Taurus PT-957

Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 1999

Also known as: PT957

Overview

The Taurus PT-957 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .357 SIG, manufactured by Taurus since 1999. With a 3.8-inch barrel, this pistol strikes the ideal balance between concealability and ballistic performance, extracting near-optimal velocity from the .357 SIG cartridge while remaining easily holstered for everyday carry.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	835 g (29.5 oz)
Overall Length	178 mm (7.01")
Barrel Length	97 mm (3.82")
Height	127 mm (5.00")
Width	33 mm (1.30")
Action Type	Short Recoil
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Da Sa
Magazine Capacity	10 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity	430 m/s (1411 fps)
Muzzle Energy	749 J (552 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	45 m (49 yd)
Maximum Range	1700 m (1859 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Rifling Twist	406 mm (15.98")
Number of Grooves	6
Frame Material	Aluminum Alloy
Slide Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Finish	Blue

Calibers

.357 SIG · primary — also known as .357 SIG, 9x22mm

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Block, Frame Mounted Decocker
Features: Enclosed Slide, Tilting Barrel Lockup, 357 Sig Chambering, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release

Production

Production years: 1999-2010

.357 SIG variant of PT-900 series

Origin

Country of origin: Brazil

Discontinued: 2010

Notes

The PT-957 was Taurus's entry into the .357 SIG market, which enjoyed popularity in law enforcement during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The .357 SIG cartridge delivers 9mm-like capacity with performance approaching .357 Magnum.

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.