Beretta 92FS vs. Taurus 92B-17

[brentwal]

I think I figured out my course of action.

I'll go with either the Beretta 92FS



or the Beretta M9A1 depending on the price, if I can snag one for under $650.



Of course I'll need a Cx4 Storm. EBCarbine ya know.



But I'm not going to snub Tuarus. (Pun some what intended)

I've been looking for a .45ACP that's not a 1911.

The new 24/7 OSS in .45ACP looked fine in AR.



But the regular 24/7 in .45ACP looks good too.

 

[Pimpstar00]

Boo, take a look at the 90-two. Nobody around here seems to be talking about them. 17 round mags, reliability, rail, and interchangeable backstraps, for about the price of a 92a1. I have one and love it. Please at least check it out! Respond damn it! Does anyone else have an opinion about the 90-two? I do have a Sig 226 but the beretta is awesome!

 

[hexidismal]

Boo, take a look at the 90-two. Nobody around here seems to be talking about them. 17 round mags, reliability, rail, and interchangeable backstraps, for about the price of a 92a1

The 90-Two in my opinion is one nice looking gun. Some would disagree but I think Beretta went just the right direction in modernizing their classic. The Problem I have with this statement though is the mention of reliability. I'm not sure anyone can really tout the reliability of the 90-Two just yet. I would love to hear from at least a few people with around 10,000 rounds through one, but til' then discussions of its reliability are up the air.

 

[shamrock404]

I have owned the PT 99 AF and the PT 101 both good guns have the decocker and safety that can be engaged when decocked. I have owned the M92 and the 92G Berettas both were good guns. I have not expirenced any difficulty with either brand. Pick the gun that you like and are happy with both in feel and price. Have a nice day and a wonderful week.

 

[briansp82593]

milk master u obviously got the one that is "modern" plastic safety, trigger, mag base, and guide rod how is it working?

 

[Milkmaster]

My boy wanted something with a little more umff when he got tired of his 22 ruger MKII. My 92FS shoots easily, has never jammed or misfired, and is easy to clean. I use the cheapest ammo I can buy for it. Mine is USA made. I don't know if that makes any difference other than to me. I am pleased so far!

Would really like to try one of those CX4 Storm, but I cannot bring myself to spring for that much $$$

 

[boerseun]

Get the Taurus. It is a solid and reliable pistol. I like it more than the beretta - simply because I like sticking it to the man that tries to sell something based on name only.

 

[Retro]

I had a taurus, it was not accurate. I traded it in for a Beretta 92FS. All happy faces, after that... No regrets!

"Don't try to hit me, but hit me!"

"Don't get a M9 imitation, but get a M9!"

my 2 cent.

 

[shark40sw]

The most accurate 9mm I've ever shot was a friends stainless 92 that had had a custom trigger and overtravel screw. To say the least I was impressed. On the other side, and I do own more than one Taurus today, the Taurus version of the same had the hardest and worst trigger of any auto I've ever shot.
To be fair, I have only the one Taurus 92 experience to base my opinions on. It just turned me off of that model permanently. I don't care how fancy the gun is, or for that matter who makes it, if I can't shoot it, what's the point of having it? A rock would be just as usefull and a hell of a lot cheaper to buy. (no wait times either)

 

[Taurus92 in KyleTX]

How can I stay out of this thread with a name like mine??

Taurus bought the BZL factory from Beretta, so you're essentially getting a Beretta when you buy the PT-92.

I've shot my brother-in-law's Beretta 92, and loved it. He had the Hogue finger groove grips, which were AWESOME, and I highly recommend them. Unfortunately, because of the frame mounted safety/decocker on my Taurus, they won't fit mine, and they don't make a comparable grip for the Taurus.

Pachmayer (sp?) makes "full signature" grips for the Taurus, but they aren't quite as good.

As far as pricing, don't pay more than $400 for a Taurus, in blue or stainless. I've seen the blue as low as $360, and the SS for $380 periodically at places like Cabela's and Academy. You just have to catch a sale.

The only think I don't like about my Taurus 92, besides the unavailability of Hogue finger groove grips, is the factory paint on the front sight-- it's worthless. Someday, I'll buy some sight paint, or something.

Other than that, I love my Taurus 92, and have had ZERO problems with it... except that I bought a PT-111 Millenium Pro recently, and seem to be more accurate with it.