Taurus PT-938
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2000
Also known as: PT938
Overview
The Taurus PT-938 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, manufactured by Taurus since 2000. With a 3.5-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) | 780 g (27.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 168 mm (6.61") |
| Barrel Length | 89 mm (3.50") |
| Height | 120 mm (4.72") |
| Width | 31 mm (1.22") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Da Sa |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 285 m/s (935 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 236 J (174 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1100 m (1203 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: Enclosed Slide, Compact 380 Version, Pt900 Series Design, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release
Production
Production years: 2000-2012
.380 ACP variant of PT-900 compact series
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2012
Notes
The PT-938 was designed as a smaller, lighter alternative to 9mm compact pistols for those who preferred the milder recoil of .380 ACP. It uses the same action and controls as other PT-900 series pistols.
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.