The M9A3 is available in either the F or G type safety (safety + decock, or decock only). I have shot the M9 taking my first handgun safety course. Serial Number: E29151Z . I agree not gone use 92f 9mm as consled care gun just to big for that. For those unfamiliar, Stoeger is owned by Berretta and the guns are identical. The trigger is a love it or hate it affair. The 92A1 has the buffer assembly developed for increased durability in pistols chambered in .40S&W (Model 96A1), where the M9A1 does not (probably overkill for a 9mm anyway, but +P load shooters may benefit). Either way, the Beretta is a great shooter! ProMag Beretta 92FS 32 Round Magazine 9mm Blued Fi Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster Small. I had the opportunity to shoot a 92A1 the other day. Facing Up Back-to-Back Facing In Back I was able to train Marines who had never fired a handgun in their lives and get them to qualify in just a couple of days with hardly any live fire practice. Not fired yet but polished the bore and ramps. My current purchases today though are striker fired 9mm M&P 2.0s (4.25" and 5") with Apex triggers. made in Italy. $132.00. Beretta 92FS INOX 9mm Centerfire Pistol Made in USA, Beretta 92FS Type M9A1 9mm Centerfire Pistol with Rail, Beretta 92 FS 9mm 15 Round Magazine Made in Italy, Beretta 92FS Compact 9mm Brunition Centerfire with Rail, Beretta 92FS Brigadier 9mm Centerfire Pistol with Black Finish, Beretta 92FS Brigadier Inox 9mm Centerfire Pistol, Beretta 92FS 9mm 15-Round Factory Magazine, Beretta 92FS Centennial 9mm Limited Edition Pistol, Beretta 92 Compact 9mm Luger Centerfire Pistol, Beretta 92FS Inox DA/SA 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol (Made in Italy), Beretta 92FS Brigadier Inox 9mm (Made in Italy). Its easy to keep it on target and doesnt scare new shooters due to recoil or discomfort. Ive got the 9mm subcompact version which is a little different from the campact and the full size storm. Made in USA - Precision CNC Engineering - Solid SST. Its quick to fix with the max room possible to maneuver your hands to free an error. The 92A1 comes with stainless-steel 17-round magazines. I only sort to remove 380 shells and shells that are bent with a crease or cracked. The Vertec grip shape cures your complaint about the 92's need for large hands. I purchased "Beretta 92FS 9mm Barrel, Black" to replace my M9 model barrel. We review its handling, history, and what the future holds for this seasoned Italian masterpiece. I've regretted purchasing some firearms, but the 92 is one of the best I have purchased. Outside of the safety, I can reach the controls without much movement of my hand. I think it is overly large for its caliber and magazine capacity, overly complex and difficult to detail strip, with dirt-sensitive magazines and small parts that are prone to breakage, but there are worse out there, on both counts. I am an italian instructor are specialized against the problems of shooting with Beretta pistols. This massive magazine was made for the CX4 Storm but works perfectly in the Beretta 92. 147gr rounds seem to be best for target shooting, while 158 swc 357 bullets and 160rn 9's work great for bowling pin matches. The 92FS can be converted to a 92G, and I suggest that. Products that are out of stock are offloaded, till they are available in stock again. So I proceed to round up the sear, the sear pin and spring. After loading a round, rotate down to decock, rotate back up to the fire position, and holster. Buy Beretta 92Fs 9MM M9a1 10Rd JS92M9A1CA: GunBroker is the largest seller of Semi Auto Pistols Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 973569018. . So the FS version is excellent, but the G version is better. I had a hard time deciding between the M9A1 and the 92A1 but eventually went with the 92A1 because of the removable front sight and the recoil buffer. Seriously - Out of the box, with no gadgets or tweaks, my Inox took 2nd place in a statewide shooting competition in NC.ACCURATE. We use cookies to improve your website experience. First, the 92A1 is built a little thicker in places. No! I would trust my life to it and I just love plinking with it. Nice review! Thats been rectified, and as long as you stick with OEM magazines or Mec Gar mags, youll be good to go. Having never seen that before with a military M9 we called them and discovered what we did. Is is easier, faster, and more efficient. You almost certainly have seen the Beretta 92FS. compare. The pistol coating provides a very durable and corrosion resistant layer. He currently teaches concealed carry courses and enjoys spending time in Floridas Nature Coast. In 1526, Bartolomeo Beretta received an order from the Venice Arsenal for 185 harquebus barrels, for which he was paid 296 ducats (around $45,992 in todays money). Beretta 84 F FS 84fs slide barrel 380 parts kit. * The US Army operational requirements specifically say (key words) *increased lethality. My beef is the same with all double/singles with a decocking leverthey are unsafe to operate. You could argue that they became popular because they were one of the first wonder 9s.. 