Berreta 92

[gunman41mag]

I like the fact that it has a 15 round mag & my BERETTA 92 is accurate

 

[indykid]

Mec-gar has an 18 round flush fitting mag for a 19 round total capacity!

 

[jbombelli]

Since nobody pointed it out, unless I missed it, the oldest firearm manufacture in the world is "Beretta". Very historic and highly respected name.

As to recoil, very little as they are heavy enough, and robust enough, and have a long recoil spring that there really is very little perceived recoil.

I think they're actually the oldest manufacturer in the world, firearm or otherwise. Several hundred years, and owned by the Beretta family the whole time.

The 92FS is a great pistol. You'll be pleased with it, as long as you can get used to the large grip frame.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I'm not certain about the 92s but with my 90-two it came with a plastic guide rod....replace it with SS, titanium or tungsten and your gun will be more accurate and last longer.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

There are older manufacturers, but Beretta's been around a long time.

The recoil with a 92 is actually very light. XGF didn't mind the 92FS at all, but 9x19 out of the Taurus 709 was too much for her. .380 was good for her, and .45ACP was off the charts.

 

[alpha0486]

Used them in the military. Reliable, never had a misfire. Springs on the mags went quickly on the issued one though. Would actually like to shoot one that I did not have to re white the sites on it and look like it was dragged behind a humvee for a few miles.

 

[gunman41mag]

I want to buy a old BERETTA 92 with the frame mounted safety

 

[TRWXXA]

I have average hands, have held one but never fired. Is there much recoil?

I had a 92FS, and sold it to get my 96FS Inox. I let my 65 year old, 5'4" mother, who had never shot a firearm in her life, fire the 96 and she had no problems handling it. The full size frames of the 92s and 96s, and the heavy actions absorb a lot of energy.

 

[drgnrobo]

With the Beretta already being a large pistol ,its a sweetheart to shoot with the 40 cal (Ive owned a Beretta centurionG & have a 96 Inox Brigadier 96)

 

[fisherg]

thanks for the input!

 

[zoglog]

I have a 92G and a KelTec sub 2k. I love the combo. The 92 points very well for me. In a world of polymer pistols there is a special place in my heart for the 92.

 

[Kagnew]

My commercial M9 (same-same 92FS) is probably my all-time favorite gun.

 

[rnmcguire]

Very fine weapon with alot of aftermarket support and factory support as well. Parts and accessories are plentifull. You can pick up a nice used one for around $400. Beretta makes high quality firearms.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Very fine weapon with alot of aftermarket support and factory support as well. Parts and accessories are plentifull. You can pick up a nice used one for around $400. Beretta makes high quality firearms.

.....and then sticks .39 cent plastic guide rods in them and won't sell many of their products in the USA... Seriously though, I love Beretta but those two issues bug the crap out of me.

 

[indykid]

Actually that plastic guide rod has proved to be an excellent choice in pistols that are used in The Sand Box. It is amazing what they can do with plastic these days.

And yes, there are a few Berettas sold in Europe that they will not sell here. They really don't seem to pay attention to what the customer wants when it comes to the 92 series, like an Inox compact!

 

[BE Mike]

I have a 96D that I've shot quite a lot. I have had two 92FS's. The latest 92FS was just purchased and I'm anxious to take it to the range. I'm not a big fan of the traditional double-action and manual safety on the 92FS, but it is what it is. For serious self-defense, I much prefer the 96D for the always double-action feature, bigger caliber and no manual safety. Beretta has a winner in these pistols.

 

[Bruno8pnk]

I really like mine, had a little trigger work done and added night sights - great shooter.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

They're fantastic pistols; if a bit large.

The combo of the pistol + carbine is a good idea, too. After purchase, hunt around to find a source for inexpensive surplus mags and buy several.

-J-

This is great advice...

I shot my first one today at the range when a nice guy let me try his. It was a real pleasure to shoot.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Actually that plastic guide rod has proved to be an excellent choice in pistols that are used in The Sand Box. It is amazing what they can do with plastic these days.

And yes, there are a few Berettas sold in Europe that they will not sell here. They really don't seem to pay attention to what the customer wants when it comes to the 92 series, like an Inox compact!

From my experience and anecdotes FROM the sand box, the sand will shred the plastic. It grinds it apart like sandpaper. My biggest problem is that it flexes reducing accuracy.

 

[BE Mike]

From my experience and anecdotes FROM the sand box, the sand will shred the plastic. It grinds it apart like sandpaper. My biggest problem is that it flexes reducing accuracy.

I've got to disagree with you on this one. I had an accurized Beretta 92FS Brigadier built by a well-known gunsmith, Tony Kidd. It was built for bullseye pistol shooting, specifically CMP Excellence-In-Competition matches. When he built the gun, he left the plastic guide rod in place. That gun will shoot a 2" ten shot group from the Ransom Rest at 50 yards.