View Full Version : What do you think? Taurus PT-92.
First time post in pistol section. I do enjoy shooting (not very well) a few pistols I own but, I must say that I'm by no means any type of aficionado or can I set here and accurately talk about the vast world of pistols.
Anyway, I just came across a new Taurus PT-92 at a local shop. Man that thing fits great. I find that it points very well also. Pretty much know the story about it being a Beretta clone, I tried to compare both guns side by side, each seem to have a few strong points to me. I would not be embarrased about owning this Taurus or any other semi Taurus I've recently seen. I like the alloy frame over the polymer, extra weight is not an issue because I have no interest in carrying it. I have no plans of shooting in competition with it, I realize it's not a Colt Gold Cup. Thought it might be a good 9mm to informally put holes in paper with and a decent home defense pistol. I liked the all black version, wish it had adjustable sights but I'm sure I could add them. I can take or leave the accessory rail at front lug, don't think I would want to mount anything right away. @ $389.00 and with (4) 17 rd. magazines I thought it might be a decent deal.
Would any Taurus or Beretta 92 owners reply with back with your positive and negative experiences with this gun. I value your opinions and experience on this BBS site.
My stepfather owns a Beretta 92, and for a while I unofficially owned a Taurus PT92.
Many the days where we'd go out to the range and compete against each other. Whoever lost had to buy beer afterwards, well...I was underage at the time, but I still had to PAY for the beer if I lost.
We swapped back and forth, sometimes I'd use the Beretta and he'd use the Taurus. Good times.
Anyways, I actually prefer the Taurus. A lot of die-hard Beretta owners give me flak for this and I don't know why.
Usually they say that the Taurus is more clunky, the trigger is harder and it takes longer to break in. I disagree.
I feel little difference in the trigger (usually has more to do to maintenance than anything else), I find less recoil in the PT92, and I like the adjustable rear sight...oh, and the lower rail.
All of these for a nice inexpensive copy of a high performance Italian handgun. This isn't a cheap copy like a Norinco, this is a really solid reproduction of the original design.
BlkHawk73
05-12-2008, 18:12
From the larg numer of bad reports about Taurus' products and thier service, I'd choose Beretta if I had to. Gotta wonder why if they're that cloe to the same gun, why the Taurus is so much cheaper...<_<
I fine them both rather wide for my hands though.
Whether or not the PT92 is a "clone" or not is kinda up for grabs. Taurus actually purchased the Beretta factory in South America, blueprints, tooling, machinery, etc. back in '80 which is why the PT92 is so much like the M92 Beretta. I bought one sometime back and have really enjoyed the pistol! http://www.taurususa.com/company/history.cfm
I dressed mine up a bit with their rosewood grips....I thought it made it look even better!:rolleyes:
dolphan12
05-13-2008, 06:00
While the guns are similar, there are differences. Biggest for me is the frame vs slide mounted safety lever. I much prefer the Taurus frame mounted lever. Also, the magazines do not interchange. I always thought the did, but that's not the case. They are very close, but not quite. Have had mine Taurus for almost 15 years now with no problems. My father-in-law has owned several of them as a result of a couple of thefts. No problems with his either. I'm looking at a Beretta right now, but the only reason is to get a companion for my CX-4 that will interchange magazines.
I'm pretty certain that I'm going to pick up one of these PT-92. I feel good about it and I'm the type of person if something even remotely doesn't set well, I usually will back off. The price is decent @ $389, (4) 17 rd. mags, lifetime warranty (probably never use it), like that it's all black, like the decock feature, more of a matte black finish than blued, Wish the sights were adjustable - can buy aftermarket if I need to. If I can learn to shoot it pretty consistant from 50 -75 ft. I will be happy. I would like to think the gun is capable of doing that. I will be the weak link in the accuracy department.
FatDaddy
05-14-2008, 05:27
I've had one since 1990 and have nothing but good luck with mine. The frame mounted safety is more ergonomic than the Berretta's slide mounted.
I've owned both Taurus and Berretta (USA) versions and couldn't tell the difference between the two other than the safety positioning.
The Berretta mags can be made to work by enlarging the mag catch cutout just a little bit, I've got several that I've converted.
The resale isn't the greatest but that's good news if your in the market for one.
Out here were I'm from, shops don't seem to have alot of used guns. When you do find a half decent used gun you might as well buy it new. The difference in price is not that much more.
