Was in the gun shop the other day and saw the Taurus PT92 for a really good price. I was wondering if any of you have had experience with these before. Everything on the weapon looks decent except for the plastic safety and the finish good be better. I like the location of the safety, the fact that it is plastic really bugs me though.
What about the PT92?
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xring04
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I have a taurus pt 92 and it has been great. I have about 8000 rounds through it and no problems.
Mine does not have a plastic safety.
Mine does not have a plastic safety.
ocabj
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I learned how to shoot on my father's Taurus PT99AF circa 1989 (PT99 is a PT92 with adjustable rear sights). I bought a Beretta 92FS Brigadier Inox after I was of age and comparing both guns, I can honestly say they're about the same as far as quality goes. The Beretta is better built, as far as the tolerances and fitting goes, but the Taurus has never failed. No broken parts or malfunctions since my dad bought it and it's gone through a lot of rounds.
Not sure if anything has changed with Taurus since the 80s, but it's a fine gun. What I like about the Taurus over the Beretta is the frame safety as opposed to the slide decocker/safety. I like how you can run the Taurus cocked and locked ala 1911 style. The safety on my father's PT99 is definitely not plastic.
I wish the Beretta and Taurus mags were interchangable. That would have been cool.
Not sure if anything has changed with Taurus since the 80s, but it's a fine gun. What I like about the Taurus over the Beretta is the frame safety as opposed to the slide decocker/safety. I like how you can run the Taurus cocked and locked ala 1911 style. The safety on my father's PT99 is definitely not plastic.
I wish the Beretta and Taurus mags were interchangable. That would have been cool.
ArmsAkimber
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Plastic safety? Yikes! 
I've owned two PT-92 (1999 vintage), and their safeties are all metal.
FWTW, my Tauri have functioned flawlessly. Accurate, too. Yes, Berettas are, well, Berettas. A Taurus does come with a lifetime warranty, though, and Taurus appears to be making normal capacity magazines for their autoloaders readily available. They also offered (perhaps still do) a one year NRA membership with the purchase of a new firearm. Cool.
One other caveat with Taurus, in spite of their laudible history of nose-thumbing of gun-grabbers, is their customer relations can be a bit lackluster, and service takes a while.
Plastic safety?
I've owned two PT-92 (1999 vintage), and their safeties are all metal.FWTW, my Tauri have functioned flawlessly. Accurate, too. Yes, Berettas are, well, Berettas. A Taurus does come with a lifetime warranty, though, and Taurus appears to be making normal capacity magazines for their autoloaders readily available. They also offered (perhaps still do) a one year NRA membership with the purchase of a new firearm. Cool.
One other caveat with Taurus, in spite of their laudible history of nose-thumbing of gun-grabbers, is their customer relations can be a bit lackluster, and service takes a while.
Plastic safety?
Yep plastic safety and plastic guide rod. Even the new berettas have plastic guide rods. Im realy thinking about getting the Taurus but the plastic safety bugs the heck out of me. How do they stand up accuracy wise to the Beretta?
Old Dog
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I have a PT-92 AFD I bought new in 1992; picked up a used Beretta 92F (parkerized or "Bruniton" finish) in 1999 and a new 92FS (Inox stainless in 2002).
The Taurus is as accurate as both Berettas and slightly more accurate than the newest Inox version. My PT-92 has at least 10,000 rounds through it, probably a lot more -- never once malfunctioned in any way, shape or form.
To me, it comes down to which safety set up you prefer. I have no quibbles with most Taurus products and consider the PT-92 to be quite a worthy fighting handgun (for its caliber -- I still much prefer .45 ACP).
The Taurus is as accurate as both Berettas and slightly more accurate than the newest Inox version. My PT-92 has at least 10,000 rounds through it, probably a lot more -- never once malfunctioned in any way, shape or form.
To me, it comes down to which safety set up you prefer. I have no quibbles with most Taurus products and consider the PT-92 to be quite a worthy fighting handgun (for its caliber -- I still much prefer .45 ACP).
denfoote
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I've had an older PT-92AFS for several years!!
The guy I got it from said that the mag kept falling out!!
I think he must have been hitting the release and not knowing it, because I have not ever had the problem!!
I got it for a really good price!!
People have a tendency to sell things cheap when they are P.O.ed at it!!!
The guy I got it from said that the mag kept falling out!!
I think he must have been hitting the release and not knowing it, because I have not ever had the problem!!
I got it for a really good price!!
People have a tendency to sell things cheap when they are P.O.ed at it!!!
wally
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Much as I like my older PT-92 (cocked and locked only) and newer (triple action safety) PT-99 unless you plan on carrying it DA/SA or really need stainless or really want the rail dodad; I'd suggest you also take a look at the CZ75B for about the same price.
I've been very happy with all my Taurus guns and think they are a great gun for the money. I've never needed to take them up on their lifetime warrenty.
--wally.
PS even my "plastic" PT-145 has a metal safety lever. Is this a new "feature" on the guns with the rail?
I've been very happy with all my Taurus guns and think they are a great gun for the money. I've never needed to take them up on their lifetime warrenty.
--wally.
PS even my "plastic" PT-145 has a metal safety lever. Is this a new "feature" on the guns with the rail?
Nick96
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Well, the Environmentalist tell us that we shouldn't throw away plastics because they last for thousands of years. So I'd have to assume that plastics are pretty durable.
Safetys on handguns are largely appeasments to government bureaucrates. So if you can pull the thing off and it still works fine - what's the concern? I've got a post 1968 GCA Beretta Jetfire pistol that I did just that too - and it continues to work just fine.
I'm not a terrific fan of Taurus handguns. They are basically inexpensive knockoff's of long established manufacturer's designs. But if need and budget dictates that's all you can get - go for it. Personally, I'd go the extra couple of hundred bucks and get an "original". In the grand scheme of things - it's not like buying a car, house or engagement ring. So if you can swing it - go with a Beretta if you like that style of handgun.
Safetys on handguns are largely appeasments to government bureaucrates. So if you can pull the thing off and it still works fine - what's the concern? I've got a post 1968 GCA Beretta Jetfire pistol that I did just that too - and it continues to work just fine.
I'm not a terrific fan of Taurus handguns. They are basically inexpensive knockoff's of long established manufacturer's designs. But if need and budget dictates that's all you can get - go for it. Personally, I'd go the extra couple of hundred bucks and get an "original". In the grand scheme of things - it's not like buying a car, house or engagement ring. So if you can swing it - go with a Beretta if you like that style of handgun.
Longbow
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Mine had been very reliable (rivals my Glock 17!). In fact I sold my Beretta Inox and kept the Taurus.
The best thing is that I only paid $275 for the Taurus. It came with 3 regular capacity mags (15 rds). I though it was a very good deal, since I bought it during the AWB period.
I won't hesitate to get one again if I see one in that price. IMO, it has everything the Beretta should have.
The best thing is that I only paid $275 for the Taurus. It came with 3 regular capacity mags (15 rds). I though it was a very good deal, since I bought it during the AWB period.
I won't hesitate to get one again if I see one in that price. IMO, it has everything the Beretta should have.
GoRon
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I have an older PT92c that has run flawless for me. I have had good luck with the two Taurus guns I've bought used.
I've had my PT 99 for over 15 years. I like mine a lot. Feels great in the hand with Hougue grips, accurate, dependable, lifetime warranty, much cheaper than Beretta, ability to carry cocked and locked.
Plastic safety? Really? A buddy of mine just bought a new PT92 and the safety is metal.
Plastic safety? Really? A buddy of mine just bought a new PT92 and the safety is metal.
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