Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Taurus PT92
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1983
- Service Entry Year1983
- DesignerTaurus Armas
- Weight (Empty)0.96 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBrazilian Army, Military Police (Brazil), National Public Security Force, Carabineros de Chile, Peruvian Army Special Forces, Provisional IRA
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19.69 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity17
- Trigger TypeDouble-action/single-action
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity381 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Sight TypeThree-dot fixed sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length216 mm
- Receiver MaterialAlloy frame
- Furniture MaterialHardwood or black plastic grips
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1983
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1983Production started
43
years in service
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
TAURUS PT92 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries11country
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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