Is This The Only Good Taurus Pistol?

[@cedhome7945]

Last 92 I ever shot was in a old railway tunnel made into a shooting range in Somerset England just before the handgun ban in 97. Back In the days when we could have all sorts of fun things, let this be a lesson to all of you across the pond to fight for your freedom 🇬🇧🇺🇲👍

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

Those of us living under the stars and stripes have a saying..."from my cold dead hands".

And you let them take your guns...won't happen in america. To you brits freedom is just a word.

[@kimwarfield1587]

You don't have to worry. Eventually, the government is going to go too far, and 500 million or more firearms are going into action for more than recreation and hunting.

[@imstevemcqueen]

A lesson to us? - Ha. Our constitution and sheer *will* are 10 times the uk's population. You should've never allowed what happened

[@wittywilf]

@@imstevemcqueen we have different beliefs, I didn't agree with it but it was what the majority of the population wanted after believing the media coverage

[@omarmiguel8621]

I'm a Brazilian shooter and my friend Mathias was employed by Beretta and after them he work to Taurus. Nowadays he is one of the best gunsmiths in Brazil.

[@themackguyverchannel7713]

I’ve never had a problem with Taurus’s for their fit and finish. Crappy materials used for parts.

[@TimeToTravel-u2x]

Lol cool story....

[@gb123-ej8wh]

A Taurus employee is one of the best gunsmiths in Brazil? That’s just sad. Taurus is a terrible company from a consumer perspective. If. Brand is gonna give you a bad experience it’s gonna belong to Taurus. Anyway, they make crap, ask for S&W and Beretta prices, and never fail to deliver crap. If they hadn’t taken a running Beretta line and refused to tel the employees it’s not Beretta’s show anymore they couldn’t even make a semi functional knockoff. Never forget the mellinium.

[@simonequaranta1268]

Sim acho que no começo a fábrica da Beretta estava em Santo Amaro, São Paulo antes de ser adquirida pela Taurus ❤

[@big0bad0brad]

@@gb123-ej8wh I suspect they are an ex-Taurus employee. They didn't say they still work there.

[@lylewollenhaupt7424]

I bought one in 1983 and its still being used today! Very reliable piece!!

[@HenkduPlooy-ym3ed]

I have the exact one for 20 years and no problems. I carry it daily and loving it. Greetings from South Africa.

[@KevinBower-xl7tm]

What kind of ammo do you use? Thanks

[@jamesbell8496]

I carry mine daily as well. It's my favorite pistol I own. Cheers

[@commonsense7787]

The MIM parts in the Taurus ruin it for me.

[@samchase2563]

I bought a Taurus 92 AFS over 20 years ago, and it remains one of my most reliable semi auto hand guns. I have mixed all kinds of ammo together in a mag, trying to get it to malfunction, and if memory serves me, it never has.

[@TomSherwood-z5l]

IT has the Beretta DNA, it keeps ticking like a Glock.

[@lynnkramer1211]

@@TomSherwood-z5l What I said about gun bigots applies double to Glock bigots. A Glock is not at all like a Berretta. It just is not.

[@SergeyMaguire-qh3me]

Glock isn’t even close to an m9 🤣🤣🤣

[@kristycollins5438]

Yep glock is definitely better ​@SergeyMaguire-qh3me

[@chriswallace9113]

I’ve had mine about 10 years. Zero complaints.

[@Proton_Decay]

That safety design is brilliant, I wish more guns had decockers like that

[@skinnyg190]

The G2/3/4 lineup has been really good too.

[@gilgilbow5141]

I agree

[@ObjectiveFGaming]

G3c is rock solid

[@jamesridge7982]

I like the g2c better than the g3c. However, I have one of each, and they both run.

[@davidr7333]

I was so disappointed that Taurus will not fully support the GX4. If the extractor (or spring or..) wears out you must send the gun back to Taurus as they refuse to sell parts for them, even to gunsmiths. So it is a nice, throw-away gun.

