Plastic Parts on Beretta 92FS - What's the conclusion?

Polymer is stronger than plastic but not as strong as steel.
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All plastics are polymers but not all polymers are plastics.

So SOME polymers are stronger than the strongest plastic, but it's not a given that polymer is stronger than plastic because any plastic you choose to talk about is a polymer and obviously that polymer can't be stronger than itself.
So is it plastic coated metal or just plastic parts?
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The guide rods are solid plastic. The other parts are rough metal parts with a molded plastic overlay. There don't seem to be many complaints about the parts from a functional standpoint, most people just object to the general idea.

Good things. They don't rust, they are easier on the hands when the gun gets very hot or the temperature is very cold. They help the manufacturer make a profit. The finish doesn't wear off.

Bad things. They look bad on stainless guns. They don't work with some aftermarket accessories. They're probably not quite as strong as the all-metal parts.
 
....no one stated another reason for the "plastic" parts. They were implemented to improve reliability. Metal on metal normally requires some kind of lube to function well. Lube is a great dirt magnet, or as the case may be, sand magnet. The polymer is "self lubricating", plus bent metal guide rod equals no bueno, the polymer can flex and return to it's original shape.
 
Nope... I just bought one not too long ago and it didn't stop me. All I did was put in a stainless steel guide rod. But that was my own personal preference.
 
Plastic parts don't really concern me as long as the gun is made by a good company. I had a Beretta 92FS "Police Special" that had a polymer trigger and plastic guide rod. Then I bought a Beretta M9 which has a metal trigger and plastic guide rod. The Beretta 92/M9 is heavy as it is for a 9mm, don't need to add more weight.
 
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Crap.

The plastic guide rod bothered my because it is so flimsy looking in comparison to the rest of the gun, so I replaced it.

Now you made me realize the trigger is also plastic. Ha, I didn't notice!

Since reading your post, I've become set on replacing the trigger with a metal one. Can anyone who has done so share their experience: how much it cost to replace, whether they noticed a difference, etc?

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Thanks
GS
 
Now you made me realize the trigger is also plastic.
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Well, strictly speaking it's a plastic overmold onto a metal core. You can probably find someone with an all-metal trigger for sale over on the Beretta Forum. If not, I'm sure they'll have some recommendations on where to buy one at retail prices.
The plastic guide rod bothered my because it is so flimsy looking in comparison to the rest of the gun, so I replaced it.
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Oddly enough, while I don't recall ever hearing of a plastic guide rod in a 92/96 breaking, I have heard of several of the original two-piece metal rods coming apart.
 
Homerboy. I were confused with your points. Ain't you the same person who also said plastic part cheapen the whole thing on a metal gun? Is more expensive look = ugly?
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Sorry. I meant plastic parts on a metal gun are ugly.
 
Well, one solution is to buy a new Italian made INOX. Shop here has several, getting more in regularly. All silver controls, so I assume these parts are metal. Priced at $719.

Don't know about the guide rod.
 
Shop in St. Louis has them. They currently have 3, I plan to pick one up on Tuesday. Please forgive me for not revealing the shop on the forum, as I am afraid they will be gone when I return. Read on another forum that these are coming in suddenly from Beretta Italy lately as well. I will be happy to post the location after Tuesday.

They also have the black Italian 92FS for $569.

What do you think of $719 for the INOX?
 
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What do you think of $719 for the INOX?
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I don't know. I used to have a good handle on prices, then everything went crazy. If you want it, are willing to pay the price and can afford it then I guess it's a good price--these days that's about all I can say.

Think you could post a picture after you buy it?
 
The truth about the 92fs plastic parts

I have heard all of the so called (gunsmiths) on this site tell their tales about the plastic parts on the Beretta 92fs. And being an owner of this model (mine is Italian made July 29, 2009) and bought in the United States I feel that I need to clarify some points about this pistol.
First of all, there are only two plastic parts on the pistol (the recoil guide rod) and the grips. Oh I know everybody will tell you that the trigger, hammer, release button for the magazine, and the safety decocker are all made of plastic as well, but this is not the case. They are poly coated!!!
Secondly I took a magnet as you all should do if in doubt about something on this pistol before posting what you obviously don't know, and the results are that everything on the pistol is either Aircraft aluminum, Steel, or in the case of the recoil guide rod and grips plastic. And for the record you can replace the guide rod with a metal one for $25.00 There you have it, now go out and test it yourself with a magnet. I can't speak for the M9 or the American made counterpart but I can speak for this model from Italy.
 
Interesting. I happen to have a PX4 with thousands of rounds through it, not one failure! As you all know its a "plastic" aka Polymer gun. I have never had any concerns or doubts about it. I think a lot of concerns are borne of perception rather than reality. This is modern engineering for you. You are surely not after a Pistol that will be here 100yrs later are you?:confused:
 
I've no concerns over functionality or reliability with the plastic parts. I'm more of a traditionalist in that I'd prefer metal if it was available, but I'm not bothered enough that I'd actually pay to replace the parts unless they break.

Most of my 1911 brethren moan and groan about the nylon main spring housings using on the Colts, but I personally don't mind them. I view this the same way.
 
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