I for one am not comfortable with the thought of having innocents around me gunned down without being able to aid in their immediate defense. Agree 100% my 92FS will go to my grandson..we go shooting all the time.. he loves rapid fire we have maybe put 1500 rnds through this one.. and all types of ammo.. not one failure I love the 92FS and how easy it is to maintain. I was able to put one hundred rounds thru it and a Glock 19. Mec-Gar Beretta 92FS/M9 Magazine 9mm Luger 10 Roun Beretta 96F/96G Surplus Magazine .40 S&W 11 Rounds New Condition Surplus Steel B Beretta 96F/96G Surplus Magazine .40 S&W 11 Rounds Beretta 92FS 15 Round Magazine 9mm Steel Blued. The trigger had always felt kind of mushy with heavy break point, so I did some research and bought the Mcarbo upgrade and did the work myself. It really shoots like a dream, so I would not hesitate to buy the 92FS if I found a deal on one. When I shot it, while on active duty, I thought it was the most accurate pistol I had ever shot. I referred to it as the Civilian M9A1 because it looks like the M9A1, but is capable of using personal-protection ammo commonly used for civilian self-defense. Outside of the safety, I can reach the controls without much movement of my hand. The TLR 1 is one of the few lights Id trust for duty use, and its a proven performer. In fact, its an advantage, but more on that later. Im a coating inspector and I can tell you right now that should never happen. If Beretta would add this to their M92 platform, I would be right there with checkbook in hand. 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Even with 124-grain +P ammunition, the Beretta 92FS is very easy to control and fun to shoot. $195.30. The biggest difference: the magazines. The accuracy and durability helped especially when our medical personnel corpsmen were trying to take care of troops. Right answer. You should have bought a RIA. Yes, its a big weapon, but that size and weight is an advantage. Serial number-BER797497. As for the problems the Beretta 92 displayed during US military trials and just after its adoption, its long seemed to me that these fell into the category of metallurgical problems (embrittled slides caused by alloy contaminated with zirconium; note that Taurus PT92 slides, made to the same basic design, have never been known to fracture in that manner) and design problems (sharp angles and sharply machined edges on the first versions of the locking block constituted textbook-perfect stress risers and its a marvel they dont fracture any more than they do). Why? If youre going to use this pistol as your CCW, find a nice, sturdy holster. Galactic love is definitely potential that the high-pressure 9mm 4.25 17 1 black interc. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The pistol points well, and shoots where I aim. I proceed to by every part and price to hotrod the to a 92G full size. That being the case, and with the dramatic terminal ballistic performance improvement that the M855A1 offers (over M855 or other 5.56 ammo), I think the next side arm will not be a side arm at all. . It looks amazing, and even today it sits apart from the current mass market of polymer-frame striker-fired black guns. I love my Beretta. Handgun Search; Tabletop Compare; Add/Remove Handguns ; Add/Remove Handguns . A Glock M19 just makes more sense. Maybe its because of my being fairly new to weapons handling (bought my 1st gun in March and my 2nd last week) or my just not knowing what Im doing. The M9A1 is an evolution of the legendary Beretta M9 military semiauto pistol, developed with the advice of several law-enforcement and military agencies around the world. Be well and shoot straight. But as a personal gun, a set of thin grips can really help. Sometimes they train only every five years. Magazine Well Bevel: The magazine well has an aggressive internal bevel to facilitate fast tactical reloads in combat situations. I think Mas put it best when he said that grabbing your CCW piece should be like shaking the hand of an old friend. Note: It is recommended that all Beretta parts be installed by a qualified and trained gunsmith. 5 rounds worked. Being the newbie gun owner that I am, I looked this term up on google, but I could not find anything. And THICK. The Beretta is heavy, but solid think 1971 Cadillac DeVille. Heh, I actually grew quite frustrated having to look at targets that consistently told me I had an issue with my shooting I knew didnt exist but then why were my groupings consistently low & left. Its smooth with little stacking. I have shot the Beretta in the military for years and carried it deployed. I handled one recently and agree with your thoughts about the thickness of the stock; despite the pistols sleek, even racy, look, it does feel like a big handful. it is virtually impossible to become good shooters with a 92. Look into the G conversion lever. If I had to describe it in three words, they would be; Sexy, Mythic, Reliable. How do you put tritium night sights on a 92FS/M9 family of handgun? I do remember an old saw however for those of you who fret over the price. impactguns.com . They have a great marketing system but Glocks SUCK. Perhaps an M9A3 Compact? The pistol coating provides a very durable and corrosion resistant layer. Great guns. But Soldiers with average size hands or short stubby hands dont like it so much. SAAMI even says that you should not use 9mm NATO in a 9mm Parabellum gun: http://www.saami.org/specifications_and_information/publications/download/SAAMI_ITEM_211-Unsafe_Arms_and_Ammunition_Combinations.pdf. No question: the Beretta 92A1 is a great pistol. The 92FS works similar to an old Walther where the locking mechanism uses a separate block to align and lock the barrel up. , http://www.nokick.com/Sprinco_Recoil_Mgmt_Guide_Rod_Beretta_92A1_p/sprinco-14055.htm. After reading your review, I couldnt resist the urge to check one out. Barrel Length. I would prefer something tritium-lamped, but the Berettas are easy to see and pick up, even in bright daylight. The M92A1 has the new buffer system that extends the life of the gun, even though they were rated for 30,000 rounds without the buffer. