The Taurus PT111 Millennium G2 is a compact 9mm that earned a big following as an affordable carry pistol. It was later updated and sold as the Taurus G2C, so there are plenty of these pistols in circulation and lots of ways to make a good one better.
| Maker | Taurus |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Size | Compact |
| Capacity | 12 + 1 |
| Barrel | About 3.2 in |
| Safeties | Manual thumb safety and trigger safety |
| Successor | Taurus G2C |
Must-have upgrades
- Extra magazines: carry at least one spare and keep one for practice.
- A good holster: a holster molded for the PT111 G2 keeps the trigger covered and the gun secure. See Holster Buyers Guide.com.
- Better sights: night sights or a bright fiber-optic front sight make a real difference.
- Grip tape or stippling: helps control recoil in a small gun.
- Practice ammo and defensive ammo: test your carry load in your gun before you trust it. See Pistol Calibers.
Upgrade videos
Shop PT111 G2 gear
- Taurus magazines at OpticsPlanet
- Holsters at OpticsPlanet
- 9mm ammo at OpticsPlanet
- Pistol cleaning kits at OpticsPlanet
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