Beretta 92/M9 Trigger & Lanyard Mods: D-Spring, INS, Steel Trigger, Hammer Upgrade

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Here's the Lanyard Loop Replacement by itself:

TLDR for those who would rather read about it than watch the video:

Beretta Lanyard Loop (Mainspring Housing) Replacement – Instructions Summary

1. Ensure Firearm is Unloaded.
   • Confirm the chamber is clear and firearm is safe.
2. Remove the Slide (Optional but Recommended).
   • Makes access easier for the replacement process.
3. Remove Grip Panels.
   • Use a screwdriver or power tool to remove grip screws and take off both grips.
4. Prepare Replacement Part.
   • Have a genuine Beretta aluminum mainspring housing/lanyard loop ready.
5. Remove the Plastic Lanyard Loop.
   • Use a punch or Glock tool to push out the retaining pin while applying pressure to keep the internal spring tension controlled.
   • Carefully remove the plastic part.
6. Install the Aluminum Replacement.
   • Insert the new aluminum mainspring housing/lanyard loop in place.
   • Reinsert the pin to secure it.
7. Reassemble the Grip Panels.
   • Reinstall the grips and screws.
8. Reassemble Slide (If Removed).
   • Put the slide back on if it was taken off earlier.

Result: Your Beretta now has a durable aluminum lanyard loop, replacing the stock plastic part prone to cracking.

Optional Follow-Up: The mag release button is also plastic and may be replaced—another video will cover that.



In the Next video, I walk through a trigger upgrade on a Beretta M9/92, including:


✅ D-Spring install to reduce trigger pull
✅ Steel trigger upgrade (replaces the metal-reinforced plastic unit)
✅ Wilson Combat INS reduced power trigger spring
✅ Skeletonized Elite II-style hammer

For those who would rather read about it than watch the video (TLDR):

🧰 Tools Needed

• Hex wrench
• Punch (Glock tool works great)
• Pick tool
• Small flathead screwdriver
• Light grease (I used Slip 2000 & EWG)

🔧 Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Disassemble the pistol

• Remove the slide.
• Remove the grips with a hex wrench (or flathead).

2. Remove trigger components

• Use a pick to remove the trigger bar spring.
• Remove the trigger bar by disconnecting it from the spring groove.
• Remove the slide catch/release: lift it up and pull while detaching its spring from the frame notch.
• Push out the trigger pin.
• Remove the trigger and factory trigger spring.

3. Install the new trigger assembly

• Drop in the steel trigger.
• Insert the Wilson INS trigger spring assembly in place of the factory spring.
• Install the trigger pin to secure the new trigger.
• Reinstall the trigger bar, aligning it with the spring at the bottom.
• Reinstall the trigger bar spring by sliding it into its slot and hooking it into the bar.

4. Reinstall the slide catch/release

• Fit the spring leg into the channel on the frame that retains the trigger pin.
• Reinsert the slide catch/release, ensuring the spring leg is properly positioned.

5. Install the D-Spring and Skeletonized Hammer

• Remove the mainspring housing/lanyard loop (plastic in this case).
• Remove the factory mainspring, insert the D-Spring in its place.
• Remove the hammer pin and old hammer.
• Grease the pivot and drop in the skeletonized hammer.
• Reinstall the hammer pin.
• Align the D-Spring on the hammer strut.
• Compress the spring and reinstall the mainspring housing.
• Ensure the spring is properly seated and the retaining pin is in place.
• Measuring stock trigger pull (DA avg: 9 lb 3.4 oz / SA avg: 4 lb 0.8 oz)
• Final trigger pull results:
    → DA avg: 7 lb 8.5 oz
    → SA avg: 3 lb flat

Overall, this mod dropped double-action by ~1.5 lbs and single-action by 1 lb. Impressive improvement with simple drop-in parts!