NRA Gun of the Week: Taurus Millennium G2 Pistol

by
posted on October 24, 2015

Today’s market is full of defensive pistols of all shapes and sizes, making for tough decisions when it comes time to make a purchase. With regard to a carry gun, everyone has his or her own preference, but for a lot us it ultimately boils down to price and reliability. Enter the Taurus Millennium G2 9 mm, a lightweight, 13-round capacity, polymer-frame, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol. The folks at Taurus International know the pistol business and know that reliability is the most critical quality.

The 22-oz. Millennium G2 exhibits a thin profile and melted edges to enhance the carrying experience. The steel slide is mildly tapered toward the muzzle aiding with reholstering. Accuracy is imparted by high-profile three-dot sights and a 3.2”ramped barrel. The trigger system within the Millennium G2 offers single-to-double action with second-strike capabilities—meaning, if the first round fails to fire, simply pulling the trigger again resets the striker to sear and releases the striker again. An accessory rail for the addition of lights and lasers on the front of the dust cover comes standard. And molded stippling on the grip frame eases control of even the heaviest loads. Taurus stands behind each one of their products via an unlimited lifetime repair policy, which is not limited to strictly the buyer—if the gun fails, just send it in and have it fixed, free of charge. For more information, visit taurususa.com.

Specificiations
Manufacturer: Taurus International Mfg, Inc.
Model: Millennium G2 9 mm Polymer Grip Sub Compact
Action: single-action/double-action
Caliber: 9 mm Luger
Slide: steel, matte blue
Frame: black polymer
Sights: 3-dot, adjustable rear
Barrel: 3.2”, 1:16”RH twist, 6-groove
Trigger: single-action/double-action; 2-lb., 5-oz. pull (SA); 6-lb., 8-oz. pull (DA)
Overall Length: 6.24”
Height: 5.1”
Width: 1.2”
Weight: 22 ozs., empty
Capacity: 12+1
Accessories: owner’s manual, hard case, two magazines, TSS lock key with sight-adjustment tool, cleaning brush
MSRP: $349

Latest

Staccato HD 01
Staccato HD 01

New For 2025: Staccato HD

Staccato has elevated the 2011 handgun concept by incorporating some redesigns for 2025, notably making its M1911-style design compatible with Glock double-stack magazines.

New For 2025: Browning X-Bolt 2 All Purpose

At SHOT Show 2025, Browning unveiled its new All Purpose rifle in the X-Bolt 2 lineup with added versatility for both hunters and target-shooters.

New For 2025: LWRCI IC-MKII

LWRCI updated its Individual Carbine (IC) for 2025, marking the next step for its high-performance semi-automatic rifles.

Preview: VPA Light-Mounted Compensator

The Light-Mounted Compensator from Vantage Point Armory is a clever idea because the machined-aluminum muzzle device attaches directly to the Streamlight or SureFire weapon light of the shooter’s choosing using the light’s existing hardware.

6 New Shotguns For 2025

Dotted throughout the myriad halls of SHOT Show 2025 was an impressive number of scatterguns. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming down the pike.

The Banish 9K: Silencer Central's Smallest & Lightest Suppressor

The all-new Banish 9K from Silencer Central is the company's smallest and lightest suppressor to date, and its innovative design includes some great design elements that make suppressed shooting even better.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.