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[[Image:Taurus-PT24-p1030114.jpg|thumb|Taurus-PT24/7 (polymer-frame)]] |
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'''Taurus''' is a [[ |
'''Taurus''' is a [[Firearm|firearms]] manufacturer founded in [[Porto Alegre]], [[Brazil]] around 1940. They produced their first [[revolver]] in 1941. Today they are well known for making cheaper copies – often including many improvements – of [[Pistol|handguns]] produced by other firearms manufacturers. |
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One of their most successful handguns has been their |
One of their most successful handguns has been their [[Taurus PT92|PT92]], a model similar to Beretta's [[Beretta 92|model 92]] line, but with the addition of an ambidextrous frame safety, rather than the Beretta's slide-mounted safety (see article on [[Beretta 92]] for a list of differences). Taurus also manufactures the famous [[Taurus Raging Bull|Raging Bull]] revolver. |
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Forjas Taurus S/A originally was a tool/cutlery factory. Nowadays, it's one of the most important Brazilian tool manufacturers. |
Forjas Taurus S/A originally was a tool/cutlery factory. Nowadays, it's one of the most important Brazilian tool manufacturers. |
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Taurus started to manufacture revolvers and later bought [[Beretta]] plant in Brazil, starting to produce Beretta-style pistols in assorted calibers: small .22 and .25 |
Taurus started to manufacture revolvers and later bought [[Beretta]] plant in Brazil, starting to produce Beretta-style pistols in assorted [[Caliber|calibers]]: small [[.22 Long Rifle]] and [[.25 ACP]] pocket pistols, [[.380 ACP]], and "export only" calibers (like the [[9 mm Luger Parabellum|9mm]], not allowed in Brazil for civilian use). |
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Current product line includes steel-frame pistols, polymer-frame pistols ( |
Current product line includes steel-frame pistols, polymer-frame pistols (Millennium, [[Taurus PT 24/7|PT 24/7]], others), revolvers and law enforcement weapons (submachine guns and rifles), the latter intended for the domestic market. The PT92 pistol is the handgun of choice for many Brazilian [[police]] agents. |
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Its [[United States|American]] subsidiary is '''Taurus USA'''. |
Its [[United States|American]] subsidiary is '''Taurus USA'''. |
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(external links in Portuguese) |
(external links in Portuguese) |
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[http://www.imbel.gov.br IMBEL (Indústria de Material Bélico)] - Produces weaponry, ammunition and assorted equipment to Brazilian Army |
[http://www.imbel.gov.br IMBEL (Indústria de Material Bélico)] - Produces weaponry, ammunition and assorted equipment to the Brazilian Army |
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[http://www.rossi.com.br Rossi] - Manufactures shotguns, short rifles and revolvers |
[http://www.rossi.com.br Rossi] - Manufactures shotguns, short rifles and revolvers |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.taurus.com.br Official site (in Portuguese)] |
*[http://www.taurus.com.br Official site (in Portuguese)] |
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*[http://www.taurususa.com/ |
*[http://www.taurususa.com/ Taurus USA's Home Page] |
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[[Category:Companies of Brazil]] |
[[Category:Companies of Brazil]] |
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[[Category:Firearms manufacturers]] |
[[Category:Firearms manufacturers]] |
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Revision as of 06:34, 20 July 2006
Taurus is a firearms manufacturer founded in Porto Alegre, Brazil around 1940. They produced their first revolver in 1941. Today they are well known for making cheaper copies – often including many improvements – of handguns produced by other firearms manufacturers.
One of their most successful handguns has been their PT92, a model similar to Beretta's model 92 line, but with the addition of an ambidextrous frame safety, rather than the Beretta's slide-mounted safety (see article on Beretta 92 for a list of differences). Taurus also manufactures the famous Raging Bull revolver.
Forjas Taurus S/A originally was a tool/cutlery factory. Nowadays, it's one of the most important Brazilian tool manufacturers.
Taurus started to manufacture revolvers and later bought Beretta plant in Brazil, starting to produce Beretta-style pistols in assorted calibers: small .22 Long Rifle and .25 ACP pocket pistols, .380 ACP, and "export only" calibers (like the 9mm, not allowed in Brazil for civilian use).
Current product line includes steel-frame pistols, polymer-frame pistols (Millennium, PT 24/7, others), revolvers and law enforcement weapons (submachine guns and rifles), the latter intended for the domestic market. The PT92 pistol is the handgun of choice for many Brazilian police agents.
Its American subsidiary is Taurus USA.
Other Brazilian firearms
(external links in Portuguese)
IMBEL (Indústria de Material Bélico) - Produces weaponry, ammunition and assorted equipment to the Brazilian Army
Rossi - Manufactures shotguns, short rifles and revolvers
CBC (Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos) - Originally an ammunition factory, nowadays manufactures shotguns, small-caliber, short rifles and pneumatic guns.