Taurus Millennium G2 PT-140

Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2013

Also known as: PT140 G2

Overview

The Taurus Millennium G2 PT-140 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, manufactured by Taurus since 2013.

Specifications

Weight (empty)531 g (18.7 oz)
Overall Length156 mm (6.14")
Barrel Length83 mm (3.27")
Height130 mm (5.12")
Width30 mm (1.18")
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Action With Restrike
Trigger Pull27 N (6.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity10 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity308 m/s (1010 fps)
Muzzle Energy546 J (403 ft·lbf)
Effective Range45 m (49 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist406 mm (15.98")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialPolymer
Slide MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialSteel
FinishBlued

Calibers

Features

Base model

Taurus-Millennium-G2-Pt-111

Production

Production years: 2013-2017

Origin

Country of origin: Brazil

Discontinued: 2017

Notes

Part of the 2015 safety settlement. The .40 S&W variant was less popular than the 9mm PT-111 G2. Discontinued and replaced by .40 S&W variants in the G-series lineup.

Background

Taurus's semi-automatic pistol development accelerated dramatically after acquiring Beretta's Brazilian manufacturing facility in 1980, and the company has since developed an increasingly independent lineup of original designs alongside their proven Beretta-derived models.