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Hi all,
Interested in picking up a Beretta pistol in 9mm. I've always been fond of Berettas but never bought one. The first pistol I ever shot was a Beretta 92 (I think), about 12 yrs ago. It felt great in my hands and I shot pretty well for my first time. Since that time, I have gotten into firearms and have a Glock, Sig, Bersa, and CZ. After all this time, however, I have yet to own a Beretta. My purpose of use would be more for range use and secondarily for defense. And, for collectability Last edited by SIGman Freud; 04-15-2011 at 11:53 PM.. |
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With the M9a1, that's true. with the new 92A1 it's not. The newest guns from beretta are their 92a1 and 96a1, which are something of a hybrid between the mechanicals of a 90-two and the looks of the 92FS. These new models are NOT CA-Roster compliant, and there will not be a model made that way. They can be obtained via the usual roster exemption methods.
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Just recently picked up the M9A1.....Yep absolutely love this gun.... At the time I didn't have a 9mm yet and decided this was it over a sig... I'm no expert but I think besides the rail the 92 is made in Italy and the m9a1 is made here in US... Could be wrong but either one is good.... Love the hogue grip on it too
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There are 92's made here and in the boot shaped country.
For a good amount of info go here, http://www.berettaforum.net/vb/index.php Last edited by Darthbauer; 04-15-2011 at 11:34 AM.. Reason: added link |
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The M9a1 has a mil-spec rail and all of them that I have seen are made in USA. I start DROS on my M9a1 in 10 days. Meanwhile I am enjoying my 92fs (made in Italy). Both are fantastic pistols. |
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I too who the 92 first and loved it. I thought why not get a 96 since it's a stronger cal.
What I found is the 96 does not fit my hand as well. Also I don't shoot well with it. Long story short, make sure you shoot the exact model first before you buy it. |
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I haven't seen anyone take proper measurements, but people CLAIM the finish is better on italian made, the parts are fitted better, and the trigger pull is smoother. Mind you, none of the people who talk about this mention if it's comparing a new italian, versus a new american. Or a well used, broken in italian against a new american. My American made 96 is smooth, I can see no blemishes in the finish, the mags it came with are just as easy to insert as my italian made magazines. Quote:
I'm wondering if what you tried on one of them had a Vertec frame instead. This was a variant that beretta produced with a slimmed down backstrap.
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Me-
I am a primary Glock guy in 9mm, 17 and 19. I like they way they feel, shoot, trigger reset and over all operation. Next- I have two Sigs in 9mm (226 and 228). The 226 is fun to shot and fits my hand very well. I own the Sigs because I just have to collect and love them. Lastly- I saw a almost brand new, condition 10 used Beretta 92FS. Its fat for my hand, but I have never shot it. I bought this one because the price was right and I just needed to collect one. The problem now is that I cant bring myself to show this near perfect condition 92FS as I dont want to add any wear and tear to her. Yeah, I am weird, but thats just the way it is. I would get one just to rock it. I am considering getting a very used 92FS so I can rock it in the desert. Get one and please get back to us. Just remember that the grip is fat which doesnt work for me. ![]() |
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I have an M9A1. I'm into modern military firearms and obviously, the M9A1 has somewhat of an allure due to the recent acquirement by our US Marine Corp.
The M9 is has it's lineage through being the standard sidearm for our US Army. But I've always loved the classic lines of the 92F. My father had one and it was the first firearm that I've had the privilege to handle. I've always wanted one. Someday I will.
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Can't tell you as between the 92fs and M9 other than that there are really no differences worth fretting over between the two. $589 is a great price for an FS in California.
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But the US made 92 series also use hex screws.
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I paid $600 a few weeks ago for my Italian-made 92FS. It wasn't - quite - new, had a little under a hundred rounds through it. Looks brand new, though, and came with all the box-goodies and paperwork, a pair of Hogue Alumagrips, a Blackhawk! holster, about a hundred rounds, and a couple of extra magazines. |
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Alright, I found and bought my first Beretta! Yeah!!
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Nice price for a shiny italian-made with extra goodies. Actually, it's GREAT once you factor in the goodies.
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Oh, I'm absolutely thrilled with her. When I was in the Navy I hated the M9's we were issued. Always shot well - got the expert qual - but never liked them. For some reason I got the bug to buy one, though. Guess it was nostalgia, maybe ... anyway, I bought the 92FS and I really couldn't be any happier with it. |
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