I may pick it up on Friday or at least give the guy $$$ to hold it awhile for me. I had been kicking around getting the 24/7 in 9mm but after feeling both of them I like the PT-92 better. I don't know enough about Taurus semi's to say if one is as good or better than the other. The comparison is probably apples to oranges. I like the style of the 92. Getting the (4) factory 17 rd. mags is great. Usually you're lucky to get two of them. I like the 3 dot over the hiney 8 also. Where I'm getting it I'll also get 3 or 4 hours of indoor range time for buying a new gun. Good price I feel for that.
I think it is a great price, especially with 4 mags. I paid $382 + tax in november last year & only got 2 mags with mine.
collegeb
05-14-2008, 20:32
382 is a great price, is that for a new one?
Yes is new for $389. The way things are going now it seems like a good deal but everything is sooooo far out of hand in the shooting sports world that it really should be cheaper than that. I looked at alot of different 9mm. I have a long list of guns I didn't like. The way they fit and feel is what I didn't like.
My favorite was the Browning High-Power Standard. I'll be honest with you, no way on gods green earth was I going to pay $880 for it. I tossed and turned and mulled over it but, I just can't do it. I love to hunt and shoot sporting clays and I have some nice shotguns I've layed the cash out for but, just can't see putting that much out for something that I won't shoot with any regularity. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that one day I'll run across a good used one or a great deal on a new one. The Beretta and Taurus 92 were my second choice. They were were a wash to me. I'll choose the least expensive of the two and take my chances.
I'll take my chance with the Taurus warranty. Heck I've shot clays and trap with guys who had developed issues with their Beretta clay guns and played hell talking with the factory and sent stuff off to service in Maryland. They waited weeks and weeks before they got it back. Can't imagine Taurus being much worse than weeks and weeks. For that matter I hope you guys don't have to send a shotgun into Browning, it's a long agonizing wait there also. I know that for fact. It's a killer to be without your favorite clay gun for any length of time. All you know is it's not in your posession and is somewhere far away from home and you hope it's being treated well where ever it is.
382 is a great price, is that for a new one?
Yes Sir, I bought it at Academy Sports.:)
WOW!! I just looked at Academy...their current price has jumped to $429.99!!!! Man, sure glad I bought mine last year!!
Seabear1500
05-16-2008, 04:46
Out here were I'm from, shops don't seem to have alot of used guns. When you do find a half decent used gun you might as well buy it new. The difference in price is not that much more.
I may pick it up on Friday or at least give the guy $$$ to hold it awhile for me. I had been kicking around getting the 24/7 in 9mm but after feeling both of them I like the PT-92 better. I don't know enough about Taurus semi's to say if one is as good or better than the other. The comparison is probably apples to oranges. I like the style of the 92. Getting the (4) factory 17 rd. mags is great. Usually you're lucky to get two of them. I like the 3 dot over the hiney 8 also. Where I'm getting it I'll also get 3 or 4 hours of indoor range time for buying a new gun. Good price I feel for that.
Back in the mid '80s I had one for a couple of years. It was awesome never a bit of trouble. I used it for a duty gun as a Reserve P O . Everytime I qualified with it there was one big hole. LOL
Last year I tried a 24/7 Mil Pro thinking I would like it for carry. NOT. I got to test it before buying, and I was very dissapointed in the accuracy. It would be easier to carry, but that is about it. For what you want I would go with the 92
A good friend and work partner recently bought a 24/7 in a .45 cal, the sights were off by a mile out of the box but, after playing around (moving them) he was able to get it to shoot more consistant and closer to an aim point. He loves it. He still needs to dial it in better and will keep working on it. Where he was loosing me was the fact it has a dovetail cut front and rear sight. He tried to put an inexpensive lazer on it but, that turned out to be a huge piece of crap. I guess there is a big difference between a $20.00 lazer and a $120.00 lazer.
Carbine85
05-17-2008, 16:27
I bought mine 20+ years ago. It had a better fit and finish then the Beretta and it was $275.00. I have never had a problem with it. It was also my understanding that Taurus not only had the Beretta tooling but was licensed to build the Berettas under contract.
FatDaddy
05-17-2008, 21:01
...... He tried to put an inexpensive lazer on it but, that turned out to be a huge piece of crap. I guess there is a big difference between a $20.00 lazer and a $120.00 lazer.
Not really. From my experience.:(
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