Beretta help understanding the various 9mm

[eaglemike]

I've experience with a number of various 9mm, but not enough to matter with a Beretta.
Which versions are the most desirable for general use? For IDPA? Is any version quite a cut above?
I see an Elite in the marketplace for what seems a high price with LTT mod's and NP# coating. I'm a fan of NP3, and I understand the Langdon is one of the guys for the Beretta, but is that version am uber version?
I'm a fan of steel frames for long and steady use. Which version would you want?
You input appreciated.

ETA: for those with experience, would you choose a Beretta over a Canik? Over a CZ SP-01 with the same amount of mod's?

[SoCal Choppas]

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/beretta-92-fs-inox/

That one, just because I like the durability of stainless steel

[Mr. Beretta]

OP....start with a simple plain 92FS full size 9mm gun.

I did 37 years ago (with a 92F) and haven't looked back.

[SkyHawk]

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/beretta-92-fs-inox/
That one, just because I like the durability of stainless steel

That still has an aluminum frame though

[Ruber]

Beretta help understanding the various 9mm

The Beretta 92 Family:

https://berettaforum.net/vb/showpost.php?p=911260&postcount=2

That is a lot of questions when you break them down. Beretta has some real purpose built pistols, check out the all steel 92x Performance:

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/beretta-92x-performance/

https://www.armietiro.it/buon-natale-con-armi-e-tiro-13271

It comes down to what you are doing and what your personal style is. Your grip, how fast you shoot, how slow you shoot, your stance... Personally I like the Elite LTT. I do have a Vertec worked over by Langdon Tactical thats a close runner up.

https://langdontactical.com/92-elite-ltt-california-special/

https://berettaforum.net/vb/showthread.php?t=98238

[eaglemike]

Thanks!

[hambam105]

New, Stock, Model 92FS. End of story. If you in fact are going to use a Beretta handgun for action shooting purposes.

[Oldmandan]

I've experience with a number of various 9mm, but not enough to matter with a Beretta.
Which versions are the most desirable for general use? For IDPA? Is any version quite a cut above?
I see an Elite in the marketplace for what seems a high price with LTT mod's and NP# coating. I'm a fan of NP3, and I understand the Langdon is one of the guys for the Beretta, but is that version am uber version?
I'm a fan of steel frames for long and steady use. Which version would you want?
You input appreciated.

ETA: for those with experience, would you choose a Beretta over a Canik? Over a CZ SP-01 with the same amount of mod's?

I have a Brig with all the LTT mods, no NP3 coating though. I also own a Cajunized SP01. While the LTT mods are great for the Beretta.
The trigger does not compare to my SP01

I am currently building a 1911 in 9mm to see if I can knock the SP01 off its pedestal, we’ll see….

[norcalAF]

New, Stock, Model 92FS. End of story. If you in fact are going to use a Beretta handgun for action shooting purposes.

I prefer mine converted to "G" model

[JTROKS]

I have a 92FS and I’m very satisfied with the reliability and accuracy. Both metal frame, steel vs aluminum. If I was to shoot one in competition I’d go with the 92x for the steel frame.

[aca72]

The M9 Commercial is good to go for “general use”. It’s the “cheapest” Beretta 92-style in production at the moment. Plus, the straight dust cover just looks cool.

[TheFlash]

Agree about a basic 92FS or M9 type - likely with slimmer than stock grips.

My style preference is the barrel/slide length of the Centurion or Elite series.

Side note: I used to own many, many Beretta 92 variants, but ended up selling all but one (my Elite) in favor of Sigs.
I usually use a Sig SP2022 now instead...

[Nvberinger]

Yes, the Brigadier is the way to go.

[darkstar2000]

Good luck finding one in stock! Been waiting since June 2022. The inox version.

[eaglemike]

Thanks for the input!