Taurus PT-917C

[mholcomb1988]

Hey Yall,

I am looking at purchasing a Taurus PT-917C from a pawn shop in the area. They have the firearm listed at 350 + tax, and I am hoping that they can drop the price a little if I offer cash. I haven't heard much concerning the PT-917C. And in all of the gun shops and pawn shops I frequent in the never ending search for new firearms, I have never seen one before. Does anyone have any information and/or opinions concerning this particular model?

[joe817]

It's really a nice looking gun: http://wrencoarms.com/ImageDetails.asp?ProductID=135" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Lot's of talk about it on the gun forums, if you google Taurus PT917C. It looks similar to a shortened Beretta 92f. It's a discontinued gun from what I've found out.

Check out the Taurus forum: http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index ... pic=8462.0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I don't know anything about the gun. Perhaps somebody will chime in shortly.

What's the condition of the gun? Blue or Stainless? $350 sounds a little overpriced to me, but here again I know nothing about the gun.

[randomoutburst]

This is the exact model: http://www.taurususa.com/product-detail ... search=917" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It looks nice. Kind of dirty but not damaged at all - probably wasn't fired too much. Comes with one mag and nothing else, I'm pretty sure.
mholcomb has the Taurus PT92 (the Beretta clone) and was looking at getting the 917 because he wants a slightly smaller handgun but would like to stick with Taurus. The interchangeable mags between the 92 and 917 is a plus. :)

I should mention that any prices we've found for this model new have been between 400-500 bucks.

Any of that extra info help? :)

[joe817]

Thanks random for chiming in. I couldn't find it earlier.

Take into consideration that the gun weighs, unloaded, 32.2 oz. That's awfully heavy! Wow! It's sure not appropriate for carry! I have a Ruger P95 and it weighs 27 oz and it's really to heavy for me to carry around all day:

http://ruger-firearms.com/products/p95/models.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

IMO, and this is just my opinion, there are more suitable carry guns out there.

Of course if you're speaking of using it as a house gun only, that's a different matter. But gosh, it's so heavy!

[randomoutburst]

You should probably understand that my husband's body frame is more...accommodating...to large frame guns for carry. Smaller ones are much more noticeable. As for the weight, he likes the weight and it doesn't bother him.
Really, we don't look for guns "for carry" as in looking for a small, lightweight gun. We look for guns we shoot well with, that fit our hand, and that we can reasonably dress around. :) I just tend to go for the smaller frames so I can reach the trigger and he goes for the larger frames that fit comfortably in his hand.
He is able to conceal his Taurus PT92 with no problem, so that's not likely to be an issue with the 917.

I should add that we just got back from buying it, so the point is kind of moot now. ;) We're going to the range today (or perhaps tomorrow if today doesn't work out) so we'll let ya know how it goes!

[joe817]

We'll be looking for a full report! Congrats on the new aquisition!

[randomoutburst]

Okay, here's my take on the 917...
I LOVED IT. I am going to use it when I qualify for my CHL next year (unless I find something I like more, obviously).
It pulled down quite a bit (as you can see from my silhouette) but overall it was a pleasure to shoot!
I think mholcomb enjoyed it too, but I won't put words in his mouth...I'll let him tell you exactly how much he likes it. :)

My silhouette (shot in CHL qualifying fashion):

[williamkevin]

Hey Yall,

I am looking at purchasing a Taurus PT-917C from a pawn shop in the area. They have the firearm listed at 350 + tax, and I am hoping that they can drop the price a little if I offer cash. I haven't heard much concerning the PT-917C. And in all of the gun shops and pawn shops I frequent in the never ending search for new firearms, I have never seen one before. Does anyone have any information and/or opinions concerning this particular model?

I have owned one for about a year. Great gun! It's essentially a PT-92 with a shorter slide and barrel. It shoots really well, although the grip is a little large for my hand and have a little difficulty with the trigger reach. Joe817 is right, it is heavy. I used it to qualify for my CHL, and also shot it during my first IDPA match. I wouldn't carry it concealed however. To big for my body type. I have a CZ 75 Compact PCR for my carry gun.

Cheers!