Anyone know what gun uses this magazine?

G2X · February 8, 2013, 10:17 AM

I have this magazine with the catch opening in a fairly unique place (see photos). It looks like to be a Taurus magazine (made in Brazil), but I can't come up with the model that it would fit.

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Lordy123 · February 8, 2013, 10:46 AM

I'm not really sure, but keep in mind Beretta had some manufacturing in Brazil as well.

mukwah · February 8, 2013, 10:49 AM

Maybe a Star?

Silent Bob · February 8, 2013, 11:21 AM

Early PT-92 magazine, which had the old-style Beretta 92 mag catches as well.

Edited: just realized mag catch cut out on wrong side of pistol. I don't know what the hell that goes to, unless Taurus made some left-handed model which I doubt.

Scorch · February 8, 2013, 11:37 AM

Since it doesn't have the latch cutout, I would guess it would be something with a heel latch (European style mag latch). Keep in mind that a lot of aftermarket mags are also made in Brazil.

I don't think that is a latch cutout that low on the mag.

Walt Sherrill · February 8, 2013, 11:38 AM

Being made in Brasil, you'd expect it to be for one of the Taurus semi-autos -- the earliest of which were Beretta near-clones. (Not Star, etc.) The mags appear to be 10-round mags for a full-size gun.

The fact that the mag catch notch is SO LOW is very unusual, suggesting that it must be for something out of the ordinary.

Chesster · February 8, 2013, 08:22 PM

I agree with Silent Bob. I had one of those and it was very close to the early Beretta SB I think was the designation. I think the cut is correct as the button is on the lower left of the grip and the catch would be on the opposite side of mag.

blchandl2 · February 8, 2013, 08:31 PM

It is for an early PT92. I have one, and bought some factory Taurus mags that have the cut out in both locations to fit early and late model PT92s.

G2X · February 20, 2013, 09:22 AM

Thanks All.

TxFlyFish · February 20, 2013, 09:31 AM

Yep early beretta/taurus with the heel release. I'm comparing the cuts to mine 92 step slide, the mag release catch do match. There are some subtle differences in base plate and number of round count cut outs but it should an early Brazil with heel release.

Somebody with more in depth beretta knowledge please double check me but these mags are not necessarily Taurus mags. Early 92 made in Brazil had heel release, straight slide, and were indeed Beretta roll marked (although differently than their Italian counterparts)

Also the mag catch cut out is on the correct side. The heel release is on the side that the safety/slide release is on, while the mag catch itself is on the opposite side

February 8, 2013, 10:17 AM	#1
G2X Junior Member Join Date: January 21, 2013 Posts: 8	Anyone know what gun uses this magazine? I have this magazine with the catch opening in a fairly unique place (see photos). It looks like to be a Taurus magazine (made in Brazil), but I can't come up with the model that it would fit. 100_1195-vert.jpg 100_1197-vert.jpg

February 8, 2013, 11:21 AM	#4
Silent Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2005 Posts: 288	Early PT-92 magazine, which had the old-style Beretta 92 mag catches as well. Edited: just realized mag catch cut out on wrong side of pistol. I don't know what the hell that goes to, unless Taurus made some left-handed model which I doubt. __________________ "Remember, the people on the Internet are just like you - ignorant, delusional, and dangerous."

February 8, 2013, 11:37 AM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Since it doesn't have the latch cutout, I would guess it would be something with a heel latch (European style mag latch). Keep in mind that a lot of aftermarket mags are also made in Brazil. I don't think that is a latch cutout that low on the mag. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Last edited by Scorch; February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM.

February 8, 2013, 08:22 PM	#7
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	I agree with Silent Bob. I had one of those and it was very close to the early Beretta SB I think was the designation. I think the cut is correct as the button is on the lower left of the grip and the catch would be on the opposite side of mag. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

February 20, 2013, 09:31 AM	#10
TxFlyFish Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Posts: 1,246	Yep early beretta/taurus with the heel release. I'm comparing the cuts to mine 92 step slide, the mag release catch do match. There are some subtle differences in base plate and number of round count cut outs but it should an early Brazil with heel release. Somebody with more in depth beretta knowledge please double check me but these mags are not necessarily Taurus mags. Early 92 made in Brazil had heel release, straight slide, and were indeed Beretta roll marked (although differently than their Italian counterparts) Also the mag catch cut out is on the correct side. The heel release is on the side that the safety/slide release is on, while the mag catch itself is on the opposite side Last edited by TxFlyFish; February 20, 2013 at 09:49 AM.

February 8, 2013, 10:46 AM	#2
Lordy123 Member Join Date: June 6, 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 94	I'm not really sure, but keep in mind Beretta had some manufacturing in Brazil as well.

February 8, 2013, 10:49 AM	#3
mukwah Member Join Date: August 30, 2012 Posts: 92	Maybe a Star?

February 8, 2013, 11:38 AM	#6
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	Being made in Brasil, you'd expect it to be for one of the Taurus semi-autos -- the earliest of which were Beretta near-clones. (Not Star, etc.) The mags appear to be 10-round mags for a full-size gun. The fact that the mag catch notch is SO LOW is very unusual, suggesting that it must be for something out of the ordinary.

February 8, 2013, 08:31 PM	#8
blchandl2 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: TN Posts: 525	It is for an early PT92. I have one, and bought some factory Taurus mags that have the cut out in both locations to fit early and late model PT92s.

February 20, 2013, 09:22 AM	#9
G2X Junior Member Join Date: January 21, 2013 Posts: 8	Thanks All.

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