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 Length | 156 mm (6.14") |
| Barrel Length | 83 mm (3.27") |
| Height | 130 mm (5.12") |
| Width | 30 mm (1.18") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action With Restrike |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 308 m/s (1010 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 546 J (403 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety, Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Block, Loaded Chamber Indicator
- Features: Accessory Rail, Restrike Capability, Three Dot Sights, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release, Striker Fired
Base model
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.