The Taurus 40 caliber Millineum

[shootingthebreeze]

Several weeks ago, I went to the range and fired 100 rounds through my new Taurus 40 caliber Millineum.
A few failure to feed and a stove pipe. Not too concerned because it takes about 300-500 rounds to break a weapon in.
Took it apart to clean it and put it together. During that operation the slide froze solid.
Brought it to the armorer at where I bought the pistol and he diagnosed the problem as a total trigger failure. It has to be sent back to Taurus.
The armorer stated that one should take with a grain of salt all positive reviews in gun magazines. I had done quite alot of research before buying this weapon and the reviews were good.
The armorer also stated that he had seen a lot of problems with Taurus semi autos.
Now I have not given up-and when I get it back I plan on a "shake down cruise" and fire 500 round through it until the weapon proves itself to me as a reliable handgun for self defense.
I feel it's just a little glitch-because I had a minor problem with my SpringfieldChampion 45 and now it works flawlessly.
The lesson here is that one should not rely too much on weapon reports in various magazines; all weapons will have their "moment" during break in regardless if you buy a top of the line semi auto or a mid range one.
Now I'll say something about revolvers- I've never had a problem. Totally reliable, all the time.
Back to Taurus- this comment is in no way a negative report towards Taurus. (You know what) happens!

 

[Miked7762]

Is truly a Millennium or a Millennium Pro? If it's a Pro, and I'll bet it is, go and get the gun back before the armorer attempts to send it back to Taurus. It isn't necessary. Get a refund if you have paid him anything, too. If he really had seen a lot of problems with this (or other similar) series he would have known how to fix it in three seconds.

The firing pin is jammed onto the sear and trigger bar. It happens during disassembly and assembly if the slide is allowed to move forward without the trigger being depressed once the firing pin gets behind the sear. Simply hold the gun, with the muzzle down, and press the portion of the barrel exposed at the ejection port towards the trigger guard. If it's really stuck you might have to give it a good smack. It will free up the slide and stuck trigger instantly.

 

[killchain]

What the poster above said is also what I recommend. I have the same pistol, but in .45ACP.

I'm very wary when it comes to reviews written by magazines that are paid to talk good about things. I find the best reviews for products I find on the internet.

For example: I have a PT145 I'd trust my life to. I bought a SIG P250 that I sold because it couldn't hit the air I was shooting into. And the gun rags said the P250 was the new "modular combat pistol." Riiiiight.

My opinion? Want a combat pistol? Buy something with 1911 in it's name, or FN.

 

[shootingthebreeze]

Thanks, Mike-It is a Pro- and I did depress the trigger during disassembly; the freeze happened during assembly even though the barrel was forward.
The armorer got it unstuck; but discovered that the trigger is not working. It's already sent- and the armorer is a decent guy so if it was something he missed he won't charge.
Killchain, I love my Springfield Champion 911 45- works every time. Accurate too.

Reviews are reviews. Sponsoring makers in a magazine do not want too many negatives because it's all about money.

Now my Rossi 38/357 2 1/2 inch barrel stainless steel revolver is one dependable weapon. Have fired hundreds of rounds through it and works perfectly-and accurate. At 20 feet get all the rounds in the black bullseye. Just had a minor adjustment made because the cylinder did not close right works perfect again- and that is a minor problem considering I've had that weapon x 15 years.

 

[Nimble1]

shootingthebreeze,
I have 2 Taurus guns, a 2nd Gen PT145 bought used from a pawn shop and a used 9m/m 24/7 bought from a friend. I have shot at least 600 rnds through the 45 since I bought it with out a single problem.
The 24/7 was basically new when I got it and I have only put 100 rnds or so through it but it also functions perfectly.
I applaud your attitude as many would have immediately trashed the Taurus. As you said, many guns have break-in issues. I hope that yours gets repaired in a timely fashion and serves you well.

 

[shootingthebreeze]

Nimble, like I stated above, my Springfield Champion 45 had a glitch brand new after 50 rounds yet, after the repair, has worked flawlessly since.
Taurus makes a fine weapon. What people fail to realize is that you have to fire a good number of familiarization rounds, at least 300+ to break in the weapon mechanisms, especially the powerful spring of the 45 Springfield Champion which is quite stiff new. Same with magazines.
The most important thing is knowing how to handle your weapon and become comfortable with it. That is critical-your weapon has to be one with you. That will take a number of rounds fired. Even with my Rossi, I had to get used to the 357 loads and after 200 rounds the Rossi became comfortable and accuracy increased.
Now with the Springfield Champion 45, it felt comfortable from the start because that was my main side arm in the Army. After 20 years of firing the 45 I got real comfortable with it. So the Champion was like meeting an old friend.