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The sun was out, the temps were moderate, no wind. It must be time to let two of my favorite budget pistols battle it out.
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Today's match up is a Brazilian up and comer versus another German surprise contender. The Taurus G3 and the Walther Creed. Both of these pistol's street price is similar. I paid $259 OTD for the G3, and $289 OTD for the Creed. Man do we live in the golden age of pistol consumer choice or what. The list of sub $300 pistols seems almost endless, and most are quality offerings from reputable companies.
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Here are the contenders specs:
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The Creed is a bit wider and longer at the grip. Both pistols come with a three dot sighting system, the front dot on the Creed is larger.
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The creed uses a take down lever to break down, the G3 has the Glock style takedown tabs. The internals are similar in function, but each manufacturer approaches the mechanisms in a slightly different way. Both slides are beefy, the G3 has a bit more frame rail length. Take down and reassemble is easier with the Creed. The G3 slide needs a little wiggle to find its way home.
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I ran 150 rounds through both with no problems using a mix of reloads and factory brass. Both pistols eject the empty magazines with authority, both grip frames are beveled to assist in stripping a jammed magazine out of the gun.
Shooting impressions:
The Taurus G3 has a bit less recoil flip
Both grip frames are very comfortable (although I did install traction grips on the Creed)
Both slide stop/release levers release the slide easily - however the Creed is more tactile
The sights on the G3 are a bit small and dim ( I did paint the front with orange Flouresent paint ), the sights on the Creed are perfect.
Magazine releases are average, both can be activated without breaking your grip with training.
Both pistols are accurate, as the target above shows. With the edge going to the G3. I shot this target at 20 yards.
The G3 slide is easier to pull back then the Creed. But the Creed is easier than many other full size guns, just a bit gravelly.
G3 total round count - 620 - with 0 malfunctions. Feeds Sig V-crowns very smooth
Creed round count - approx 500 with 1 malfunctions. Feeds Sig V-crowns ok, but the first round did jam up on the smaller feed ramp, however the remainder of the mag ran well. I find Sig V-crowns will usually cause feed problems on barrels with narrow feed ramps or unsupported chambers.
To wrap this up, both of these budget guns exceeded my expectations for what little money I had to pay. I am so impressed with the Creed it is one of my bedroom guns. With over 600 flawless rounds through the G3, it is going into my carry rotation. you can't go wrong with either of these examples of quality budget offerings.
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Today's match up is a Brazilian up and comer versus another German surprise contender. The Taurus G3 and the Walther Creed. Both of these pistol's street price is similar. I paid $259 OTD for the G3, and $289 OTD for the Creed. Man do we live in the golden age of pistol consumer choice or what. The list of sub $300 pistols seems almost endless, and most are quality offerings from reputable companies.
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Here are the contenders specs:
| Taurus G3 1-15 &1-17 round mag | Walther Creed 2- 16 round mags |
| Trigger pull = 5.5lbs | Trigger pull 5lbs |
| 1/2" takeup | 3/8" takeup |
| 3/16" reset | 3/16" reset |
| 4" barrel | 4" barrel |
| L - 7.28" | L - 7.3" |
| H - 5.2" | H - 5.6" |
| W - 1.26" | W - 1.3" |
| All metal guide rod/spring | Plastic guide rod/metal spring |
| Front & rear cocking serrations | Front & rear cocking serrations |
| 3 slot pic rail | 2 slot pic rail |
| Tenifer slide finish | Tenifer slide finish |
| Single action with re-strike | pre-cocked hammer |
| Weight - G3 w/empty mag 24.5oz | Weight - Creed w/empty mag 26.7oz |
The Creed is a bit wider and longer at the grip. Both pistols come with a three dot sighting system, the front dot on the Creed is larger.
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The creed uses a take down lever to break down, the G3 has the Glock style takedown tabs. The internals are similar in function, but each manufacturer approaches the mechanisms in a slightly different way. Both slides are beefy, the G3 has a bit more frame rail length. Take down and reassemble is easier with the Creed. The G3 slide needs a little wiggle to find its way home.
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I ran 150 rounds through both with no problems using a mix of reloads and factory brass. Both pistols eject the empty magazines with authority, both grip frames are beveled to assist in stripping a jammed magazine out of the gun.
Shooting impressions:
The Taurus G3 has a bit less recoil flip
Both grip frames are very comfortable (although I did install traction grips on the Creed)
Both slide stop/release levers release the slide easily - however the Creed is more tactile
The sights on the G3 are a bit small and dim ( I did paint the front with orange Flouresent paint ), the sights on the Creed are perfect.
Magazine releases are average, both can be activated without breaking your grip with training.
Both pistols are accurate, as the target above shows. With the edge going to the G3. I shot this target at 20 yards.
The G3 slide is easier to pull back then the Creed. But the Creed is easier than many other full size guns, just a bit gravelly.
G3 total round count - 620 - with 0 malfunctions. Feeds Sig V-crowns very smooth
Creed round count - approx 500 with 1 malfunctions. Feeds Sig V-crowns ok, but the first round did jam up on the smaller feed ramp, however the remainder of the mag ran well. I find Sig V-crowns will usually cause feed problems on barrels with narrow feed ramps or unsupported chambers.
To wrap this up, both of these budget guns exceeded my expectations for what little money I had to pay. I am so impressed with the Creed it is one of my bedroom guns. With over 600 flawless rounds through the G3, it is going into my carry rotation. you can't go wrong with either of these examples of quality budget offerings.
