Taurus has worked hard on the G3, and many shooters say it is the best pistol the company has built for the price. It is a striker-fired 9mm with a full-size feel, a decent trigger, and a rail for lights. The TALO edition is a distributor exclusive, and it often carries a few touches the standard model lacks.

This used pistol comes with two magazines and the factory box. The low price makes it an easy choice for a first pistol, a truck gun, or a spare that you do not mind carrying hard. You can spend less here and still get a gun that runs.

For a budget pistol, break-in matters. Shoot a couple of hundred rounds of ordinary ammunition before you trust it with a carry load. If you see a problem, find the cause early. Check the magazines for fit, and make sure the slide locks back on an empty chamber.

Look at the sights, the slide serrations, and the rail. A used pistol sometimes has a few light marks from holster use or a range bag, and these are cosmetic. A clean bore and a smooth slide are the things that count. The pistol is sold as described, in used condition. It ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.