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. Remember that scene where Riggs shoots a smiley face into his target? I only sort to remove 380 shells and shells that are bent with a crease or cracked. Probably the best looking modern combat pistol around, rivaling even the much-loved 1911. We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared I have an S&W Performance Center M&P 2.0 5" for that. Only those who shoot many shots as you Americans shoot well with everything. The 92A1 has a rounded trigger guard, almost reminiscent of the 1911. I bought it because the minute I put it in my had, it felt just right. With a striker fired pistiol there is no cocking, and no need for a sefety..so there is no need to de-cock. 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. There is a fair amount of take up (it is a combat pistol afterall), probably in the 0.5 range, and also a slight stack towards the end. 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. But using +P or +P+ ammo in a modern pistol should not be an issue. The reason the safety sucks is because it essentially takes a long reach to deactivate. Even to this day, Id gladly take the M9 to war and back again. For most users, the TLR 1 is more than enough light. While traditional blueing or Parkerizing is a surface-modification, Bruniton is a coating. Also the 4.630 had its butt kicked in every measurable way by the 5.728, which is a much more common round in NATO countries. Safariland 7360 Level-III Retention Duty Beretta 92 Holster. He is interested in helping folks protect themselves with firearms and shoot better at the range. Weight: 34.4 oz Quick view Out of Stock. No question: the Beretta 92A1 is a great pistol. Even Christian Slater in Kuffs makes this list. Out of Stock. Two of my Soldiers have earned their Gold Distinguished Pistol Badges in the last 18 months, with a third within four points of that achievement. Good review, tho I was confused by the term MOI or Minute of Intruder, as you clarified. 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. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Where Can You Get A Steel Guide Rod For The 92A1? Mec-Gar Beretta 92 FS Magazine 9mm Luger 15 Rounds ProMag Beretta 92FS 32 Round Magazine 9mm Blued Finish. But in the end, the Beretta 92FS is outdated. Add to Cart. . They will stand behind their product. I love the finish BTW it has shown no sign of wear and cleans up very nicely. you a link to reset your password. Thats a lot of popping off to do. It fits my hand well, but then again, I have big hands. As against, Beretta M9 has a single dot front sight and the rear has a half-circle in the center. 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). Both are good guns, but the Sig has been improved greatly since those tests while the Beretta has not. What you are missing, is that your quote My reasoning is this. On magazine choice alone, I prefer the increased capacity of the 92A1 over the M9A1. View Deal . Not correct, it does not fit th m9a1 it also states that on Berettas web site. On a semi-auto handgun, the weight of the slide moving back and forth causes more felt or perceived recoil. There is also a simple reduction in how heavy the weapon feels when aimed or carried, of course. While I carried my M9 in an issued SERPA, that holster admittedly has some issues. I should mention that all my reloads are with range brass, brass and nickel. Its well done and addresses the major complaints of the original 92. Quoted delivery times on your order summary page are estimates and cannot be guaranteed(7 DAYS MAX). 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). 2 in 40 sw and 2 in 9mm, all of which i found to be an overpriced hi point. 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). However, its surprisingly smooth. This duty weapon comes with a 9mm magazine that holds 15 rounds plus one. You could argue that they became popular because they were one of the first wonder 9s.. Using NATO head stamped 9mm ammo in a modern pistol is not a problem. Products that are out of stock are offloaded, till they are available in stock again. Good review but early on you mentioned that the g17 came a few years earlier but the 92 is from 1975-77 ish in a slightly different configuration but still the same pistol mostly I couldn't let you give that to glock sorry. This pistol is easy to clean and after about 900 rounds not a misfire. Frame Finish. Beretta 92Fs M9A1 9Mm 4.9" Barrel *Ca Legal*. Another thing is I also really like the MecGar mags they make for all the awesome classic hammer fired double actions like the 75, 92, 226, etc. PS: Check with WOLLF springs for steel rods. Just got a new 92a1. Mec-Gar Beretta 92FS/M9 Extended Magazine 9mm Luger 20 Rounds Steel Black MGPB92 Mec-Gar Beretta 92FS/M9 Extended Magazine 9mm Luge Beretta 92FS/M9 Magazine 9mm Luger 17 Rounds Polymer Base Plate Steel Body PVD F Beretta 92FS/M9 Magazine 9mm Luger 17 Rounds Polym Galco Underwraps Elite Belly Band Ambi Holster Medium. The operational requirements you quoted are from their published requirements for a PISTOL, not a PDW. The barrel is a replacement for the 92, 90-Two, M9, M9A1, & M9A3 series. I did have some bad (old) ammo handed out by the quartermaster, that led to a stovepipe after a very weak pop. Checkered grips like that are my favorites, I hate the sand paper feel of the current popular stuff like the Taurus G3, M&P, VP9, Gen 4 Glocks, etc. She garburates anything I put thru her. The 92FS features the slide-mounted safety with decocker. Does it really matter? guns.com . It's a big fella, and if you are trying to carry IWB, then it might be an issue. 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If major changes had been made, it would have made millions of dollars worth of replacement parts, frames and training obsolete. The pistol points well, and shoots where I aim. Mec Gar is the only option besides factory I trust with basically all of my magazines except Magpul. The qualities that make a gun great for concealed carry may not be the same qualities that make a gun great for other purposes. The storied gunmakers getting ready to celebrate its twenty-fifthAnniversary as the U.S. Armed Forces supplier of the M9 Combat Pistol. In a world where Glock and SIG make huge handguns with subcompact slide locks, Beretta says Naw and goes big. So, Beretta removed the spring, and called it a safety. If you get a 92FS (and I highly recommend it) get it because you love it or love the idea of it, not because you want the best of the best full-size pistol on the market. 9mm Luger. I must be doing something wrong (yeah, I know, shocking! 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 am an italian instructor are specialized against the problems of shooting with Beretta pistols. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. I have heard the naysayers in regards to the slide mounted safety/de-cocker and its supposed flaws. 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. Magazine capacities range widely; our tester holds 17+1. The Beretta 92FS is 9mm only, with the 96 being a .40 S&W caliber variant. The TLR 1 is my preferred weapon light for home defense. The Beretta holds 15 rounds in the standard mag with magazines going up to 30 rounds. While training and shooting at distances between 3 to 10 metres, accuracy wise it does the job perfectly. When I shot it, while on active duty, I thought it was the most accurate pistol I had ever shot. Rock Island Armory 9mm Beretta 92 Magazine 17 Roun Wilson Combat Beretta 92/96 G10 Grips ULTRA THIN with WC Logo Black Cherry. The Sig beat the Beretta in the 1984 trials in both reliability AND cost! Description: Beretta 92FS 9mm Barrel, Black. The 92FS has an open slide top, and curvy lines. However.the Glock 17 did not come out years earlier then the 92. Safariland is one of my favorite companies and is one of the most trusted in the industry. Toll-Free: +1-800-504-5897 Live Chat Help Center Check Order Status. 9MM SEMI AUTO 17-ROUNDS 5 BARREL. It is a highly rated Police and defensive round. It is 4-9/10" long and chambered in 9mm. The Beretta M9 and 92FS are known for their inherent accuracy. Select what level shooter you are! I went to the range today and took the 92fs 9mm, 1911 .45acp and a inexpensive cz999 in .40S&W. Now Im $600 poorer. Beretta 92FS - 9mm quantity. 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. I now have the civilian version (the 92FS) and could not be happier. Beretta will not be on it. I say this because I have come across quite a few threads and posts in which other M9 owners have the same exact low and left issue with a few also using a gun stands to check their gun