[@ObjectiveFGaming]

@davidr7333 doesn't I have some crazy reliability issues as well

[@DavidJohnson-co2qs]

I own a PT 92 had it for a long time. It is one of the most reliable pistols I own. It was 400 bucks new and I've drilled thousands of rounds through it and it just keeps working. It's now my truck gun. I've even carried it for quite a while. I became a Taurus fan because of that gun.

[@Cornholio768]

This was my 1st firearm, given to me by my dad when I was 15 while growing up in Memphis. In hindsight quite young but I started shooting/hunting at age 5 and had taken some NRA safety courses. Thank you for reviewing it and Merry Christmas!

[@seeharvester]

My Dad gave me one as well. Same gun. Shoots like a dream.

[@Frank_in_Iowa]

I've had a Taurus PT1911 for 15 years. This gun has been a great performer.

[@diggersouth]

exactly what I have for 4 years. it's been great.

[@derektaylor3086]

The best of all the gun videos. No bulls--t, just good info, common sense and good handling If he misses,he misses, no editing to make him look good.

[@joefergerson5243]

My wife bought me one the first 92s in the mid 80s. Still have it, still love it.

[@PJ-SC]

Same here. Bought one in 84’ and it’s still going strong. I did break the locking block a few years back. Taurus customer support was great and sent me a new one right away, no questions asked. Still one of my favorites.

[@kimmorrison9169]

From what I’ve seen and read over the past few years Most Taurus pistols/revolvers are getting great reviews

[@RW_TractorPilot]

They have definitely gotten better over the years .

[@darthkek1953]

@@RW_TractorPilot it really would have been an achievement for them to get worse though amirite?

[@adabsurdum5905]

In my experience the main difference is trigger quality.

[@joshuahawkins2743]

Surprisingly pro mag has gotten better too and all of you know how crappy pro mag was I bought a 32 round Taurus 92 mag from pro mag and the damn thing works no issues

[@georgew.5639]

I’m glad that you don’t edit out your missed shot. 😊 It’s really easy to pull shots like that. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have. It happens. 😊

[@thehappyhermit01]

This was my first handgun purchase back in 2008. Did a ton of research and didn't want to spend a ton of dough and this is what I chose. Great gun, very accurate, smooth action. It's basically a Baretta clone, as it was manufactured in the old Baretta factory in Brazil that Taurus purchased. Wish I still had it but traded it in for a Taurus 1911 .45 pistol. I do have the Taurus Raging Hunter .357 magnum revolver 8" barrel. It's a beast.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Good video, Hickok. I call it "Gun snobbery!" I had a guy give me a ton of grief for buying a PT92. It is every bit as reliable as my M9. I have no experience with other Taurus pistols, but know people who praise them.

[@龙源探索]

First pistol I ever bought was a Taurus PT 92 AF back in 87. Great gun, no issues whatsoever. 👍👍

[@OneWildTurkey]

The Taurus PT-92 AFS was my first semi-auto pistol. Bought in '93 at the recommendation of Bill Clinton. Still holding up fine and never had any trouble with it. I don't go for the hotter ammo and mainly keep it basic. Like they used to say - 'works fine, lasts a long time'. Merry Christmas y'all!

[@MethanolWarrior712]

Bought my Taurus pt92 in 2008. Still firing it today. Merry Christmas!!

[@elsullo2]

You have shown almost all of the superior features with your usual grace and clarity! A great gun is a joy to behold! I had one of the earliest ones from the early Nineties with no decocker, with a forged anodized aluminum frame and a blue steel slide. IT WAS SUPERB IN ALL WAYS! It never failed in any way with any ammo! The sights were small but just fine, and the pistol was accurate, pointing very naturally. The only changes from current Berettas is that the chrome lined bore was dispensed with as not needful for civilian service, and they put the manual safeties IN THE RIGHT PLACE and switching IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION like a civilian needs, not a policeman. I shot it a lot for a decade and it showed NO WEAR AT ALL as I simply kept it lubed!. I carried it IWB inside a tight wide belt and did not mind the weight at all. I changed it to a wrap-around finger-ridged textured rubber grip from Bianchi, and it seemed to melt into my hand! I wish I still had it, but had to trade it for rent in desperate times............................elsullo

[@dwayneklien5308]

Yes, Merry Christmas, I own both the PT 92 and 99, plus my Beretta 92 F, (bought from my department when I retired); I like them all, no issues with any of them and I'm a big man, with big hands. Oh, to augment my grip on all three, I put on the Hogue grips with the finger groves.

