I would try to talk him into saving up a little more money or going plastic. But if that didn’t work, I gotta say, that’s a good choice.
I would go with the planer plastic grip model. Of any Taurus, there sorta 92 clone has a pretty solid reputation. If I could only reach the trigger…..
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/13585/taurus+92b-17+pt92+17+1+9mm+5"
I like Taurus okay but for $429.99 I would take the Beretta.