{"id":63141,"date":"2016-09-08T09:39:25","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T13:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=63141"},"modified":"2016-09-08T09:39:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T05:21:27","slug":"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap Guns: Taurus&#8217; Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/\" campaign=\"TaurusMillenniumG2\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Taurus PT 111 Millennium G2 pistol on GunsAmerica.com click on this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Taurus%20pt111\" campaign=\"TaurusMillenniumG2\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Taurus%20pt111<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For some people, a sub-compact (barrel length less than 3.5 inches) single stack 9mm handgun just fits the bill for their concealed carry requirements. Taurus International Manufacturing understands this and offers sub-compact 9mm handguns designed around both single-stack and double-stack magazines. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/product-details.cfm?id=890&amp;category=Pistol&amp;toggle=tp&amp;breadcrumbseries=MP1\" campaign=\"TaurusMillenniumG2\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Millennium G2<\/a> series of handguns was introduced in 2013 and is the double stack counterpart of the Taurus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/gun-selector-results.cfm?series=700&amp;toggle=tp\" campaign=\"Taurus709Slim\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">709 Slim<\/a> series of sub-compact single stack handguns. The G2 appendage on the Taurus Millennium name designates these models as second generation designs of the previously produced Millennium series pistols. Taurus went back to the drawing board for the Millennium G2 series, and has included a host of new features making them even better suited for concealed carry than their predecessors. Millennium G2 handguns are loaded with desirable features, yet remain very attractively priced. The PT 111 sent for review has a stainless steel slide and a retail price of $316.\u00a0 All Taurus PT 111 models ship with two magazines and are covered by the Taurus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/repair-policy.cfm\" campaign=\"TaurusLifetimeRepair\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Lifetime Service<\/a> program.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63143\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63143\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"The PT 111 favors the right-handed shooter. All controls are positioned on the left side of the frame. The thumb shelf and trigger finger memory pads are replicated on both sides of the frame.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The PT 111 favors the right-handed shooter. All controls are positioned on the left side of the frame. The thumb shelf and trigger finger memory pads are replicated on both sides of the frame.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>SPECS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chambering<\/strong>: 9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel<\/strong>: 3.2 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>OA Length<\/strong>: 6.24 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 22 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grips<\/strong>: Integral<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sights<\/strong>: White three-dot with windage and elevation adjustable rear sight<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action<\/strong>: Single-action and double-action<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish<\/strong>: Matte stainless<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity<\/strong>: 12+1<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP<\/strong>: $316<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>HIDDEN GEM<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With just a quick glance, you might dismiss the Taurus PT 111 as just another polymer-framed striker fired sub-compact handgun. Then you grip it for the first time and immediately appreciate how comfortable it feels in your hand. Looking it over more closely, you start to notice the extra things that make the PT 111 more than just a run of the mill sub-compact. The fully adjustable rear sight, Picatinny standard frame rail, and how the frame and slide have been carefully contoured to remove sharp edges. Opening the manual, you learn about additional features like the unique single-action\/double-action trigger and Taurus Security System. There is certainly more to the pistol than meets the eye.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63150\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63150\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"The PT 111 can be field stripped without additional tools. The disassembly latch is located on the frame slightly ahead and directly above the trigger.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/9-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The PT 111 can be field stripped without additional tools. The disassembly latch is located on the frame slightly ahead and directly above the trigger.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As I started the review, I will admit that I tempered my expectations a bit when I discovered the current retail and real-world prices of the Millennium G2 pistols. How well-crafted could a $300 pistol be? After receiving the pistol, I gave it a good once-over looking for obvious flaws or problems. The polymer frame had the same mold lines as more expensive poly framed pistols. The bead-blasted slide and barrel had a nice even finish. Taurus even applied a high polish to the barrel hood where it shows through the ejection port of the slide. I was almost ready to declare perfect fit and finish when I discovered a tiny area of tool marks directly above the extractor. Hardly noticeable, and certainly not anything that detracted from the reliable operation of the pistol. In the end, Taurus raised my expectations of the quality a customer can expect in a value-priced handgun.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63153\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/12-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63153\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/12-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"The black polymer sights have a white 3-dot pattern. The rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/12-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/12-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/12-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/12-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The black polymer sights have a white three-dot pattern. The rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fit and finish aside, the trigger and sights on a handgun contribute greatly to accurate operation. The PT 111 has a unique single-action\/double-action trigger system that operates like most other single-action striker fired handguns. As the slide moves to the rear after firing, the striker is pre-cocked for the next shot. The unique part is that if the chambered round fails to fire, the trigger can be pulled again in double-action fashion for a second strike. It may never be needed, but it\u2019s nice to know the capability is there if necessary. The single-action trigger pull is long and breaks with an average pull weight of 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Interestingly, the double-action trigger pull is actually lighter at 6 pounds 7 ounces, but you probably won\u2019t need the double-action trigger pull. Spoiler alert \u2026 I never did during the review.<\/p>\n<p>Taurus installs low profile polymer sights, with a white three dot pattern, on the PT 111. The rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation via two recessed adjustment screws located on the side of the sight. Finding a fully adjustable rear sight on a sub-compact pistol was unique for me and something I took full advantage of when I got the pistol out on the range.