Taurus PT series or Millenium series

Steve · 03-20-2009

Looking for a compact .40 or .45 for day to day carry. Have heard some nice things about the manufacturer and these guns, particularly the prices. I would really appreciate your opinions on these 2 models and calibers.

Most of my experience has been with wheelguns. Thanks in advance.

kstreeter · 03-20-2009

I have heard a lot of ups and downs. I own a PT145 that I have had for about 8 months now. I love it. I have carried it religiously since I bought it. Great capacity for a .45 in a small frame. No Failures or problems at all. I was sold on it becuase of price, lifetime warranty, and manual safety. I don't know too much about the 24/7 but I do know that they come factory with 3 dot sights which I would rather have than the Heine straight 8 sights. I love mine though. I carry it in a don hume IWB holster, very comfortable. Another plus is my Glock 22 fits in the same IWB holster. Not a bad choice for a carry piece

Archbishop · 03-20-2009

I have the millenium Pro and it has the straight eight not the three dots. 1st and 2nd generations have the three dot and the current 3rd generation has the straight 8s. If that makes a difference

Flintlock · 03-20-2009

I can't remember the exact model, but my friend has one of those models in .40 and we had all sorts of trouble trying to shoot it. It didn't like to feed hollowpoints very well and would eff up every couple of shots. I can't reccomend one, I didn't like it at all.

drnorris · 03-21-2009

I had a 1st generation Millinium in 9mm. I liked the size and the format but the trigger was terrible. Others had some more serious problems. I did not. It fed anything I put in it. I sold it because of the trigger.
The 2nd generation was better but still not great.
I have a 3rd generation now. It is one of my 2 carry pieces. The DA/SA trigger is great, it feeds everything, and it conceals well. My only objection is the field stripping but I am spoiled with my Browning High Power.
Don

HandK49031 · 03-21-2009

Taurus has always given great value for the money, I have owned several over the years and they have all fit and fuctioned well, as was noted the early models had a long triger pull but the newer ones are much better. Good luck with your qwest.

03-20-2009	#1 (permalink)
Steve Marksman Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 544	Taurus PT series or Millenium series Looking for a compact .40 or .45 for day to day carry. Have heard some nice things about the manufacturer and these guns, particularly the prices. I would really appreciate your opinions on these 2 models and calibers. Most of my experience has been with wheelguns. Thanks in advance.

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Flintlock Sharpshooter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central and Southern Indiana Posts: 946	I can't remember the exact model, but my friend has one of those models in .40 and we had all sorts of trouble trying to shoot it. It didn't like to feed hollowpoints very well and would eff up every couple of shots. I can't reccomend one, I didn't like it at all. __________________ Indiana State Representative for the Traditional Muzzleloading Association www.traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.com/ http://www.uncleflag.com/v/vspfiles/...20animated.gif

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drnorris Plinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Near Lawrenceburg (SE In near Cincinnati) Posts: 58	I had a 1st generation Millinium in 9mm. I liked the size and the format but the trigger was terrible. Others had some more serious problems. I did not. It fed anything I put in it. I sold it because of the trigger. The 2nd generation was better but still not great. I have a 3rd generation now. It is one of my 2 carry pieces. The DA/SA trigger is great, it feeds everything, and it conceals well. My only objection is the field stripping but I am spoiled with my Browning High Power. Don __________________ NRA Instructor Ohio CCW Instructor NRA RSO Vietnam Vet

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HandK49031 paranoids anonymous wont give me their address Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: close enough to see you typing Posts: 2,107	Taurus has always given great value for the money, I have owned several over the years and they have all fit and fuctioned well, as was noted the early models had a long triger pull but the newer ones are much better. Good luck with your qwest. __________________ The body can not go where the mind has not been !

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03-20-2009	#2 (permalink)
kstreeter Marksman Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: McCordsville Posts: 385	I have heard a lot of ups and downs. I own a PT145 that I have had for about 8 months now. I love it. I have carried it religiously since I bought it. Great capacity for a .45 in a small frame. No Failures or problems at all. I was sold on it becuase of price, lifetime warranty, and manual safety. I don't know too much about the 24/7 but I do know that they come factory with 3 dot sights which I would rather have than the Heine straight 8 sights. I love mine though. I carry it in a don hume IWB holster, very comfortable. Another plus is my Glock 22 fits in the same IWB holster. Not a bad choice for a carry piece

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Archbishop Right Wing Extremist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: INDY Posts: 710	I have the millenium Pro and it has the straight eight not the three dots. 1st and 2nd generations have the three dot and the current 3rd generation has the straight 8s. If that makes a difference

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