[ny32182]

Well, I'm considering buying a new production Taurus PT-92 (9mm). I have an old one (early 90's production I believe). I was wondering if anyone with a new one could comment on their experiences with it? Does anyone know what the differences are between the new ones and the older ones? I know that my older one has a metal guide rod, no decocker, frame mounted saftey, and accepts pre-ban mags.

Would any of this be changed on the newer ones? I've heard rumors that the new ones have a decocker and a plastic guide rod. If so, would I be able to put my older metal guide rod in it? Have the mags ever been changed at all? Pics of some newer ones would be nice too. Thanks for any input.

[Russ]

I had one circa 1985 and I hated it. The only gun I ever sold. A gorilla couldn't pull the trigger and it was a major POS. I don't know if the new ones are good but I would never consider one because of the lousy quality of the one I had 20 years ago.

[Shootcraps]

I have a PT-99 that I got in a trade about 7 years ago. Don't know it's age. The barrel block was broken. I sent it to Taurus and got it fixed for free under the lifetime warranty. While they had it I ordered the action job. $62.00 and two weeks later I had it back and wow is the trigger pull sweet.

Lotsa things can change in 20 years. If they hadn't turned things around, they wouldn't be the major player that they are now.

[ny32182]

Well, I don't have any complaints about mine, especially considering the price I paid for it... $278 used, and the only 'issues' it has are some less than stellar machining work on the inside of the slide, and it could stand to have a new ejector put on there. Other than that, its been great. Trigger feels just like a real Beretta... Does anyone know what a ballpark fair price for a new one today would be?

[PCRCCW]

I shot the hell out of one made in the late 90's it was better in every regard to the Beretta it was modeled after except in resale value....and the back sight came off once.

Shoot well.........

[cratz2]

I bought mine (PT99) in about 1996 or 1997. Never had a failure in somewhere over 18,000 rounds. Replaced the springs a few times and the locking block kit once. Of course, I cleaned and lubed it after every session.

My sight never came off but I will admit that to get on target, the rear sight has to be all the way to the left and it's still not quite dead on. But it's more than close enough for government or SD work. And I traded in my Beretta for the Taurus and a revolver. The Beretta slide certainly looks nicer inside but this 1911 guy LOVES the frame mounted safety/decocker and it obviously has the reliability of the more expensive gun.

[Glockorama]

it was better in every regard to the Beretta it was modeled after except in resale value.....and the back sight came off once
:scrutiny::scrutiny:

[Longbow]

I have a used early 90's production that's very reliable and shoots better than the Beretta Inox I once have. I paid $265 OTD w/ 3 high caps. :)

Does anyone know what a ballpark fair price for a new one today would be?
New ones go for $450-$480 range.

[Merc40]

Sounds like a pretty good gun. I have been considering purchasing one too. Has anyone ever used it for ccw?

[Longbow]

Too big for CCW, unless you're a large frame person.:)

[SouthpawShootr]

A common problem for PT-99s is the rear sight flying away. Something about a pin working out and breaking. That's why I bought a PT-92. BTW, you can go over to www.taurususa.com and put your serial number in and it will tell you the year your gun was made. Nice touch. Mine is 1995 vintage and the only plastic parts are it are the grips. Everything else is metal.

[MrAcheson]

Do tauri accept standard beretta hicaps?

[SouthpawShootr]

I've been told yes, but you have to modify the cuts for the mag release. Really, there's no need to do this. Factory Taurus mags work best, and factory pre-bans can still be had (usually for a little less than Beretta factory mags). Also, Mec-gar pre-bans have an excellent reputation. Stay away from the usual USA brand. I should have known better - I bought six of them and had to enlarge the cutout for the slide release on each and these were manufacture for the PT-92 (same model I had).

[ny32182]

No, the mags are not interchangable. I tried to insert a beretta mag just for kicks, and it wouldn't even begin to fit. It was in the process of being modified to fit in an XD-9 though, so I don't know if that had anything to do with it. Mec-Gar 15rd mags are only about $40 though, so its not a big deal. I have a factory 15rd and a mec-gar 15rd, and both run 100%.

Southpaw, cool. I will have to check that out sometime.

[igor]

Sorry, no experience on the new production... but my PT99 from when the decocker was a new thing has been very good (apart from the rear sight pin - get a PT92).

As to mags, I got two Mec-gar 17-rd mags last summer and they are very well made.