Taurus PT-111 g2 9mm

[mpan72]

One of my best friends bought one today at Tanners. His budget was very firm at $300 and he wanted a new gun.

He asked me a few weeks ago to help him pick out a cc gun, he will be applying next week of so for his ltcf. He gave me the parameters for a search. Budget, 9mm and new. He wanted to fit in a holster under the $300 as well if possible. It felt good that he trusted me to help him decide on the gun. I asked him to do some homework on the action types and what the various makers had in his price range.
His first gun was a Hi-Point C-9. I have given a review of that gun in a different thread and followed it up with several updates.

I know there will be bashers on the decision to buy the Taurus but it was the best gun given the parameters. He was able to get a Galco iwb holster and two boxes of Federal fmj plinking ammo and still had enough for a cup of coffee. We checked out the Sccy and a few other budget guns. The taurus fit his hand and pointed well for him. (Actually I was impressed myself after holding older versions).

I will be giving my impressions of it after we get to the range. He plans on putting the 100 rounds through it and I asked if I could run a box through as well. I will check for reliability and after a bo of so accuracy.

He did not do much researching himself and I did tell him that was a mistake but I hope I did well for my buddy. I am glad that he will be joining the ranks of "good guy with a gun". Now we have to work on one more friend. I think he is good to go but his wife has an aversion to handguns.

On a side note Tanners is a hell of a gun shop within driving distance of us in the sepa portion of the state. It was worth the drive of about an hour and a half round trip. He is from Philadelphia and would have paid about $300 for just the gun in the city. Their inventory is incredible for a shop that size. They have a wide selection of accessories as well, for many types of shooting including hunting. All in all a very good day.

[Aggies Coach]

I have that Taurus.....its been nothing but good to me.

[Gunsnwater]

I have that Taurus.....its been nothing but good to me.

I thought you didn't have a 9mm.

[JAGGER81]

this thread has convinced me to purchase one. Will update with impressions.

[45acp]

Bought the G2 used and it has been very reliable. I especially like the fact that it's 12+1. I have had no mechanical issues with it in about 1,000 rounds. Prior round count unknown. I only have two complaints: long mushy trigger pull which makes longer shots for myself difficult and the price of additional magazines. However since it comes with two it's not the worst thing. My friend liked mine so much he ended up buying his own after one range session. So I will concur that they are a great value. I presently use an AlienGear IWB v3 for the Springfield XD mod 2 9mm. Both guns are interchangeable in the holster. Regarding Taurus warranty fulfillment I must report a positive experience. It was from 8 years ago so thing s certainly may have changed. But in needing repairs to a revolver involving cylinder lockup they had it repaired and back to me within two weeks.

[Aggies Coach]

I thought you didn't have a 9mm.

I have this at my Florida home. I just bought a SR9C for the PA house.

[c45man]

For those who own previous generations of the Mil Pro line, the lawsuit against Taurus is in its closing decisions of a few appeals. Under the court ruling, an owner of such Taurus models can send their weapons back to Taurus for a new equivalent in the G2 line. Ref....Tauruscartersettlement.com. This settlement has cost Taurus about $30 million. I have a few that will be sent back when the law firm signals the OK.

[FritzF250]

I'm somewhere north of 6000 rounds through mine, eats anything that I have put through it. Other than some holster wear I have no complaints.

[rckeystone]

I bought a used one about a year ago and loved it so much I wound up buying a second one (two tone) a short time later for a really good price. Neither one has failed me yet with many rounds through them. I have no qualms carrying these

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[mpan72]

That's all good news. I am hoping his is problem free as well.