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Beretta 92FS 92/96/98/M9A1 vs STARS CROWN Resident Evil Samurai Edge Walnut Grip at the best online prices at eBay! Youre mistaken as far as reliability, however, many other misinformed are as well. ;8) I really prefer a DA/SA pistol. Beretta M9A1 .22 Lr 4.9 Barrel 15-Rounds Ambidextrous Beretta M9A1-22 Pistol .22 Lr 4.9 Barrel 10-Rounds. revolvers & a few pistols. yep it is outdated for sure. I shot a 92FS for a couple of years, but my groups were all over the place. The Beretta M9 and 92FS are known for their inherent accuracy. So I proceed to round up the sear, the sear pin and spring. Select what level shooter you are! This is true, in most states. How about asking why almost every police department in the US uses them? 10. The 92G, Brigadier, INOX, and others are arguably better. Outstanding. Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it. Observe Gunslingers technique on Wilson Custom 92 promo! Im also looking for a steel guide rod for my new 92A1. Now you get 18 rounds instead of 7 or 8. The list can go on and on and on because this gun has been in so many movies and TV shows, video games, and even Animes. Features: 3-Dot Sight System: Like the 92FS, the M9A1 features a white '3-dot' sight pattern for quick acquisition of the target. Comparisons and Evals are on the Beretta Forum dot net I find this hard to believe, because in the 400+ rounds pushed downrange I had zero jams to clear (more on this later). While its not as customizable as a Glck or 1911, there is plenty you can do to make the Beretta yours. The 92FS is traditionally chambered in 9mm Luger, although .40S&W, 9x21mm IMI, and 7.65mm Luger are also available (Models 96, 98, and 99 respectively). Beretta 92Fs M9A1 9Mm 4.9" Barrel *Ca Legal*. As I mentioned above, Ive had the best luck with Beretta factory magazines and Mec Gar mags. I welcome your comments and applaud those who do carry daily. Id like to reply to Mr. Carpenter and anyone else out there that might be hazarding a guess as to what the next US Military sidearm will be. Well I wouldnt say unsafe to operate, more like only ever so slightly inconvenient. $195.00. The demand of used BERETTA 92FS INOX pistol's has fallen 7 units over the past 12 months. I have one for my 1911, and Im surprised at how easy it is to use and how well it works. It remains effective in my mighty paws. There have been a few pistols that fell better mechanically, but this one has never jammed or misfired in the 5,000 + rounds I've put through it. I would trust my life to it and I just love plinking with it. it was just a drop-in replacement. My brother had the same problem, but again, I dont know if he pulled either. Practice it and it is second nature. The only drawback is the stocky feeling grips which I replaced with Pachmayr combat style grips which i thought looked good but seemed to compound the problem. After 500 rounds we had to turn them in for new slides as the earlier ones cracked. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. This usually happens during a stage in competition that a guy had been doing real well at. Thanks much for sharing. I forgot to mention that the Taurus safety is in a more sensible place on the receiver. You see, those of us with normal sized hands grown up sized, non mutant hands like mine will unconsciously bump the slide release during recoil as we maintain a proper high and firm grip on the pistol. The US Army wanted a Safety (having been raised on 1911s). We already have an account registered for email address Was it even demonstrably superior to the SIG P226? Beretta M9-22 .22 Lr Pistol With 15 Round 2 more deals from palmettostatearmory.com. I agree that paying $40 is a little too steep for a metal rod. A lot of folks in the military like to slag the M9 but I think its as reliable and useful as its predecessor, the M1911. I dont blame the gun so much as the people at Beretta who submitted it for trials without thoroughly testing it or modifying the 92 to factor in the hotter ammo. My DA shots were roughly scattered over twice the diameter of my SA shots, so 3.5 inch vs 2 inch at 21 ft. . Hate it? When adding ING drop the E I know I'm due for one and expect it each time I take it to the range, but it never comes. Its milled as part of the slide and cant be replaced cheaply. However, its surprisingly smooth. If the piece of plastic is so damn great why don't the Austrians use them? I now have the civilian version (the 92FS) and could not be happier. Locking blocks and slides have been discussed ad naseum. These grips are quick and easy to install and is a non-permanent solution. Only those who shoot many shots as you Americans shoot well with everything. The little recoil and muzzle climb make it an excellent combat pistol. In Italy, a few policemen and soldiers carrying the loaded gun, some of them die with the safety engaged. Regular readers know that the Rabbi [vehemently] suggests that all reloads be done by grasping the rear of the slide (from slide-lock), pulling back and releasing. That was in my youth with good eye sight. My issue had to do with with its ergonomics. Barrel Length: 5 Bore condition: Excellent. What's your problem Ross? Impossible to conceal. I'm also anxious to see what the new 92s will be like. Get Guns.com offers and news!! As the finish did a year ago. She garburates anything I put thru her. I have no issues suggesting one for the Beretta. The pistol finish is Bruniton matte black coating and is corrosion resistant. It appears the 92A1 (only out since 2010) has a slide that is specially designed to retain the captive polymer recoil rod/spring assembly. I do the same in my newer SIG pistols. The joke is that you might not hit the 10-ring but you can still pop the bad guy.