Beretta 92FS vs. M9

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Other than the markings on the slide and how the grip is attached, is there any difference between the 92FS and the M9?
 
I've handled both a fair deal, neither has any significant difference. there was once a member here, a 14 year old boy if I recall, who claimed there was a definite difference and he could tell with a blindfold on because his dad's Navy SEAL friends took him shooting a bunch... you can take that for what it's worth.
 
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A 92FS has 3 dot sights opposed to the 2 dots on an M9. The 92FS has a radius cut into the top of the grip, under the beavertail. An M9 does not. And the 92FS has a slanted dust cover/frame. The M9 has a straight one.
 
I like the PT92 a lot, what is the difference of the AF? there is post on the local trader here in West GA for a clean 92 AF with bunch of mags and ammo for $275. that sounds like an awesome deal, should I jump on it?
 
I'd jump on that deal. I love my PT92, fits my hand well and is a beautiful looking gun. Mine cost me quite a bit more than that. I got rid of the OEM mags though and stocked up on Mecgar mags. I think their quality is head and shoulders above the OEM Taurus mags.

 
Likewise, I love my PT92. I used to own a Beretta 92FS, and liked it a lot. Eventually, I traded it away when I found something I wanted more.
But over the last year, I realized I missed shooting it.
I stumbled into an older PT92, made in 1997, for $265 with no mag.
Ordered it from Summit gunbroker and ordered four 18rd MecGar's from Greg Cote LLc.
Looked like new when it arrived. Just to have a known starting point on a 1997 pistol, I dropped in a new Beretta current gen locking block and new recoil spring.
It's a great shooter...seems the equal of the 92FS I used to own. Just to have a known starting point on a 1997 pistol, I dropped in a new Beretta current gen locking block and new recoil spring.
I've shot a few different loads now, about 500 rds total. No problems, good accuracy, and lots of easy shooting fun.
But don't let me dissuade the OP from Beretta. There are several I covet, starting with the Wilson BrigTac.
 
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The M9A3 has a slimmer grip frame, comes with 2 sets of grips, slim set and a wrap around that make it feel like the FS. The main thing I like about the M9A3 is it can have either the FS or G decocker/safety setup. The rail is nice if you want a light.
 
I've handled both a fair deal, neither has any significant difference. there was once a member here, a 14 year old boy if I recall, who claimed there was a definite difference and he could tell with a blindfold on because his dad's Navy SEAL friends took him shooting a bunch... you can take that for what it's worth.
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I hope they weren't using IMI Sub-Machine gun ammo. :D
 
My M9 has a beveled magazine well, the rear sight has a single half moon dot. my M9A1 has these too, and an accessory rail.

My 92fs pistols have 3 dot sights, standard mag well. I think my newest 92 pistol has a beveled magazine well, but I'll have to look to be sure, but it was one of those marketed as an M9 "commercial" so I'm not sure what it counts as.
 
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A 92FS has 3 dot sights opposed to the 2 dots on an M9. The 92FS has a radius cut into the top of the grip, under the beavertail. An M9 does not. And the 92FS has a slanted dust cover/frame. The M9 has a straight one.
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Older 92FS pistols have the same straight dust cover. Mine does. It's 14 years old.
 
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