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Kinda thinking I want a Beretta 92, or Taurus clone of one
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While the Beretta may be better quality, I will NOT own one with the asinine safety. That goes for S&W too. Plus the Taurus can go C&L, so I much prefer, and own the Taurus. To me, a backwards safety is a make or break issue, and I will never own the standard Beretta because of it. Heck, their steel competition model has a correct safety, why not the rest?
I am still impressed with my Taurus 92's fit and finish,interchangeable grips, and excellent accuracy. I was impressed with the Beretta also-would still like to own one someday,but it seemed to not fit my grip quite as well as the Taurus-and I do appreciate the de-cocker ,too. For the difference in price-an easy decision for me-my Tauruses have always served me well .
snowwalker
Expert
I bought a Beretta 92SF at a 1500 gun show and there is current ammo to make it very effective. Later I bought a crimson trace wrap around laser for it from a M9 off ebay for 162.00. It is dead on accurate and love it as a carry gun. My first choice though for a all day carry gun is a Glock 21 in a Cross Breed supertuck holster.
Tonyscomputery
Plinker
I hear this complaint alot, but for some reason my wife who is only like 5'3 with small hands and loves it with the rubber grips. She even shoots it in USPSA.
GuyRelford
Master
One of my students in Saturday's Basic Pistol class had the Taurus clone and he had a LOT of trouble with "failure to feeds." I don't know if that's a consistent problem with this model or not, but it was a relatively new gun and it did not function well at all. I cleaned and lightly oiled the feed ramp and that helped a little, but he continued to have problems, much to his embarrassment.For a while I've been thinking I want a 1911, and still really do. But in thinking about my overall aresenal's strategic position (nice contrast to "tactical"), I'm thinking that staying with a 9mm caliber for my next pistol would be more ideal. That way I don't have to stock a few thousand rounds of .45 along with the stash I have in about 7 or 8 other calibers.
So, I've been looking a bit at full size 9mms. There are of course Glocks, Sigs, 1911 style pistols in 9mm, and a few others. But the Beretta 92 has really caught my eye, as well as the Taurus clones of it.
Many of the posts I've read on the Beretta really sing its praises. And it should be no surprise, since the military uses the same basic gun as the M9.
What about the Taurus? Is it any good? I realize that may open a war of sorts, but I would still like to know what you guys that have shot them think.
As an aside, I have a couple of Tauri (is that the correct plural of Taurus?) in my collection, and really like them. So, I'm not really needed to be sold on the brand, more just on that particular model.
They act as a safety/decocker. So all you have to do is decock, and take the safety off. That way no worries, about having to take the safety off when firing. I have a 92, and my Dad has the Taurus 92. I prfer the Beretta. The Taurus is a good gun, do not get me wrong. You can not get the finger groove rubber grips through hogue for the Taurus.
Here is a pic of mine.
They made 1,000 for each of the five services. My father bought it from a local shop, when I was in the service. That was back in 2003 I believe. I would say you would be hard pressed to find one know. Honestly I have no idea where to look to even attempt to find one.
There's one on gunbroker.They made 1,000 for each of the five services. My father bought it from a local shop, when I was in the service. That was back in 2003 I believe. I would say you would be hard pressed to find one know. Honestly I have no idea where to look to even attempt to find one.
Beretta Operation Enduring Freedom 92FS Pistol New : Commemoratives at GunBroker.com
jblomenberg16
Grandmaster
Stopped by Acme Sports here in Seymour today to see what they had. On the shelf were three brand new Beretta 92's.
One US made, and two Italian. One of the Italians was in stainless.
I had a chance to handle the black Italian made 92FS. Really felt good, and in a two handed grip seemed to very natually line up with my eye.
I thumbed the safety a few times, and while it was a little awkward (completely backwards from my normal carry gun), it wasn't too bad. I think with a little practice I could probably learn it.
They didn't have any Taurus versions for comparison, so I didn't get to handle one of them.
All in all, I did like the way the Beretta felt, and man was it smooth. Price wasn't too bad, NIB for $589 (only $10 more than the US copy). I didn't buy it, but it gives me a sense of what I'm gonna need to save up for.
One US made, and two Italian. One of the Italians was in stainless.
I had a chance to handle the black Italian made 92FS. Really felt good, and in a two handed grip seemed to very natually line up with my eye.
I thumbed the safety a few times, and while it was a little awkward (completely backwards from my normal carry gun), it wasn't too bad. I think with a little practice I could probably learn it.
They didn't have any Taurus versions for comparison, so I didn't get to handle one of them.
All in all, I did like the way the Beretta felt, and man was it smooth. Price wasn't too bad, NIB for $589 (only $10 more than the US copy). I didn't buy it, but it gives me a sense of what I'm gonna need to save up for.
I got my Taurus PT92 stainless for $399 NIB, around $200 less than the Beretta. It is equal to or better in fit, finish and accuracy to my Colts, S&W's, Rugers and Sigs.
jblomenberg16
Grandmaster
Well guys, thanks to Target64, I've answered my question, and a lot faster than I thought I would.
I met up with him today and became the new owner of a PT92-AF. He made me a good deal on a great gun.
Did a detailed strip and clean when I got home to familiarize myself with it, and it is very simple to take down. I also will say that I do like the safety better on this gun.
With that said, I've never fired a shot from either (yet), so my opinion is limited to just handling. But, the thumb down to take off of safe and to de-cock is very natural for my thumb, and is consistend with my current carry weapon.
So, need to get out and shoot it now! Oh, and will post some pics soon...
I met up with him today and became the new owner of a PT92-AF. He made me a good deal on a great gun.
Did a detailed strip and clean when I got home to familiarize myself with it, and it is very simple to take down. I also will say that I do like the safety better on this gun.
With that said, I've never fired a shot from either (yet), so my opinion is limited to just handling. But, the thumb down to take off of safe and to de-cock is very natural for my thumb, and is consistend with my current carry weapon.
So, need to get out and shoot it now! Oh, and will post some pics soon...
jblomenberg16
Grandmaster
Well, here's the pic. I put on the wood grips that Target64 included, and think it looks very nice.