[@peteza4893]

Merry Christmas !!

[@RANDOMNATION907]

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@mitchelloates9406]

I'd nominate two other Taurus pistols as being "good" - the Taurus TX-22 and the TX-22 Competition.

[@DonTruman]

This video clip was taken from a video made in 2018 (see the video description). The TX-22 came out in 2019.

[@rmyrvold]

I have a Taurus model 85 revolver for about 30 years and has been very reliable. I also have a G3c that has also been good, with a much better trigger than any of my Glocks.

[@CameronLestagez]

exactly, not digging the title at all

[@robertscotti7970]

@@mitchelloates9406 my soldier/son just recently picked one up with a Ritton optic for a plinker. We were at the range last week using our new "tools" taking them for a test run. Right out the box his tx 22 did phenominal including the optic..

[@DonTruman]

@@CameronLestagez I looked into it just now, and this video clip came from a video made in 2018. The TX-22 came out in 2019.

[@tommccormick9290]

I've owned the Taurus GX4 and larger Gx4 Carry with over a thousand rounds combined %100. Only minor complaint is the one I carry 2 years needs to be more rust resistant finish.

[@fivekeepersfishing9050]

I have that tauras chambered in 40 cal and it’s my favorite gun over the last 20 years! Never once jammed or miss fired. Eats all different ammo the same as well! The de cocker is how every safety should be!

[@7seriesmax]

I have to say your FS is the only one I’ve seen that looks as nice as mine. But mine is an F that never got the hammer pin upgrade to make it an FS. I inherited it a few months ago in unfired condition, since new. My father-in-law bought it brand new in 82 and only used it as a travel companion. I did a viewing only video of it with disassembly to show how clean it is inside. The video is silent because it’s dedicated to my father-in-law. He passed on 8-25 at 93 years old.

[@DILLIGAF88]

I had a Taurus 92 about 7 years ago. One of the best pistols I’ve ever had, I’ve missed it since the day I got rid of it😔

[@bender7565]

Bought a PT99 in 93', they were out of 92's, the 99 had an adjustable sight for $10, $275 out the door. Young sailors with fams have trouble fitting the Beretta in the budget. I was told by everyone back then that every part was interchangeable except the mag. Nothing ever broke and Taurus mags are less $$ so I have no 1st hand knowledge of either. 30+ years it eats everything reliably, fabulous pistol!

[@tonyadams6375]

I had a PT92AF years ago. I wish now I hadn’t sold it. I currently have a Taurus 66 in .357 stainless. I’ve had it for years and had no issues. My latest is a Taurus G3. I am really digging that pistol! It is my first striker fired pistol. It’s not as heavy as my PT92 and as accurate. And you can’t beat the lifetime warranty. Thanks for another great video

[@ABikerLife]

My first Taurus was a model 66 .357 revolver 4 in barrel.. My second was/is a PT-145.. Never a miss feed, stove pipe,, nothing,, Year 20 and flawless.. I might have to change the barrel soon.

[@tdeasley]

Taurus did the same thing with the Smith and Wesson factory in Brazil that made the S&W 686. They bought the entire factory, tooling and all and started to make the Taurus 669 (non vent rib barrel) and the 689VR (vent rib barrel). I have one I bought back in 1988-89 in stainless steel, and it has been a flawless gun. No timing issues, nothing. There only issue that I had was the wood grips were not made well, and weren't aligned with each other so one side was a little off from the other. But an incredibly well made gun.

