  The PT111 Millennium G2 is a nice revamp of the original PT111.  PT111 fans will be grateful to see that Taurus retained the little manual safety on the left side of the frame. If you haven’t tried this safety, it is suprisingly usable for its size. And the PT111 is one of the few striker guns on the market to allow a second strike with a second trigger pull. The trigger full cocks and releases the striker.  The PT111 Millenium G2 is extremely thin in the grip, and makes for an easy gun to carry concealed.  The forward portion of the slide along the barrel is scalloped, which I assume, takes some weight off the steel of the slide, provides added purchase and also breaks up the boxy look like ugly Glocks.  The magazines are steel, and carry 12 rounds of 9 mm.  This is the up position for the safety. Taurus has improved the looks and ergonomics of the PT111 in the Gen 2 while retaining all the best features, like second strike, and the key lock safety built into the gun just like their revolvers. |
Download the 2013 Taurus Catalog
http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/2013_taurus_catalog.pdf
Taurus has always been renowned for its top-notch warranty. Basically, the gun is guaranteed for life, and the warranty goes with the gun from owner to owner.
This year, instead of heading off in some radical new direction, Taurus refined an old favorite. The PT111 has long been known for its small size and respectable firepower, so Taurus decided to push the envelope by reworking its striker-fired PT111 9 mm into the PT111 Millennium G2, part of its “Carry On” series for the concealed carry (CCW) market. The PT140 was also reworked into a similar PT140 Millennium G2 in .40 S&W. If you take a look at the gun pictures, it is head and shoulders better looking than the original Millennium guns, and we hope to get one in to test in hand. Taurus seems to have a new focus on making fewer different guns better, and this gun could be a pleasant surprise at an affordable price.
This new Millenium is a CCW dream come true. It’s a 12-shot 9 mm in a package about the size of most new micro 9 mms or .380 ACPs. And, it only weighs 22 ounces unloaded. I came back to the little gun several times, and it just felt very nice in the hand. The entire exterior has been reworked into a very good-looking little gun suitable for bragging rights—even if it is from Taurus, a company known for affordability, not prestige. The .40S&W version holds 10 rounds, and note that they are reversed in the catalog. We have not been able to find an MSRP on the guns, but they will probably be along the same lines as the original PT111 and PT140.
The polymer frame’s integral grip now has an attractive and very functional gripping surface. In addition, the blued steel slide is scalloped along the upper edges toward the 3.2-inch barrel and the gun has a loaded-chamber indicator that pops up from the slide. Taurus also kept the single-sided thumb safety along the left-hand side of the gun. Topping it off are adjustable three-dot white sights. There is an accessory rail on the front of the gun, in case you want to mount a light/laser combo and keep the gun in your nightstand.
In hand, the gun felt very comfortable and thin. I tried the trigger pull, and it has a nice, almost crisp break. The thumb safety works easily. It pointed naturally in my case, so the gun’s grip angle seemed about right, although I’d really like to try it at the range since most CCW confrontations are point-and-shoot affairs. I put the gun next to Taurus’ PT709 Slim model, and while the 709 is shorter in the grip, the PT111 Millennium G2 is only marginally thicker.
In my opinion, the .40 S&W version will definitely be a handful. The 9 mm, however, seems just about perfect chambering for this size of handgun, and from what I saw this CCW option looks like it’s a quality product with enough firepower to get you out of most situations. Taurus seems to be thinning the wildly different types of guns they have offered in the past to concentrate on their core best models this year. Affordable guns are the most important part of the gun market and a strong and focused Taurus will be welcomed by American gun buyers on a budget.
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Nice to see that they updated this model !!! I used to have a Taurus PT709 and it was flawless even after several thousand rounds some of which were several hundred rounds of +P ammo. I currently have a 24/7 G2 45 Compact and it too has been flawless. Can’t wait to hold and try out this new PT111 / PT140 Gen 2.
