There are some trash M9 mags out there. (It is not at all inaccurate, BTW). Just buy Taurus magazines, and be done with it. From what I understand, the Taurus PT92 is mostly interchangeable with a Beretta, so shouldn't I … Shawn. Taurus PT92 Pistol Specs • Model: PT92 Taurus pt92 vs beretta 92, Aug 28, The Beretta 92FS can be price prohibitive for some. Unfortunately, the Taurus 92 doesn't take the same magazines as the Beretta 92, due to the mag catch being slightly off. This was a huge blessing for them because along with the new factory came the experienced workers and tons of Beretta’s ideas and equipment. Both allow Condition 1 carry if you desire (unlike the Beretta). Re: Taurus PT92 or Beretta 92? The most significant advantage to the PT92 is the location of the safety. The PT92 literally uses Beretta machinery in an old Beretta factory, so it's no tlike it's an original Taurus design. I had two One went to my father who loves it. Taurus 92 Vs Beretta 92. Compare the dimensions and specs of Taurus PT92 and Beretta 92X Full Size I have never owned a Taurus PT92, but have owned a Beretta 92fs. Beretta 92 vs. Taurus PT92. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Nightcrawler Member. And, I like the frame mounted safety. Negative opinions about Taurus PT 92 guns based on bad experiences (or hearsay) with other Taurus models is nothing other than bovine excrement. 6 years ago. Chris Dumm’s article had two faults in my most humble (and more often than not worthless) opinion. « Reply #22 on: January 01, 2013, 01:14:06 pm » I have heard far too many horror stories of slam firing, and reliability issues from Taurus … Over the years the price gap closed to the point of being almost equal while the Italian made Berettas quality left the Taurus far behind. Joined: Dec 24, 2002 Messages: 6,950 Location: Utah, inside the Terraformed Zone. I channeled my inner Hong Kong action film and went full John Woo at the range today. The Taurus PT92, in comparison with the Beretta 92, utilizes the open-slide design where the upper portion of the slide is cut away exposing much of the barrel itself. They had a shiney stainless Taurus 92 and a Beretta 92 in the case. IF you just want a range toy, try a PT92. Discussion in 'Handguns: Autoloaders' started by Nightcrawler, Jul 3, 2006. Taurus 92 is made from the tooling from Beretta when they made pistols for Brazil. Beretta 92 mags on the other hand can be found for $15. Like Beretta has a factory here for the m9. Today, they have to be modified to fit properly. Source(s): https://shrinke.im/a9qJa. Century recently imported some ex-Isreali police Taurus PT92's that look beat but they sell for cheap. The Taurus PT92 is a clone of the Beretta 92; but the 92 has evolved through the S, SB, F, and the current FS. The Taurus PT92/99 are made on Beretta tooling left in Brazil after Beretta completed a military contract there. I originally purchased the Taurus when we changed from revolvers to semi-autos in Law Enforcement in the mid 80's because the Beretta slides were blowing up then. I have a PT99 and, except for the cheesy rear sight that kept coming apart during firing, it has been a good gun. I just bought a Millenium Pro (pt111) in 9mm and I'm hooked on Taurus. Asked to look at them both side by side. The Taurus was $479 ant the Beretta was $589. Beretta was used by NATO forces as a standard issue sidearm. I own a Beretta 92A1 and a 92 Compact. I now only have an Italian made Beretta 92. My big complaint about the PT92 (or the Berettas, for that matter) are the sights. Back in the pre-panic (two panics, now) buying days of 2012, TTAG published a review of the Taurus PT92 and compared it to the Beretta 92FS. Despite the many design changes, the Taurus PT92 still retains many of the design elements from the original Beretta 92, such as the shape of the trigger. For the most part, the first PT92 model was exactly like the first Beretta 92, though it had a squared trigger guard feature for supporting the index finger of the opposite hand while firing the pistol. I don't own the Beretta 92 or the Taurus PT92, but I do own a Beretta Model 1951 9mm that I bought NIB way back in the early 70's and it still spits them out on demand after all of these years! I'm partial to staying with 9mm, as I like the idea of being able to switch ammo from gun to gun. Discussion in 'Handguns: Autoloaders' started by Critical J, Sep 5, 2013. This gave birth to the Taurus PT92, which utilized the same gun design after Beretta 92 patents expired. While the Beretta 92 and Taurus 92 are definitely in the same family of guns, significant differences exist between the two. The Taurus PT92 is a decent cheap gun popular with gang bangers, the Beretta 92FS is one of the finest 9mm pistols in existence. The other sold not because it was taurus "junk" but had to raise funds to feed my family. Over the years, Beretta has changed the location of it's mag catch slightly. The Taurus PT92 which looks very similar and was a lot cheaper. beretta 92fs vs taurus pt92 ... At first glance, the Taurus PT 92 and PT 99 appear to be simple Beretta 92 clones, but while similar, the Pt's are functionally different than the Beretta product. Shortly afterwards, Taurus released the PT-92 pistols which were based on the Beretta 92 pistols but with several modifications and improvements. Re: Taurus & Beretta 92 Compatibility Chart 2.0 Beretta Grip Screws Frame Modification The newer PT92's consist of one skinny grip screw and three large ones. Both can be tuned to give acceptable DA first shot trigger pulls, although I find it easier to find a CZ gunsmith than a Taurus/Beretta gunsmith. 