The Taurus G2C is probably the most-carried budget 9mm in the country, and the PT111 G2 and G2S it descends from are everywhere too. All three share a slide, which is the good news for holsters. The bad news is that a lot of what fits them is soft nylon that does not cover the trigger. This guide covers the kydex IWB we make for the G2C family, exactly which models it fits, and how to carry it.
Quick specs: Taurus G2C IWB holster
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fits | Taurus PT111 G2, G2C, G2S |
| Type | Inside the waistband, untucked shirt |
| Material | .08" kydex, folded edges |
| Cant | Adjustable clip, 20° either direction |
| Retention | Adjustable screws, audible click |
| Sweat shield | Full length |
| Claw | Screw spacing accepts one |
| Hand | Right or left |
| Made | Handmade in the U.S.A. by a military veteran |
| Warranty | Lifetime guarantee |
| Price | $44.99 |
G2, G2C, G2S: what fits
The PT111 G2 was the original, the G2C is the same gun with a new name, and the G2S is the single-stack version with a slimmer grip and the same slide. Because a molded holster grips the slide and trigger guard, one mold fits all three. The newer G3 and G3C have a different slide and are not covered by this holster.
The holster, reviewed
Clip & Carry IWB Holster for the Taurus PT111 G2 / G2C / G2S
Molded in .08-inch kydex to the G2C slide with folded edges and a full-length sweat shield. The clip cants 20 degrees either direction, retention is set with screws, and the screw spacing accepts a claw. The gun clicks in audibly and the trigger is fully covered, which is the entire reason to move a G2C out of a nylon pouch. Handmade in the U.S.A. by a military veteran, right or left hand, black or carbon-fiber pattern, lifetime guarantee. For a $44.99 holster on a gun that often costs under $300, it is the best money you will spend on it.
How to carry a G2C
Appendix
The G2C's 3.2-inch barrel and compact frame carry well at appendix with the clip near neutral. Add a claw if the grip prints; the G2S's slimmer grip prints less.
Strong side
Fifteen to twenty degrees of forward cant at 3 or 4 o'clock tucks the grip.
The manual safety
The G2C has a frame-mounted thumb safety. The holster is molded to clear it, and it does not interfere with the draw. Whether you carry with it on is your call; the holster covers the trigger either way.
Which Taurus holster to buy
Taurus has reused and replaced model names enough that the holster depends on exactly which gun is in your hand.
- PT111 G2, G2C or G2S, inside the waistband ($44.99) one mold covers all three, because they share the slide and trigger guard the kydex grips.
- Taurus GX2, inside the waistband ($44.95) the newer GX2 is a different gun, not a renamed G2C, and it has its own mold.
If you are not sure which you have, the slide marking tells you. Ordering a G2C holster for a GX2 is the single most common mistake with this family.
Getting a budget carry gun to carry well
The G2C is the gun a lot of people buy first, and it is usually carried in whatever holster was cheapest at the counter, which is why it has a reputation for being uncomfortable. It is not the gun. A G2C is a compact, double-stack 9mm with a chunky grip and a short slide, which means the grip is the part that prints and the muzzle is the part that digs when you sit. Both have the same fix: a claw to rotate the grip in, and the clip set low so the short slide rides below the belt rather than tenting your shirt at the bottom. Set retention light. These guns have a slightly rougher slide finish than a Glock, and overtightened kydex drags on it. Spend the money you saved on the gun on a belt instead: a 1.5-inch belt with a stiffener does more for comfort than any holster adjustment.
Frequently asked questions
Does this fit the Taurus G3C?
No. The G3C has a different slide. This holster fits the PT111 G2, G2C and G2S.
Does it fit the G2S?
Yes. The G2S shares the G2C's slide; only the grip is slimmer.
Does the holster cover the trigger?
Fully. That is the main advantage over the soft holsters commonly sold for this gun.
Can I add a claw?
Yes. The retention screw spacing accepts one without drilling.
Is there a left-hand version?
Yes.
Does a G2C holster fit a Taurus GX2?
No. The GX2 is a new design rather than a renamed G2C, and it has a dedicated holster.
Does one holster cover the PT111 G2, the G2C and the G2S?
Yes. All three share the slide and trigger guard, so one mold fits them.
Is the G3C the same as the G2C for holster fit?
Not reliably. The G3 series changed the slide profile, so write to us with your exact model rather than assuming the G2C mold will seat.
The bottom line
The G2C IWB holster gives a budget gun a proper molded holster: trigger covered, audible click, adjustable cant and retention, guaranteed for life.
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