.

Ruger is # 1 in me and my wife's book !!

@Jack Wells If you saw how my wife sends rounds down range it could be an oar 😂

Jack Wells it was more like an anchor. 😂😂😂😂

@@GaryDrumm great fun for the money? Correction.... Great gun, period.

Trust in your gut and nothing else.

Fwiw I've owned and shot several taurus and thus far no issues. I've given all mine away to family who can't afford their own protection.

The problem comes in when you do have to take your gun down in a field and then you lose it!!! Guns malfunction and they will always do it at the wrong time and place!! Less parts is always better!

@@Lilnasty-jo3dc I get it..."Murphy's Law"....but I feel like part of the "what-if brigade", if I start trying to account for every totally unlikely circumstance. I've been on this planet 58yrs. I don't know anybody who's ever been in a self defense shooting. On the other hand I know several ppl who've has flat tires in the middle of nowhere...but their 10-15 year old spare was flat too. Cause ppl rarely check it! That would seem way more worrisome then thinking about a pin maybe getting lost....in a field ur probably not gonna be in?