Taurus PT-58
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 1988
Also known as: PT58
Overview
The Taurus PT-58 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, manufactured by Taurus since 1988. With a 4.0-inch barrel, this pistol strikes the ideal balance between concealability and ballistic performance, extracting near-optimal velocity from the .380 ACP cartridge while remaining easily holstered for everyday carry.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 850 g (30.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 171 mm (6.73") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Da Sa |
| Magazine Capacity | 13 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 291 m/s (955 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 247 J (182 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blue |
Calibers
- .380 ACP · primary — also known as .380 Auto, 9mm Browning Short, 9x17mm, 9mm Kurz
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Block, Frame Mounted Decocker
- Features: High Capacity 380, Double Stack Magazine, Full Size Frame, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release
Production
Production years: 1988-2015
Based on Beretta 84 design
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2015
Notes
The PT-58 is essentially a .380 ACP version of the PT-92 platform, offering high capacity in a relatively mild-recoiling package. The 13-round magazine capacity was exceptional for .380 ACP at the time of introduction.
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.