Taurus PT-100
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued
Also known as: Taurus PT 100, PT-100
Overview
The Taurus PT-100 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W. The DA/SA trigger system offers the security of a long first pull with the precision of a lighter single-action pull for follow-up shots, a proven design that traces its lineage to military and police service pistols.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 964 g (34.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| Barrel Length | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Height | 142 mm (5.59") |
| Width | 41 mm (1.61") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 11 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 308 m/s (1010 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 546 J (403 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Firing Pin Block, Half Cock Notch
- Features: Three Position Safety, Fixed Sights, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release, Manual Thumb Safety
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Notes
Based on Beretta 92 tooling acquired in 1980. Features fixed sights unlike the adjustable-sight PT-101.
Background
Taurus's semi-automatic pistol development accelerated dramatically after acquiring Beretta's Brazilian manufacturing facility in 1980, and the company has since developed an increasingly independent lineup of original designs alongside their proven Beretta-derived models.