The 92FS was my first pistol that I bought for myself as o young man.Kept it for years,sold it to a friend ,but now through my decades and a lot of other pistols and platforms ,I always come back to my love for the 92.. Now ,on my 60th birthday ,bought myself a Wilson Combat Bridagier 92G Vertec that will stay with me to the grave. Why? 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! The 92FS is a very comfortable gun to hold. Internally, the 92FS features an enlarged hammer pin, extending all the way into a groove in the slide. It was considered good enough at the time of introduction, but the gun can fit more just by using a mag with a nesting spring. You do not pay The Beretta 92FS utilizes a short recoil, delayed blowback system for enhanced control, while an open-top slide that virtually eliminates jams for superior reliability. If so Id appreciate an explanation . I have heard the naysayers in regards to the slide mounted safety/de-cocker and its supposed flaws. but a 92-A1 is not a civilian M9-A1. I think the SIG P226 was the other candidate that qualified during testing, but couldnt lower the price (complete price, not just pistol) enough to compete with the Beretta. Semper Fi my brother I was a CMC in Japan and California while I was in, keep up the good work. This is a little larger. Excellent . Perhaps Im spoiled. I personally have drawn a weapon from the armory that should have been a1 ready to roll, and it fails to go into full battery after three rounds. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. The used value of a BERETTA 92FS INOX pistol has fallen ($81.13) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $862.72 . I have a 92fs. I know that no matter what the gun is subjected to, I can grab any 9mm round and trust it to go bang and cycle when I pull the trigger. Style * * * * Rifle Barrels; Rifle Bolts; Rifle Lowers; Rifle Magazines & Rifle Clips; Rifle Stocks; Small Rifle Parts; Other Rifle Accessories & Parts; Shotgun Parts. However, the increased heft makes the recoil next to nothing, especially for those accustomed to shooting polymer-framed guns. They are another level up,but they will just affirm your love of the 92! Is this correct? See it everywhere in the private sector! The PVD-coated magazines are designed to better withstand the talcum-powder like conditions of Iraq and Afghanistan. At 200m the 115 gr bullet will drop over 61 inches. You also get better control due to the softer recoil. While I certainly see his point, I have large hands and fat fingers, and thus prefer to use the slide stop to release the slide. The new value of a BERETTA M9A1 pistol has risen $32.22 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $681.03 . Today, the company is still owned and operated with a Beretta at the helm. The Beretta 92 1st series had the safety on the frame same place as Taurus now uses it. The Beretta 92FS in 8.5 inches long total and has a 4.9-inch barrel. When they do, they typically and unknowingly sweep the de-cocker/safety to the ON position. Its straightforward to control and to keep or get back on target. The M11 is normally carried by those whose duties require them to carry discreetly: CID (Criminal Investigators the Armys equivalent of NCIS), Counterintelligence (CI) agents, and the like. The 9mm Beretta 92 has earned a well-deserved global reputation as a pistol with maximum reliability, safety and operational support. The M92 has always been a good pistol. View cart for details. Mine is a great shooter. The heavy double-action trigger pull (think 12 to 15 pounds) was more than adequate to ensure that no AD would occur. Beretta 92,Beretta 90-Two,Beretta M9,Beretta M9A1. After cleaning, the slide only needs to be put back on the frame and racked back. I proceed to by every part and price to hotrod the to a 92G full size. Shot thousands of them. purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. I hear people talk about PVD as being the actual coating, but this is a common mistake. In some close gunfights, fingers are traumatically amputated. It wont budget or deform and will hold a zero if you get a laser and light combo. Most complaints about the Beretta stem from Berettas that are well past their service life. Bought the new Grade 3 walnut grips from Beretta now on sale, (Gold flat screws are extra). for those looking for a steel recoil rod for the 92A1this is the only place Ive found that have them specifically for this model. Practice it and it is second nature. If Beretta would add this to their M92 platform, I would be right there with checkbook in hand. It is the only service pistol that I could reliably hit a B27 target at 125m. Im not a Pro here but Ive shot a lot of S.A./ D.A. Caliber: .22 LR Capacity: 15+1 Barrel Length: 4.9" Overall Length: 8.5" Sights: Dovetail 3 Dot Safety: Ambidextrous Safety Additional Info: Mil-Std 1913 Picatinny Rail Reversible Magazine Release Combat Trigger Guard Well, thats a personal decision but its food for thought for those looking for a DA/SA pistol. Since JavaScript is disabled, you will not be able to properly navigate, add items to your cart, or place an order. 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). 