In 1980, Taurus purchased the Beretta factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil "lock, stock and barrel" and immediately sought to improve on the Beretta design, resulting in the popular and acclaimed Taurus 92. Always looking to raise the bar, Taurus has taken this year's models a step further than they've ever been. Most notable is Taurus' specially designed drop hammer forged ordnance grade alloy frame that won't crack or allow the slide to come off. Other innovations include a three-position frame-mounted ambidextrous safety, which is more secure than a slide mounted safety, and allows for a classic SA "cocked-and-locked" mode, as well as functioning as a DA decocking lever. You'll be able to face any situation without compromise.
One you know the history of how Taurus came to own the rights to what was formally the Beretta model, and realize that Taurus even improved on the original design, you will understand what a great gun and great deal is the PT92. I have owned my PT 92 AFS for about a year, and had an chance to compare it with the Beretta 92 on many occasions. Costing hundreds less, the Taurus wins every time. The stainless finish is beautiful and the gun shoots flawlessly.
Well built great design. When you go to pick up your new gun, and the people who work at the gun shop are all making good comments on the quality of your new gun, you know you did ok!