0 0. The Taurus 92 is modeled on the previous version of the Beretta 92; there are Beretta 92s out there w/ a frame safety/decocker instead of the slide safety. That said, IMO the only reason to choose the Taurus over the Beretta outside of price considerations is if you hate/refuse to have a slide-mounted safety (not an issue for me, but I know it is for some). Compare the dimensions and specs of Taurus PT92 and Beretta 92FS A huge contract with Beretta was set in place along with a factory in Brazil, which was later bought by Taurus, a Brazilian gun manufacturer. I have heard from several LEO"s on this and other forums who use Taurus PT92's as duty guns. I've multiple, and I've had multiple Berettas. They were both nice firearms, nice fit and finish on each. I can't speak for post-decocker modern Taurus builds. Back in the pre-panic (two panics, now) buying days of 2012, TTAG published a review of the Taurus PT92 and compared it to the Beretta 92FS. The PT92's are completely reliable. Dave Beretta 92 and Taurus PT 92 parts will not interchange, not even magazines. Taurus 92 is a sleeper. Guess I made a good choice. The small screw goes into the top left grip screw bushing that holds the safety lever spring in place. Swing in to your LGS and closely examine them both, hold them side by side, and feel the difference in quality, and you very easily can feel the difference in quality between the two. Beretta: The Safety/decocker location sucks, but I'll be carrying an M-9 on duty, so I … This small screw is the same as all the Beretta grip screws that are all small. Taurus PT92 is a good choice The Taurus PT92 is very similar to the Beretta 92FS. Taurus PT92 Pistol. Safety location. I feel that my Taurus pistols, ie. The Berettas are better made, obviously, but the PT92 frame mounted safety/decocker feels SO fucking nice. Mind you, I'm only referencing the older model Taurus vs.the Beretta of the same age. yea, I got one. While there, I did the usual, and was checking out their gun selection. You can also find a used Taurus PT92 for $2-300 if you look around, so there's also that. Taurus PT92 vs Beretta 92. Pt92 vs berretta 92 grips. Swing in to your LGS and closely examine them both, hold them side by side, and feel the difference in quality, and you very easily can feel the difference in quality between the two. Now I need to buy a Beretta 92. I will not stand up for other Taurus firearms, but I will for the PT92 - at least the one I got. Granted, if you prefer the Beretta’s slide mounted safety, you may disagree. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. So I rolled by Academy on my way home and compared the Beretta 92FS and the Taurus PT92. The only difference between my PT92 and the Beretta grips are the screws and sleeves. I've shot but never owned PT92 and PT99s and really liked them. Other versions of the PT92 include the PT99, which has an adjustable rear sight and a taller front sight, the compact PT92C, and the PT100 and PT101, which are .40 S&W versions of the PT92 and PT99, respectively. The Taurus PT92 is a decent cheap gun popular with gang bangers, the Beretta 92FS is one of the finest 9mm pistols in existence. Taurus company is located in the former Beretta factory. My Beretta 92? But I have had other Taurus/Rossi products that were not so good. I have a friend that says stay away from taurus but i know taurus bought the beretta … Compare the dimensions and specs of Taurus PT92 and Beretta 92 FS Compact ... Now it was marked for Beretta/Taurus 92 with instructions of using the back strap section on the Taurus and cutting a hole for the lock which was for the Beretta. An early model Taurus PT92 is essentially a Beretta, made in the Beretta factory by Beretta employees on Beretta machines. I have long fingers and the Taurus just fits me better. It is made in the same factory that once made the Beretta. I think I've read that the newer Taurus magazines aren't interchangeable with the Beretta, but can be modified to work. Those Taurus models are currently being offered on the commercial market in the United States and they have been adopted by Brazilian military and security forces. I loved the look of the Beretta but was unable to afford one at the time. Chris Dumm’s article had two faults in my most humble (and more often than not worthless) opinion. IMHO, the 92/99-series guns are the best semi-autos Taurus makes. Am I the first guy ever to buy a holster first then decide he needs a gun to go in it? The debate rages on several forums over Taurus quality but I didn't find it lacking. It really depends on whether the firearm has been cared for or not. I channeled my inner Hong Kong action film and went full John Woo at the range today. ; PT145, PT709ss, 738/TCP, and PT25 will give me the same service. Early guns, and their magazines, could interchange. Fortunately, there is a less expensive clone of the Beretta series called the Taurus PT I love the 92 model guns. Taurus PT92 and Taurus PT99 bear a considerable resemblance to two Beretta models with slight modifications and made under license in Brazil. My late 80s PT92 was every bit as good as the Beretta of the time at half the cost. I'm wanting to get a lot of mags for my Taurus PT92, but Taurus mags are too expensive at $40+ per mag.