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Quizcat · August 31, 2012, 05:47 PM

The 24/7 GS has considerable promise to replace my PT140. There are some features to that firearm that are exceptional. The only thing holding me back is they don't seem to have a magazine finger extension. Has anyone ever seen one made available for it?

I heard that Taurus acquired Beretta's manufacturing plant in Brazil, and all the tooling necessary to make the PT92 to Beretta's specifications. It would not surprise me to learn that Taurus produced the castings for that plant to begin with...just speculation of course. There are more incestuous relationships in the firearms industry than most manufacturers are willing to admit.

I don't know the age and integrity of what they purchased, but it sounds like yours has worked out well for you. Undoubtedly, upgrades to equipment would be necessary over time, but it's interesting that they are apparently competing well with the original Beretta 92.

August 31, 2012, 05:47 PM	#168
Quizcat Member Join Date: August 19, 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 54	The 24/7 GS has considerable promise to replace my PT140. There are some features to that firearm that are exceptional. The only thing holding me back is they don't seem to have a magazine finger extension. Has anyone ever seen one made available for it? I heard that Taurus acquired Beretta's manufacturing plant in Brazil, and all the tooling necessary to make the PT92 to Beretta's specifications. It would not surprise me to learn that Taurus produced the castings for that plant to begin with...just speculation of course. There are more incestuous relationships in the firearms industry than most manufacturers are willing to admit. I don't know the age and integrity of what they purchased, but it sounds like yours has worked out well for you. Undoubtedly, upgrades to equipment would be necessary over time, but it's interesting that they are apparently competing well with the original Beretta 92.