Impulse Taurus MilPro purchase...

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That's a great price! Sorry, I only have the .45 ACP version of that gun (PT-145) and it's GREAT! Very similar gun.

Best wishes.
 
I had a PT-111, the 9mm. version. It was a decent compact auto but I never took to it, mainly because it didn't have the right feel and balance in my hand. Finally found what I was looking for in a Ruger SR9c.
 
Appreciate the replies. I like the look & feel but the true test is at the shooting range. Gonna tell myself, self get over the long trigger pull. BTW, I've been unable to find the trigger pull weight? All I've read is its a long trigger travel but not pull weight? After first round fired are the others single axn? Also, when in process of "the squeeze" can you take up the slack, i. e. stack, prior to completion of pulling the trigger?

Compared to my other .40 cals this guy is noticeably smaller, which I wanted. Now I have a .40 S&W BUG, as well as a 9mm (Bersa BP9cc) BUG.
 
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I believe there were like 3 Generations of MilPro autos. Yours sounds like a 2nd Generation with a somewhat long DAO trigger pull. A friend of mine has a PT145 like this and he has pretty much become use to the trigger. His particular gun has been very reliable and still sees use as his principal CCW.

My PT111 was a 3rd Generation which meant it had a relatively short and light SA trigger pull but would revert to DA in case the chambered round did not fire. Once the round was fired the trigger would be SA again. Even with the lighter SA trigger the gun just never really felt comfortable in my hand. It was as if the gun was always pointing low for me and slowed down my initial aquisition of the sights.
 
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Soldiernurse

I believe there were like 3 Generations of MilPro autos. Yours sounds like a 2nd Generation with a somewhat long DAO trigger pull. A friend of mine has a PT145 like this and he has pretty much become use to the trigger. His particular gun has been very reliable and still sees use as his principal CCW.

My PT111 was a 3rd Generation which meant it had a relatively short and light SA trigger pull but would revert to DA in case the chambered round did not fire. Once the round was fired the trigger would be SA again. Even with the lighter SA trigger the gun just never really felt comfortable in my hand. It was as if the gun was always pointing low for me and slowed down my initial aquisition of the sights.
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Found out, via Taurus Armed Forum, that ser# indicates produced 2011, thus Gen III. Nonetheless, appreciate your feedback. I'll be going to my local SR end of this week.

*Definately, my .40S&W BUG w/CCW PPQ40 0r XDSC40 (my Bersa BP9CC is BUG for when my Gen4 Glock19 is CCW).
 
I carry a PT111 pro on a daily basis. Its in my pocket right now as I sit here. IT should be a very reliable firarm for you.

Was it used when you bought it? should come from the factory with 2 mags.

If you can find them the full size PT24/7 mags will work in the PT140.


I cary the standard 12 round mag in the gun and a 17 round 27/7 mag as a reload.
 
I have the PT145 for carry and its been great. Eats anything and with a 12rd mag from a 24/7 model it'll unload as fast as I can re-aquire. My only nit is being a lefty its not ambi.
 
EBK said:
I carry a PT111 pro on a daily basis. Its in my pocket right now as I sit here. IT should be a very reliable firarm for you.

Was it used when you bought it? should come from the factory with 2 mags.

If you can find them the full size PT24/7 mags will work in the PT140.


I cary the standard 12 round mag in the gun and a 17 round 27/7 mag as a reload.
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Used, 1 mag, no holster, no manual, no case... nonetheless, in very condition, bought at very reputable LGS for $255. Last night cleaned it up & downloaded owners manual. Found Taurus Armed Forum, very informative.

Few minutes ago ordered a 10 rnd mag. Now, gonna check out websites for the 24/7 15 rnd mag & sleeve.
 
For the record you can skip the sleave as it takes some fitting to the mill pro since it was designed for the 24/7 grip.

Taurusarmed is an ok site, I have had some disagreements with the staff.

You can thank me for the complaint section being public now instead of hidden to members only.

ETA: Make sure it is the first gen 24/7 mag as the 2nd gen mags will not work.
 
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EBK said:
For the record you can skip the sleave as it takes some fitting to the mill pro since it was designed for the 24/7 grip.

Taurusarmed is an ok site, I have had some disagreements with the staff.

You can thank me for the complaint section being public now instead of hidden to members only.

ETA: Make sure it is the first gen 24/7 mag as the 2nd gen mags will not work.
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Thx! I may skip the sleeve... looking to buy 15rd mag strictly for targets, while 10rd mags x2 for BUG application.
 
It uses the same mags as my 24/7 compact. I suggest with all Taurus magazines to take them apart to remove the grease and sand off the molding line from the follower. That seems to make a lot of difference in reliability.
 
Soldiernurse, I should mention that some people (including myself, at times) have found that field stripping this series of Taurus for cleaning is a bit more challenging than, say, a Sigma or something. Not a complicated process, but sometimes the slide doesn't want to slide off the frame too easily.

As you move the slide from the open position (per disassembly instructions) to closed position, you pull the trigger as the slide comes to the closed position, (MAKE SURE THE GUN IS EMPTY BEFORE DISASSEMBLY) and the slide should be able to keep moving forward until it comes off the front of the frame. This seems to work for me.

Until you've done this procedure a few times, the slide seems to snag on the frame for some reason. Hopefully, since your gun is used, this procedure might go smoother.
 
Oh, also, on the .45 version, Taurus recommends you disassemble the magazines every 200 rounds per cleaning. That's a little involved, too. Get an owner's manual. I presume the round count is the same for the .40.

And remember that the disassembly pin ROTATES before you pull it out, unlike other brands that just pull straight out. Again, get an owner's manual (probably available online).
 
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