The Taurus G3 9mm Stainless/Black 17-Round pistol with a manual safety (brand part no. 1-G3B949) is a full-size, polymer-frame 9mm that Taurus builds around a 4.00-inch stainless steel barrel. It pairs a matte stainless steel slide with a black polymer frame, so the color split is part of what separates it from the other G3 listings. Magazine capacity is 17 rounds, and the pistol ships with two magazines. The manual safety and slide release sit above the thumb, and an integrated Picatinny rail is molded into the frame. It suits range sessions, home defense and carry for shooters who want a full-size striker-fired pistol with a safety lever.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, a widely available cartridge that keeps range ammunition easy to source.
• Magazine capacity is 17 rounds, which sets this listing apart from the other G3 capacities.
• The barrel is 4.00 inches of stainless steel with a matte stainless finish, a full-size length with a longer sight radius than the compact G3C.
• A manual safety sits above the thumb next to the slide release, giving a positive way to block the trigger when the pistol is holstered.
• Three more safeties are built in: a loaded chamber indicator, a striker block and a trigger safety, which add layers beyond the lever.
• The sights are a fixed front with a drift-adjustable rear, so windage can be tuned without a gunsmith.
• The slide is a matte stainless steel, which sets the finish half of the color pairing for this version.
• The frame is black polymer with stippled grip patches and side Memory Pads, a texture meant to keep a firm hold.
• The action is single action with restrike capability, so a dud primer can be struck again without cycling the slide.
• An integrated Picatinny rail on the frame gives you a mounting point for a weapon light or laser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does this Stainless/Black G3 hold? This version holds 17 rounds in the magazine, and Taurus ships it with two magazines.

Does the G3 have a manual safety? Yes. A manual safety sits above the thumb next to the slide release, and the pistol also has a loaded chamber indicator, a striker block and a trigger safety.

Can I mount a light on it? Yes. The frame has an integrated Picatinny rail for a weapon light or laser.

Buy the Taurus G3 9mm Stainless/Black 17-Round Pistol with Manual Safety, 4-Inch Barrel

The Stainless/Black G3 is a full-size 17-round option for shooters who want a manual safety on a striker-fired 9mm. Browse more Taurus models in our semi-auto handguns department, and order this one from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.