Beretta 92 Brigadier 9mm Vs 92fs question

[1911whore]

I am super familiar with the Beretta line of pistols BUT have never SHOT a Brigadier. Is there any difference in performance over the standard 92fs? I would love to hear insight from guys who own or have owned both. I am thinking of snagging a Brig but am debating if it is worth the extra 200 bucks over an already great gun. I know, sights can be changed and slide is thicker.

[newbie1234]

instead of get the Brigadier get this one

https://www.berettausa.com/en-us/beretta-92-96-target-adjustable-rear-sight/e00169/

then install on your 92FS and use the saving money to fund another 1911 :-)

[shadowsweeper]

Yes, there are performance differences. Heavier slide equates to less felt recoil as the slide absorbs more energy as it cycles.

I personally prefer the 92A1 which also has a dovetailed front sight, but has a heavier frame and the slide weight is in between the regular FS and Brigadier making it more balanced overall.

[1911whore]

Shadow..... I understand the idea that I have your slide reduces felt recoil. However sometimes the contrary can be realized in the hand because more weight is actually moving back and forth. But assuming that it is a sizable difference in the felt recoil, my next question would be, is there a notable difference or degradation in reliability because of the increased slide weight and 9 mm cartridge?

[saudadeii]

Don't know if you've read this article from Lucky Gunner from a few years back. It touches on the topics you're discussing (durability and felt recoil) about the Brigadier.

https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/guide-beretta-92/

I've not shot a Brigadier model but have an M9A1. It now wears a Vertec slide with the G mod. Shot a bunch of Winchester Nato through it. You can certainly feel the difference over Winchester White Box.

[SkyHawk]

Yes, there are performance differences. Heavier slide equates to less felt recoil as the slide absorbs more energy as it cycles.

I personally prefer the 92A1 which also has a dovetailed front sight, but has a heavier frame and the slide weight is in between the regular FS and Brigadier making it more balanced overall.

The 92A1 also has an internal frame buffer. Off roster though.

[L84CABO]

...my next question would be, is there a notable difference or degradation in reliability because of the increased slide weight and 9 mm cartridge?

I've a 92G Elite I which has the Brigaider slide. I haven't shot a regular slide enough to offer a comparison between the two. I can tell you that the Brigadier I have is an absolute joy to shoot and I haven't had a single failure in some 5K plus rounds.

You may want to double check on holster availability for the Brig slide. But it's a lot more popular now than years ago and there are more options than ever. But if you favor a specific holster maker, you'll want to check with them first as not everyone builds for it.

[igorts]

I've a 92G Elite I which has the Brigaider slide. I haven't shot a regular slide enough to offer a comparison between the two. I can tell you that the Brigadier I have is an absolute joy to shoot and I haven't had a single failure in some 5K plus rounds.



You may want to double check on holster availability for the Brig slide. But it's a lot more popular now than years ago and there are more options than ever. But if you favor a specific holster maker, you'll want to check with them first as not everyone builds for it.

second to that, and had no issue finding a holster[emoji3]
Brigadier and Elite ll felt better in hands and felt recoil vs reg 92


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[Emdawg]

My Brigadier was a smooth shooter, but I hated the rubber grip on it.

Picked up a 92A1, out a pachmeyer renegade wood grip on it and now I have a sweet shooter.

[HPGunner]

I have a 96 Elite II which has a Brigadier slide and to me it shoots great and not as snappy as other .40S&W pistols I tried. I installed a Wilson Combat shock buffer to save on wear and tear on the frame. For grips I have Wilson Combat G10 grips on them and the gun feels great.

Not to change the subject, but has anyone seen any reviews on the 92X trigger parts kit (trigger, trigger bar, sear, hammer, and springs) available from Beretta now? Curious to how it compares to Langdon Tactical's trigger kit.

[SkyHawk]

If you want the Brig slide you might consider a 92G-SD, they are on roster but not easy to get. They come out in infrequent small batches.

[Hank15]

If you want the Brig slide you might consider a 92G-SD, they are on roster but not easy to get. They come out in infrequent small batches.

Best source for 92G-SD?

[B2D]

If you want the Brig slide you might consider a 92G-SD, they are on roster but not easy to get. They come out in infrequent small batches.

Slick looking piece!

[shadowsweeper]

Nice thing about Beretta's is most slide and frame can be easily swapped so you can just buy a Brigadier slide for your full size pistol and make what you want.

That's basically what the 92-GSD and Elite LTT is. It's an M9A1 frame with Brigadier or Vertec slide.

The 92A1 series is not compatible with the other 92 series frames and slides due to the frame being beefier with a wider dust cover opening and the slides dust cover being fatter not allowing it to fit into a regular frame.

[shadowsweeper]

Shadow..... I understand the idea that I have your slide reduces felt recoil. However sometimes the contrary can be realized in the hand because more weight is actually moving back and forth. But assuming that it is a sizable difference in the felt recoil, my next question would be, is there a notable difference or degradation in reliability because of the increased slide weight and 9 mm cartridge?

You can play with the different recoil spring weights to adjust the feel.

The heavier slide will not cycle as fast as a regular lighter slide which means that less speed and force recoiling back into your hands. This is only hundreds of a second due to how fast everything works, however that reduced speed due to the heavier weight results in less felt recoil.

Remember that in addition to the weight of the slide cycling back, the added weight still keeps the top end over your grip and at the front of the slide down resulting in less muzzle flip even as it cycles.