Taurus PT92- Good or Bad?

[Tankerdave]

Thinking about getting a Taurus PT92. Would appreciate thoughts or any experience anyone has had with this gun. Read reviews that say it is as good as the Beretta 92 for the price. I am hoping some here have 1st hand info. Thank you for all your input in advance.

 

[SSGSAD]

I have shot one, long time ago, I did not like it ..... Handle too big, and uncomfortable to shoot .....

 

[jerrob]

Owned both, shot both, sold the Taurus.
IMO, I'd prefer a good used 92FS over PT92, plus the MecGar 20 round mags only fit the Beretta.

 

[swmp9jrm]

Had mine for almost 3 years. Shoots fine, looks good. I've never owned a Beretta, so can't compare, but I'm well satisfied with my PT-92.

 

[CPT Nervous]

I just want to second that Beretta mags won't fit, without modification.

 

[jblomenberg16]

I had one and sold it. Gun was fine, but found a few shortcomings:

1) Proprietary mags
2) Front sight is part of the slide, so upgrading to night sights requires additional gun smith work
3) Holster selection was somewhat limited if running with a weapon mounted light

 

[Ngdonut]

Have shot one a few years ago. Thought it was ok. I'm not a fan of the grip. Just didn't feel the greatest in my hand. They shoot and function just fine though.

What drew you to the pt92 over other pistols in the ~$600 range?

 

[actaeon277]

I've shot the **** out of my Taurus 92.
Good gun.
Yes, if you want attachments, or change the sights, you'll be disappointed.
Want a gun you can bang around, and still shoot, it's a tank.

 

[Tankerdave]

Thanks everyone for your responses. Ngdonut, just want to try something different. I have 2 M&P 9mm Pros, a 9mm shield and the XDS 9mm.I shoot the pro better probably because of the length of the barrel so wanted to stay with a full size gun. Liked the reputation of the Beretta and did some reading and some say the Taurus was very similar with some improvements over the Beretta. Need to go to my LGS and really hold both and get a close look at both. If anyone has any other possibilities please post them.

 

[CPT Nervous]

Glock 19. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Nam1911]

The best improvement is the 1911 style safety. It is actually useable. Slide mounted safety are idiotic.

 

[BJones]

I've shot the **** out of my Taurus 92.
Good gun.
Yes, if you want attachments, or change the sights, you'll be disappointed.
Want a gun you can bang around, and still shoot, it's a tank.

+1 what actaeon277 said. I have owned one for years and is very reliable.

 

[Ngdonut]

Thanks everyone for your responses. Ngdonut, just want to try something different. I have 2 M&P 9mm Pros, a 9mm shield and the XDS 9mm.I shoot the pro better probably because of the length of the barrel so wanted to stay with a full size gun. Liked the reputation of the Beretta and did some reading and some say the Taurus was very similar with some improvements over the Beretta. Need to go to my LGS and really hold both and get a close look at both. If anyone has any other possibilities please post them.

Yeah definitely check both out side by side. You will see a lot of similarities. They are neat guns.

Sounds like you have a lot of striker fires. If part of what you are looking for that is different is a sa/da 9mm, I would also take a look at a cz75. There is a reason they consider it a wonder 9 and call it the European 1911. And they retail sub ~$600. Just another suggestion.

 

[tcecil88]

I had a PT99, same gun as PT92 but with with adjustable sights. I shot it ALOT and never had a failure with good ammo (read that not Egytian 9mm surplus). I shot Beretta M9's for years in the military. Side by side the M9 is nicer, but I was always able to shoot the PT99 better. Go figure. If you want a PT92, grab one up, for the money, you get alot.

 

[Hop]

I've had one for a LONG time and even have a Taurus .22LR adapter kit for it. It's been a great gun.

 

[richardraw316]

Good guns. I would have no problems with owning another one.

 

[j4jenk]

I prefer the Taurus over the Beretta for the frame mounted safety. The rest is pretty much the same except for the cuts on the mags. Taurus mags are pretty common, so comparability is only an issue if you have already the Beretta.

I've had mine for >10 years. If it were stolen tomorrow I would replace it with the same model.

 

[smokestack]

I had one for a while, no complaints about it. Very reliable gun from my experience, just switched to Glock and haven't looked back.

 

[WebSnyper]

+1 what actaeon277 said. I have owned one for years and is very reliable.

I had a PT99, same gun as PT92 but with with adjustable sights. I shot it ALOT and never had a failure with good ammo (read that not Egytian 9mm surplus). I shot Beretta M9's for years in the military. Side by side the M9 is nicer, but I was always able to shoot the PT99 better. Go figure. If you want a PT92, grab one up, for the money, you get alot.

I have a 99 that I have had for probably close to 25 years. Never had any issues with it. Last several years it has lived in the safe, but when I was actively shooting it, it always ate everything. It was never a gun I considered carrying due to bulk of size, but for a range gun, or with careful holster selection, it would be fine. Not sure on current prices, but they used to be a great gun for the price.

 

[Tankerdave]

I want to thank everyone for taking time to respond to my post. Very helpful info I will use on my next visit to my LGS, which hopefully is today. I know I check this site every chance I get and enjoy it very much. There is a lot of good information and people here and I am glad I joined. Thanks again.