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. Sounds like you are pulling the trigger. There are two locking lugs that engage appropriate recesses cut into the slides internal side surfaces. Beretta could only make minor changes to the service weapon. Aye, its true as far as it goes: US commercial 9x19mm handgun ammo is generally pretty weaksauce in the pressure department compared to either milspec or Euro commercial, mainly because when Remington tooled up to manufacture the first US commercial 9mm ammo after the war, they were afraid it would get into someones war-trophy Italian Glisenti pistol, which used a dimensionally identical 9x19mm cartridge that was loaded to about half the pressures of the German milspec ammo. DAMN YOU!! Beretta 92FS Inox, Semi-Automatic, 9mm, 4.9" Stainless Barrel, 10+1 Rounds Buyer's Club $879.99 Non-Member $879.99 Be the first to write a review! Good review, tho I was confused by the term MOI or Minute of Intruder, as you clarified. I have an m9a1 and my son has a 92a1. Yes, it is reliable. The differences between the M9A1 (military version) and the 92A1 (civilian version) are minimal but worth mentioning. Average number of rounds between stoppages in standard reliability tests: P226 = 2,877 , Beretta = 1,750, Colt M1911 162. I made some searches and keep getting directed to the factory M9 or 92 1/2 x 28 barrels. After a day of shooting, I was happy to see that the 92A1 breaks down very easily. Those combat support and combat service and support, tankers, MPs, command staff, etc., folks carrying pistols now-a-days will be carrying the MP7 or similar such weapon in the future. The Beretta is a chunky full-sized pistol designed for duty. So I can at least adjust out the left shot placement. However, in the hands of the heroes in legendary films like John McClane in Die Hard and Riggs in Lethal Weapon, the gun became legendary. This is a very accurate and precise gun. It appears the 92A1 (only out since 2010) has a slide that is specially designed to retain the captive polymer recoil rod/spring assembly. The Beretta 92FS is one of my favorite pistols. The MP7 has also got some combat time under its belt with US forces already. When the last round is loaded from the magazine and fired the magazine follower will push up on the slide lock but as the recoil energy is transmitted to the shooter the tip of the slide release will bump the shooters thumb resulting in the slide going forward on an empty chamber. On the other hand, Beretta M9 is designated for Beretta 92F semi-automatic pistol. Manually they fed fine, but the blow back energy was not able to cycle a round with a full 17 in a magazine. While I carried my M9 in an issued SERPA, that holster admittedly has some issues. It fits my hand well, but then again, I have big hands. I take the M9 out every now & then but it just reminds me of how much I miss my Beretta by my side daily. Beretta had established manufacturing capability to meet demand, Sig did not, so IMO the Army did not make a bad choice at the time. Would I feel improperly armed in a gun fight? thanks Fits my hands perfectly and all the controls are perfectly positioned, yes even the safety levers. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. Make Offer. I make the bullets just short enough to still fit in the magazine and find this to be a very accurate shooter. It is a highly rated Police and defensive round. A very bulky gun. just bought the gunlove itfollowed up by getting a cx4 stormmy question is about the guide rod..I keep running into not for 92 a1.can you give me an idea where to find one? anything extra and your Both are utmost reliable. Look at this guy. This duty weapon comes with a 9mm magazine that holds 15 rounds plus one. I never had to do that with the M9. The ammo switch was a call to save $ and, more importantly, facilitate ammo swaps with both ally units and enemy combatants. I do appreciate the decocker on my SIGs, which as you mention are spring-loaded, but not because of the spring, but because they are just easier to operate (for me). The Beretta and Sig both passed testing well ahead of the competition, but the Sig scored higher in standard reliability and was cheaper than the Beretta. He said it was the first time hed ever heard about that problem. Stay in the know. Psa 5.7 Rock Pistol Optics Ready W/ Threaded Beretta M9A4 G Full Size Fde 9Mm Pistol American Tactical Imports Omni Hybrid Maxx For Sale Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 10Mm Pistol Tac Eaa Girsan Mc1911 S Hunter 10Mm Auto (Acp) Kimber 1911 Stainless Lw Night Guard 45 Acp Century Draco 7.62X39Mm 12.25" 30+1 Black Pistol. I very much like this gun, but I will admit its dated for the price sometimes. Look into the G conversion lever. With a little boy expected at the end of March, I can only hope that my buddy will lend me his beautiful pistol from time to time, so that I can at least keep the virus squelched long enough to save up enough cash to buy my own. Sellers on ebay have plenty of 92/M9 steel guide rods for sale. Black. I can shoot it batter. The accuracy and durability helped especially when our medical personnel corpsmen were trying to take care of troops. 