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>RANGE TIME<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_63149\" style=\"width: 419px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/8-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63149\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\" wp-image-63149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/8-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus includes two magazines with the PT 111. Both have extended baseplates that allowed the author to get all three fingers comfortably on the grip. \" width=\"409\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/8-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/8-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/8-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/8-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taurus includes two magazines with the PT 111. Both have extended baseplates that allowed the author to get all three fingers comfortably on the grip.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Range time brought additional discoveries about the PT 111. The PT 111 ships with two 12-round magazines. The magazines are steel and feature extended polymer base pads that mate well with the bottom of the magazine well. The gap between the bottom of the grip and top of the base pad is small enough that skin can\u2019t come between the two pieces and get pinched during firing. The magazines are a challenge to load. I rarely use a magazine loading tool, but found using it was much more comfortable than trying to load the magazines to full capacity by hand. Once fully loaded, the magazines lock easily into the pistol with a gentle push. Slam them home if you feel compelled to do so, but it\u2019s not necessary. Once emptied, the magazines drop freely from the magazine well with a firm push on the magazine release.<\/p>\n<p>At the range, the first order of business was adjusting the rear sight to fit the sight picture I prefer with concealed carry handguns. Taurus provides photo illustrated instructions in the PT 111 instruction manual that walks you thought the adjustment process. In my case, I shot a sample group of 13 rounds. Following the provided instructions, I moved the sight a little and shot a second five-round group. I adjusted the sights again and shot another five-round group. After one final adjustment, my fourth group was another 13 round string that showed I had raised the point of impact to exactly where I wanted it to be. Once set, I never touched the sight adjustment screws again for the duration of the review.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63142\" style=\"width: 333px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63142\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-L-323x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting from a braced off-hand position, 10 yard groups averaged 1.95 inches for the four loads tested. The light-weight Polycase ARX was a stand out with a sub one inch group. \" width=\"323\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-L-323x300.jpg 323w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-L-150x139.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-L-768x713.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-L.jpg 776w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shooting from a braced off-hand position, 10 yard groups averaged 1.95 inches for the four loads tested. The light-weight Polycase ARX was a stand out with a sub one inch group.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63154\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/13-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63154\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/13-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"Following the sight adjustment instructions in the manual, the author moved the point of impact from target 1 to final adjustment on target 4.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/13-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/13-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/13-L-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/13-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Following the sight adjustment instructions in the manual, the author moved the point of impact from target 1 to final adjustment on target 4.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"alignright wp-image-63156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15-L-400x164.jpg\" alt=\"15 - L\" width=\"534\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15-L-400x164.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15-L-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15-L-768x315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a>The gripping surfaces of the frame have small patches of aggressive stippling molded in at time of manufacturing. There are two patches on each side of the grip as well as one on both the front and back straps. Above the grip area, Taurus has molded in an abbreviated thumb rest on each side of the frame. Directly ahead and above the trigger guard are two scalloped areas that Taurus calls Memory Pads. When your trigger finger is outside the trigger guard, it should be resting on the Memory Pad. With a magazine inserted in the pistol, I could easily get all my fingers comfortably on the grip. For me, the extended base pad gave me plenty of room for a full grip on the pistol.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63152\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/11-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63152\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/11-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"Weighing in at 30 ounces fully loaded in a light-weight Remora holster, the author finds the PT 111 best suited for waistband, or belt carry.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/11-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/11-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/11-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/11-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weighing in at 30 ounces fully loaded in a light-weight Remora holster, the author finds the PT 111 best suited for waistband or belt carry.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63151\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/10-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63151\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/10-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"A small section of Picatinny standard rail is molded into the frame. Small lasers, like this Crimson Trace Rail Master, can be attached to the rail. Massive scallops on the slide save weight and improve the look of pistol.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/10-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/10-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/10-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/10-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A small section of Picatinny standard rail is molded into the frame. Small lasers, like this Crimson Trace Rail Master, can be attached to the rail. Massive scallops on the slide save weight and improve the look of the\u00a0pistol.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>With a full grip on the pistol, and plenty of stippling to help me hold the pistol, I found the PT 111 to be easy to shoot with modest recoil. The heavy recoil spring assembly and 22-ounce weight of the pistol also help dampen some of the recoil snap. Using 124 grain +P defense ammunition increases the recoil a bit, but it\u2019s a pistol you won\u2019t mind shooting for extended practice sessions.