Don't shoot 9mm ammunition specifically made for submachine guns, and you can avoid eating the slide.How would you describe the evolution of Beretta's QC from the mid 1980's to the present?
The issue was slide breakage, not rail cracking. It was traced to a metallurgical problem that is no longer an issue.seals dumped the 92f in 1990 due to single rail cracking issues. they went to the 226.
The "S" modification introduced in the 1980s after the issue with the slide breakage was noted will prevent the slide coming off the gun even if the slide does break. It is now standard on all 92/96 series pistols and has been for decades.Don't shoot 9mm ammunition specifically made for submachine guns, and you can avoid eating the slide.
I don't dislike the 92, and I shoot it very well, but IMHO it's just too darn big and bulky for a 9mm.
I was the same, no regrets, I love my Berettas!I very much enjoy shooting my 92A1. I spent years being a SIG fanboy and thinking the Beretta was subpar with little hands on experience. I actually prefer the Beretta now. I’ve added some LTT parts and some Beretta parts as well and it’s probably my favorite 9mm to shoot. My only regret is I didn’t tape the slide when I did a sight install and the pusher marred up the slide failed easily. If someone has a recommendation for a refinish I’m all ears.
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I have more than a few 9mm auto pistols but one of my favorites is my Beretta 92 FS. The only beef I have with it is the permanently affixed front sight. I wish it at least was mounted in a dovetail, like some variants of the 92 are.
In terms of the pistol being "...too darn big and bulky for a 9mm"; I agree with bac1023, "...it's a full size gun, nothing more."