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 double action is now at 7.0 lbs and smooth as silk with single action at 3.1 lbs. It is based on the elements of 92FS and 90Two the 90Two being an enhanced version of the original 92FS. I TOO, WAS ISSUED THE M-15 AND THEN THE M-9 AS AN 811X2. In some close gunfights, fingers are traumatically amputated. He is a famed pro shooter and instructor and the gunsmith behind most of the high-end Beretta upgrades. Taurus PT 59 . Take me back to the late 1990s with our checkered grips, Galco leather, and +p+ 115 Corbons where all we had or needed for range ammo was white box Winchester, red box federal American Eagle, or PMC Black & brown box man. I am also a senior NCO and leader of a marksmanship training team in the US Army. Its not a bad design. Beretta 92FS 92 FS 9mm Barrel Assembly 9x19 92SB 92F 92A1 90-Two Chrome-lined. You should try out and review the M9A3 from Beretta. The Model 92FS/M9 was red hot at its adoption, featured. View Deal . In fact, its an advantage, but more on that later. The roadster inspired top not only reduces weight, but is supposed to make clearing jams easier. 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. This gun however is a mess. A G Beretta 92 is a model with a decocker only, and you can turn your 92FS into a G model by merely swapping a part or two. 2K rnds no failures. On the other hand, was the Beretta 92, especially as it existed circa 1984, THAT superior to the S&W M59 and the Ruger P85? I can deal with thick grips (especially since the 92A1 points so well) and standard sights on a combat pistol. M9A1 and 92A1 both have the standard 92 grip frame, both being able to utilize any 92 grip panel. It has a direct feed system that removes the requirement for a feeding ramp. Shop Beretta's barrels and slides today! We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared They also offer this in a low profile design, bringing it in closer to the slide, as well as one that eliminates the ambidextrous feature, making the other side flush. The accuracy is great as is. While every effort is made to include accurate and correct images, descriptions and pricing for all products, inadvertent errors may occur. Sometimes I tell them to take their time, they may have the rest of their lives to figure it out. The Taurus PT92 is a clone but like most other Taurus products, it is very hit and miss on quality. Its an older design and there are improvements that can be made and have been made, to improve it. I have a feeling that this will happen again and the time between the change will be lessened. Holsters are easily to remove empty anyway. Barrel sizing of 9mm and 4.9" length. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. and the Cheaper Than Dirt symbol are registered trademarks of Direct Investments LTD. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter, Mec-Gar Beretta 92FS/M9 9mm Magazine 18 Rounds Blued Steel MGPB9218AFC. I still have my old retired 92fs & a like new M9. http://gunnuts.net/2009/04/03/9mm-nato-vs-9mm-luger/. The lines and feel of the pistol are much more appealing than the polymer guns that most people want. The gun weighs a mighty 34.2 ounces empty. I've regretted purchasing some firearms, but the 92 is one of the best I have purchased. I like the M9. Traded it for an M1 Garand. There is something about well-checkered wood grips that really sets a pistol apart. If you want to see what replaced the M9, take a look at our complete review of the Sig Sauer P320-M17! I've got big hands and have never had an issue with the safety/decock placement so give the ergo a 5/5. Beretta Beretta Tomcat .32acp Stainless btwthis review helped my decision to buy this gun!! Centerfire. Yeah, I would love to know that too. Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster Sma Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster XL, Wilson Combat Beretta 92/96 G10 Grips ULTRA THIN with WC Logo Black. What is a BERETTA M9A1 Pistol Worth? My current purchases today though are striker fired 9mm M&P 2.0s (4.25" and 5") with Apex triggers. The gun weighs a mighty 34.2 ounces empty. TORQUING. Reason WOMEN in COMBAT. Good article. The M9A1 and M9A3 systems were massive improvements over the original, and the presence of a rail for a light is nearly mandatory for modern guns. Note: It is recommended that all Beretta parts be installed by a qualified and trained gunsmith. Today its a Glock & its just not the same. I think the US Army is after the H&K MP7, *BUT* with upgrades to its ammo that will copy the technology of the M855A1 round. say what you will about taurus but they seemed to have done well with their clone. 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. Even with the plastic grip panels in place, I will admit that the 92-series of pistols are probably one of the chunkiest around. I must admit, while I have never used a 92 pistol for personal carry, I dont know if I would have EVER come to the assessment of the safety being inconvenient. Classic, one of a kind look. That said, I just bought my 5th M92 (a 92A1). It remains effective in my mighty paws. Taurus PT 59 . True drop-in barrel with finished chambers and does not require any gunsmithing. The button on the right side of the frame gets pushed in, allowing the breakdown lever to be rotated down. All M9 and 92FS pistols feature a 4.9 barrel with traditional land-and-groove rifling. It was obvious that the powder was either old or had experienced some extreme temperature variations (probably both). 