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. New tech may surface, doesnt mean old tech is useless or inferior. I know I'm due for one and expect it each time I take it to the range, but it never comes. 779.00 . This is a true drop in barrel with finished chamber and does not require any gunsmithing. Its 2019, and every gun is a wonder 9, but the Beretta 92 keeps chugging along, coming out with the new M9A3. To whine that you'll lose your gunfight because of a safety, though, tells me that you either don't know your weapon well enough or don't train with it often enough. Basically you have the weight of a 1911, without the thin frame and 9mm instead of a .45. After my first 1k rounds of 124gr factory ammo, I have been shooting only handloads of 124 to 160gr. When fired from a rest at a 25-yard target, group sizes of 1.5-3 inches are possible with high-quality ammunition. Some would argue that the gun reached its pinnacle of success when it unseated the M1911 pistol as the official sidearm of the United States military under the M9 designation after a record-setting 76 years. Ive fed this pistol everything I could find never had an FTF or FTE. Sure, Firm Grip: The front and backstraps of the frame are checkered to ensure a firm grip in both wet or dry shooting conditions. I have had a 92fs for six years , put about 2300 rnds through it. Carbon so thick you had to scrape it off with a knife. 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. 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SKU: V2-F4-NV Categories: Handguns, Used. They are another level up,but they will just affirm your love of the 92! The double action is now at 7.0 lbs and smooth as silk with single action at 3.1 lbs. 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. * Which is code speak meaning that the US Army at least is after something that will offer a significant leap ahead in terminal ballistic performance. If you buy one of these pistols from Beretta (as a number of us bough our own so we could get more practice) please know that we were told by Beretta that only the military M9s are zeroed at the factory NOT- the civilian market pistols. I have always believed that its selection had far more to do with quiet backroom quid pro quo in which the Reagan Administration agreed to purchase Berettas rather average handgun design in exchange for permitting the USAF to store tactical nukes on forward bases in Italy than with any inherent merits the 92 has. I prefer the SIG method of using a decocker only. This design isnt just about looking cool or unique, and its actually a practical design. yep it is outdated for sure. Weight: 34.4 oz He is a famed pro shooter and instructor and the gunsmith behind most of the high-end Beretta upgrades. For sale is a Beretta 92FS semi-automatic pistol in 9mm. I use mine strictly for target practice and matches at the range, having shot at least 3k rounds through it. I love the Beretta but I sure wish they would put a Tennifer finish like Glock does. And its just a 9mm. Sounds like you are pulling the trigger. Here are the problems, and a little gem of a tip for those of you slamming the magazine into the pistol to get the slide to release and thus load a new round into the chamber as quickly as you insert the magazine neeto huh? My hands measure a large so I found the grip of the 92 acceptable, but I prefer the slimmer feel of the Vertec. Beretta 92FS Big Trident Grip Set $49.00 (2) Beretta 92 Series 3rd Gen. INOX (Stainless Steel) Extended Threaded Barrel 9mm $210.00 (12) Beretta 92FS Magazine, 9mm, Stainless Steel Look, 15Rds Unpackaged $38.00 (18) Beretta 92FS Magazine 9mm 15Rds - Packaged $32.00 (3) Beretta 92FS Magazine 9mm 20Rds $44.00 (25) Thats a lot of size and weight to lug around just for 15 rounds of 9mm. It certainly gained the hate of lots of people who wanted to validate their love of the M1911. Many new 92 shooters complain that the gun shoots low & the sights are off when they dont