Taurus Millenium Pro Opinions?

[Hypnogator]

What are the major differences between the old PT's and the new Pro models? Are the new Pro triggers better than the older ones? My dad has the PT145 and may be looking at the Pro model.

IIRC, there was a considerable difference between the older PT-111 & 140 models and the Pro models. When Taurus first came out with the PT-145 Millennium, they changed the way the trigger functioned, making the pistol have a much lighter and smoother trigger pull than the 111s and 140s they had been building. Unfortunately, they also apparently changed the polymer formula (or may have simply gotten a bad batch) and a number of the 145's developed cracked polymer frames (not the aluminum parts that lock the weapon up). That gave them a bad rep that they are still trying to overcome.

When they came out with the Pro series, they changed the PT-111s and 140s to have the same much improved trigger system as the 145s, and, of course, changed their polymer formula to make it stronger. As a result, the Pro series are very reliable and durable, but, of course, there are those who have lost faith in Taurus, and don't trust them to get it right. I feel the same way about Kel-Tec myself, after having my P-11 physically break 3 times. FWIW, way back about '73 when Ruger first came out with the double-action Security Six, I taught a police academy firearms course for the Army's Project Transition in Europe. Four of the ten Security Sixes broke or became nonfunctional before they had more than 1,000 rounds of .38 wadcutter ammo through them. Even some of the best manufacturers don't always get it right the first time.

 

[ranger7]

I heard of the frame cracking problems on the early Milleniums and warned several people against buying them. I later heard the good news of the improved Millenium Pros. I now have two Mil Pro PT-145s and sometimes I have to defend them to people I had previously warned. I'm very happy with the new Mil Pro 45s. They are the perfect carry gun for me at the present time.

 

[147 Grain]

Great Thread!!!

Question:

With the short 3.2" barrel of the Millenium Pro in 45 auto, what ammo is the best for self defense?

Am considering Ranger T 230-gr. +P that's rated at 990 fps in a 4" barrel or Double Tap's 230-gr. +P Gold Dot at 1,010 fps from 4" pipe.

Will these +P rounds be a lot harder to control than standard HP's going 100+ fps slower?

....And, what other ammo should I consider for self defense with the 45 auto in the Millenium Pro?

Thanks again in advance of your assistance! Any other suggestions for a compact 45 auto are needed as well.

Steve