PT100SS or 101b-11

SCGirl · 06-13-2008, 08:57 AM

anyone have these pistols? been looking at them pretty hard being a fan of the Beretta 92FS, they just come a little less expensive, and they are .40 instead of 9mm.

I wanted a higher caliber, and the .45 scared me a little, so I figured I can try the .40, and love the looks of the pistol...of course loving chrome, I would get the stainless steel..LOL

JohnGunman · 06-30-2008, 07:55 PM

SCGirl- Sorry for the lateness for responce. I bought a used PT 100 AF a few years ago & like it very much. 2-3000 rounds threw it with no trouble. I replaced the wood grips with a set rubber ones from Hogue. ( I like the feel better) I went with the .40 S&W because the Berreta & Taurus 92's seemed big for the 9mm. The big wide grip handles the .40 easy.

benzuncle · 06-30-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SCGirl

anyone have these pistols? been looking at them pretty hard being a fan of the Beretta 92FS, they just come a little less expensive, and they are .40 instead of 9mm.

I wanted a higher caliber, and the .45 scared me a little, so I figured I can try the .40, and love the looks of the pistol...of course loving chrome, I would get the stainless steel..LOL

If you haven't already tried any of the aforementioned calibers, try before you buy if possible. Strike up a conversation at the range and often others will offer you the opportunity to try their firearms. I know this might sound weird but the 45 might scare you a lot less than you think. For the most part a 45 is traveling at 700-900 FPS and it shoves or pushes; the 40 has a tendency to snap more and travels between 700 and 1300 FPS. I know of a lady in Central Florida that uses a S&W 45ACP 1911 as her carry piece. I also know an Orlando police officer that carries a Sig Sauer P220 as her service piece, by choice. Neither are built like linebackers. I anticipated much the same concern, until I had the chance to fire both firearms. I chose the 45 and now have a Sig P220 Compact and the Taurus PT-145. I shoot both of them one-handed, I do not have large hands and I'm not all bowed up. What will matter a lot will be your ability to grip the firearm. If it doesn't feel right, put it down and walk away from it; don't try to "sell" yourself on it. There's a fiream out there for everyone. I wish you only the best and be sure to let us know how you fare.

SCGirl · 07-06-2008, 07:58 AM

Thanks Benzuncle! I just got back from FL..spent a few days in Palm Coast, and HAD to go and see Daytona Harley!! That is some place!!!

Anyways, thanks for the advice. I did try a .40 and I can handle it, also getting better at the .45 ... I was just not ready for that recoil, and when it happened it freaked me out a bit and was afraid to pick it back up..now with a few rounds under my belt, I am a bit more confident...

I want that 100SS....been looking hard at it but have to come up with a good reason to plunk down the money....have a few other things that need to be taken care of first.

Thanks to you also Sir John!

06-13-2008, 08:57 AM	#1
SCGirl Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 286	PT100SS or 101b-11 anyone have these pistols? been looking at them pretty hard being a fan of the Beretta 92FS, they just come a little less expensive, and they are .40 instead of 9mm. I wanted a higher caliber, and the .45 scared me a little, so I figured I can try the .40, and love the looks of the pistol...of course loving chrome, I would get the stainless steel..LOL

06-30-2008, 07:55 PM	#2
JohnGunman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pacific Northwet Posts: 9	SCGirl- Sorry for the lateness for responce. I bought a used PT 100 AF a few years ago & like it very much. 2-3000 rounds threw it with no trouble. I replaced the wood grips with a set rubber ones from Hogue. ( I like the feel better) I went with the .40 S&W because the Berreta & Taurus 92's seemed big for the 9mm. The big wide grip handles the .40 easy.

07-06-2008, 07:58 AM	#4
SCGirl Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 286	Thanks Benzuncle! I just got back from FL..spent a few days in Palm Coast, and HAD to go and see Daytona Harley!! That is some place!!! Anyways, thanks for the advice. I did try a .40 and I can handle it, also getting better at the .45 ... I was just not ready for that recoil, and when it happened it freaked me out a bit and was afraid to pick it back up..now with a few rounds under my belt, I am a bit more confident... I want that 100SS....been looking hard at it but have to come up with a good reason to plunk down the money....have a few other things that need to be taken care of first. Thanks to you also Sir John!