Birthday Baretta 92FS

[Caribouriver]

Turner's has a sale on for the blue 92FS for $549. It's my birthday soon and have always liked the "look" of the Baretta. Italy designs good looking stuff. I have a G34 that is a heck of a shooter. Should I just leave it at that? I have heard pros and cons of the Baretta like: too many parts, weird DA/SA trigger and a locking block that tends to fracture. On the other side: all metal, low felt recoil and a silky smooth slide. So I'm just asking you fellows that own one how you feel about it? Will it pale compared to the Glock? Will I possibly wish I had just bought ammo instead? Thanks for your thoughts.

[milotrain]

Get it. Or get one on consignment for $100 cheaper. It's not like you can't turn around and sell it for $450 every day of the week. Guns are like wine and whisky, you need to taste to have an understanding of the whole spectrum. So I think it's a good idea to buy often, and keep if you can or sell if you have to. Then if you own a 92FS it's because you love it for a good reason, and if you don't you've had the experience of living with it and then letting it go for another experience.

[anayaphoto]

that sounds like a good deal, up here they go for about $639. I have a G34 and its hard to get it out of my hand at the range. I actually had a 92 for about a month and could take it or leave it. So I left it, and got a another Glock (19). I am pretty happy with my decision but when I get a better income I will definitely buy a 92 just to have as a collector.

[DArBad]

Get it. Or get one on consignment for $100 cheaper. It's not like you can't turn around and sell it for $450 every day of the week. Guns are like wine and whisky, you need to taste to have an understanding of the whole spectrum. So I think it's a good idea to buy often, and keep if you can or sell if you have to. Then if you own a 92FS it's because you love it for a good reason, and if you don't you've had the experience of living with it and then letting it go for another experience.

Very refreshing to read a post like this. Pretty much how I setup my gun buying life.

[Caribouriver]

Oh my. I can feel my legs taking me to the car and the car taking me........ Does this ever stop?

[orangeusa]

Turners sells the Inox for $599 from time to time. 92's are harder to find in Inox. (even tho Beretta no longer makes 96FS Inoxes!!)

But I've had great luck buying used Berettas (notice spelling.. ) used here on CALGUNS at LGS and even on line.

Yes, I know the feeling. I like them a LOT.

I only suggest that you clean the oil/grease/gunk out of the slide before shooting it the first time. And buy lots of magazines..and ammo..

(I bought a Beretta Stampede (Cowboy replica of Peacemaker) for my B-Day..)


ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION: It never stops, but sometimes, sometimes, you think you have enough.. and it slows down..
(I have settled down to 3 92FS's at the current time + Stampede + a LOT of 92/96 slides.. )

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[Peter.Steele]

I've got a 92FS, and I love it.

I hated the M9's that I was issued in the Navy, but I was feeling nostalgic one day and bought a 92FS, not expecting that I'd like it any better, but wanting it just because I missed the Navy.

Turns out that when they're in good shape and don't have a bajillion and a half rounds through them while being maintained by indifferently trained (and indifferent in general) monkeys, they're really phenomenal weapons. There's not too many pistols out there that I'd trade it for.

[deguello]

I bought a model 96 (40s&w), have had it about fifteen years. Qualified for my CCW with it. Never a hiccup. Finally bit and bought an M9 from turners last year during a sale. Should have gotten this gun a long time ago. Very Happy with both. Older=wiser.

[Gnome]

If you check out the LEO forum, you'll find a thread about my department (LASD) transitioning from the Beretta 92 to the M&P9. Most, if not all of us plan on buying our old Berettas. Sure there is some sentimental value, but it is also a great gun.

We wouldn't buy our old guns if they were pieces of junk, no matter how much sentimental value.

[UserM4]

I always get a giggle when people talk of the Beretta being all metal like it's substantially heavy because of that. It's heavy because it's a big gun. But when you field strip it and wield the frame, it's just as light as most polymer full sized guns.

My dad's old 92F was the first gun I handled. It brings back memories. That's mostly the reason why I bought an M9A1. The 92 is a beautiful firearm. It's such a classic and sexy design.

Wish the sights were easier to change.