Originally Posted By: pbm
I mentioned the Taurus PT-92 in an earlier post. What are your thoughts on this Brazilian made Baretta clone?
I don't have that exact one, but I have a PT-917C, which is the "compact" frame version of the PT-92, and I have a PT-101P, which is the full size in 40 S&W with adjustable sights. I also have an Italian Beretta 92FS for comparison.
The Taurus's (Tauri?) are not quite a clone, as they have a rail, and have their safety/decocker on the frame, which I prefer compared to the 92FS which has its decocker on the slide. The Taurus are not quite as nicely finished and fitted as the Beretta, but still feel very much like a quality piece. I think the rail detracts from the otherwise clean and elegant lines of the guns. The PT-917C shoots great as does the 92FS; I have not had the opportunity to shoot the PT-101P.
Academy frequently runs the PT-101P on sale for $299 which is quite a deal, imo. They charge $449 or so for the PT-917C and I think the PT-92 is $429 which is not a whole lot less than the Beretta.
I like all of them, so if the Taurus is the one that best suits you, I would go for it. Based on the two I have, I don't see quality as an issue to be overly concerned about. I don't own any other Tauri, so can't comment on them.