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<blockquote data-quote="NINEROUND" data-source="post: 2195778" data-attributes="member: 17429"><p>Ok, first let me state that I know there are better made handguns out there. In fact I own several, Glock, Kimber, Smith & Wessson, etc., but I have to say that I am pretty impressed with this Taurus. I picked it up in a trade recently and have fired about 150ish rounds out of it so far. I know that a lot of people bash Taurus and, to be honest, I was one of them until I picked this one up. I never liked their revolvers, and the effort they have made to bring out a new, seemingly ill-designed semi-auto a month hasn't won me over either. </p><p> In case you didn't know, the PT99Af is basically a clone of the Beretta 92 with adjustable sights. Mine lacks the newer rail, but has the three position safety/decocker. After military use of the Beretta, I came away less than impressed with the design in general. Particularly the slide mounted safety. The Taurus safety is frame mounted. <span style="color: #00FF00">Plus</span>. The Taurus can be carried cocked and locked, a 'la the 1911/BHP. <span style="color: #00FF00">Plus</span>. The gun is heavy enough to have almost no muzzle flip, even with +p. <span style="color: #00FF00">Plus</span>. The accuracy is on the verge of stellar. <span style="color: #00FF00">BIG Plus</span>.</p><p> Are there things I don't care for? Sure. Not a fan of the proprietary mags. C'mon, if you're gonna copy the Beretta design, might as well use the same magazines. I hear they can be modified to work though. Fixed front sight; I'd prefer dovetailed or at least replaceable. All the graffiti on the slide, eh, not a fan. And..........well, that's really all I can think of at this time. I did what I normally do and replaced the grips, this time with Hogue rubber, and now it fits just right. </p><p> I know that "haters gonna hate," but if you come across one of the older ones like I did, and it meets your needs, I would say to check it out. I'd be particularly interested in experiences any other owners have had with the Taurus 92/99 series, and maybe where you found decent priced extra mags.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NINEROUND, post: 2195778, member: 17429"] Ok, first let me state that I know there are better made handguns out there. In fact I own several, Glock, Kimber, Smith & Wessson, etc., but I have to say that I am pretty impressed with this Taurus. I picked it up in a trade recently and have fired about 150ish rounds out of it so far. I know that a lot of people bash Taurus and, to be honest, I was one of them until I picked this one up. I never liked their revolvers, and the effort they have made to bring out a new, seemingly ill-designed semi-auto a month hasn't won me over either. In case you didn't know, the PT99Af is basically a clone of the Beretta 92 with adjustable sights. Mine lacks the newer rail, but has the three position safety/decocker. After military use of the Beretta, I came away less than impressed with the design in general. Particularly the slide mounted safety. The Taurus safety is frame mounted. [COLOR="#00FF00"]Plus[/COLOR]. The Taurus can be carried cocked and locked, a 'la the 1911/BHP. [COLOR="#00FF00"]Plus[/COLOR]. The gun is heavy enough to have almost no muzzle flip, even with +p. [COLOR="#00FF00"]Plus[/COLOR]. The accuracy is on the verge of stellar. [COLOR="#00FF00"]BIG Plus[/COLOR]. Are there things I don't care for? Sure. Not a fan of the proprietary mags. C'mon, if you're gonna copy the Beretta design, might as well use the same magazines. I hear they can be modified to work though. Fixed front sight; I'd prefer dovetailed or at least replaceable. All the graffiti on the slide, eh, not a fan. And..........well, that's really all I can think of at this time. I did what I normally do and replaced the grips, this time with Hogue rubber, and now it fits just right. I know that "haters gonna hate," but if you come across one of the older ones like I did, and it meets your needs, I would say to check it out. I'd be particularly interested in experiences any other owners have had with the Taurus 92/99 series, and maybe where you found decent priced extra mags. [/QUOTE]
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