[@samburton2978]

I have several Taurus revolvers and I love them all. Several years ago I had to sell a bunch of guns to raise money for an important project. The only handguns I kept were 3 Taurus revolvers and a Small 9mm Taurus auto. I have had nothing but good luck with them. I especially love my long barrelled Judge. It shoots very nicely. When I'm in the woods, I carry it for bear defense. On the farm I carry a public defender for snakes.

[@robertbenson9797]

I worked in the hunting department in one of the big box outdoor stores for 10 years. We would have reps from different firearm companies come in periodically with new products. Taurus would bring new products out every year. They were very innovative in their development, for example, The Judge. I ask one of the reps why the Taurus 92 FS was so similar to the Beretta 92. His answer was almost verbatim to your episode. The only thing I would add is that Beretta didn’t want to expend time, money and manpower moving the machinery from Brazil back to Italy. So, to coin a phrase, “They made them an offer that they couldn’t refuse.” Sounds like an Italian thing! While many parts were interchangeable between the Taurus and Beretta, if I remember correctly, the magazines did not interchange. This is one of the best Taurus firearms.

[@lanceb3547]

I've had two of them over the years, and both were flawless performers. Far prefer the frame mounted safety to the M92.

[@toddlane4086]

I have a 1911 (45acp) made by them. That after completing my carry class the hole was center of the target was the size of maybe a golf ball. It has never had a failure of any kind other than a mag feed issue from another manufacturers mag. It didn't like that mag for some reason. I have used other mags and had no issues. It has by far the best trigger of any gun I have ever fired. I have no issues with any taurus I've ever owned or shot.

[@randypaul1170]

So far I like the g3c, TH45, and 917c to name a few. I also like the Heritage Roscoe snub-nose. Speaking of Beretta 92 clone, Rock Island has one out.

[@hotrunny]

G3C 👌🏻💥🚫🐍

[@JohnWilburn-dp5nm]

Exhalent pistols , I worked at Beretta , Gallatin, Tennessee. What they called " Post-op frames " was my job. I had 2 Taurus 92 for 30 years when I started a Beretta. And 7 years later I still have them.

[@neilcrusey-ed2nj]

I have both the G3 and G3c both are rock solid reliable plus Taurus now offers factory performance parts

[@rmyrvold]

The G3 series is a lot of bang for the buck.

[@grominwithrob1339]

I remember being new to pistols back in the early 90's. They took one of these PT92s in on trade and had it dirt cheap. I went in to buy it and the guy working the counter told me the guy that traded it in didn't want it because his brother killed himself with it. As I was wondering why this salesman would say this. I noticed the way he was looking at the gun and thought he wanted to buy it, so I told him I know it was lightly used and operates when needed. I sold it some years after and always regretted it. So a few years after that, I had to run out and buy another. It sits in my safe and I almost never shoot it,....But I know its there so I'm happy!!🤣😂🤣😂

[@9abe9]

GX4 was also a really nice surprise!

[@G1951-w1y]

Taurus 92 was my first centerline pistol. I did my research on it before buying. That it was built on Beretta tooling in the former Beretta factory. Sold it to buy my first 1911, but it was a very good weapon.

[@G1951-w1y]

That should have been centerfire, not centerline. #%@# autocorrect.

[@georgegrieve6198]

I have a blued PT99 (adjustable sights) with no de-cocker that was the older design. Excellent handgun with no misfeeds after close to a thousand rounds through it.

[@kentuckyheadhunter2413]

i’ve got a model 85 .38 revolver I bought in 2001. Have had good luck with it.

[@skjamog]

I love my pt92. It's an oldie too. Still quite reliable

[@paullanier3597]

When I turned 21 in 1997 and bought my first handgun, it was a Taurus PT 92 in stainless. I sold it or traded it in a long time ago, but it was the one that started it all for me.

[@blackwaterprepper4254]

The 92 is a good one but not the only good one. Taurus has improved by leaps and bounds in the last 20 years. My wife's EDC is a G3c and it does great.

[@ZadBod365]

My EDC is a GX4XL and it runs like a sewing machine. Not a single malfunction

[@hamishcarter8982]

If you're lucky enough to get a "good" G3c out of the box then congratulations. Otherwise countless other people -- including myself -- have had enough feeding issues with them I simply wouldn't trust it as an EDC.

