Taurus PT-24/7
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2004
Also known as: Taurus PT 24 7, PT-24-7
Overview
The Taurus PT-24/7 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, manufactured by Taurus since 2004.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 794 g (28.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 185 mm (7.28") |
| Barrel Length | 107 mm (4.21") |
| Height | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Width | 28 mm (1.10") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Block
- Features: Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release, Striker Fired, Manual Thumb Safety, Polymer Frame
Production
Production years: 2004-2011
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2011
Notes
Also available in .40 S&W and .45 ACP. The name derives from '24 hours a day, 7 days a week' reliability. Replaced by 24/7 G2 series in 2011.
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.