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frazzled wrote:

lkd wrote:

gigag04 wrote: I get making a 1911, but cloning the M9/Barretta 92/96 series...why?! They also seem to imitate S&W revolvers. "It's the exact same but cheaper" rubs me wrong I guess.

Actually, Taurus has been making Beretta 92's (called PT92) since Beretta won the contract with the US Government, who also bought in quantity from Taurus. It's as good as any other M9 on the market.

For a bit of history. At one time Taurus was a Beretta subsidary. Hence why they started off with imitation Beretta 92s-it what was on the assembly line. As Taurus has matured, its product line has evolved away from those clones to a full range of products (fair warning-I've heard both good and bad about Taurus).

Ah - that makes sense. It seemed like such a random gun to clone. I too have heard good and bad. With companies like that I usually stay a way and put my money towards established companies, even if it comes at a premium.

Example: Many of the guys at work purchased kel-tec 380s and 9s as BUGs while working. Since then, MOST of them have had to go back and purchase a more expensive and more reliable gun due to the kel tecs malfunctioning. I learned from their experience and purchased a Kahr right out the gate. The extra $200 +/- seemed well worth it to have to buy once.

I've become a Glock convert by forced conversion (it's what work issues). I know how an awesome G30sf for off duty carry. I find Glocks to be one of the best values in defense handguns. Maybe I'm a handgun snob but I can't take any gun for under $400 as a serious defensive, professional grade, piece of equipment.

I would much prefer a 1911 at work, or even the amazing triggers of a Sig, but we get Glocks, and I'm good with that. If you are looking at the G36 also check the G30/G30sf. It will bump your capacity up as they're double stack.

Taurus and other similar brands that make "knock off" versions of pistols just don't sit right with me. I get making a 1911, but cloning the M9/Barretta 92/96 series...why?! They also seem to imitate S&W revolvers. "It's the exact same but cheaper" rubs me wrong I guess.