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Taurus

Compact, lightweight and extremely affordable, the new Taurus G3c looks to be a winner for carry.
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WATCH: Why the Taurus G3c Compact Pistol Is Ideal for Concealed Carry

The Taurus 856 Bundle package improves acquisition and increases payload.

Taurus 856 Bundle Gets Shooters on Target, Raises Payload to 18 Rounds

Pistols Under $500, Best Handguns Under $500, 9mm pistols
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Pistols Under $500: 5 New 9mm Pistols That Won’t Break the Bank

DeSantis launched 15 carry fits for the Taurus G3C.

DeSantis Unveils 15 Different Fits for the Taurus G3C Pistol

Running a Taurus 692 in training proved to require some new learning.
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Running the Taurus 692 in .357 at the Gunsite 250 Revolver Class

The author found the G3c extremely accurate during field testing.

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Coronavirus stimulus check, Check out these five handguns to spend your stimulus check on.

5 New Handguns You Should Spend Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check On

With the coronavirus stimulus check on its way, here are five handguns perfect for the times and inexpensive enough to leave plenty of cash for ammo.

The new Taurus Defender 856 features a dual day/night front sight post.

Taurus Defender 856: Defensive Revolver Features Dual Night, Day Sight

With a dual front sight post comprised of bright orange and a tritium insert, the Taurus Defender 856 in 38 Special +P is a worthy EDC choice.

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The SIG 320RXP is one of the latest generation of handguns that come standard with red dot reflex sights.
SIG 320RXP: The Red Dot Pistol That Can Help Older Shooters
For the initial release, the FDC-9 will be an upgrade kit that requires NFA registration.
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The Magpul Rigger EDC lowers the price compared to earlier variants.
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Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight, Henry lever action rifle
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Equipped with a Picatinny rail, the Taurus Raging Hunter accommodates optics.

Taurus Raging Hunter: A Revolver With Pure .44 Magnum Power

With a ported barrel to reduce muzzle rise and a top rail to mount optics, the Taurus Raging Hunter in .44 Magnum is ready to hunt.

Taurus adds 9mm chambering to 1911 Commander series.

Taurus Adds 9mm Chambering to 1911 Commander Series

Built on same frame size as specifications as the company's .45 ACP model, the 9mm 1911 Commander delivers nine rounds for carry.

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FIRST LOOK: Taurus G3 Packs Features Into Sub-$350, Full-Size 9mm

Complete with an upgraded trigger from the previous G2 model, the new Taurus G3 pistol packs a ton of high-end features into a full-size, 9mm platform.

Taurus Adds Two Cobalt Blue models to 856UL revolver line

Taurus Releases Cobalt Blue Models to 856UL Revolver Line

Featuring a matte black carbon steel or matte stainless steel cylinder and barrel, Taurus Cobalt Blue 856UL revolvers bring a new look to carry line.

Two Taurus 92 models feature Brazilian Walnut Grips

Taurus Releases PT 92 With Brazilian Walnut Grips

Featuring alloy frames and stainless steel slides with black matte or stainless finish, two new Taurus PT 92 models also showcase Brazilian wood grips.

Best Concealed Carry 9mm Pistols

The 10 Best Concealed Carry 9mm Pistols for 2019

With the recent advances in ammunition, compact 9mm pistols have jumped in popularity; here are 10 of the best concealed carry 9mm pistols for 2019.

Taurus G2s Pistol

The Taurus G2s Pistol Provides Compact Power for Concealed Carry

Taurus used a single-stack magazine in the G2s pistol to slim down the grip and the weight, but included features normally reserved for larger guns.

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Win a Taurus TX22 Pistol, Folding Knife, Holster, Targets & Real Avid Tools

For this edition of 'Fully Loaded,' we're giving you the ultimate plinking package that includes the all-new Taurus TX22 along with eight other accessories.

Taurus 856 Concealed Hammer

New Taurus 856 Concealed Hammer Model Also Comes in Custom Colors

The Taurus 856 Concealed Hammer model provides snag-free drawing, along with a variety of materials and custom colors for revealing personality.

Friday Carry Dump, Taurus, SureFire, Galco, Spyderco

Carry Dump: Taurus G2S in a Clinger V3 Along With EDC Gear

With so many different guns, holsters and gear available, we figured people might like to see a Friday carry dump to explain what is currently on our hips.

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