{ "apiVersion": 1, "kind": "work-order", "purpose": "Taking the firearm apart for a job such as refinishing, and putting it back together to specification.", "firearm": { "slug": "taurus-g3c", "name": "Taurus G3c", "manufacturer": { "id": "taurus", "name": "Taurus Armas" }, "category": "pistol", "action": "striker-fired-short-recoil", "calibers": [ "9x19mm Parabellum" ], "alsoKnownAs": [ "G3", "G2c", "PT111 G2 (predecessor)" ], "coversAlso": [ "Taurus G2c", "Taurus G3", "Taurus G3X and G3XL" ], "page": "firearms/taurus-g3c.html", "bundle": "api/v1/firearms/taurus-g3c.json", "lastUpdated": "2026-10-29" }, "notices": [ "This work order is written for the Taurus G3c. It is reported to cover Taurus G2c; Taurus G3; Taurus G3X and G3XL — if the firearm on the bench is one of those, check the torque notes: values do not always carry over." ], "disclaimer": { "headline": "Read this before you use anything here.", "points": [ "This is a guide, not an authority. Entries are compiled from manufacturer manuals, technical manuals, published references, and community knowledge. Some of it comes from sources that are not authoritative, and some of it may simply be wrong.", "Always consult the manufacturer's manual for your specific firearm and serial-number range. Manufacturers change designs mid-production without renaming the model. The manual that shipped with your firearm outranks anything on this site.", "Consult a licensed gunsmith for anything beyond routine field stripping and cleaning, for any firearm you are unsure about, and for any procedure marked as gunsmith-recommended here.", "Treat every firearm as loaded. Verify it is unloaded, with the magazine removed and the chamber physically and visually checked, before any procedure in this database. Point it in a safe direction the entire time.", "Disassembly can damage a firearm or injure you. Springs are under tension, parts can launch, and reassembling a firearm incorrectly can make it unsafe to fire in a way that is not obvious from the outside. If a reassembled firearm does not pass a function check, stop and see a gunsmith.", "Torque values are shown in two groups. Values from the manufacturer or the issuing military are shown as such, with the document they came from. Values reported by anyone else — parts makers, gunsmithing publishers, articles, forums — are shown separately with who said them, how reliable that source is, and their exact words. Those are not specifications. Confirm any torque value with the manufacturer or a licensed gunsmith before relying on it.", "Nothing here is legal advice. Firearms law varies by country, state, and city, and some modifications or configurations are regulated or prohibited. You are responsible for knowing and following the law where you are.", "No warranty of any kind. Contributors and maintainers accept no liability for damage, injury, or loss arising from use of this material." ], "page": "disclaimer.html", "legal": { "summary": "Legal notice: this material is third-party information compiled from sources of varying reliability and is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not gunsmithing, technical, safety or legal advice, it is not verified or endorsed by any manufacturer, and it must not be taken as fact. Any work on a firearm beyond the routine field stripping described in its own owner's manual should be performed only by a licensed and insured gunsmith. You use this material entirely at your own risk. Fundamental Build LLC and the project's contributors make no warranty of any kind and accept no liability for death, injury, damage or loss arising from its use. Full terms: LEGAL.md.", "page": "legal.html", "notice": "https://github.com/Fundamental-build-LLC/Pew-Takedown/blob/main/LEGAL.md" } }, "sourcing": { "confidence": "medium", "verification": "community-reviewed" }, "manufacturerDisassembly": { "status": "not-recorded", "limit": null, "statement": null, "source": null }, "recalls": [], "shopTier": { "tier": 2, "group": "pistol", "rating": "Pew-Takedown editorial rating (1 easy – 3 hardest), not the manufacturer's", "reason": "66 rows (incl. assembly rows, four alternate front sights and the magazine) is about 55 working parts, more than a Glock: two-piece recoil assembly with a screw, a central support and rear support carrying the restrike trigger, manual safety with a detent ball, and three spirol pins. No timing; borderline Tier 1 on difficulty, Tier 2 on parts.", "confidence": "low", "partCount": { "value": 66, "kind": "line-items", "covers": "'Exploded View (G3c)' (p. 36) and 'Part List (G3c)' (p. 37), complete pistol incl. magazine; includes assembly rows (1, 2, 5, 6) and four alternate front sights.", "basis": "manufacturer-parts-list", "source": { "title": "Taurus G3 & G3c Instruction Manual - General Safety, Operating Instructions and Limited Warranty (InDesign file dated 22 Oct 