Taurus Millennium Pro PT-138

Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2003

Also known as: Taurus MILLENNIUM PRO PT 138

Overview

The Taurus Millennium Pro PT-138 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, manufactured by Taurus since 2003. The DA/SA trigger system offers the security of a long first pull with the precision of a lighter single-action pull for follow-up shots, a proven design that traces its lineage to military and police service pistols.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	531 g (18.7 oz)
Overall Length	156 mm (6.14")
Barrel Length	83 mm (3.27")
Height	125 mm (4.92")
Width	31 mm (1.22")
Action Type	Blowback
Firing Mechanism	Double Action Single Action
Trigger Type	Double Action Single Action
Trigger Pull	20 N (4.5 lbf)
Magazine Capacity	10 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity	291 m/s (955 fps)
Muzzle Energy	247 J (182 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	30 m (33 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Rifling Twist	250 mm (9.84")
Number of Grooves	6
Frame Material	Polymer
Slide Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Finish	Blued

Calibers

.380 ACP · primary — also known as .380 Auto, 9mm Browning Short, 9x17mm, 9mm Kurz

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Block, Loaded Chamber Indicator
Features: Heinie Straight 8 Sights, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release, Manual Thumb Safety, Polymer Frame

Base model

Taurus-Millennium-Pro-Pt-111

Production

Production years: 2003-2013

Origin

Country of origin: Brazil

Discontinued: 2013

Notes

Part of 2015 safety settlement. The .380 ACP variant offered milder recoil than 9mm models.

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.