Taurus Millennium

History

The Taurus Millennium Series is a series of pure double action (DAO) and single/double action, firing pin fired, short recoil hammerless rifles produced by Brazil Areg Powered semi-automatic pistol made by Forjas Taurus S/A (Taurus Forge) in Lee Harbor. The Millennium Line is designed to compete in the civilian concealed gun market and is sold as a backup weapon for law enforcement officers.

Specification

Basics

Year of Service

2005

Origins

Brazil

Categories

semi-automatic pistol

Manufacturer

Forjas Taurus S/A - Brazil

Operator

Brazil

Roll

Pistol/Pistol

Compact design for close work or general self-defense.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

165mm

6.50 inches

Barrel length

83mm

3. 27 inches

Cured weight

1. 17 lbs

0.53 kg

Attractions

Front and rear iron

Action

Short recoil; locked shutter; semi-auto

Semi-automatic

One shot per trigger; self-loading or self-loading action supported by internal mechanisms; stroke management (and initial cocking) typically required by operators; subsequent shots assisted by unlocking/moving bolts.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

. 32 AKP; . 380 AKP; 9 x 19 mm Parabolic; . 40 Black and White; . 45 ACP

Circle/Feed

6-, 10- or 12-round detachable magazine (depending on model)

VARIANTS

Millennium - Base Series Name PT111PT132PT138PT140PT145PT745