Beretta Druthers

[1911whore]

Ok fellas I want to hear your gripes about berettas, specifically I want to know what you think of the trigger. I am in a joint business venture and need your input. Kind of testing out what folks would change or improve about the weapon to go back to the drawing board on.

[jimmythebrain]

I have owned the 92 FS, Cougar 8357 (357 Sig), 9000s (9 mm), PX4 (40 S&W)

I could not hit the side of a barn with the Cougar or the 9000s. I never did anything to the Cougar except sell it. On the 9000s I had the trigger worked on and changed to a lighter hammer spring (for a Sig Sauer model). Even after that, the trigger was terrible. I find all the Beretta's (that I have fired) to have a ridiculous double action trigger. The PX4's DA trigger is improving with use though.

Beretta does make the best looking pistols though.

Other than the trigger...Beretta's have those wide grips which cause problems for small handed people.

[Suvorov]

I like the triggers overall. The DA trigger on the 92 is long and kind of heavy, but it is smooth and consistent (unlike that of the USP). The single action pull is decent but does have a bit of creep to it (it would be nice to have it crisper). The reset however is very good for a DA/SA pistol which is a big advantage IMHO over the SIG.

If I had the ability to vastly improve the 92s trigger, I'd go with a lighter DA pull, a crisper SA break, and keep the reset the way it is.

[bear308]

replace the mainspring with a colt gold cup and you're good to go. However until the locking block can last longer I will not buy any 92FS or clone.

[Lissauer]

My 96G Elite II is not too bad, the DA is a bit heavy and the SA has a bit of a creep, but then I usually shoot a Sig X-5 so the comparison is unfair.

[11Z50]

I have owned a 92FS, 92G and currently carry a 92 Vertec. I was issued an M9 for several years. All are good weapons, and I can recommend them. The locking block is an issue, I've broken 2, but my Vertec shoots on and on.

I vastly prefer the M9/92 to the Glock, and even the 1911. I was one of the dinosaurs that kicked and screamed when the Army took our 1911's and gave us the Beretta, but I learned to love the pistol. It's easy to handle, safe, easy to train with, packs a big mag, and shoots a round you can get anywhere in the world.

The trigger pull on the 92 series is long, but smooth. It takes some getting used to, and the transition to SA after shot 1 takes some practice, but all this is very manageable. I've taken untrained pistol shooters from their first shot to a qualifying score in less than 100 rounds. The 92 is very user-friendly.

Overall, I don't think you'll find another 9mm that gives you all the features and quality of the Beretta.

[apbrian112]

i still want one, just cus they look so darn cool and i've wanted one since i was a little kid. there's just a couple of other firearms i want before i pick up a beretta.

[InvictusManeo]

Every 92 I've picked up unfired off a gun store shelf, the trigger has been shockingly gritty for such a well finished pistol. Every well-worn one I've rented, on the other hand, has been flawless (That and the MilSpec 1911 are the only two that can make that claim).

If it could be made smooth NIB and still improve with wear, that would be excellent.

[retired]

My 92f was issued to me in early 1990. It was the first semi-auto I had ever shot and managed a 287 out of 300 in qualifying after a few practice rounds. There were a couple of times we had to turn them in for some fixes.

One was the locking block. Mine wasn't damaged, it was a discovered problem on some, so they replaced all.

The other one was a safety issue. They filed down the slide disassembly release so the bg couldn't remove the slide.

I used the gun for 12yrs. on duty, bought it when I retired in '03, and still shoot it at the range. It is an excellent gun, very accurate and I've never had a problem with it. The grip size was never an issue for me as I have large hands. My son will inherit it when I die as I will never get rid of it.

[1911whore]

thanks

thanks for the imput guys, keep it coming. and if any of you need work on those beretta triggers feel free to contact me_

[MKE]

On my 92FS, the double action pull is too long and hard. The single action isn't too bad but isn't smooth. The grip is a bit hefty, perfect for those with medium to big hands -- not so good for those with small hands.

On my Vertec 92FS Inox, I'm using a D-spring, providing a better trigger; though still not a good as my SIG P228. The grip on the Vertec is improved and allows those with small hands to adequately grip the gun. The balance on both guns are very good.

Don't care too much for the safety on the slide; would have preferred it on the frame. The magazine release requires a bit of effort as well.

Aesthetics-wise, the Berettas are classics and sexy, second to none. Functionally, these guns are accurate and reliable (outside of the locking-block, which I've yet to encounter).

Overall, the Berettas require a bit of fine-tuning to make me prefer them over my SIGs. Still, I have no regrets with my Berettas.

[M. Sage]

Ok fellas I want to hear your gripes about berettas, specifically I want to know what you think of the trigger. I am in a joint business venture and need your input. Kind of testing out what folks would change or improve about the weapon to go back to the drawing board on.

A short list, but I'd just do this: http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...ategory=Pistol

My main gripe is that the safety on the Beretta is in a place only a moron would put it. Taurus fixed it, game over.

[MKE]

A short list, but I'd just do this: http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...ategory=Pistol

My main gripe is that the safety on the Beretta is in a place only a moron would put it. Taurus fixed it, game over.

Well put, Sage. I agree...Taurus did it right. I used to have the PT-99 and prefer the safety on the frame. One of these days, my thumb is going to cramp up trying to mess with the Beretta safety/decocker.

[InvictusManeo]

Another +1 to sage. I'm a big fan of the taurus, even though the finish isn't as sexy.