Personally, I like the HOGUE Rubber grip model 99010.
it varies with condition but around $450 to $500
Between 150-550 dollars,based on your Taurus being in excellent(550 dollars)to poor condition(150 dollars).
There are several handguns made by Taurus with a PT designation... you would have to specify specifically which one (PT92, PT99, PT101, etc.). General rule of thumb.. for a firearm in good condition, used, you shouldn't expect more than 10% depreciation from the price of a new one.
The main difference is the Taurus has a manual safety and can be carried as a single action gun. The Beretta has a decocker/safety combo, and it cannot be carried in single action mode with the safety engaged.
Book values as of 2002: NIB Exc V.G. Good Fair Poor 525 425 325 250 150 100 Present values slightly higher
I bought one of these guns and researched the value myself. From what I learned they are of similar value to the standard PT99, and not particularly rare.
No. The Beretta 92 magazine will function in a PT92 - the PT92 is a Beretta 92 manufactured under license. However, the 9mm 92 magazine will not work for the .40 PT99.
Their revolvers are.. their automatics, I've found to be a bit hit-or-miss. The PT92 and PT99 pistols are good pistols... essentially licence-made Berettas with better firer ergonomics. The Millenium... personally, I'm a bit lukewarm about that one.
The largest magazine round size available for a Taurus PT 99 9mm is typically 20 or 30 rounds. You can purchase these extended magazines from gun shops, online retailers, or directly from Taurus. It's important to check local laws and regulations regarding magazine capacity before purchasing.
For lots of stopping power, I wouldn't choose a 9mm period. The disadvantage of the Boberg XR9 is that it's a proprietary design which hasn't yet been widely circulated. This could be problematic if you're trying to find accessories or replacement parts for it. The Beretta 92 is a much more common pistol, but it's main drawbacks are its exposed hammer (which would be a nuisance for ITW concealed carry), the position of the safety lever (try fumbling with it in a life and death situation, and it becomes apparent why it's inconvenient), and the hammer drop firing pin block safety, which makes it impossible to carry "cocked and locked", the way you could with earlier Beretta 92 models (including the Taurus PT99). Some people with smaller hands also may be prone to problems getting their fingers around the trigger when the pistol is in double action mode. Both are solid pistols, and will do what you need them to. However, they may be less-than-ideal choices.
"Better" is a relative term. It's all in what your exact application for it is. The Kimber is more easily concealable than the other two (except for the Glock 26), and uses a striker fired action similar to the Glock. However, if you have particularly large hands, the Kimber may be less-than-ideal vs. a mid or full sized Glock or the Beretta. My main concern with the Kimber and Glock, particularly for concealed carry, is the lack of safety features, with the trigger lock being the only safety feature. Which is why I personally prefer the Springfield XD series. The Beretta.. depends on what model you get. If you get the actual M9, you get fixed sights (same as with the Kimber or Glock). If you want adjustable sights, they're available with other variants of the Beretta 92. On the downside concerning the Beretta, the safety is a bit awkward, and the hammer drop/block feature doesn't allow you to carry it "cocked and locked", the way you could with the earlier models of the Beretta 92, which had the frame mounted safety (this feature is still found on the Taurus PT92 and PT99 models, which are manufactured under licence from Beretta). Ultimately, what it comes to is that the best one is what's best for you. Read some reviews, rent some at a range which does handgun rentals, and make your decision based on that. Be wary of gun shops and what they recommend - they'll often try to push you towards what they're a sponsored dealer of.