Beretta 92 series

[Classic12]

Some people love them, some loathe them. I like them and accumulated a few over the years

I bought my first one in 1989, Lethal Weapon was all the rage then. It was a second hand 92 F made in 1986. Shot it a lot, then tinkered with it, threaded barrel and B&T silencer, Tasco pro point on a B square mount. I still use it occasionally and it’s still going strong.

In 1999 I had the opportunity to acquire this 93r at a bankruptcy auction, complete with box, two mags and folding stock. Undated but the serial number is close to the 92 F above, so it might be a 1986 too. I asked Beretta but they sadly never bothered to respond.

In 2010 I bought this 92 FS made in 1993, I prefer the straight dust cover vs the slanted one

It also has an accessory, an 8” sport barrel.

A hard to find one that took me a long time to get. 92 Combat made in 2001

Another not so common one, I had an instant crush on it, 92 steel I from 2010

 

[Classic12]

Finally I recently bought a M9A1, NIB from a private seller 40% below list price

Family photos

 

[Pumpkin]

Berettas (92s, 96s, 87s, 85s, 1935s, etc.) are like Ferraris, Maserati's and Sophia Loren, Sexy Italians

 

[hub1home]

Very NICE collection! Thank you for taking the time to show it to us. I have a 92F that I bought in 1985. When I first got it, I fired misc. junk ammo including reloads through it as fast as I could pull the trigger. I could not get it to jam!

 

[Metric]

How would you describe the evolution of Beretta's QC from the mid 1980's to the present?

 

[TailGator]

Great stuff. I only have one 92, an Inox wearing walnut grips like yours. I have an 84 that I bought used, a PX4 Compact in 9 mm, and even a Neos. (I know, the Neos styling leaves a lot to be desired, but it is quite accurate and reliable, and young people actually take to it.) I like them all.

 

[GaryED50]

Very awesome love the pics thank you

 

[Pahoo]

A Classic

Berettas

In my book, they are a classic !!!! ......

Thanks for the eye-candy and;
Be Safe !!!

 

[wild cat mccane]

On the 93R, is that a lanyard loop poking kinda out of sorts? I'm confused on the bottom of the grip.

Thanks!

 

[Hawg]

Beretta has a better finish but I like the Taurus PT92 better because of the safety. I would prefer it without the decocker tho.

 

[jetinteriorguy]

Beretta has a better finish but I like the Taurus PT92 better because of the safety. I would prefer it without the decocker tho.

You would like the PT99 then, it’s safety only, no decocker.

 

[jmr40]

I've had a few over the years. I can certainly respect the guns, but don't particularly like the styling or design. I've let all of mine go. If spending my money on a pistol I prefer other designs. But if I were issued one I'd carry it with complete confidence. They are reliable and accurate.

 

[Classic12]

How would you describe the evolution of Beretta's QC from the mid 1980's to the present?

I have other older Berettas (not 92 series), I yet have to own one with quality issues.

Oh the medallion on the wooden grip of the st 92 FS fell off once.

 

[Classic12]

On the 93R, is that a lanyard loop poking kinda out of sorts? I'm confused on the bottom of the grip.

Thanks!

That’s where the folding stock attaches

 

[Hawg]

You would like the PT99 then, it’s safety only, no decocker.

That looks like a winner.

 

[adamBomb]

Dude, that's awesome! Seriously one of the coolest/sexiest guns. 92FS is my home defense pistol as its got so many qualities that make it perfect for home/range.

 

[Victor252]

Massad Ayoob likes them too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN--QZp8S0U

I think it's a good gun for beginners because it's a very safe-handling gun.

 

[Metric]

I have other older Berettas (not 92 series), I yet have to own one with quality issues.

Oh the medallion on the wooden grip of the st 92 FS fell off once.

I ask because my impression (from a sample size of 10, dating from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 00's) is that quality peaked in the mid-to-late 80's. Little imperfections started to become more noticeable, the more recently they were made. Nothing horrendous, just little things like internal tool marks, slide action smoothness, etc.

Then I was rather shocked to see some very recent pictures (2020) of markings like this one:

By comparison, this one from 1987 (I picked it up surplus last year for a song) is pretty clearly the best-finished of any Beretta I've ever had. Slide finish is a near mirror blue that looks like it was cut out of obsidian. MSRP would be $1000+ if it were made today.

As I mentioned, this has been my experience, but it could be just a statistical fluke.

 

[hemiram]

My first 92 was bought about 6 months after I turned 21 in early '78. I loved it, and shot it a lot. I was moving back to Ohio in '82, and sold it to a friend who still has it. Since then, I've had 3 more, and the last one was the best one, all around. A LEO trade in 92FS, barely a mark on it, with night sites, 8 mags, the case, paperwork, etc. I even found out who it was issued to and found a pic of him online, along with an artlcle about his retirement after 45 years as a cop. I bought the gun less than a month later. Sadly, I had to sell it in 2013 when I got hit for a huge tax bill. Now I just have a Taurus PT-92, and it's OK, but not as smooth as any of my "real" 92's were.

 

[stuckinthe60s]

seals dumped the 92f in 1990 due to single rail cracking issues. they went to the 226.

I do enjoy the dual rail guns. they point like a charm.