Taurus G3 T.O.R.O. 9mm Full-Size Pistol with Vortex Venom 6 MOA Red Dot

Given the growing penchant for shooters to include micro red dots on their semi-autos—be it for personal defense, recreational shooting, or competition work—Taurus brings the G3 series pistols into the optic arena for 2021 with the release of the full-size G3 T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optic Ready Option)

The slides for the T.O.R.O. series feature a factory optic cut so that consumers can immediately add their choice of micro red dot without the expense of custom gunsmith work or "downtime" of their handgun. What's more, the T.O.R.O. system's design accommodates a broad range of popular optics on the market today, thanks to an ingenious interchangeable plate mounting system.

The G3 continues the proven polymer-frame profile now in a full-frame configuration, with generous stippling patches across the grip for maximum control and retention in any shooting condition, an ergonomic palm swell and side-frame Memory Pads that provide quick, positive hand positioning.

The frame has an integrated Picatinny rail. A manual safety and slide release lever are optimally positioned above the thumb for easy manipulation. A refined element of the G3 is the 6-lb. trigger, designed with a smooth take-up and a surprisingly crisp, clean break exceeding that of typical striker-fired pistol trigger performance. A short reset promotes quick, controlled follow-up shots.

This sighting system now includes a serrated steel rear sight along with a white dot steel front sight.

Optic systems compatible with the G3 T.O.R.O:

• Plate 1: Docter; Noblex; Vortex Venom; Buris Fastfire; Sightmark Mini
• Plate 2: Trijicon RMR; Holosun; HS407C
• Plate 3: C-More STS2
• Plate 4: Leupold Delta Point; Bushnell RXS-250

About the Red Dot

Make your AR, pistol, or shotgun even more poisonous with the Venom Red Dot sight. A 6 MOA dot promotes rapid target acquisition, while providing a precise point of aim—getting shots down range and on target fast.

The durable, machined aluminum housing ensures the unit will stand up to whatever you throw at it. High-quality, fully multi-coated lens offers a clean, wide field of view. Our top-load system makes changing the CR 1632 battery a snap and alleviates the need to remove the sight when switching the power source. The power and dot intensity controls are conveniently located on the left side of the unit. Flush 1 MOA windage and elevation adjustments are super sleek and make sighting in a breeze

Product Features

• Fully Multi-Coated: Multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces increase light transmission.
• Premium Wide-Field Lens: Exceptional edge-to-edge resolution.
• Brightness Settings: Choose between 10 levels of brightness in manual mode or switch to auto mode.
• Parallax Free: All red dot and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Matching current industry practice, this small amount would be considered “parallax free” and will make a negligible difference in the Venom’s performance.
• Single-Piece Chassis: Compact and lightweight.
• Waterproof: O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating for reliable performance in all environments.
• Shockproof: Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact.
• Hard Anodized Finish: Highly durable low-glare matte finish.
• ArmorTek: Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt.
• Unlimited Eye Relief: Non-critical eye relief for rapid target aquisition.
• Battery Life: 14-hour auto-shutdown feature maximizes battery life. Up to 150 hours of use at highest setting. Use at lower settings can allow up to 30,000 hours.

• Magnification: 1 x
• Eye Relief: Unlimited
• Dot Size: 6 MOA
• Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA
• Max Elevation Adjustment: 130 MOA
• Max Windage Adjustment: 100 MOA
• Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
• Length: 1.9 inches
• Weight: 1.1 ounces