Should I get a Taurus Millenium?
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Steve Smith
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I, or rather my wife, had one. What a waste that was. Their revos work well, but the small autos are not so good. Unreliable, bad trigger, and other probs.
Kentucky Rifle
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My father in law called me late one night really upset. He had taken his PT-111 apart to clean it and couldn't get it back together. I got a chuckle out of that, but when I went over I had a hell of a time trying to get the thing back to working order. It has a terrible trigger, too.
Try to get a Glock.
Will
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Mendacity is the system we live in.
Try to get a Glock.
Will
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Mendacity is the system we live in.
I have put 200 rounds thru mine and only had one stovepipe. I relly like mine. Also when I bought it two mags came with it. It is a 9mm and I like the ten round capacity for a small gun. The trigger takes some getting used to, but if you practice enough it's not bad at all.
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"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves againest tyranny in government" Thomas Jefferson
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Bill Adair
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by e'ville:
Comments from those with experience? I like the size and capacity of the 9 mm. Any problems with it? Thanks.
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Mark,
I have a PT 111, and have put over 600 rounds through it without a major problem, but this is only a sample of one! Personally, I would recommend something with a little better reliability record, and a better trigger pull (they are very rough and heavy). I would not normally have bought the PT 111 for the above reasons, but I got it NIB from a friend for $75, and figured it was worth a gamble.
I would recommend the Kahr K9 if you want small and utterly reliabile, or P9 if you want light and more than likely just as reliable (new model). They also have a smaller model MK9 with shorter grip, and less magazine capacity, if your into three fingered shooting.
Glocks are without a doubt utterly reliable, but bulky compared to the Kahrs. They do have compact models, but I've never handled one.
You didn't mention your intended use for the pistol, and there are many other alternatives if size is no problem.
I recommend you go to a range that has gun rentals, and check out a few to see how they handle and shoot in your hands, because that is the ultimate test, then come back here and ask again about the one's that interest you.
HK USP is another reliable pistol, and the one's I've shot had very good triggers, and superb handling, but are generally a little higher priced.
I can also recommend the Ruger 9mm's as one of the best buys on the market, though others here look down on them, but few can dispute their ruggedness and reliability. Many also report good accuracy with the Rugers, including me and my son-in-law.
I didn't mention Sig, because I've never handled or fired one. The trigger pull is reported to be inconsistent on the Sigs, with some good and some bad, but they have a big following.
Also, the CZ75 and it's variants are great pistols, and probably the one I'll buy next. I particularly like the brushed satin (nickel?) finish CZ, over the blued version.
Take your time and find one you like, it's worth spending a little time looking, and can be a lot of fun.
Bill
Comments from those with experience? I like the size and capacity of the 9 mm. Any problems with it? Thanks.
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Mark,
I have a PT 111, and have put over 600 rounds through it without a major problem, but this is only a sample of one! Personally, I would recommend something with a little better reliability record, and a better trigger pull (they are very rough and heavy). I would not normally have bought the PT 111 for the above reasons, but I got it NIB from a friend for $75, and figured it was worth a gamble.
I would recommend the Kahr K9 if you want small and utterly reliabile, or P9 if you want light and more than likely just as reliable (new model). They also have a smaller model MK9 with shorter grip, and less magazine capacity, if your into three fingered shooting.
Glocks are without a doubt utterly reliable, but bulky compared to the Kahrs. They do have compact models, but I've never handled one.
You didn't mention your intended use for the pistol, and there are many other alternatives if size is no problem.
I recommend you go to a range that has gun rentals, and check out a few to see how they handle and shoot in your hands, because that is the ultimate test, then come back here and ask again about the one's that interest you.
HK USP is another reliable pistol, and the one's I've shot had very good triggers, and superb handling, but are generally a little higher priced.
I can also recommend the Ruger 9mm's as one of the best buys on the market, though others here look down on them, but few can dispute their ruggedness and reliability. Many also report good accuracy with the Rugers, including me and my son-in-law.
I didn't mention Sig, because I've never handled or fired one. The trigger pull is reported to be inconsistent on the Sigs, with some good and some bad, but they have a big following.
Also, the CZ75 and it's variants are great pistols, and probably the one I'll buy next. I particularly like the brushed satin (nickel?) finish CZ, over the blued version.
Take your time and find one you like, it's worth spending a little time looking, and can be a lot of fun.
Bill
Yes, I have one and it has never failed to work properly. The DAO trigger is heavy and long but it is supposed to be, seeing as it is a self defense gun.
I ordered an extra magazine and a magazine extension. It took about 2 months for them to arrive because they were on back order. Heck, the whole world is on back order these days. They did arrive and I am very satisfied with the performance of this little gun.
Jim Hall
I ordered an extra magazine and a magazine extension. It took about 2 months for them to arrive because they were on back order. Heck, the whole world is on back order these days. They did arrive and I am very satisfied with the performance of this little gun.
Jim Hall
sigarms229
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My experience on this series of guns.
If you want a gun that reliably fires and functions, YES.
If you want a gun that reliably fires, funtions and is somewhat accurate, NO.
The trigger pull is downright horrible. Accuracy is non-existant. Mine couldn't hit a stationary U-Haul truck at 10yds. I'm suprised the rounds didnt do a boomerang effect and comeback to hit me cause they were no where near the target when I fired.
Overall I can't recommend one.
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John
"Never argue with an idiot, they pull you down to their level and beat you with experience"
If you want a gun that reliably fires and functions, YES.
If you want a gun that reliably fires, funtions and is somewhat accurate, NO.
The trigger pull is downright horrible. Accuracy is non-existant. Mine couldn't hit a stationary U-Haul truck at 10yds. I'm suprised the rounds didnt do a boomerang effect and comeback to hit me cause they were no where near the target when I fired.
Overall I can't recommend one.
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John
"Never argue with an idiot, they pull you down to their level and beat you with experience"
David Berkowitz
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I must be one of the lucky ones.
I have only put 10 boxes through mine, but so far, absolutely no problem. I notice that you have to have a good solid grip on the little sucker or it may not feed well, but since I am used to plastic handguns, I held mine firmly and it functioned great.
Accuracy was quite suitable. This is not a target gun and is not intended for such. My trigger is far superior to the Keltec. Yes, it is heavy, and it should be to avoid accidental discharges. I had no problem keeping all my shots inside the 8 ring of a silhoutte (however you spell it) at 30 feet.
Good enough for me.
I have only put 10 boxes through mine, but so far, absolutely no problem. I notice that you have to have a good solid grip on the little sucker or it may not feed well, but since I am used to plastic handguns, I held mine firmly and it functioned great.
Accuracy was quite suitable. This is not a target gun and is not intended for such. My trigger is far superior to the Keltec. Yes, it is heavy, and it should be to avoid accidental discharges. I had no problem keeping all my shots inside the 8 ring of a silhoutte (however you spell it) at 30 feet.
Good enough for me.
Glock 26 ! I liked mine so well that I then purchased the Glock 27. I liked it so well that my next purchase will be the Glock 33. Hey this could go on until there are no mini Glocks or my money left ! I carry mine in an Alessi ankle holster. 100 % reliable and as accurate as any of the compact or full size Glocks that I have shot.