The testing fo the Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm continues with rounds 361 through 460. The goal of this project is to track the reliability and performance fo the G2 through 2,000 rounds. No cleaning will be done however lubrication will take place each shooting session. Should the G2 begin to experience reliability issues with ammunition previously proven reliable then I will go ahead and clean it.
Rounds 1 through 360 can be read about HERE.
For this segment 100 rounds of “freedom seeds” was sent down range. No cleaning or lubrication has been performed thus far though some gun oil will be applied next session. No failures of any kind have been experienced. The Taurus has remained 100% reliable.
So – here’s the data through 460 rounds:
200 rounds Winchester White Box 115-grain FMJ bulk-pack
160 rounds Independence 115-grain Aluminum case
50 rounds LAWMAN 115-grain TMJ
50 rounds Blazer 115-grain FMJ aluminum cased
Result: 460 rounds. Zero issues – no malfunctions.
Upcoming I will introduce some hollow point ammunition and expect issues may be had. I have heard that the G2 will not reliably feed some defensive hollow point ammo, so we’ll see what happens.
The Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm is one of the least expensive pistols on the market and an option for the budget-minded looking for a carry pistol. Is it reliable? We are well on the way to finding out.
1540 rounds to go……
Rourke
Hurry up and try some defensive loads. I’m thinking of buying one, but had heard the same issue. Thanks for a great review so far.
You must have gotten a good one…. you are fortunate. I had one, accuracy was very inconsistent, and the trigger reset hung up and failed numerous times…plus hollow points were tough to feed…. I really wanted to like this pistol, because it’s the right size, with all the right bell and whistles on it, but it didnt happen for me. I could not stake my life on it. Taurus has some very attractive prices, but be prepared that you may get a lemon, because they are out there..
I have not heard of anyone else having issues with the G2 except certain hollow points.You’re right – a carry/defensive pistol must be able to be relied upon. Every gun line out there has lemons – some more than others though. Appreciate it.
My own experience with the G2 has been exceptional if somewhat limited. In the 2 years or so I’ve owned it I’ve put maybe 350 rounds through it. Not a single hiccup except a failure to feed G2 Research’s R.I.P. ammo, which is a gimmick round anyway. Most has been ball ammo but I have shot some defensive rounds without issues. I carry the G2 daily and test whatever round I decide to put in it. So far that would be Remington’s 115 gr HTP, Hornady’s Critical Duty (it functioned fine but has poor ballistics so I don’t recommend it), Corbon’s 115 gr JHP and Hornady’s 115 great FTX Critical Defense which is what’s in it know. Next will be Federal’s 150 gr Micro HST, which I hope functions well in the G2. It’s arguably the best defensive round of the market today. My own maintenance on the G2 has been spotty yet the gun has performed flawlessly. I vowed to improve my maintenance habits and now clean every gun after shooting. The G2 has a short reach to the trigger, and as long as the dingus is depressed the take-up is smooth with a fairly crisp break. There’s a bit of over-travel but reset is short, tactile and audible. It’s a surprisingly good trigger for such an inexpensive pistol. I’ve been very pleased with it’s performance.
I’ve been very happy with my G2. I ran 500 rounds before cleaning it and had no issues. Ran FMJ through it without incident and performance was exceptional. If recommended it – plan to get another soon. Such great prices.
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