Beretta

[whtl]

I just bought a new Sig P226R. Now I am looking to add a new Beretta 9mm to my collection What model should I be looking for? Thanks

[Hornetsnest]

M9/92FS
PX4

[wu_dot_com]

beretta 87 target will be my pick.

[Günter]

For a brand new current production Beretta in 9mm within the California handgun roster as of now:

92FS (made in Italy)
92FS Inox (stainless)
M9 (commerical)
M9A1 (rail)
Px4 Storm (fullsize)

I went with the plain vanilla 92FS, and very happy with it.

[whtl]

Thanks guys.

[LloydXmas250]

I just bought a PX4 Storm and love it. Love the 92 also but we already have one in my family so I get to shoot it enough. If you have any deeper questions feel free to PM me especially about the Storm.

[Requiem]

i like the m9a1's. I would recommend against the PX4 because that thumb safety on that model is [for whatever reason] really hard to grab onto, and when you do grab onto it well, it takes a significant amount of force to flip the safety off.

[Old4eyes]

i like the m9a1's. I would recommend against the PX4 because that thumb safety on that model is [for whatever reason] really hard to grab onto, and when you do grab onto it well, it takes a significant amount of force to flip the safety off.

My gripe with the 92 is that it's easy to engage the safety - inadvertantly - when you rack the gun. Grabbing that slide quickly during a malfunction drill has caused me to put the gun into safety.

I've only shot the PX4 once and it was a while back. I did prefer the placement of the safety better (but would still like it frame mounted) but I can't recall it if was a significant effort to engage/disengage.

But the 92 is sexier. Big to grip, heavy and the safety, but it is sexy.

[halon101]

My gripe with the 92 is that it's easy to engage the safety - inadvertantly - when you rack the gun. Grabbing that slide quickly during a malfunction drill has caused me to put the gun into safety.

I've only shot the PX4 once and it was a while back. I did prefer the placement of the safety better (but would still like it frame mounted) but I can't recall it if was a significant effort to engage/disengage.

But the 92 is sexier. Big to grip, heavy and the safety, but it is sexy.

i just bought a 92 elite II for that safety reason and others
there is no safety it just a decocker.
but they are out of production and falling off of the list soon.

[FNH5-7]

Beretta 92fs you wont be sorry

[LloydXmas250]

i like the m9a1's. I would recommend against the PX4 because that thumb safety on that model is [for whatever reason] really hard to grab onto, and when you do grab onto it well, it takes a significant amount of force to flip the safety off.

To each their own but I personally don't think the safety is hard to flip. I can do it with a flick of my thumb while drawing it. I could have just broken it in really well though. In my opinion I would rather have bought the 92 but money was a bit tighter and it's also a gun that my wife shoots so she was more comfortable with the PX4. Go to the range and try them both out and buy what feels good for you.

[orangeusa]

92FS Inox (all stainless..) or it didn't happen.

90-Two.. 92A1... Got any out of state parents?

Seriously though, your choices are 92FS/M9A1/PX4. M9A1 has a 92FS upper, and a rail. Sometimes Turners sells M9A1's for $650.
Most blued/bruniton 92FS's seem to be in the $600 range.. ouch.... Inox add $100 or so. (Crap - missed Gunter's post - he said the same thing).

[voiceoftheright]

Agreed, with practice you can disengage the safety with your shooting hand (thumb) and I don't even think about it. Loved it when I was in the Marines and I really love it now that I'm out. Great guns.

[tbhracing]

I am a Sig and Glock guy. I had to buy a 92FS just because I had to. Thats just the way it is, I tell ya.

[Bill Steele]

92FS

My made in Italy 92FS (about a decade and a half old) is the most accurate long shooting 9mm I own.

Just make sure you keep the locking block, plunger and slide rails clean and lightly lubed and you will enjoy decades of flawless operation.