Beretta M-9 vs. 92FS

[Big John]

Hello every one, I just bought an M-9 and was wondering what the exact differences are between the M-9 and the 92FS. From what I understand, the finish is different and they are made at different factories with different tollerances and different metals/alloys, is this true?

[aca72]

From what pieces of information I gathered, there is no difference between the two in terms of build material, process, finish, fit, function and performance.

The beauty of the M9 is that it does not have the "WARNING" on the slide.

[Big John]

So theres no difference between the Mil-Spec version and the SAAMI spec version? There has to be something, or else they wouldnt make two different versions of it (right?).

[S.F. 1357]

The differences between the M9 and 92FS:

-The M9 usually has a straight dustcover and non-radiused backstrap
-The 92FS (recent model) has a radiused backstrap and angled dustcover
-M9 markings (including proof markings and cage # markings)
-M9 lacks the warning to read owner's manual
-The rear sight of the 92FS has 2 dots, whereas the M9 has a single half-moon
-M9 (unless special or limited edition) comes in cardboard box, with no plastic hard case

[SnWnMe]

The dustcover and the sight dots are different.

[Big John]

The differences between the M9 and 92FS:

-The M9 usually has a straight dustcover and non-radiused backstrap
-The 92FS (recent model) has a radiused backstrap and angled dustcover
-M9 markings (including proof markings and cage # markings)
-M9 lacks the warning to read owner's manual
-The rear sight of the 92FS has 2 dots, whereas the M9 has a single half-moon
-M9 (unless special or limited edition) comes in cardboard box, with no plastic hard case

Thanks for the info.

[david_place_834]

Congratualtions on the M9. What SF1357 is all true. I have smaller medium hands so the small cutout in the backstrap on recent 92fs's would be more appropriate for me. However, should I intend to get a Beretta (and I probably shall) it would be an M9.

Also checkout berettaforum.net.

BTW, everyone seems to have changed the mainstring "D" to lessen (maybe smoothen) the trigger pull.