[@tonyb33168]

I purchased a Taurus 3GC and liked it. Reliable and relatively accurate for a concealed carry weapon. I sold it to my son after I purchased a Ruger but considered it a good pistol. Taurus does produce some good firearms.

[@hamishcarter8982]

You can buy a Ruger EC9s for essentially the same money as the G3c and get a substantially thinner and lighter (good for EDC quality of life) gun with far better reliability. ONLY difference is you just get 1 mag with the Ruger while Taurus reels people in with 3.

[@djtutin1]

Bought one back when Taurus started manufacturing them, still have it, great hand gun.

[@jwc00789]

Bought a Taurus PT92 way back in July 1992 and used it for USPSA/IPSC Competition and as a House Gun. Some 18,000 rounds downrange, it's still going strong, with regular maintenance!

[@mikeglaspey4562]

I've had my pt99 since 86 with only 2 issues ( sight blade and mag eject button problem) both fixed easily with lifetime warranty at the time. Thousands of rounds down range ,even took it to mp5 cert in sterling VA for a week in 98 . No issues. Solid firearm as is the 92 . Taurus did have QC issues in 90s and 2000s but earned their rep through these 2 workhorse firearms.

[@simonequaranta1268]

I love the fact you can carry it cocked and loched ❤

[@ShadamAran]

Can’t speak for Taurus pistols, but they make a fine revolver.

[@nl9002]

I’ve heard their wheel guns are good. My Taurus G3C is super reliable just picky with certain hollows.

[@douglasmoore8033]

I had a 6" .357 with a raised top rail. It handled full house h110 loads like a boss. Extremely accurate with a great da and sa trigger. I really regret selling that wheel gun.

[@MAWA2024]

The Taurus G3 is awesome. If you think otherwise you've never owned one. H.O agrees.

[@hotriffsofthrash]

Definitely. I even like my g2c.

[@PhilG999]

I only have experience with the Taurus PT111 G2. It was my first handgun. I was looking at a Walther P99 or something similar but the shop I went to had the Taurus. When I picked it up it felt like it was made to fit my hand! I'm a smaller guy. The first thing I didn't like about it was when I first stripped it down to clean and oil it I noticed the recoil spring was already starting to "walk" off the plastic guide rod! I put the Lakeline SS kit in it before I ever fired it and have had NO problems with it, although I'll admit I've put less than 200 rds through it. A mix of Speer 115gr FMJ, Federal HS and lately HST, but it runs consistently with all of it. No failure to feed, nothing...

[@vettesrule3170]

Wow, this brings back memories. Bought one of the PT 92's in all blued back in 1985 when they were being introduced to the US. It was a excellent pistol and my very first handgun purchase. Well built and shot wonderfully. Never had FTF, stove pipes or any sort of malfunction AND it was inexpensive so right in a G.I.'s budget. In the 1990's I bought the Taurus PT 101 in .40 and the same exact finish and configuration as in your video except no rail underneath. Great gun as well with never an issue also. Some think their products suck and maybe some do but I've had nothing but a good experience with guns I've bought. Furthermore, I actually sold a S&W stainless .38 to go buy a stainless .357 Taurus which I was also happy with as the trigger was much smoother in DA than the S&W. May actually be buying a G3C soon as well.

[@richardvandb6558]

I owned a Taurus pt 92 twice as accurate that the baretta at 50% of the price never jammed . Great gun

[@eddieweigel9490]

Merry Christmas Hickok and family

[@davem.2191]

Love my G3. Never had an issue with it.

[@kellyshea92]

Ive bought 4 Ruger brand new and 3 of them came broken in the box. Ive bought 3 pawnshop Taurus and they all work great.

[@chrishorne2740]

Bought one new the first year. I had carried a dept. issue '76 Beretta 92 first gen, with a frame safety and heal mag release and wasn't thrilled with the new slide safety.

