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Bart Noir · February 12, 2013, 03:22 PM

The Taurus PT92 is a development of an older Beretta 92, from the days before the safety lever moved up onto the slide.

The current Taurus still has the safety on the frame, and I believe it now will move down to decock the pistol. Am I right about the decocking function?

If so, I actually like the Taurus design better than the Beretta, although I'll not be getting rid of my Berettas for the Taurus.

I don't think you can use Beretta magazines in the Taurus, but once again am not sure.

I second the suggestion of the Stoeger Cougar. The trigger & safety are pretty much right out of the Model 92F. The price is low and the quality is high enough that I voted with my dollars. That means I bought one

Bart Noir
Who thinks the 92 Compact a great pistol, being smaller yet a fine shooter.

February 12, 2013, 03:22 PM	#24
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	The Taurus PT92 is a development of an older Beretta 92, from the days before the safety lever moved up onto the slide. The current Taurus still has the safety on the frame, and I believe it now will move down to decock the pistol. Am I right about the decocking function? If so, I actually like the Taurus design better than the Beretta, although I'll not be getting rid of my Berettas for the Taurus. I don't think you can use Beretta magazines in the Taurus, but once again am not sure. I second the suggestion of the Stoeger Cougar. The trigger & safety are pretty much right out of the Model 92F. The price is low and the quality is high enough that I voted with my dollars. That means I bought one Bart Noir Who thinks the 92 Compact a great pistol, being smaller yet a fine shooter. __________________ Be of good cheer and mindful of your gun muzzle!