The Taurus PT92 handgun is very similar to the Beretta 92 in terms of design and appearance, you’d think they’re the same model. Read on to learn more about it.
Taurus PT92 | The Beretta’s Twin Handgun Review
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Where Did Taurus PT92 Originate?
In the early 1970s, Brazil made a decision to stop producing their military issue .45 ACP 1911, and adopt the Beretta 92 handgun. Beretta was used by NATO forces as a standard issue sidearm. 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. This gave birth to the Taurus PT92, which utilized the same gun design after Beretta 92 patents expired. Copied after one of the most proven firearms in battle, this gun from Taurus is a shooter’s favorite. If you’re on a budget and you want a nice gun, this is not a bad way to go.
Gun Specs
The Taurus PT92 is a full-sized semi-automatic pistol made in Brazil. It has an alloy frame with stainless steel slide and barrel length of 5 inches. The overall length of this gun is 8.5 inches, a height of 5.6 inches, and weighs 34 oz unloaded. The magazine has a capacity of 17+1 rounds.
Gun Control and Performance
The PT92 is a beautiful, well-balanced handgun with an impeccable finish. It’s accurate and feels good in your hand even after long rounds in the range. This is one of the top shooting guns on my list.
Pros and Cons
This firearm is closely similar to, and even known as the clone of, the Beretta 92. This tells us something about the reliability of this gun. I like the 5-inch barrel with its fixed sights, this gun is really accurate at about 20 yards. It has a really smooth action and fits perfectly in your hand. Though, the placement of the rail is not quite good when the surefire light is attached in relation to the trigger guard and your index finger. I believe this part needs a little modification.
Overall Verdict
Aside from the Taurus PT92 price which is about half of what a Beretta costs, a few changes made to this handgun make it worth the purchase. The material, design, features, and overall comfort of this firearm lived up to a lot of shooter’s expectations. It’s one of the many quality guns that makes shooting even more exciting.
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Now you know what the Taurus PT92 has to offer in terms of specs and overall feel. Will you consider getting one? I would suggest that you try it out in a range. Its overall design and features are just outstanding, which makes this gun one of my favorites.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on February 8, 2017, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
