Taurus PT-111 Millennium Pro Range Report - Happiness Pending
I just received my brand new Taurus Millennium Pro and had high hopes after reading that many people with the regular Millennium has worked out their problems. Based on some initial information it was believed that the Pro series would be a great improvement over the previous.
Today I take my PT-111 Pro to the range and load up a magazine with Winchester FMJ ammo. First shot, BANG! Right in the 10 ring (@ 25ft) ! Woo hoo! I'm lovin' it! Has a great feel and balance, not too much recoil. This is gonna be sweet! Next shot - CLICK. ***? Bad ammo? I pull the trigger again - BANG! Ok, that's weird. The next few go bang then I get another click. Then another. I'm losing faith real quick. Maybe it just needs a break in?
Fast forward two hours and approx 150 rounds later. No matter what ammo I put in the magazine, I could not get one magazine to complete without FTF. Kinda went like this, in random order:
BANG - CLICK - BANG - CLICK - CLICK - BANG - BANG - CLICK
I tried Winchester FMJ, Wolf FMJ, and Ultramax lead. This is supposed to be the weapon I depend my life on? What's the deal here? Yes, before firing the first time I field stripped as shown in the manual, cleaned with CLP, and reassembled fine. It seems the firing pin has a problem striking the primers with enough force. It might be hanging on the firing pin locking mechanism. See photos below of FTF ammo.
Anyone have any advise? I never had to return a brand new gun. Should I get my money back? Again, this was to be my CCW, there is no way I can trust this now. This is really frustrating. Especially since this pistol is a great shooter (when it fires). I'm glad I still have a Makarov as a backup.
Update as of 9/29 - Returned to dealer, who returned to Taurus. Told it will be one week. We'll see.
I just received my brand new Taurus Millennium Pro and had high hopes after reading that many people with the regular Millennium has worked out their problems. Based on some initial information it was believed that the Pro series would be a great improvement over the previous.
Today I take my PT-111 Pro to the range and load up a magazine with Winchester FMJ ammo. First shot, BANG! Right in the 10 ring (@ 25ft) ! Woo hoo! I'm lovin' it! Has a great feel and balance, not too much recoil. This is gonna be sweet! Next shot - CLICK. ***? Bad ammo? I pull the trigger again - BANG! Ok, that's weird. The next few go bang then I get another click. Then another. I'm losing faith real quick. Maybe it just needs a break in?
Fast forward two hours and approx 150 rounds later. No matter what ammo I put in the magazine, I could not get one magazine to complete without FTF. Kinda went like this, in random order:
BANG - CLICK - BANG - CLICK - CLICK - BANG - BANG - CLICK
I tried Winchester FMJ, Wolf FMJ, and Ultramax lead. This is supposed to be the weapon I depend my life on? What's the deal here? Yes, before firing the first time I field stripped as shown in the manual, cleaned with CLP, and reassembled fine. It seems the firing pin has a problem striking the primers with enough force. It might be hanging on the firing pin locking mechanism. See photos below of FTF ammo.
Anyone have any advise? I never had to return a brand new gun. Should I get my money back? Again, this was to be my CCW, there is no way I can trust this now. This is really frustrating. Especially since this pistol is a great shooter (when it fires). I'm glad I still have a Makarov as a backup.
Update as of 9/29 - Returned to dealer, who returned to Taurus. Told it will be one week. We'll see.
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