2020)", "publisher": "Taurus USA", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.taurususa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taurus_Manual_G3_G3c.pdf", "page": "36–37", "pdfPage": 19, "pageUrl": "https://www.taurususa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taurus_Manual_G3_G3c.pdf#page=19", "quote": "7 BARREL" } }, "painPoints": [ { "issue": "Taurus recommends nothing past the field strip except by a skilled gunsmith.", "during": "both", "source": { "title": "Taurus G3 & G3c Instruction Manual - General Safety, Operating Instructions and Limited Warranty (InDesign file dated 22 Oct 2020)", "publisher": "Taurus USA", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.taurususa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taurus_Manual_G3_G3c.pdf", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "No further disassembly is recommended unless done by a skilled gunsmith." } } ], "minutes": { "strip": 20, "rebuild": 30, "basis": "estimated", "note": "Slide (slide cap and plate, firing pin assembly and block, extractor, sights) and frame (spirol pins, central and rear supports, trigger assembly, sear, safety and detent ball, slide catch, disassembling latch); rebuild longer for the supports and safety detent.", "source": null }, "stripScope": [ { "assembly": "Slide", "removes": [ "slide cap and plate", "firing pin, sleeves and springs", "firing pin block and spring", "extractor, pin and springs", "rear sight", "front sight and screw" ], "tools": [ "pin punch", "sight pusher" ] }, { "assembly": "Frame", "removes": [ "spirol pins (2x24, 3x24, 2.5x22)", "central support, sleeve and trigger assembly pin", "trigger, trigger bar, trigger safety and springs", "rear support, sear, disconnector, ejector", "manual safety, sphere and spring", "slide catch and spring", "disassembling latch, pin and spring", "magazine release and spring" ], "tools": [ "roll-pin punches" ] } ], "hardware": { "pins": 17, "springs": 15, "detents": 0, "basis": "counted from the manufacturer's parts list (one per key number unless a quantity is given)" }, "specialTools": [ { "tool": "roll-pin punches (2, 2.5, 3 mm)", "usedFor": "Spirol pins" }, { "tool": "dovetail sight pusher (or brass drift and padded vise)", "usedFor": "Removing and refitting dovetailed sights for coating" } ], "fitOnRebuild": [ { "check": "Cycle the slide to check barrel/slide/frame relationship", "why": "Taurus's own post-reassembly check", "source": { "title": "Taurus G3 & G3c Instruction Manual - General Safety, Operating Instructions and Limited Warranty (InDesign file dated 22 Oct 2020)", "publisher": "Taurus USA", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.taurususa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taurus_Manual_G3_G3c.pdf", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "You should cycle the slide several times, with no magazine inserted and no rounds in the chamber, to insure that the barrel / slide / frame relationship is correct." } }, { "check": "Function check: trigger reset, sear/striker engagement, safeties", "why": "Standard post-reassembly check on any pistol whose fire-control parts were removed; a mis-seated spring shows up here, not on the bench", "source": null } ], "assessed": "2026-10-29" }, "videos": [], "configurations": [], "tools": [], "phases": [ { "id": "clear", "title": "Clear and make safe", "steps": [ { "n": 1, "instruction": "Point the muzzle in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger." }, { "n": 2, "instruction": "Press the magazine release and remove the magazine.", "partsFreed": [ "Magazine" ] }, { "n": 3, "instruction": "Retract the slide fully to eject any chambered round and lock it open." }, { "n": 4, "instruction": "Visually inspect the chamber and magazine well, then physically feel the chamber to confirm it is empty.", "warning": "Look and feel. Both, every time." }, { "n": 5, "instruction": "Remove all live ammunition from the work area." } ], "videos": [] }, { "id": "disassemble", "title": "Disassemble", "videos": [], "procedures": [ { "procedure": "field-strip", "title": "Field Strip", "level": "field-strip", "configuration": false, "steps": [ { "n": 1, "instruction": "Complete the Clear and Make Safe procedure and leave the slide locked to the rear." }, { "n": 2, "instruction": "Rotate the takedown lever on the frame downward until it stops." }, { "n": 3, "instruction": "Hold the slide, release the slide stop, and ease the slide forward off the front of the frame.", "warning": "Control the slide rather than letting it fly forward.", "partsFreed": [ "Slide assembly" ] }, { "n": 4, "instruction": "Lift the recoil spring assembly out of the inverted slide.", "warning": "Under spring tension.", "partsFreed": [ "Recoil spring assembly" ] }, { "n": 5, "instruction": "Lift the barrel out of the slide.", "partsFreed": [ "Barrel" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "refinish", "title": "Refinish", "components": [ { "name": "Slide assembly", "procedure": "field-strip", "level": "field-strip", "step": 3 }, { "name": "Recoil spring assembly", "procedure": "field-strip", "level": "field-strip", "step": 4 }, { "name": "Barrel", "procedure": "field-strip", "level": "field-strip", "step": 5 } ], "manufacturerPartsList": { "parts": 66, "scope": "\"Exploded View (G3c)\" (p. 36) and \"Part List (G3c)\" (p. 37). Separate G3 list (pp. 34-35) and optic-ready mount-plate table (p. 33) omitted." }, "partsDiagrams": [], "materials": [ { "component": "Whole firearm", "material": "Aço carbono", "finish": "Teniferizado", "appliesTo": "G3c T.O.R.O. 9mm", "note": "The maker states this for the firearm as a whole, not for a named part. Taurus Armas (Brazil) wording, in Portuguese: Aço carbono = carbon steel; Teniferizado = Tenifer-treated (nitrided).", "source": { "title": "Ficha Técnica — Pistola Taurus G3c T.O.R.O. 9mm (Taurus Armas)", "publisher": "Taurus Armas S.A.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://taurusarmas.com.br/download/detalhes/fichas-tecnicas-pistolas/arquivo/254", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "MATERIAL + ACABAMENTO … Aço carbono … Teniferizado" } }, { "component": "Sights", "material": "aço", "finish": null, "appliesTo": "G3c T.O.R.O. (Tenox)", "note": "Taurus Armas (Brazil) wording, in Portuguese: aço = steel.", "source": { "title": "Taurus Armas S.A. — pistola g3c toro cal 9mm", "publisher": "Taurus Armas S.A.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://taurusarmas.com.br/pt/produtos/pistolas/pistola-g3c-toro-cal-9mm", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "O modelo inclui ainda um sistema de vértice e massa de mira em aço, do tipo serrilhado" } } ], "note": "The components the procedures above separate. Coating, masking and cure are outside this database; follow your coating system's instructions. A part the manufacturer marks \"factory fit\" should not be swapped or reworked." }, { "id": "reassemble", "title": "Reassemble", "videos": [], "procedures": [ { "procedure": "reassembly", "title": "Reassembly", "configuration": false, "steps": [ { "n": 1, "instruction": "Set the barrel into the inverted slide and seat it fully forward." }, { "n": 2, "instruction": "Seat the recoil spring assembly into the cut in the barrel lug and press it down into the slide channel.", "tip": "It seats in the lug cut, not on the barrel itself." }, { "n": 3, "instruction": "Set the slide onto the frame rails and push it rearward until it seats." }, { "n": 4, "instruction": "Return the takedown lever to its locked position.", "warning": "Confirm the takedown lever is fully returned before the pistol goes back into service." }, { "n": 5, "instruction": "Rack the slide several times and perform the function check." } ], "instruction": null } ] }, { "id": "torque", "title": "Torque", "coverage": "sourced", "manufacturer": [ { "fastener": "Red dot sight mounting screws (2) through T.O.R.O. adapter plate into slide", "appliesTo": "Taurus G3 / G3c T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optic Ready Option) models with adapter plates 1-4", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 8.2, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 0.93, "in-lb": 8.2, "ft-lb": 0.68 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": "Remove the slide cover from the slide by removing the 2 screws. Ensure the surface of the slide under the cover is clean and free of debris. Place adapter plate for the desired red dot sight (plate/screw table, p. 33). Place desired red dot sight on top of the adapter plate. Place a small amount of Loctite 242 on the thread of each screw selected for the desired red dot. Screw in the two screws applying 8.2 in-lbs of torque. Let the Loctite cure for a period of 24 hours before using the firearm.", "threadlocker": "Loctite 242, small amount on the thread of each screw; cure 24 hours", "source": { "title": "Taurus G3 & G3c Instruction Manual - General Safety, Operating Instructions and Limited Warranty (InDesign file dated 22 Oct 2020)", "publisher": "Taurus USA", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.taurususa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taurus_Manual_G3_G3c.pdf", "page": "31 (PDF p. 16, \"Taurus Optic Ready Mount", "pdfPage": 16, "pageUrl": "https://www.taurususa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taurus_Manual_G3_G3c.pdf#page=16", "quote": "Screw in the two screws applying 8.2 in-lbs of torque." } } ], "reported": [ { "fastener": "Red-dot optic mounting screws (6-32 flat head, supplied) into EGW rear-dovetail sight mount", "appliesTo": "Taurus G3c (listed on EGW's Glock-dovetail mount) with the EGW 'Trijicon RMR / SRO, Holosun 407c / 507c Sight Mount for Glock' (replaces the rear sight; for Trijicon RMR/SRO, Holosun 407C/507C