Taurus Millenium G2: It Kinda Busted [Full Review]

Published on February 14, 2017
Duration: 29:56

This review highlights significant issues with the Taurus Millennium G2, particularly a critical trigger safety failure during extreme cold testing. While the pistol offers decent ergonomics and capacity for its price point, its reliability under adverse conditions and trigger pull quality are criticized. The reviewer compares it to several popular alternatives, suggesting other options may offer better value or performance.

Quick Summary

The Taurus Millennium G2 experienced a critical failure when its trigger safety blade snapped off during extreme cold weather testing at 8-9°F. Despite this, the pistol maintained reliability with no jams or stoppages, though the heavy trigger pull and safety issue were noted.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What critical failure occurred during the Taurus Millennium G2 review?

During extreme cold weather testing (8-9°F), the trigger safety blade on the Taurus Millennium G2 snapped off. While the pistol continued to fire, this critical safety mechanism failure raised concerns about its durability in adverse conditions.

How did the Taurus Millennium G2 perform in terms of reliability during cold testing?

Despite the trigger safety breaking, the Taurus Millennium G2 experienced no jams or stoppages during the cold-weather testing. Its reliability in terms of cycling was unaffected by the extreme temperature and the safety failure.

What are the key design features of the Taurus Millennium G2?

The G2 is a double-stack 9mm pistol with a 12+1 capacity. It features praised stippling, adjustable three-dot sights, a loaded chamber indicator, and a reversible magazine catch. It's considered a compact, not sub-compact, handgun.

What are the main criticisms of the Taurus Millennium G2's trigger?

The reviewer criticized the G2's trigger for having excessive rearward travel, which can negatively impact the sight picture. The pull weight was estimated to be heavy, around 9-10 pounds, and it includes a manual thumb safety and a key-operated Taurus Security System.

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