I am a retired police officer with 24 years of service. I have owned Taurus PT-111 Pro Mil. edition for a couple years. It has served well as my everyday carry weapon. It size is a comfortable fit slid into my waistband of jeans, and fits many inside pockets on vest and jackets. It is easy to clean. I have only shot a couple of hundred rounds threw it, but was flawless, no jams or stove pipes. I have had no work done on the weapon. Don’t mess with it, if it works. I would not hesitate to buy another. For years Taurus was thought of a copy cat gun company. Well they have developed some great new products, at a good price. If your on a budget this fills the bill.
I have owned a Taurus PT-111 Mil. Pro for well over 6 years now and it has never caused me any problems. I carry it in my “Crossbreed” IWB holster or my “Smart Carry” IWB holster. I liked it so much I went and bought a PT-24/7 Pro also in 9mm. So now I have a full size version of my compact PT-111. The one new feature on my 24/7 is that it can be loaded and then de-cocked with the safety by pushing it up past the “safe” position. I was hoping that the new one would also have that feature. I like a long trigger pull for the first round. I bought a Taurus PT-99 years ago and that was how I trained, loaded chamber, de-cocked, safety “on”. Over the years, I’ve owned many Taurus firearms, PT-22, PT-99, PT-907, PT-111 Pro, PT-24/7 Pro, and a 617 7-shot .357 Mag snub nose revolver, and a model 62 stainless .22 pump gallery rifle. You might say that I’m very happy with every Taurus product I have ever bought and would recommend them to anyone. The price is very reasonable and the quality is very high.
I am vrry intrested in pt111 any video or more info ?
Hmmm, interesting to hear the reliability on the Taurus has such outstanding comments. My experience with their PT series is incredible accuracy, but not so incredible reliability.
I will be getting the PT111 in 45acp sometime this year as a backup. I picked up a Taurus poly protector in 357 and love it!!
I have had my Millennium G2 for about 3 weeks now. I took it to the range and shot 150 rounds of FMJ through it without any issues. It’s accurate enough, and it’s great for concealing, the kick is a little surprising but manageable. This is my first hand gun, and I love it.
I’ve owned a PT-145 for 5-6 years and I couldn’t be happier with it. I have no problem at all with .45 ACP rounds in this pistol. It has almost perfect recoil coming straight back at me with very little barrel flip and no digging into my palm at all. I carried that pistol for several years until I decided the ability to penetrate car door steel was a big advantage of a .40 S&W so I switched to a different pistol. But I still carry the Taurus sometimes. It is an excellent handgun. I’ve run at least 5000 rounds through it and it has never had a single failure of any kind except for one round didn’t fire and of course that was an ammo problem, not a problem with the gun. I also use a CrossBreed holster. I have a Super Tuck to be exact. It works great as long as I support my pants well. This pistol is not heavy at all at 21 oz.. 11 rounds of ammo adds to the weight though. And keep in mind that the gun is only very slightly thicker than the 9mm double stack. It’s 1.25″ thick so it’s as thin as many single stack pistols. The gun is very accurate out to 25 yards too. I can shoot 1″ groups at 20 yards with it and probably 3″-4″ at 25 yards. After that distance it loses accuracy but the barrel is pretty short so that’s to be expected. That’s plenty enough accuracy for a CCW handgun anyway. I think Taurus hit a home run with the original and I’m glad to see they have kept the design alive.
I have the Poly protector in .357 and really like it.
I also have the new g2 and find it accurate, will the trigger soften after use? I’ve only put about 60 rnds through it.
I was hoping for a trigger like the pt111 mill pro. that I’ve had for years, or the same in the .45 that I regrettably sold for a price I could’nt turn down.
I also like the pt 1911 that I purchased back in summer.
The 85ul .38 that I’ve had for years is a great little revolver. I think Taurus puts out a great product.
I just purchased a Taurus PT 140. It shoots great and looks good, also I will be ccw with this piece.
I have one problem, the mag is kind of hard to load.I built a holder to use when loading. Hopefully
after some use that will get better. All in all it is a great piece.
i have a pt 145 for several years now and it’s spot on perfect ! a lot of fire power in a small firearm.
great for carry………….but i’m dying for the new pt 111 g2. like a kid in a candy store!
I am very interested in buying one of these but everyone is backordered. Anyone know where i can get one for cheap??Help!
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