[@denveradams4909]

Back in the late 80s and early 90s, I was an FFL holder. The only Taurus firearm I ever sold, was a clone of the S&W model 19, double action revolver. I sold it to a local police officer, who was going to carry it as his service weapon. However, he brought it back to me, telling me that the spent cases were getting stuck in the cylinder. I checked it out, and sure enough, the cases were jammed and showed signs of overexpansion. My brother was a machinist, so I had him check the cylinder. He discovered that the holes in the cylinder were drilled to large, allowing the cases to overexpand and get stuck. The brass showed stress cracks. Since this officer's life depended on this weapon, I refunded his full purchase price. I then sent it back to the manufacturer, expecting them to send me a replacement. However, all they did was to replace the cylinder, making this a used firearm. So.......I had to sell it as a used firearm, losing quite a bit of money. This left a bad taste in my mouth for Taurus firearms and I never sold another one.

[@pb68slab18]

Same experience. Taurus revolvers were so bad right out of the box, we stopped selling them. The triggers were horrible and would often stick back! I pulled the sideplate to find burrs and even chips. Springs were even worse. Dealing with Taurus warranty and customer cost us time and money! For people that wanted to order one, we had a disclaimer that if they had any problems with it, it was their problem, and their responsibility to ship it back and deal with Taurus warranty and customer service. Their 92-series was popular and sold well. Had a few come back with cracked locking blocks from firing some black-tip Israeli SMG ammo that was going around. Even said for SMG use only, not for use in handguns!

[@akselebant]

Once I had three ruptured cases in one cylinder in my Taurus revolver, and that was only .38SPL :-(. It seems as they got the imperial/metric sizing wrong (?). I can load my cartridges into my old Colt with the snug push, yet they almost rattle in the "686" by Taurus, which is otherwise quite a nice stainless wheelgun.

[@zulubob5824]

Several great sub compact Taurus bad boys out there in 9x19!

[@NdaKeekz]

This was the first pistol I bought in 05 on my 21st birthday. Very light trigger, low recoil, and accurate as hell.

[@lynnkramer1211]

I am happy to see you finally get around to doing this review. I am well familiar with the PT92ADFSD. The AFSD stands for Alloy Frame Safety Decocker to the best of my knowledge. The first one I owned I bought in Charleston SC in 1986. I still have the gun and I still carry it nearly everyday. Since I am old now, I often carry my 32 Auto Tomcat (another Berretta design). Don't judge me. I have heard a lot of crap over the years about it. It never persuaded me to change my mind to be honest. People are gun bigots in a lot of cases.

[@hickok45]

Well, we actually got around to it several years ago. This is the Hickok45Clips channel, and this a good example of why John started this channel. KZbin doesn't recommend or suggest most gun videos; they have to be found at a person's channel.

[@lynnkramer1211]

@@hickok45 That explains a lot. I wish all the censorship could stop, save for the obscenities and anarchist, terroristic things. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Joy to the World!

[@jimwhipple9784]

Back in 1990 I bought a used PT92c from a pawn shop for $250. Put about 10000 rds through it and had to send it in because of a barrel block that was getting battered. Taurus completely rebuilt the gun for me at no cost. I've got over 50k rnds through it with zero issues. I also have a CH85 (I think that's the model) 5 shot 38spl with a 2" barrel and a model 66 in 357. All have been flawless. I also have a very early production Berretta PT92 from my dad in mint condition. I'm more of a 1911 kind of guy but these are nice pistols

[@tk-fn8ml]

Bought one in the 80s, hated to sale it but 15 years later sold it for what I had in it. Never failed to work and it was very accurate!

[@LordSStorm]

Hey now. I love the G2/G3 series.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

Better than the Beretta knockoffs.....

[@nelsonmartinez5665]

I had one from the 80's. No problems with it at all. Ran great. Greetings from Fla.

[@Luthiart]

"The ONLY good Taurus pistol"? Really? My G3C has never let me down. I think we can give the Taurus bashing a rest at this point. They've more than redeemed themselves. But, I know... click bait/comment bait is a thing... I get it.

