New member from Canada

[timothydgordon]

Hello,

My name is Tim Gordon and I'm from Ontario, Canada. In the spring of this year I started the hiring process with my local police department, I'm sure things differ from state to state in the U.S. but in Canada it's quite a long process before you even get hired and then go to police college. I have never been interested in firearms before and had never used one, I picked up my firearm license and took the extra time to get restricted status (allowing me to purchase, own and use pistols/revolvers) and purchased a Glock 22 to practice with at the range before police college. At first I treated shooting as professional development only, the Glock was simply utilitarian and I didn't enjoy the sport. Then, something clicked when I saw a Beretta, what a gorgeous looking firearm. Unfortunately with the looming cost of police college I can not afford to purchase a Beretta so instead I've found a good deal on a used Taurus PT92.

This is what brings me here, soon, I will be a proud Taurus owner!

Tim.

[kansas_plainsman]

Well, welcome to our humble board and good luck in your studies.

You've got a great pistol in the PT92 - they have quite good reputations for accuracy and reliability... and as you say, they look pretty good too.

Don't forget us 'little guys' when you're a big-shot policeman!

[TitaniumMan]

Welcome aboard!!! I've always liked the Taurus version better as they put the safety in a better location!!

[mrglock]

Hello and welcome; your 92 will serve you well, keep feeding the G22 as well!

[timothydgordon]

Thanks a lot for the warm welcome!

Any recommendations of best places to order 10 round mags for the PT92, also any good grip recommendations? I'm thinking about getting a LaserMax internal laser (replaces guide rod) for the PT92 because the one I have for my Glock 22 is just SO much fun.

Also, any ammo you know of that these Taurus' prefer?

Any preference/word on the 92C models? I have a line on a good one for cheap but can't decide between a 92C and a Glock 19. Let me know what you think would work best.

[kansas_plainsman]

Of course you can probably get them directly from Taurus - might be a bit expensive. CDNN might have some.

It should digest just about any commercial ammo - not sure what brands you have in Canada - there are several factory reload companies which I use a lot of at the range... had a few problems but at the range I can clear it and keep shooting.

The Glock 19 is a nice model. I've heard of them being carried as duty guns. The "cheap" 92c - first try to determine WHY it's cheap.. mistreated? Look it over and if at all possible, test fire it, at least a few mags of ammo.

[Qwiks draw]

Welcome to the forums. www.mec-gar.com , www.cdnnsports.com ,
www.jgsales.com , www.gunclips.net , or www.cheaperthandirt.com should be able to help you out with the magazines.

[dbsoundguy]

Welcome from Arizona...this is the place to ask questions

Have fun..

[Taurus_9mm]

Welcome aboard, glad you could join us. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

[timothydgordon]

Is there anything I should look out for? Does this look troubling? The vendor calls it muzzle rub, I believe it's only superficial? I think I'm getting a good deal on this pistol, only $450 Canadian. To be honest, I wish I was getting just a few bucks less because of the looming cost of police college coming up.