Beretta 92s opinions

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Rich_357

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I know that these have been hitting the surplus market for a few years but I'd like to hear the good and bad. I am aware of the silly mag release location and that it limits magazine options. Other than that what do you think of the gun?

I need new tires but I want this gun.
 
I've got a B92S. Mine had some holster wear but probably only a few hundred rds. through it. I've put 626 rds. through it w/ 1 FT extract on rd. number 6 - who knows how years it had been storage - the other 625 rds. went fine.

I think all B92 models are all too big and heavy for a 15 rd. 9mm. My only other criticism is specific to the 92S - the sights are smaller than subsequent models, smaller than I like. It's a good range gun, but so are Glocks, CZ's and so on.
 
theyre good guns but the magazines are hard to come buy. I think they would take the same magazine spring as the 92fs though, so that can prolong the use.
 
This is me. If I'm going to carry, I want a polymer framed semi or a snub nosed revolver. I have those. The piece just seems beautiful and cool as hell especially for the price point. I dunno maybe a new CZ or Beretta would be worth the few hundred bucks.I like old poop.
 
Don't know about the "S" variation, but son #2 has a 92FS that's had 5500 rounds through it, all my handloads, and an unknown number of factory rounds as well. It'll still hold 2" at 25 yds from a rest with it's favored load. Does the "S" model take the same magazine as the FS or M9? Rod
 
The appeal of the 92s is that it is an old school Beretta made with non MIM finished in classic Beretta blue. They have a elegant classic look that it hard to find in a NIB gun these days. They have a solid steel guide rod and other details that are not on the current 92 series guns. If you shop smart you can still find LNIB guns that look like they have never been issued. At a sub $350 price point they are a good deal.

The downside is they have smaller sights which are not easy to change out, they have a heel mag release and only use certain mags with a notch cut.

The good news is that all Beretta 92 factory mags have the cut as do a lot of the Mecgars. Mags are not really a problem. The decocker is fine. Will function exactly as it should unless it has been damaged or tinkered with which is true for any gun. Many of the surplus guns brought in by PW Arms also have the upgraded locking block so they are good to go.

The only other thing they need is a D hammer spring to bring the DA pull under 10lbs. I like mine.

 
Mine is not near as pretty as VWsig's is. But I have been super happy with it.
I have had a issue finding mag's so will buy a couple of Beretta mags.

They make a very good range gun. Fun, reliable and accurate.
I liked mine so much I purchased its mate. A Beretta 84.

After watching a few YouTubes on the subject. Mine is going to be a candidate for a DuraCoat job.
 
Mags are no problem, but one thing we've all forgotten to mention is locking blocks. Mine came w/ a gen 1 locking block that can fail after extended use. The later gens last longer. I didn't think it was much of a risk so I left my gen 1 in the gun, but it's probably worth inspecting for any signs of wear or cracking each time you field strip it.

The mag release on the heel is actually easier for leftys.
 
I found one at a gun show LNIB and it looks like it never was issued! I got it for an unbelievable price which really made it the deal of the day for me! ;)
I like it because it is old style as stated by WVsig,and I had no problems in getting a spare mag for it!
Now all I have to do is get some nice wood grips for it.
Good luck with yours! :cool:
 
RAfiringline said:
Mags are no problem, but one thing we've all forgotten to mention is locking blocks. Mine came w/ a gen 1 locking block that can fail after extended use. The later gens last longer. I didn't think it was much of a risk so I left my gen 1 in the gun, but it's probably worth inspecting for any signs of wear or cracking each time you field strip it.
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I stated this in my post but did not mention why the upgraded locking block was preferred.

Many of the surplus guns brought in by PW Arms also have the upgraded locking block so they are good to go.
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Thanks for the link. I got beat out on the 15 round mags. But I will get a couple when back in stock. I had ordered a couple of the Mecgars but although the image showed the cut out. They did not come with them. Had to send them back.
 
My FiL likes his very much. I think he paid $299 plus shipping and FFL fee for it. The barrel finish is slightly marred, but it functions perfectly.
 
SOG is a good source for these. People have generally been happy with the guns they received. Most people found them true to the listed grade. I got mine from Dans Ammo in PA.
 
I got one from Dan's Ammo and it was in 99% condition with only a small blemish along one side of the slide. I just wish that the PW Arms import mark was less glaring. :( Otherwise, ditto the Great Range Gun comments, and the old-school blue finish is gorgeous. :cool:
WVsig said:
Many of the surplus guns brought in by PW Arms also have the upgraded locking block so they are good to go.
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Just as an aside, most of these guns bear 2004 "BU" proof date codes although the 92S was dropped from Beretta's commercial catalog long before this. AFAIK it's disputed whether these guns were built before this and not proofed until they were declared surplus in 2004—Italian law apparently does not require proofing of LE/military firearms—or if they were actually made in 2004 as a special order to meet preexisting and inflexible LE specifications, similar to how SIG Sauer reportedly still makes special runs of P228s/M11s with stamped and welded slides to fulfill USAF orders. It's been surmised that the later-style locking blocks are evidence for the latter theory.
 
SOG stated that they came from the Beretta factory. My guess is that they were returned to the factory after they left service. Either 1) They were stamped upon inspection and approval after being retired or 2) They were a recent short run.

I dunno but I can't wait to pick my lady up. :) I'll report back later.
 
I like my 92S, and I don't normally care for Berettas. It has an old-school classic blued look to it.

Mine had some holster wear, but was in otherwise excellent condition. It appeared to have not been shot much.

Magazines aren't an issue if you order the 15 round mags from Midway ($18 ea.). They are factory Beretta magazines and will work with either 92S or 92FS versions.

I am finally getting used to the bizarre magazine release location. I have even adapted a Hogue wrap-around grip to work with it.

The sights are the typical tiny military sights that make aiming tough for aging eyes, and not much can be done about it since the front sight is machined into the slide.

The pistol functions very well, and the slide and trigger feel smoother than my wife's 92FS.

For the money they are going for, the 92S is an excellent deal if you can live with the crappy sights.
 
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