[@thesmithreviews2533]

I got a g3c and I was concerned my 12 round mag was faulty but I think it was actually a 10 round because even I could put two more it choked on anything, put 10 works fine other three magazines don't have that problem. Got an older model 856 no key safety honestly a gem, kicks like a toddler at the dentist but nothing unmanageable. On mass I believe the conception is out of the box how you may get a bad G3C 1in 4/5 times could be 5/5 times get a good pt honestly I love Beretta & Taurus, like American too Smith's & Rugers but that pt92 nickel give me the chills.

[@kevinshipman7668]

I have the g2c 12 round mags both work fine

[@SLF-nw2yc]

Agreed, I've owned G2s and G3s and never had a single malfunction with either. May not be the best trigger in the world but it's absolutely not the worst.

[@shaneanderson4872]

I have a g2c and a g3c both still run just fine i still daily carry mine taurus has stepped up its game for a budget company

[@Moggzilla76]

I bought a New G2C for my Son's First "Legal" pistol just Turning 21. I got Myself a Used "Original" G2C in the Same deal and there's Never been a Problem with Either. Taurus has came a Long Way by producing Here in the States and the QC has Been Damned good for a while.

[@CarlitosBoss1]

I got an older one without the rail. Looks beautiful and has been flawless so far.

[@shortbarrel6781]

I am a gun shooting enthusiast for decades. A RO at my club. Saw folks bring in more and more Taurus, like the GX4 and ended up purchasing one. I did a 1,000 rd review a few years ago and it was "Stellar" performer. And still is. Taurus has really turned things around. Actually amazing on how they have done this. Producing some fine guns in all categories. Bravo to Taurus, my hat is off to them.

[@AlPerich-tm6qe]

Merry Christmas! Keep up the good work! 🎉

[@patlynch8468]

I have the Taurus G3 and Taurus TX-22 I’ve had them both for over 4 years I am Very Satisfied with them both

[@mhlevy]

I've got a PT-99 (adjustable sights, pre-decocker) I bought in the late 1980s.I used it for more than 5 years in USPSA shooting (back then, Ernie Hill actually made a "speed leather" holster for it.) It only jammed one time in over 10,000 rounds (see below.) It was a fantastic pistol, though I'm now having an issue, it seems that the aluminum frame has worn around the magazine catch, which allows it to rotate, and block magazines from dropping free, without first playing around with the magazine catch. The only 2 problems I ever had was the roll pin holding the rear sight came out, and one of the two locking lugs fractured, but that was because I was using loading data that I later learned was for SMG only loads, so it really wasn't the fault of the gun. In both cases, Taurus fixed the issues under warranty (of course, I never mentioned the reloads.)

[@davidhill537]

I bought a Taurus PT92 in the mid '80s for $182 at Long's Drug store here in Central CA. One of several guns I wish that I still had. It was my very first 9mm handgun and it functioned flawlessly with whatever ammo I fed it.

[@KurtHertwig]

I’ve got two of those from the late 80’s early 90’s. Never a problem with them. Recently updated my mags to mecgar mags and new springs.

[@robertnimmo5954]

I've owned several Taurus's, starting with the PT111 G2, and the only one I've had issues with is the Spectrum.

[@ZadBod365]

@@robertnimmo5954 interesting.. never had a problem with the spectrum. What happened?

[@robertnimmo5954]

It's always been ammo picky. Shoots fine with the American made ammo but some of the foreign stuff it has several FTF and FTE.

[@Yahoo3435]

I'm from Brazil, I have one of this pistol. This model has no issues here.

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

I think it has a better safety. It's positioned on the frame instead of up on the slide so you can reach it easier. And you can carry it cocked and locked, de-cocked, or de-cocked and locked. Lots of ways to carry it for lots of different people's preferences.

[@BunyipDude]

This is my favorite feature of the Taurus, too. I really wish that Beretta had kept it on the 92F/FS. (Though side note: It is available for some of the 92 competition models, oddly enough.)

[@robertdinicola9225]

My buddy had one, it was great! I have a pt1911 that has had zero issues, my old taurus 66 was amazing. Some claim the pt92 uses better steel than beretta.

