Taurus PT 111 G2 vs 709 Slim

Out of the two you mention, i would go with the 111. You might also want to check out the Sccy CPX1 or CPX2. I had the 111 but quicky sold it after I bought the SCCY CPX2. Much better for me. Plus, it is less expensive and has a lifetime warranty, no questions asked. YMMV.

 

I own one of each, and as far as "shootability" goes, I have to give the nod to the G2. As far as carry goes, most certainly the 709. JMHO.

 

I had a 709, my SIL carries the 111. I have shot both extensively. My 709 shot over 2000 rounds without a failure. The 111 as far as I know, also has not had a failure, at least it has never had a failure when I was shooting it. Both guns are basically the same. They have the same trigger, single action with a double action 2nd strike capability. In single action mode the trigger has a lot of takeup, then hits a wall, stacks, and breaks at the very rear of the trigger guard. The 709 is a little thinner and holds less rounds. The 709 does carry very well, have not tried carrying the 111. The 111 feels better in the hand, has better ergonomics.

If I had to choose? The SCCY! CPX2 if you do not want a safety or the CPX1 if you do. It's about the same money as the two Taurus guns you mention.

Sorry, but I absolutely hate the trigger on the Taurus 709 and 111. That's the reason I traded off a perfectly functioning firearm. Plus the SCCY has much better customer service. If you have issues with your Taurus, you can expect it to be gone months, not weeks. I sent one Taurus off and was so disgusted I traded off 2 others that were in the same family. Unfortunately I did have to send my SCCY back once, I had it back in less than a week. It was in the shop, repaired, and back on the UPS truck the same day.

 

My PT709 Slim is my daily carry pistol. It replaced my east German Makarov pistol. Not a bad little pistol!!! It will cycle and shoot my LRN reloads all day long and print some decent groups I'm happy with mine

Taurus has improved the quality of their pistols. I also own a PT1911 and it's a great shooter!!

 

I think the quality is the same. It comes down to do you want more capacity, or less width?

For me, I prefer the less width in a carry gun. I have the PT140, and a similar sized Springfield XD-SC, but I MUCH prefer carrying the Keltecs I have.

If I lived in a city or a high crime area, I might think differently, but I don't.

 

Pt111 is an easy carry IWB. never tried a709 but compared to the c9 the pt111 is much less bulky and much lighter.

 

The only thing I don't like in the pt111 is the grip cuts into my side when iwc. I could and should go back to carrying the p11 instead fit better for me. It no just resides in the car

 

I really like my G2 and have had no issues.

I believe quality will be the same as I think they are manufactured in the same location.

I researched both before acquiring the PT111. The 709 is smaller/slimmer and is therefore easier to carry and conceal. The trade off is less magazine capacity and more recoil. I specifically remember reading a few threads where people took their 709 back and picked up the PT111 due to the snappier recoil because the 709 not only has less mass, but the grip is more narrow than the PT111.

 

Recoil is quite tolerable on the 709, and I'm no Elmer Keith.

 

Recoil in not an issue for men, women children and anything else other than babies
Kirk is recoil sensitive

 

I would add SWAGA to that list! :rofl:

 

Actually swags shoots big boy guns.

 

I guess it boils down to which one works the best for you. I like the fact I can slide the PT709 in the pocket of my cargo shorts and it does not print.

I'd also add a Talon grip to the PT709.... You will get a better hold on this small pistol. I added skateboard tape to mine.
http://talongungrips.com/grips/taurus/pt709-pt740.html