realize this, ESPECIALLY if they dont have long-slender fingers. "ROB" HIT IT HEAD ON. * The US Army operational requirements specifically say (key words) *increased lethality. There are pistols that are much easier to fire and less fumbling with levers and de cockers. It is well worth the price. This polymer low ride level 3 retention holster is a popular choice among law enforcement and, ultimately, a better tactical holster for the Beretta 92. Do you love the 92FS? Its an older design and there are improvements that can be made and have been made, to improve it. Those familiar with SIG pistols know that the decocker and slide release are similarly shaped and are in close proximity of each other. But Soldiers with average size hands or short stubby hands dont like it so much. There is also a simple reduction in how heavy the weapon feels when aimed or carried, of course. To my dismay black paint came off the handgun and stained my fingers. Today its a Glock & its just not the same. I must agree with SFC Garcia, with 2 tours in the middle east and more than a few rds on the M9, I like and respect this weapon platform. Thats a lot of popping off to do. Beretta is not one of the oldest manufacturing companies in the world, its the worlds oldest! 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. I've bought many other pistols in 22 and 45, but never felt the need to get another 9mm. Now Im $600 poorer. This is the exact same as the Taurus 92b-17 that I bought a few years ago. The Model 92FS/M9 was red hot at its adoption, featured. Easy self install in about an hour. Like I said before. SilencerCo noticed a market need for high quality pistol barrels and we stepped in to offer them. By the way, on the Wilson Combat website, under the Custom Work tab, you can watch the video for the 92A1 Custom Carry Package showing Gunslinger & his technique for grip & control. That said, I trust my life to my Glocks. . What it wasnt was theft proof I have a nice assortment of Brettas, Sigs, Smith & Wessons as well as a Brizillian made gun or two. Probably the best looking modern combat pistol around, rivaling even the much-loved 1911. Beretta 92fs 9mm Gun #: 971967354 Seller: Beardog1 GA Sales: 44 $525.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) Beretta 92FS Like New .9mm Gun #: 909555264 Seller: RPJGuns $550.99 Full Details 2 Image (s) Beretta 92FS (JS92F500) Gun #: 986301554 Seller: Jays Guns and Accessories GA Sales: 11341 $799.99 Full Details More from this Seller 0 Image (s) To the average end user its virtually irrelevant provided the weapon has a reasonable life expectancy. Please enable Javascript and refresh the page for a safe, secure, and complete shopping experience at Midwest Gun Works. OH, yes, the Glock. it is virtually impossible to become good shooters with a 92. Number of stoppages during testing: P226 = 12 stoppages (1 requiring an armorer), Beretta = 20 stoppages (9 requiring an armorer), Colt 1911 = 220 stoppages (25 requiring an armorer). The open slide also ensures the world is your ejection port, and there is a minimal chance for a round to fail to eject. When they go to press the trigger, they get the mushy emptiness of a disarmed pistol. We have one of the largest stocking inventory selection of the best rimfire, handgun, and rifle ammunition. My S&W revolvers, are, well Smith & Wesson revolvers (the yardstick by which all DA triggers are judged). Good luck with an IWB unless you buy pants five sizes too big. As for the safety, if you train yourself to flick the safety upwards with your thumb as you draw the pistol, it is just as quick as the downward-pivoting safety of the M1911. But the 92 compact will stay with me. in the late 80s, the SEALs dropped the M9 because of slide failures and went with the P226. What I dont like about my 92 is the old-style trigger that slightly cants rearward at the break (fire) point (as do many revolvers), causing my finger to slide down against the guard & TORQUEING down. My bet is the future will see the military using fewer pistol all together. gear. For the last ten years it's been pretty much put away but now I am shooting again. The barrel length is 4 inches, and the magazine capacity is increased to 17+1 of 9mm. I now have the civilian version (the 92FS) and could not be happier. Try this, I just got the 96A1 and am looking to do the steel guide rod as well. Hell, the factory mags might be made by Mec Gar, they seem to make everyone elses. This is true, in most states. All of my SIGs, 1911s, and S&W revolvers sport wood