Taurus millennium pro.

[marine 97-03]

Thinking of picking one up thoughts on witch one....anyone own one how do u like it?

 

[larryh1108]

It depends on what caliber you want but they all are nice guns for the price. Light, good capacity and fairly accurate for about $350. You have to get a Gen3 version where all the kinks are worked out. They are very good guns for the price point.

 

[crisco]

I have a gen3 pt-111, which is their 9mm offering. 12+1, comes with two magazines too. North of 1000 rounds, I'd say right at about 1200. It's eaten everything I've ever thrown at it, which has been lots of different stuff. It just runs. I carry it occasionally, when I'm not carrying something smaller.

I hate the heinie sights but not enough to actually change them.

Only other note to keep in mind is that with the 3 generations of this model, sometimes holster shopping can be a confusing process. (better in person you can check the fit)

 

[azrn]

i have had the pt 145 for many years,and have been very happy with it. the gun works everytime i pull the trigger. recoil is not at all bad. points well, and the grip feels real good for my hand. azrn

 

[marine 97-03]

Are they labeled. Gen1 2 3? What's the difference they all kinda lol the same

 

[marine 97-03]

What can I look for on the gun to let me know its a 3rd gen

 

[larryh1108]

As the picture shows, the Gen3 has the words PT145 PRO on the right side of the frame. The word Milennium is on the left side. On Gen2 models, the words Milennium Pro are on the left side and the right has PT145. On Gen1 models the left side has just Milennium, the right side has PT145 and the word PRO is absent.

 

[Jackqm]

I had a PT140PRO for a while. It was a alright gun for the price I paid (was on sale for around $300). I actually carried it for quite a while.
Shot pretty good for about 800-1000 rounds, then started getting some FTF and FTE off and on... Not alot but one about every 40 rounds.
So after a couple good cleanings it was still doing it, so quit carrying it.
Sold it not long after.
Overall it was a decent gun, I was not super fond of the safety but other than that it was ok.

 

[marine 97-03]

Dose gen 2 have the rail?

 

[larryh1108]

Here is a picture of a Gen1

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=266971479


I do not remember if the Gen2 has a rail. Sorry!

 

[BRE346]

The 3rd Gen Millennium has PRO on the right side. I own a PT-111 in 9 mm. It has no rail.
I bought it to carry and learned enough to make it work. I did change the sights to Williams Firesights. The holster came from Kholsters. Much later I bought a 24/7 PRO C DS. It fits the same holster,has a rail and holds more bullets. It shoots a little easier and I like the decocker. I'm happy carrying either of them.

 

[ORHunter79]

Just did a review.

Here you go. http://youtu.be/UE9AlBrwx8g

 

[marine 97-03]

Good review ...do you know if the jam was due to break in or limp wrist?

 

[shootinxd]

My PT111 Mil Pro has been a very good carry.Shoot more than 500 rnds,no issues at all.

 

[ORHunter79]

Good review ...do you know if the jam was due to break in or limp wrist?

My buddy shot 50 rounds not jams...so that makes me think I had limp wrist on the ones that jammed.

 

[shootingthebreeze]

I love it. I ran it through its paces when I got it after a trigger replaced and a magazine release spring replaced it has performed flawlessly. Last summer I really started to concentrate on the 10 yard range very accurate, performed without any problems.
I have the Taurus Millenium Pro .40. At this point I do trust it for SD.
Any make must be worked with. One has to be patient. Many people here get discouraged because one thing breaks down during the initial break in. Expect problems during breakin and be patient. I was patient with mine and now it works with me flawlessly.
I like the feel of it and how it fires. I am totally comfortable with dis assembly and re assembly-I'm a stickler about cleaning my firearms after shooting them.

 

[marine 97-03]

Seems like a great gun

 

[Walkalong]

Good review ...do you know if the jam was due to break in or limp wrist?

They have very strong springs tailored to the small, light, slide. Light loads will short cycle them, and real light loads will turn them into a single shot. I can see where a loose hold could cause them to fail, especially with weak ammo.

I picked up a 3rd Gen PT145 recently and am pleased with it.

 

[marine 97-03]

+p ammo ok in them??

 

[ORHunter79]

+p ammo ok in them??

This is what the manual says:

Designed to be shot with.....230GR FMJ 835 FPS

"Plus-P", Plus-P-Plus" or other ultra or high velocity ammunition generates pressures significantly in excess of the pressure associated with standard ammunition. Such pressure may affect the useful life of the firearm or exceed the margin of safety built into many pistols and could therefore be DANGEROUS.


So......?????

 

[jwsracin]

love mine, would not trade it for any other gun -- 2100 rounds and counting

 

[marine 97-03]

How's the trigger ?

 

[larryh1108]

If the PT145 has a down side it is the trigger. It is anything but crisp but it has a long take up before it breaks. It is actually a nice trigger once you are used to it. The word mushy comes to mind up to the break point. However, it is an easy pull (I'd guess around 5#-6# and it is a clean break once you get past the take up.

 

[BobTheTomato]

I've had a PT111 (the 9mm one) for 2 years now. No problems and I like it. There is plenty of info at:

http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/

 

[eshelton]

Had a PT145 and absolutely despised that gun. Felt good in my hands but literally jammed about every 3rd or 4th round, no matter what ammo, accuracy sucked, I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it, and the trigger was horrible. But then a buddy of mine has one and he absolutely loves his. Who knows maybe its the gun for you.