The production of weapons in the world is steadily growing.A huge market offers an infinite number of models of pistols of different 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 - the oldest weapons companyBrazil. 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 theWeapon 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).
In 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.
Experts 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 withrevolvers. 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 is well established.
The company specialists have developed compact models, and large hunting revolvers. There are exotic specimens under the caliber .410. There are also such samples:
- submachine gun "Taurus";
- automatic pistol;
- shotgun.
Model "Taurus PT 92"
The most famous model is represented by an analogItalian armourers. The "Taurus PT 92" pistol 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 late 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.
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 placed in 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. Charged with cartridges .40 S & W, the store is designed for 11 rounds.
- Fri 101 - is similar to the previous model. It differs only in the fact that it regulates the target.
There are variants with special grooves infront lower frame part (for laser sight or flashlight). There is also a choice of finishing models: wooden cheeks on the handle, pearlescent, gold plated items, stainless steel.
This model line 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 RA. (9 x 22);
- the trunk is 51 mm;
- length of the pistol - 173 mm;
- weight (without cartridges) - 670 grams;
- height - 105 mm;
- width - 35 mm.
It is popular with civilians and policemenas a gun for concealed wearing, can be the main or reserve weapon. Equipped with a double-action trigger mechanism. This makes it possible to fire without cocking the cock - self-cocking is triggered.
Drum revolver 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 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 isabsence 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) supplied with the weapon. 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.
Light, small and very reliable gun"Taurus" (photo presented on 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 model is the five-chargedrum. Often the number of cartridges can be a decisive factor. The small size of the handle can also be attributed to a lack. In a large hand, the pistol is not very comfortable to hold.
The Nineth Hundred Series
The first weapon of the 9th series was the PT model940. It is issued 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.
Options | Models | |||
Fri 940 | Fri 945 | Fri 909 | Fri 911 | |
Year of issue | 1992 | 1994 | 1997 | 2005 |
Shock-trigger mechanism | double action | double action | double action | double action |
Caliber | .40 S & W | .45 ACP | 9x19 Luger / Parabellum | 9x19 Luger / Parabellum |
Weight (without cartridges) | 820 grams | 855 grams | 817 grams | 817 grams |
Trunk | 92 mm | 108 mm | 102 mm | 102 mm |
total length | 178 mm | 190 mm | 184 mm | 184 mm |
Store capacity | 10/12 | 8 | 15/17 | 15/17 |
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 rounds.
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 rounds.
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 rounds.
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 are used in the law enforcement agencies.
Compactness of the weapon and its safety atwearing and storage add to it attractiveness. The pistols of the company under consideration for many residents of the American continent are the ideal weapon for self-defense.