grips. Handgun Search; Tabletop Compare; Overview . The Beretta 92FS is a great gun and a keeper. Now I own several Glocks and love them, but I have to work at being accurate. I sent it to the gunsmith and he smoothed everything out and gave it an SA trigger of just over three pounds. The Beretta 92FS is a big gun, and when it came out, it indeed held lots and lots of bullets. I run it as like a chainsaw or an axe F*ck the finish, you just work and do not stop!. I served with the 1911, my son with the M9, but that cheap cz999 is a pleasure to shoot. According to Wikipedia: In 1984, the trials started again with updated entries from Smith & Wesson, Beretta, SIG Sauer, Heckler & Koch, Walther, Steyr, and Fabrique Nationale. No breakages & I cant seem to remember any failures. Now-a-days, most Soldiers draw that pistol to fire in a hurry and press the trigger back a few times before they realize Oh Shit! I need to take the safety off! seconds are lost and the stage ends or the bad guy gets away. This puts the NATO round below a +P in pressure. I see that Beretta has adopted the improvements Taurus made to their original design. Click below for a FREE LESSON! This is not 1/2 x 28 threaded and I am not 100% sure what these threads are. $746.99. Its time to rethink what you can truly carry concealed and then do it. please my good partner we need to be your agent here in nigeria. Most modern pistols (e.g. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. 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. I see the military addopting this fire arm in one way or another next. You gotta love it as a movie star, though, right? The Beretta M9 and 92FS are known for their inherent accuracy. This pistol feels like it is going to last forever. The Barrell was need because I gave my son my old 92D and he informed me that he was not find of it because of the long and heavy trigger pull. They made good gear, and their mags are a steel steal if you know what Im saying. Its not all snappy or challenging to control. need to get some practice time. Easy to use, absolutely safe and delivering impressive firepower, the Beretta 92FS remains the sidearm of the US military and of allied forces the world over, as well as of countless police and law-enforcement agencies. Ive not tried Hornady loads, but my M9A1 has been through a few hundred 147 gr Ranger T standard pressure rounds with no stoppages. Important Information Regarding Shipments and Delivery. Beretta Beretta M9 9mm 5 " Barrel $719.99 $659.98. If the piece of plastic is so damn great why don't the Austrians use them? Sellers on ebay have plenty of 92/M9 steel guide rods for sale. Its not a bad design. 1101 Mason Circle Drive Pevely, MO 63070 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm CST, 2023 Midwest Gun Works, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. As I mentioned above, Ive had the best luck with Beretta factory magazines and Mec Gar mags. Rock Island Armory 9mm Beretta 92 Magazine 17 Roun Wilson Combat Beretta 92/96 G10 Grips ULTRA THIN with WC Logo Black Cherry. How do these two handguns stack up against eachother? . The Beretta 92FS is an evolution of pistol designs dating back to 1923. Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster Med Beretta M9-22/M9A1-22 Magazine, .22 LR, 15 Rounds, Steel. Weve fired tens of thousands of rounds through our M9s. Travis Pike is a Marine infantry veteran, firearms enthusiast, and NRA certified instructor. Now, Back to ballastics. The magazine release is also reversible for lefties, which is another nice touch. The Beretta is a chunky full-sized pistol designed for duty. Itd explain some things. Start at 8 yards with this grip and trigger. While the M17 may have replaced the Beretta, we can certainly disagree with that choice, but still, love the 7360 holster. Add to Cart See Details. Anyone else have a grandson that leaves the guns for grandad to clean??? In my practice with the weapon it is very slow and easier to keep the gun decocked with the safety off. When I first started shooting pistols some time ago, I had a big problem with the slide-mounted safety. New shooters will use an over hand grip with the non firing hand to rack the slide. It features Beretta's classic DA/SA trigger mechanism that has proven itself both reliable and easy to use. Shop Beretta's barrels and slides today! They have a smooth and true 10-11 pound pull in DA. So, Beretta removed the spring, and called it a safety. The 92FS is a very good at it's price point. Yeah, I would love to know that too. Long story short, the gun cost 400 back in 98. Beretta 92FS Type M9A1 Compact Inox 9mm Pistol . Beretta 92FS 9mm Barrel, Black. The PVD-coated magazines are designed to better withstand the talcum-powder like conditions of Iraq and Afghanistan. The Beretta 92 has a good trigger, but Langdon Tactical wants to give you a great trigger. I carried one on my hip for a whole deployment in a quality holster and the dang thing felt like a lead brick. Regardless of what Experts intend for the Military, sidearms will have to go to more compact variants. 