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Taurus PT92


Semi-Automatic Service Pistol [ 1984 ]



Expiring patents on the Beretta 92 allowed Brazilian gunmaker Taurus to reproduce the line as its PT92 series.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 12/20/2017 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.

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The Taurus PT92 is essentially the classic Italian Beretta Model 92 (M92) semi-automatic pistol produced in Sao Paulo, Brazil on the original Beretta M92 machinery. After the Brazilian military accepted the M92 as its standard sidearm, Beretta moved to set up a production facility in the capital city of Sao Paulo, Brazil for local manufacture of the weapon. In 1980, after the commitment had ended, the facility was sold off to gun-maker Taurus and the company began production of the firearm under its own brand label as the related patents had expired. In 1983, the Taurus "PT92" was introduced and eventually adopted as the standard-issue sidearm of the Brazilian Army (as the "M975") and its national police force. Other operators of this reliable weapon include Argentina (police), Dominican Republic, Israel (police), Libya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Paraguay and Peru (Army and special forces.

In both form and function, the PT92 is the Beretta M92 - it even features the cut-out section of slide exposing the barrel, a telltale marker of the M92 series. The primary chambering is the 9x19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge and this is fed through a 17-round detachable box magazine inserted into the grip base. All controls are neatly arranged along the slide and within easy reach of the operating hand. Overall weight is 960 grams with a length of 216mm and a barrel assembly measuring 127mm long.©MilitaryFactory.com
Beyond the standard 9x19mm chambering are models in 7.65mm (.32 Auto) and .40 Smith & Wesson to satisfy market need. The PT57 is in 7.65mm and the PT100 and PT101 are .40 S&W forms. There are various 9mm Parabellum marks ranging from the PT92 and PT92AF to the PT917C and PT917CS.

Throughout the production run of the PT92, several modifications to the base design have been made including adoption of accessory rails, changes to the trigger guard and revised magazines.©MilitaryFactory.com
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Specifications



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Manufacturer(s)
Taurus International - Brazil
Operators
Argentina; Brazil; Dominican Republic; Indonesia; Libya; Paraguay National flag of Argentina National flag of Brazil National flag of the Dominican Republic National flag of Indonesia National flag of Libya
Service Year
1984
National Origin
Brazil


PISTOL / SIDEARM
Compact design for close-quarters work or general self-defense.


Overall Length
216 mm / 8.50 in
Barrel Length
127 mm / 5.00 in
Weight (Empty)
2.12 lb / 0.96 kg
Action
Recoil-Operated; Semi-Automatic
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
One shot per trigger pull; self-loading or auto-loading action aided by internal mechanism; trigger management (and initial cocking) typically required by the operator; subsequent shots are aided by the unlocked / moving bolt.
Caliber(s)*
9x19mm Parabellum; .40 S&W
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.
Feed
10-, 15-, or 17-round detachable box magazine depending on model.
Sights
Iron Front and Rear.


Material presented above is for historical and entertainment value and should not be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation - always consult official manufacturer sources for such information.

Max.Effective Range
164 ft / 50.0 m | 54.7 yds


PT92 - Base Series Designation
PT92AF - Allow frame; 4.75" barrel length
PT92SS - Stainless steel frame
PT92C - Compact variant; 4" barrel length
PT99 - Blued/satin nickel finish
PT99AF - Blue/satin nickel finish; 4.75" barrel length.
PT917C - Compact variant; 4" barrel length
PT017CS - Compact variant; 4" barrel length
PT100 - Chambering in .40 S&W; 3-dot sight
PT101 - Chambering in .40S&W; adjustable rear sight
PT57 - Chambering in 7.65mm
PT58 - Chambering in .380 ACP


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