Taurus 92/99 vs Beretta fs 92

dennvt · 02-05-2009, 01:47 AM

Just went wild and got both in 9mm. Anyone else got either pistol? The Taurus seems to have a lighter trigger pull, but the Beretta looks like more quality machine work and attention to detail went into the production.
Taurus had lots of chips and burrs inside along with heavy machine oil. The Beretta looks like it could have been removed from the box and shot.

popeye · 02-05-2009, 05:51 AM

I have a Beretta 96, same pistol but 40 S&W, and like it alot.
Accuracy is very good but not the best. The trigger pull in single action is not too bad. The double action pull is very heavy.

I've also shot the Taurus makes in both 9mm and 40S&W. IMO the Taurus is a bit rougher in regards to fit and finish, the trigger pulls(single and double action)slightly heavier and the accuracy is average at best.

IMO the Beretta is better in all areas but that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.

TGRIZWALD · 02-05-2009, 11:29 AM

i have a taurus pt99 and it is a good gun. had 1 problem with it and they sent out the part next day. i like it better then the beretta but is a personal choice. i got it 19 years ago so they might not be the same.

VAhuntr · 02-05-2009, 04:47 PM

I carried and trusted my life toa Beretta 96as my duty weapon for 9 years. I'm not so sure I would have the same faith in the Taurus based on my past experience with them.

Teach Deer · 02-05-2009, 06:46 PM

My Taurus PT92 is an excellent shooting pistol...and I like the cocked and locked feature available with its frame mounted safety.

The Beretta M9 / 92FS is an excellent and highly reliable pistol...the safety / decock lever is a little harder for me to reach easily.

One word of caution, however...the first Taurus PT-92 I purchased had a couple of bad parts installed...the ambidexturous safety lever on the right side broke off after firing a clip full of 115 grain CorBon personal defense...looked like a cheap part. Second one has not given me any problems at all.

For reference...I normally carry a Colt Combat Commander .45 ACP with 185 grain Golden Saber + P loads.

rybohunter · 02-10-2009, 01:50 PM

My 96 is an old standby. Extremely reliable, and very accurate.