<\/p>\n<p>After familiarizing myself a bit more with the PT 111, I shot some 10 yard braced offhand groups for accuracy. By carefully staging the trigger and taking my time, it was fairly easy to repetitively send five-shot groups into a 3-inch circle. When I was satisfied with my ability to operate the pistol, the final groups were recorded and tallied. Using four different varieties of defensive ammunition, all grouped under 3 inches. I\u2019m satisfied the PT 111 is accurate enough to serve as a concealed carry option.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63148\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63148\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"A loaded chamber indicator is positioned on the top of the slide. It\u2019s large enough for visual and tactile confirmation that the chamber is loaded.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-L-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-L.jpg 899w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A loaded chamber indicator is positioned on the top of the slide. It\u2019s large enough for visual and tactile confirmation that the chamber is loaded.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63147\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63147\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus includes two keychain tools with the PT 111. The flat blade is used to adjust the windage and elevation screws on the rear sight. The other tool is used to activate the Taurus Security System located on the slide directly below the rear sight.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-L-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-L.jpg 899w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taurus&#8217; included keychain tool has a flat blade used to adjust the rear sight. The other part activates the Taurus Security System located on the slide directly below the rear sight.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>Using a Remora clip-less inside the waistband holster, I spent some time practicing drawing from concealment and shooting short stings of fire on an IDPA target set at 5 yards. For these drills, I activated the frame-mounted, non-ambidextrous safety lever when the pistol was holstered. I didn\u2019t find it slowed me down to deactivate the safety during the draw. The safety lever is large enough to catch with your thumb by sweeping it down over the slide during the draw. As with most things, practice makes perfect so if you plan to use the safety it\u2019s best to commit to using it all the time when practicing at the range. During these drills, my on-target results were good with the majority of my shots landing in the center of mass.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63144\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63144\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"The overall dimensions and weight of the PT 111 make it ideal for discrete inside the waistband carry.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The overall dimensions and weight of the PT 111 make it ideal for discrete inside the waistband carry.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For the balance of the review I ran several hundred rounds through the PT 111 using various holds with targets set between 12 and 25 yards. When the final round count was tallied, I had put over 450 rounds through the review pistol. The functional performance of the pistol was perfect. There were no failures of any kind on the range.<\/p>\n<p>Doing a final cleaning on the pistol before completing my review pictures, the pistol still looks brand new after 450+ rounds fired. The pistol appears to be built for a lifetime of shooting. If it does develop a problem, Taurus has you covered with their Lifetime Service program.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>CONCLUSIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ll admit my personal preference gravitates to slim single-stack concealed carry pistols. When the pistol is too large to fit in a pocket, my usual carry preference is appendix inside the waistband (AIWB). This is where I carried the PT 111 for several days. I found it short enough to be comfortable while sitting or driving and really wasn\u2019t significantly wider than most single stack pistols I currently own. The additional quarter inch of width was noticeable on day one and forgotten by day three. Carrying the PT 111 definitely changed my perception of double-stack handguns carried AIWB.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63155\" style=\"width: 384px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/14-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63155\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/14-L-374x300.jpg\" alt=\"The PT 111 has a unique single-action and double-action trigger. Single-action trigger pull weight was about two pounds heavier than the double-action trigger pull weight (inset).\" width=\"374\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/14-L-374x300.jpg 374w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/14-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/14-L-768x616.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/14-L.jpg 898w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The PT 111 has a unique single-action and double-action trigger. Single-action trigger pull weight was about two pounds heavier than the double-action trigger pull weight (inset). Yep, you read that right.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63146\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cheap-guns-taurus-budget-friendly-pt-111-millennium-g2-9mm-full-review\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63146\" title=\"Cheap Guns: Taurus' Budget Friendly PT 111 Millennium G2 9mm\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"Six patches of fairly aggressive stippled grip texture are molded into the frame. The author liked the feel of the texturing, but others may find it too aggressive for their liking.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Six patches of fairly aggressive stippled grip texture are molded into the frame. The author liked the feel of the texturing, but others may find it too aggressive for their liking.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>In its fourth year of production, the Millennium G2 series has an established track record in the market. At the current retail price points, they appear to be an incredible value with performance on par with similarly designed handguns with much higher retail prices. I\u2019m frequently asked to suggest brands and types of firearms by family, friends and acquaintances. I will certainly include the Taurus PT 111 Millennium G2 on my list of future suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/\" campaign=\"TaurusMillenniumG2\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Taurus PT 111 Millennium G2 pistol on GunsAmerica.com click on this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Taurus%20pt111\" campaign=\"TaurusMillenniumG2\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Taurus%20pt111<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the crowded market of sub-compact 9mm pistols, the Taurus PT 111 Millennium G2 stands apart with an impressive list of features and very attractive retail price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":63158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,85,340,694,859,36,860,1],"tags":[187,132,127,102,108,780,157],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-63141","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-bruce-flemings","9":"category-columns-ccw-edc","10":"category-gun-reviews","11":"category-gun-reviews-handguns","12":"category-reviews-pistols","13":"category-semi-autos","14":"category-uncategorized","15":"tag-9mm","16":"tag-buzz","17":"tag-concealed-carry","18":"tag-feature-articles","19":"tag-guns","20":"tag-millennium-g2","21":"tag-taurus"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cheap Guns: Taurus&#039; 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