Taurus Millennium PT-140
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 1997
Also known as: Taurus MILLENNIUM PT 140
Overview
The Taurus Millennium PT-140 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, manufactured by Taurus since 1997. The double-action-only trigger mechanism provides a long, consistent trigger pull for every shot, eliminating the need for an external safety and simplifying the manual of arms - a design philosophy that prioritizes simplicity and safety for defensive carry applications. With a 3.3-inch barrel, this pistol strikes the ideal balance between concealability and ballistic performance, extracting near-optimal velocity from the .40 S&W cartridge while remaining easily holstered for everyday carry.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 525 g (18.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 156 mm (6.14") |
| Barrel Length | 83 mm (3.27") |
| Height | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Width | 28 mm (1.10") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Only |
| Trigger Type | Double Action Only |
| Trigger Pull | 49 N (11.0 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 | 40 m (44 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 Safety, Firing Pin Block
- Features: Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release, Manual Thumb Safety, Polymer Frame
Base model
Production
Production years: 1997-2003
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2003
Notes
Part of 2015 safety settlement.
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.