Taurus Millenium G2: It Kinda Busted [Full Review]

Published on February 14, 2017
Duration: 29:56

This review of the Taurus Millennium G2 (PT111 G2) by Nutnfancy highlights its affordable price point and decent reliability in cold weather, despite a critical failure of the trigger safety blade. The reviewer, with extensive experience, notes its 12+1 capacity and business-like aesthetics but criticizes the trigger pull and the difficulty of loading magazines. It's presented as a budget-friendly option with trade-offs compared to higher-end alternatives.

Quick Summary

The Taurus Millennium G2 (PT111 G2) is a 9mm pistol with a 12+1 capacity, reviewed for its performance in extreme cold where it remained reliable despite a trigger safety blade failure. It offers good accuracy (3-inch groups at 25 yards) but has a heavy trigger pull with excessive travel and difficult-to-load magazines, positioning it as a budget-friendly option.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Historical Context
  2. 05:30Critical Failure: Broken Trigger Safety
  3. 10:10Design and Ergonomics
  4. 13:50Trigger Performance and Safety Features
  5. 17:45Firepower and Magazines
  6. 18:50Reliability and Accuracy
  7. 22:30Competitive Options

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key performance aspects of the Taurus Millennium G2?

The Taurus Millennium G2 (PT111 G2) is a 9mm pistol with a 12+1 capacity. It demonstrated reliability in cold weather testing but experienced a trigger safety blade failure. Its accuracy is rated as good, with 3-inch groups at 25 yards, though the trigger pull is heavy and has excessive travel.

What are the main criticisms of the Taurus Millennium G2?

The primary criticisms include the trigger safety blade breaking during cold weather testing and the trigger pull having excessive rearward travel and a heavy weight (9-10 lbs). Additionally, the 12-round magazines are noted as being very difficult to load by hand.

How does the Taurus Millennium G2 compare to its competitors?

The Taurus Millennium G2 is positioned as an affordable option against pistols like the Glock 26, S&W Shield, Walther CCP, Walther PPS, Ruger LC9s, and Springfield XD-45. While budget-friendly, competitors may offer better ergonomics, accuracy, or trigger quality.

What are the notable features of the Taurus Millennium G2?

The Millennium G2 features a striker-fired action with restrike capability, adjustable 3-dot sights, a polymer frame, and a 12+1 capacity. It also includes a loaded chamber indicator and a reversible magazine catch, along with a manual thumb safety and the Taurus Security System (TSS) key lock.

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