footpri", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 15, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 1.7, "in-lb": 15, "ft-lb": 1.2 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": "Remove the rear sight, install the EGW mount in the dovetail, tighten the set screw if applicable, place the optic on the mount, then apply blue Loctite and torque the optic screws.", "threadlocker": "Blue Loctite on the provided mounting screws (EGW instructions)", "source": { "title": "Trijicon RMR / SRO, Holosun 407c / 507c Sight Mount for Glock (EGW product page, installation instructions section)", "publisher": "Evolution Gun Works (EGW)", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://egwguns.com/trijicon-rmr-sro-holosun-407c-507c-mount-for-glock", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "Torque mounting screws to 15in/lbs" } }, { "fastener": "Red-dot optic mounting screws (supplied) into EGW rear-dovetail sight mount (Docter/Venom/Viper/FastFire footprint)", "appliesTo": "Taurus G3c (listed on EGW's Glock-dovetail mount) with the EGW 'Glock Red Dot Mount | Fits Vortex Venom, Viper & Burris FastFire | EGW' (replaces the rear sight)", "qualifier": "exact", "value": 15, "valueMax": null, "unit": "in-lb", "converted": { "value": { "N-m": 1.7, "in-lb": 15, "ft-lb": 1.2 }, "valueMax": null }, "sequence": "Remove the rear sight, install the EGW mount in the dovetail, tighten the set screw if applicable, place the optic on the mount, then apply blue Loctite and torque the optic screws.", "threadlocker": "Blue Loctite on the provided mounting screws (EGW instructions)", "source": { "title": "Glock Red Dot Mount | Fits Vortex Venom, Viper & Burris FastFire | EGW (EGW product page, installation instructions section)", "publisher": "Evolution Gun Works (EGW)", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://egwguns.com/vortex-viper-venom-glock-sight-mount-fits-burris-fastfire-and-docter", "page": null, "pdfPage": null, "pageUrl": null, "quote": "Torque mounting screws to 15 in/lbs" } } ], "notes": "The manufacturer's documents give no torque value. They say: \"At the same time check for any lose screws or pins. Tighten the screws and press pins back in as needed.\" (Taurus G3 & G3c Instruction Manual - General Safety, Operating Instructions and Limited Warranty (InDesign file dated 22 Oct 2020), p. 30 (Care and Maintenance))" }, { "id": "function-check", "title": "Function check", "checks": [ "Verify the pistol is unloaded with no magazine inserted before each check.", "Rack the slide and press the trigger. The striker should release cleanly.", "Hold the trigger to the rear, rack the slide, then release slowly and confirm the reset.", "Press the trigger again to confirm the striker releases.", "Confirm the slide locks open on an empty magazine and the magazine drops free.", "If fitted, confirm the manual thumb safety blocks the trigger, and that the Taurus Security System lock is in the unlocked position." ], "videos": [] } ], "troubleshooting": [], "sources": [ { "n": 1, "id": null, "title": "Taurus G3c Owner’s Manual", "publisher": "Taurus Armas S.A.", "reliability": "primary", "url": null, "accessed": null }, { "n": 2, "id": "taurus-usa-daeeef", "title": "Taurus G3 & G3c Instruction Manual - General Safety, Operating Instructions and Limited Warranty (InDesign file dated 22 Oct 2020)", "publisher": "Taurus USA", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://www.taurususa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taurus_Manual_G3_G3c.pdf", "accessed": "2026-09-27" }, { "n": 3, "id": "taurusarmas-specs-b9a957", "title": "Ficha Técnica — Pistola Taurus G3c T.O.R.O. 9mm (Taurus Armas)", "publisher": "Taurus Armas S.A.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://taurusarmas.com.br/download/detalhes/fichas-tecnicas-pistolas/arquivo/254", "accessed": "2026-10-03" }, { "n": 4, "id": "taurusarmas-doc-c98738", "title": "Taurus Armas S.A. — pistola g3c toro cal 9mm", "publisher": "Taurus Armas S.A.", "reliability": "primary", "url": "https://taurusarmas.com.br/pt/produtos/pistolas/pistola-g3c-toro-cal-9mm", "accessed": "2026-10-03" }, { "n": 5, "id": "evolution-gun-works-egw-251c4c", "title": "Trijicon RMR / SRO, Holosun 407c / 507c Sight Mount for Glock (EGW product page, installation instructions section)", "publisher": "Evolution Gun Works (EGW)", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://egwguns.com/trijicon-rmr-sro-holosun-407c-507c-mount-for-glock", "accessed": "2026-10-11" }, { "n": 6, "id": "evolution-gun-works-egw-6980b4", "title": "Glock Red Dot Mount | Fits Vortex Venom, Viper & Burris FastFire | EGW (EGW product page, installation instructions section)", "publisher": "Evolution Gun Works (EGW)", "reliability": "secondary", "url": "https://egwguns.com/vortex-viper-venom-glock-sight-mount-fits-burris-fastfire-and-docter", "accessed": "2026-10-11" } ] }