Pistols "Taurus" (Taurus): specifications and photos

The production of weapons in the world is steadily growing. The huge market offers an infinite number of models of pistols of various purposes. Pistols "Taurus" are not lost on this background. They are known and appreciated by weapons lovers. Pistols of this brand serve for personal protection and are accepted for service by special forces.

History

Forjas Taurus SA is the oldest weapon company in Brazil. It all began in 1889 with a workshop for the production of industrial tools. In the early twentieth century, the production of hunting rifles was mastered. In another twenty years - revolvers.

In the seventies the company confidently entered the arms market with modern types of pistols of various models. The impetus for the development of the concern was the state purchase of 4,000 weapons for the armed forces. At that time it was the brand "Beretta", produced in Brazil.

In the eighties, the company bought out the rights to manufacture and modernize the Italian Beretta. There were pistols under their own brand РТ 92 (Pistola Taurus 92).

On the arms market of the United States of America, the Taurus guns are in steady demand. Weapons are exported to many countries, but the lion's share is in the United States.

Specialists of the company managed to create an excellent model range, which includes various types of firearms. High quality products and a small price have become the key to success in world markets.

Production

Pistols "Taurus" primarily associated with revolvers. They are the most well known in the arms markets. The company's products are diverse. The production of not only pistols for self-defense, but also weapons suitable for the work of law enforcers has been established.

Specialists of the firm have developed compact models and large hunting revolvers. There are exotic specimens under the caliber .410. Produced and such samples:

• Submachine gun "Taurus";
• automatic pistol;
• shotgun.

The model "Taurus PT 92"

The most famous model is represented by the analogue of the Italian armourers. The pistol "Taurus PT 92" is a licensed copy of Beretta, model 92. But the specialists of the Brazilian company have essentially worked on the inner content and appearance of their offspring.

Produced from the end of the seventies of the last century. Characteristics:

• Caliber - 9 mm;
• The trunk is 127 mm;
• Length (total) - 216 mm;
• Width - 40 mm;
• Height - 140 mm;
• Store for 15 rounds;
• Weight (without cartridges) - 960 grams;
• Shooting mode - single.

This model is distinguished by reliability, high firepower and accuracy of fire, safety when handling. The disadvantages include the large size of the pistol. It is impossible to carry it covertly.

The designers of the company created such models on the basis of 92 models:

• Fri 92 S - reduced and lightweight version (weight is 880 grams). The trunk is shortened to 107 mm, the magazine holds 13 cartridges.
• PT 99 AF - is produced since 1985. This gun "Taurus" has a distinctive feature: the goal can be adjusted horizontally and vertically, fuses are on both sides of the frame. This arrangement (on the frame) allows the shooter to remove the gun from the fuse when it is removed from the holster. The speed at which a weapon is brought into combat readiness is extremely important for the protection of one's life, be it a police officer or a civilian.
• Fri 100 - produced since the mid-nineties. Charges ammunition .40 S & W, the store is designed for 11 cartridges.
• Fri 101 - is similar to the previous model. It differs only in that it regulates the celestial.

There are options with special grooves in the front lower part of the frame (for laser sight or flashlight). There is a choice and finishing models: wooden cheeks on the handle, pearlescent, gold plated items, stainless steel.

This model range is very popular for its price-quality ratio. With all similar characteristics with Beretta, Brazilian pistols are much cheaper.

Trauma

Traumatic pistol "Taurus" - Taurus LOM-13 - was released in 2009. Characteristics:

• Caliber - 9 mm;
• Mode - single;
• Capacity - 5 cartridges;
• Cartridge - 9 mm RAA. (9 x 22);
• Trunk - 51 mm;
• Length of the pistol - 173 mm;
• Weight (without cartridges) - 670 grams;
• Height - 105 mm;
• Width - 35 mm.

It is popular with the civilian population and policemen as a handgun for concealed carrying, it can be the main or reserve weapon. Equipped with a double-action trigger mechanism. This makes it possible to fire without cocking a cock-the self-cocking device is triggered.

The revolver drum is of a small external diameter, the handle is compact and ergonomic, made of rubber. This eliminates slipping in the hand and ensures reliable fixation of the weapon during aiming and firing with even one hand. Modern design makes the model even more attractive.

It is made of high-quality and durable steel. The product is polished, then flushed. The upper part is matte and does not give any glare. Drum and barrel can not be removed, which excludes the possibility of re-making weapons for live ammunition. In the model itself you can use traumatic, noise, gas ammunition.

A distinctive feature of this model is the absence of a mechanical fuse. But there is an original "lock lock" built into the trigger of the pistol. A special hole is intended for the key (two copies), which is included in the set of weapons. With its help you can "lock" a revolver. No one, except the master, can shoot him. This is very important, because it allows you to protect against accidental firing of third parties or children.

The light, small and very reliable "Taurus" pistol (pictured on the page) fully meets the requirements of weapons for personal self-defense. Today in the market you can find two versions of this model - steel and black.

disadvantages

To the minuses of this particular model is a five-shot drum. Often the number of cartridges can be a decisive factor. The small size of the handle can also be attributed to the lack. In a large hand, the pistol is not very comfortable to hold.

The Nineth Hundred Series

The first weapon of the nine-hundredth series was the model PT 940. It is produced since 1992. Two years later, PT 945 appeared on the market. Its caliber .45 ASP is very popular in the USA. It was to this country that the release of the model was oriented. By 1997, the company's specialists developed and launched a 9-mm 911 PT 911. In 2005, PT 909 appeared on the market, from its predecessor (911) it differs mainly in the form of a handle (it is slightly modified).

The comparative characteristics of this line are given in the table.

On the device they are identical.

Millenium Pro Series

This series represents a line of compact products. They are designed for concealed wearing and are considered self-defense pistols. There are several popular models:

1. PT 111. Main characteristics:

• Caliber - 9x19;
• USM - double action;
• Trunk - 83 mm;
• Length (total) - 156 mm;
• Weight (without cartridges) - 542 grams;
• Store for 12 cartridges.

2. PT 140. Parameters:

• Caliber - .40 S & W;
• USM - double action;
• Trunk - 83 mm;
• Length (total) - 156 mm;
• Weight (without cartridges) - 542 grams;
• Store for 10 cartridges.

3. PT 145. Product specifications:

• Caliber - .45 ACP;
• USM - double action;
• Trunk - 83 mm;
• Overall length - 156 mm;
• Weight (without cartridges) - 563 grams;
• Store for 10 cartridges.

Available with different finishes, sometimes very expensive and exotic.

Benefits

Pistols "Taurus" are very reliable. The quality of products confirms the steady demand for the company's weapons. In many countries of the world they have been adopted in the law enforcement agencies.

The compactness of the weapon and its safety when carried and stored add to its attractiveness. The pistols of the company under consideration for many residents of the American continent are the ideal weapon for self-defense.