Beretta 92/96 comments suggestions?

[WWDHD?]

Depends on what your going to do with it. I have 2 96's. They are still my favorite pistols to shoot. One of them (the black one) I put a Beretta .22 conversion kit on it. My stainless one has probably thousands of rounds through it with no problems.
Some say the .40 S&W cartridge really beats up these guns and will eventually cause cracks in the aluminum frame and other stuff. Knowing that now I'd probably get the 92 but either way they are great pistols.

[raven290]

I loved my issued M9. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I've heard the 96s have issues with cracking the frames, but that may be gun store/internet FUD and I have no way of backing that up.

[glock7]

For me the 92fs, aesthetics aside, it is what I shoot the best. For me it's like point and shoot. Good luck in your quest. Either way 9 or 40 beretta, you can't go wrong.

[daphonz]

I love my 92FS. Was my favorite growing up and is a classic look.

[jayincali]

92F if you don't want a light, M9A1
if you do. Utterly dependable pistol. I have close to 10K through my duty gun and privately owned Berettas.

Show me a 92F that doesn't work right and I'll show you an improperly maintained weapon, a limpwristed shooter, or a bad magazine. This is a gun that just runs and runs.

I'll show you my M9 then LOL.

Every time I shoot the thing it's far left. No limp wrist, no poorly maintained gun, and it happens with all 4 mags I have. I can put the M9 down, pick up my Sig, M&P's, XD, S&W and shoot just fine. Pick up the M9 and far left again. I just compensate and place the sights on the ring between 8-9 and shoot fine.

I love the gun, it's awesome and so smooth, but just can't get it on paper with out compensating.

[Wildhawk66]

Another vote for the M9A1.

[DArBad]

My suggestion is the Beretta M9. The 9 mm is widely available, smoother to shoot. The gun last longer because there is comparatively less battering of the gun with the 9 mm.

[hbogart]

Every time I shoot the thing it's far left.

I love the gun, it's awesome and so smooth, but just can't get it on paper with out compensating.

Measure how far left, take it to a gunsmith, and have the rear sight moved. Or Beretta sells a sight adjustment tool so you can do it yourself. They also have adjustable rear sights to replace the fixed one if you want to change it.

I have a M9A1, and my only complaint is that it doesn't have night sights. Other than that, it is great.

[drdarrin@sbcglobal.net]

I own both, D models, and a 92FS. The 92's are fun, smooth reliable pistols, but I carry the 96D Centurion. It has the right heft for me and points just like my index finger.

[orangeusa]

If you're looking at the 92/96 platform, I'd suggest looking at the next generation of those and consider the PX4. It's what I have myself and I love it. Almost a year I've owned it with no issues about feeding, firing, etc. Recoil is less than a 92, and stripping is super easy.

Considering Beretta hasnt made a 96fs for years, this is good advice. And the PX4 is based on the rotating barrel Cougar. 3 1/2" barrel accurate, low recoil.

There are 92A1/96A1 but never on the list. I sold every 96 I ever bought (2 regular, 1 was an Inox Brig). I think 96s are hard to shoot well.

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[cindynles]

92F if you don't want a light, M9A1
if you do. Utterly dependable pistol. I have close to 10K through my duty gun and privately owned Berettas.

Show me a 92F that doesn't work right and I'll show you an improperly maintained weapon, a limpwristed shooter, or a bad magazine. This is a gun that just runs and runs.

I've had the same experience with my M9A1. I've even down loaded some 9mm to get some really soft shooting ammo (4.1gr W231 with 115gr plated bullet) for new shooters and the Beretta cycles it (my other 9mm handguns won't).

And you can put a set of VZ grips on it to make it look uber-cool .

[usmcchet9296]

I'd go with an M9A1 in 9mm personally.
Actually, I just did

Have a M9A1 too and its a great gun if you want a Beretta 92/96 style handgun

[Nick Adams]

I have a 92fs it is smooth and has been 100% reliable. I'd recommend swapping in a set of "d" springs, or Wolf equivelent, to lighten up the country mile that is the first d/a trigger pull.

[vcollins]

Ditto the D spring for the M9. Mine is a dream now...

[glockman19]

I have a 92FS INOX. I think it is a beautiful gun. I also have a 96FS Italian slide. The best of both worlds. Now all I need is a .22 conversion.