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Same as the PT92, but with raised, adjustable sights for target shooters. In order to distinguish it from the PT92, look closely at the rear sight, and also at the front sight (which is taller than that of the PT92). Both PT92s and PT99s now come standard with accessory rails since 2005. The sights are the ONLY difference between the two guns, always have been. | Same as the PT92, but with raised, adjustable sights for target shooters. In order to distinguish it from the PT92, look closely at the rear sight, and also at the front sight (which is taller than that of the PT92). Both PT92s and PT99s now come standard with accessory rails since 2005. The sights are the ONLY difference between the two guns, always have been. | ||
[[Image:Taurus pt99blued.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Taurus pt99blued.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Blued Taurus PT99 - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Taurus pt99.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Newer (1998 and later) Taurus PT99 9mm (note the wider cocking serrations in the slide compared to older models above).]] | [[Image:Taurus pt99.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Newer (1998 and later) Taurus PT99 9mm (note the wider cocking serrations in the slide compared to older models above).]] | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 22 March 2009
The Taurus PT92 pistol and its variants appears in the following films and television series used by the following actors:
PT92
A Brazilian-made "Wonder Nine" based on the original Beretta 92, it is distinguished from the more modern Beretta 92F by its frame-mounted safety, whereas the 92F has its safety mounted on the slide.
Film
- Simon Pegg as Sergeant Nicholas Angel in Hot Fuzz
- Chow Yun-Fat as Tequila, Tony Leung as Alan, and gangsters in Hard Boiled
- Wes Studi as Hanover, Djimon Hounsou as Vivo, Famke Janssen as Trillian, and Kevin J. O'Connor as Joey in Deep Rising (both PT92 and PT99)
- Anthony Zerbe as Milton Krest in Licence To Kill
- Michael Douglas as William Foster and Frederic Forrest as Nick the Nazi Surplus Store Owner in Falling Down
- Ned Beatty as Senator Meachum and Kate Mara as Sarah in Shooter
- Vincent Pastore as Zach, Ray Liotta as Macha, and various thugs in Revolver
- Several actors in Elite Squad
- Jack Palance as Perret in Tango & Cash
- Chow Yun-Fat as Ko Chun, Charles Heung as Dragon, and gangsters in God of Gamblers
- An assassin in The Sentinel
- Dr. Porter (Gail Harris) and Jack (Tim Abell) in Curse of the Komodo
Television
- David Duchovny as FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder in part of Season 1 of The X-Files
PT92C/PT92CS
The PT92C is the compact version of the PT92 pistol. The PT92CS is the stainless version of the Compact pistol. The barrel, slide and grip are shortened and the magazine holds only 12 rounds.
Film
- Cheong (Kwok-Pong Chan) in Gates of Hell (1995)
PT99
Same as the PT92, but with raised, adjustable sights for target shooters. In order to distinguish it from the PT92, look closely at the rear sight, and also at the front sight (which is taller than that of the PT92). Both PT92s and PT99s now come standard with accessory rails since 2005. The sights are the ONLY difference between the two guns, always have been.
Film
- A gangster in Red Heat
- Wes Studi as Hanover, Djimon Hounsou as Vivo, Famke Janssen as Trillian, and Kevin J. O'Connor as Joey in Deep Rising (both PT92 and PT99)
- John Leguizamo as Tybalt, Dash Mihok as Benvolio, and Harold Perrineau as Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet (as the "Sword 9mm", "Dagger 9mm", and "Rapier 9mm")