[@shawndufner3507]

I own a pair of them. One has a lasermax green laser guide rod, and both have rubber hogue grips. I haven't had any problems out of either of them.

[@robertscotti7970]

I like the saftey swithch location better than the Berretas

[@russelsellick316]

I bought my PT92 in 1993. Still got it still works. Never had an issue except with some after market magazines... even then it usually worked! My hands are smaller than yours so I'm happy with the reach. Most of my magazines are by Mecgar but I do have 17 shot Taurus magazines.

[@rlroosa]

I have owned the PT92 for over 15 yrs and never had a malfunction. In fact I used that firearm for my CCW test. Great gun...

[@jamessaltzburg9549]

My brother had a pt92 which was his duty weapon in the early 90s. The ability to cock n lock was why he chose it since he was used to 1911's . He put several thousand rounds thru it without any major issues.

[@deanwright1644]

I have had this firearm for 30 years and still love it. Not one malfunction ever.

[@hilltoprestoration]

Have 2 of the 92 afs's for 18+ yrs. Over molded finger grips and twin shoulder holster setup for that 90's movies vibe. Great ambidextrous guns.

[@ralphfox5354]

Can you use the Beretta 92F magazines in the Taurus?

[@tamiami34]

I bought an early model PT-92 in 1984. It was a very good pistol. Reliable and accurate. But it had no hammer drop safety, so no way to absolutely safely lower the hammer down to carry one in the barrel. I eventually traded it in and bought a Beretta M9A3, which I find to be a great pistol, and safer to load with "one in the pipe".

[@devildoc492]

I have had a PT 99 for over 30 years and have never had a problem with it. Good gun over all although my favorite is my Glock 30Gen4. Best of holidays to everyone and a BIG thanks for all the videos you two!!!

[@davidforsberg5675]

92 and the older 85 are great choices. 92 is a Beretta with the frame safety similar to Beretta before moving the the safety to the slide. Perfered the PT 92 because of that.

[@Warrior4christ7777]

My wife has been using this gun for 30 yrs and loves it , never had any problems with it . She is dead on with it .

[@cbroz7492]

..I preferred the Taurus' thumb safety placement over the Beretta's

[@otiscampbell3795]

The PT-99 (same pistol but with adjustable sights) which I bought back in the late 80s is still going strong today after around 5,000 rounds through it. No jams and not choosey about ammo, shoots any 9 mm I've fed it.

[@Just1American1966]

That is indeed one handsome pistol for a Beretta, let alone a Taurus.

[@ralphsawyer9535]

I bought a PT92AF new in '88, from believe this or not... WALMART. PMC fmj in the camo box was $3 a box and then I bought a little Lee progressive press to reload that brass. Shot about 5k rounds thru it and the tilting lock block broke an ear off. Called Taurus and they shipped a replacement part to me fast and no fuss. Still have this pistol, one of my favorites to this day, although I limit it to range fun bc I can't trust that tilting lock block for edc, but she runs like a song.

[@bigcee5702]

Taurus has a great lineup

[@louisavondart9178]

I had a PT 72 in the 80's. All black with wooden grips and no mount on the receiver for a lazer sight or flashlight. Half the price of a Baretta for excellent results. I could also swap the mag release to suit my left handed shooting. An excellent weapon in all respects.

[@docgunn286]

We have a PT-99 which is the adjustable sights version. It is a phenomenal pistol, much better than the Beretta not only because of the sights but also because it can be carried cocked and locked.

[@jb6027]

The PT-92 was popular with several shooters in my IPSC club in the 1980s. The single action feature was a plus, and there was a version with an adjustable rear sight which allowed the owners to fine tune their point of impact. Curiously, sitting through the many matches, waiting for one's turn to shoot, it became evident that the Taurus shooters were having noticeably fewer pistol malfunctions than the Beretta 92 shooters. There were even a couple of members who switched from Beretta to the Taurus PT-92 for better reliability. The Beretta 92 has come a long way since, but it would still never by my choice for a carry pistol.