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. So holding a dam brick sideways is better? After reading your review, I couldnt resist the urge to check one out. All my 1911s, s&s wheel guns shotguns and rifles have 3#s! Locking blocks and slides have been discussed ad naseum. Beretta 92FS/M9 Magazine 9mm Luger 17 Rounds Polymer Base Plate Steel Body PVD F. $58.03 Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster Medium $73.52 Beretta M9-22/M9A1-22 Magazine, .22 LR, 15 Rounds, Steel 5.0 $34.97 Beretta Model 92 Series 15 Round Magazine .22 LR Conversion Steel Blued $43.06 Being the first 9mm handgun adopted widely by the United States military and following in the famed footsteps of the M1911 isnt an easy task. Que the gun rest which I finally borrowed along with the range master for a second opinion and validation that the issue wasnt my shooting, it was the sights on my weapon. BOTH FIREARMS WERE EASY TO CLEAN, DEPENDABLE AND VERY SAFE TO CARRY. The Beretta 92 handgun model is a full size duty pistol known for excellent ergonomics and reliability. DAMN YOU!! Which is then followed by a ubiquitous click as the shooter presses the trigger and the hammer goes forward on a dry chamber. The guns accuracy and excellent single-action trigger contributed quite a bit to that. The black oxide-finished carbon steel barrel, 7075 hard anodized aluminum slide, and polymer frame offer lasting corrosion resistance and durability, while the tool-free takedown lever makes for easy field stripping and maintenance. Also consider that since those 1984 trials, the M9 has basically remained the same while the P226 of today is a vast improvement over the ones tested in that trial. Problem is, the powers that be wont let our non-SpecWar units deploy this type ammo (they dont want to hurt anyone). Practice TECHNIQUE FIRST!! . Sand-Resistant Magazine: Developed for the sandy environments of Iraq and Afghanistan, this unique magazine comes standard only on the M9A1. It is based on the elements of 92FS and 90Two the 90Two being an enhanced version of the original 92FS. It fits my hand well, but then again, I have big hands. Look at this guy. The reason is that it was designed - and has kept evolving - to be and remain the most accurate, durable and reliable semi-auto handgun on the market. Product Description. The demand of new BERETTA 92FS INOX pistol's has not changed over the past 12 months. Check Price . Notify Me When Available. Magazine capacities range widely; our tester holds 17+1. Smith & Wesson . The storied gunmakers getting ready to celebrate its twenty-fifthAnniversary as the U.S. Armed Forces supplier of the M9 Combat Pistol. MGW carries replacement magazines, barrels, grips, sights, ejectors, triggers and more for these models. Reason WOMEN in COMBAT. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about our newest giveaways. I bought it because the minute I put it in my had, it felt just right. Taurus PT 59 . Chrome lined and finished in matte black oxide. Then put a $7 D hammer spring in it to drastically reduce the double action trigger pull weight. Its design is unique, and its instantly recognizable as a Beretta. Interesting comments. There is about a half-inch of takeup and then a slight wall then boom. FULL DISCLOSURE: I admit to being the biggest Glock hater in America. I take the M9 out every now & then but it just reminds me of how much I miss my Beretta by my side daily. We use cookies to give you the best possible user experience & to analyze traffic. btwthis review helped my decision to buy this gun!! I don't think many people have them but if the px4 were more well known. In Italy, a few policemen and soldiers carrying the loaded gun, some of them die with the safety engaged. The 226 was adopted as the secondary-standard pistol, the M11. Gen 1 Glocks and some pre-1990 SIG P220s and P226s in 9mm had the same problem with US manufactured ammo until the manufacturers lightened the recoil springs by a pound or two for the export-market guns.