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). No question: the Beretta 92A1 is a great pistol. I really liked the Fed Am Eagle 124 gr subsonic. My experience with Beretta includes my time as a Marine with the M9, and now I have a 92FS. Hate it? Never have put over 10,000 rounds through any handgun, so I wont claim I know when a Beretta will fail. So what pistols are reliable, simple, easy to strip and maintain in the field, with adjustable backstraps and eliminate the issue you mentioned earlier of soldiers forgetting to check / deactivate safetys or decockers? Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster Med Beretta M9-22/M9A1-22 Magazine, .22 LR, 15 Rounds, Steel. Shoot one if you can. The only difference is the Taurus is about $150 cheaper. Note the 1911 pistols triggers (rear-pull design). The MP7 has none of those qualities. The Sig beat the Beretta in the 1984 trials in both reliability AND cost! The weapon is clumsy and is too heavy to take in the field for all day carry. The barrel is a replacement for the 92, 90-Two, M9, M9A1, & M9A3 series. Helped me to decide to buy one for my new pistol Im goin to buy. 779.00 . Chrome lined and finished in matte black oxide. However, I cant see the value in making the purchase unless its a dedicated range fun-gun. Does anyone know of a fix for the play between the barrel and the slide? We train Soldiers to use the blade of the non firing hand to rack the slide by catching the front of the rear sight (ala 10-8 forums rear sight) on the top of the slide and apply sharp rearward pressure while pushing forward with the grip hand. If you want a high-quality magazine with the OEM price, the Mec Gar options give you 10, 15, 18, and 20 rounders for less price of factory magazines. Includes a locking block and is a drop in barrel and does not require any . The biggest downside is the inability to swap front sights easily, and Im taking a point off for that. I went to the range today and took the 92fs 9mm, 1911 .45acp and a inexpensive cz999 in .40S&W. Other than changing to a lighter trigger spring and installing a Beretta adjustable rear sight, nothing has been done other than an occasional cleaning. Its a big fella, and if you are trying to carry IWB, then it might be an issue. I have had a 92FS since the 90s. Some folks have a problem with the safety, but if you know it is there and take the time to train yourself, it is not a big deal in the heat of the moment and can save yourself and others when outside of those heated moments. The peak formed on the inside of the magazine is designed to keep cartridges away from the walls of the magazine, and thus away from dirt, oil, and other foreign materials that may get trapped inside. I have shot the Beretta in the military for years and carried it deployed. Everything changes, I venture even NATO specs. Recover Tactical does have a rail system that replaces the grips and adds a rail to your gun. The Ferrari of pistols. Please enable Javascript and refresh the page for a safe, secure, and complete shopping experience at Midwest Gun Works. 3. The slide lock is a big honking lever placed for easy engagement to both lock and drop the slide. Beretta also textures the magazine release with a circular-cut that engages your magazine release finger. You have entered an incorrect email address! Beretta 92 4.25" Compact, Beretta 92 4.6" Full Size, Beretta 92 4.9" Full Size. Frame Finish. The Beretta 92FS is a short-recoil based semi-automatic pistol, with DA/SA firing modes. SKU: V2-F4-NV Categories: Handguns, Used. I purchased Earnest Langstons trigger in a bag for my 92fs and WOW what a difference . I have approx. Recover Tactical BC2 Beretta Grip & Rail System. 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Low Prices on Beretta Pistol Barrels + Free Shipping on orders over $49! I welcome your comments and applaud those who do carry daily. Good review of a good pistol. The 92A1 features an integral Mil-Spec 1913 (Picatinny) rail, comes with three 17 round magazines, an internal recoil buffer, captive recoil spring assembly, and the old-style rounded trigger guard. BOTH FIREARMS WERE EASY TO CLEAN, DEPENDABLE AND VERY SAFE TO CARRY. Beretta does have a Golden steel rod for it and it is pricey. Try this, I just got the 96A1 and am looking to do the steel guide rod as well. The Wilson Combat G10 Thin Grips are amazing for this. Moving between targets or transitioning from a chest to a headshot can be done with no significant challenge. The quality of the 92fs is greatly diminished, the lock swinging sometimes breaks every 5000 shots. I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. The acquisition of multiple pistols never kills the virus; it merely keeps the symptoms at bay. One of the most significant downsides to this gun is the front sight. I have been the proud owner of a Beretta 92A1 for two years now and have shot over 2000 rounds through it with no failures whatsoever. As with any gun (from 1911 to Glock), and any shooter, there needs to be a certain level of familiarity for both to be effective.
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