Beretta 92 FS Modifications

[gdr_11]

I have a new Beretta 92 FS Inox that I love to shoot, unfortunately, either it or I am not as accurate as I would have hoped to be the case. Compared to my other guns, I am almost ashamed to be seen shooting the groups I get at the 25 yard line.

I have read that some shooters endorse a barrel change to improve accuracy, but I thought I would check in with this always opinionated bunch for some quick feedback.

FYI- my best results are with Remington Green Box 115 gr. JHP. This gun does not like hardball.

[bunni]

What size groups do you get with the gun your best with, and what size groups do you get with the Beretta? Where do your shots drift? Or are they all over the place?

[Black Majik]

D-spring and a bunch of practice ammo.

[River Jack]

Black Majik,

What do you mean by "D-spring"? One thing that was recommended to me by an ex military guy was to replace the main spring with a 1911 spring. Is that was you are referring to? Has anyone else done this or heard of this? If anyone has done this, I'd like to hear how it affects the action/performance.

River Jack

[MKE]

D-spring will lighten the trigger pull. You can get them pretty cheap at Olhasso's website. It's very easy to install and doesn't require any special tools.

There are also other ways to make the trigger action smoother. You can also sand and polish the sear/hammer and trigger bar.

[Gnote]

Take a look at this concerning replacing the spring.

http://www.berettaforum.net/vb/showpost.php?p=84061

[gdr_11]

I have heard of the D spring as well. For clarification, at 25 yds I shoot 5" - 6" groups with the Beretta, mostly all over the place, but never high. With my other guns I can usually post 1.5" - 2" groups at the same range. Does the "D" spring affect the single action pull or just DA? I

[MKE]

Here's the thread illustrating how to lighten your trigger. This was originally posted on Beretta Forum...took a while to locate it so I'll just post images from the thread.

There's also a free Beretta 92FS assembly/disassembly video on the net...I'll have to dig it up. Though the videos are free, a small donation to the author would be welcome.

[jfred90]

There's also a free Beretta 92FS assembly/disassembly video on the net...I'll have to dig it up.

Here they are: http://www.beretta92fs.com/

[1911su16b870]

My experience with the 92FS is very good, it feeds and fires every ammo I have put in it, and it is very accurate. Only potential prob may be accidently rockering the decock down during a fast mag change, alleviated by training tap, racking, and thumb running decock lever forward.

[Suvorov]

My experience with the 92FS is very good, it feeds and fires every ammo I have put in it, and it is very accurate. Only potential prob may be accidently rockering the decock down during a fast mag change, alleviated by training tap, racking, and thumb running decock lever forward.

Which is the main reason I was trained to grip the slide towards the front.

[1911su16b870]

Which is the main reason I was trained to grip the slide towards the front.

Understood, just a different philosophy. The G variant was decock only and rockered back which IMO is preferrable to those transitioning into the 92 platform from another. I was trained to use the rear sights/serations in concert as a postive grip area/charging handle. I do not like having my hand near the muzzle.

[ty423]

I'm also thinking of getting the D spring. is that all it takes to lighten up the trigger pull? just a change of spring? also I want to do the polishing because of the horrible creep I get on my 92 but its fairly new with probably <150 rds. Can I use a polishing cloth wheel to do this? Also I was wondering if the plastic guide rod needs to be changed to a solid steel one. It seems really cheap for Beretta to use plastic. If I do change the rod to steel do I need to get a different spring or can I use the one it's in there now with the plastic rod? thanks for any info in advance.

[MKE]

ty423: it's easier to use a superfine grit sandpaper and polish it up with cloth wheel. The D-spring will lighten the resistance.

I replaced my stock guide rod with a stainless steel rod ($25 shipped @ Steve Bedairs). You do not need to replace your guide rod springs.

The trigger action in both DA/SA is very smooth compared to my stock 92FS trigger.

[gunrun45]

Wilson makes a drop in trigger plunger that REALLY helps out with the trigger on Berrettas. I have them in all 3 of mine.