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Because it's there.
Why do you own a Beretta 92?
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Because it's there.
I too picked up one of the 92FS police trade-ins with nite sites.(they still work) Didn't think much about it, having had the Taurus 92's before. When I shot it, Wow! Smooth as butter and knocked the center out of the target at 15 yards every .single. time. My Taurus wouldn't do that, even though I have nothing against the Taurus 92.(Their striker fired pistols are a whole 'nother conversation). I Love IT!
They're just nice guns.
I'm not a big fan of aluminum frames, but I will never shoot either of my 92 pistols enough to wear them out. I have too many other guns and too little time to make it a reasonable possibility.
I decided awhile back that I would always own a Beretta 92.
https://www.hogueinc.com/grips/beretta/92FS/aluminum
https://www.hogueinc.com/grips/beretta/92FS/g10
- They look good (especially in stainless).
- They're very accurate.
- They're very reliable.
- If they fit your hand, they are very comfortable to shoot.
- They're relatively easy to work on.
- They seem to hold up well to normal use.
- Triggers are decent and can be easily improved.
- Decent selection of accessories.
- Magazines are cheap and widely available.
I'm not a big fan of aluminum frames, but I will never shoot either of my 92 pistols enough to wear them out. I have too many other guns and too little time to make it a reasonable possibility.
I decided awhile back that I would always own a Beretta 92.
Hogue has a good selection of 92 grips. I like their aluminum grips, but the G10 grips look interesting too.
https://www.hogueinc.com/grips/beretta/92FS/aluminum
https://www.hogueinc.com/grips/beretta/92FS/g10
I'll form the question more to fit me...
Why did I own two and not keep either, selling both of them?
They were decent handguns with a very nice & tough finish. Iconic handguns, really, and both ran perfectly well. But neither of them truly moved me, both were acceptably accurate but neither were "target" accurate in my hands.
I find them to be huge handguns -- all the while not having anunusually long barrel, slide or sighting plane... which is something I really like in a handgun.
I never thought the trigger was very good on either. The double action on the Beretta's are better than the DA on my Taurus PT-99AF, but the Taurus simply has a better single action trigger.
In the end, I couldn't like them enough to keep them. Definitely a quality handgun, but I'm not attracted to them.
Now one of the new Bill Wilson Beretta 92s? I would love to handle one and maybe spend the dough for one of those.
Why did I own two and not keep either, selling both of them?
They were decent handguns with a very nice & tough finish. Iconic handguns, really, and both ran perfectly well. But neither of them truly moved me, both were acceptably accurate but neither were "target" accurate in my hands.
I find them to be huge handguns -- all the while not having anunusually long barrel, slide or sighting plane... which is something I really like in a handgun.
I never thought the trigger was very good on either. The double action on the Beretta's are better than the DA on my Taurus PT-99AF, but the Taurus simply has a better single action trigger.
In the end, I couldn't like them enough to keep them. Definitely a quality handgun, but I'm not attracted to them.
Now one of the new Bill Wilson Beretta 92s? I would love to handle one and maybe spend the dough for one of those.
Seriously, I think $1200 sounds like a fine deal -IF- the pistol is a significant upgrade over a regular 92 in:
fit
trigger
accuracy
If it's just a 92 with different grips, different logos on it and a few spring changes and a metal guide rod instead of plastic... then I wouldn't really enjoy owning it.
fit
trigger
accuracy
If it's just a 92 with different grips, different logos on it and a few spring changes and a metal guide rod instead of plastic... then I wouldn't really enjoy owning it.
It is sort of somewhere in-between IMHO. This is from the Beretta forum. It has a tighter frame to slide fit and a stainless match crowned barrel. WC is not really doing any final fitting or finishing on these guns.
Beretta/Wilson collaboration Model 92 project specifications:
Beretta/Wilson collaboration Model 92 project specifications:
- M9A1 frame with 92A1 round trigger guard profile and improved checkering. Basically checkering to be the standard M9A1 backstrap checkering and as many horizontal lines added to the top of the frontstrap as possible, 3-4 lines
- 92G Brigadier slide (slight de-horning above the locking block area to remove the sharp edge), model marking to be 92G BRIGADIER TACTICAL
- Model designation on the box to be: 92G BRIGADIER TACTICAL WC Exclusive
- Slide to frame fit as tight as practical within production gun limits, would like a tight fit like is on the current Italian production 92A1 guns
- Tritium insert front sight (Trijicon) NOTE: Front sight to be the same as the one used on previously manufactured Brigadier slides.
- Stainless match grade barrel with recessed crown, 4.7” Elite length, black finish
- Oversize steel magazine release Beretta part #C86992
- Steel de-cocking levers
- Skeletonized Elite II hammer Beretta part #UD5A0584
- D hammer spring
- Lanyard loop pin Beretta part #UD5A0075
- Lanyard loop, aluminum Beretta part #C56801
- Beretta steel trigger
- Rear sight supplied by Wilson Combat
- Steel guide rod supplied by Wilson Combat
- G10 grips with Wilson Combat logo medallion supplied by Wilson Combat
- Wilson Combat logo CNC machined or laser cut on slide prior to finish (rear right side behind red dot)
- 3 – #JM9A115 15rd M9A sand resistant magazines
FairWarning
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I don't yet---but will soon---own a 92, because it's an all-time icon and far beyond proven as a fighting pistol. I shoot them very well and they are quite beautiful as a bonus.
I also have a bit of an obsession with many Italian things, from cars to cuisine to clothes to architecture. And Beretta firearms, with my favorite being the 92 Italian decked out in black, thanks. They are too big in my opinion for CCW, but they are great zombie, home defense and range guns. It is nice to have nearly 5 inches of barrel length and a longer site radius than most combat 9s, too.
I also have a bit of an obsession with many Italian things, from cars to cuisine to clothes to architecture. And Beretta firearms, with my favorite being the 92 Italian decked out in black, thanks. They are too big in my opinion for CCW, but they are great zombie, home defense and range guns. It is nice to have nearly 5 inches of barrel length and a longer site radius than most combat 9s, too.
RAfiringline
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I prefer DA/SA handguns so the B92 was in my general category of interest.
I also prefer guns that were reliable enough to get through rigorous military reliability/durabilty/accuracy testing.
I've run 493 rnds through it, most of it commercial reload, with 1 ft extract early on, perhaps due to some gummy storage gunk left over after cleaning.
A good accurate reliable fun gun, but too big and heavy for EDC, at least for me.
I also prefer guns that were reliable enough to get through rigorous military reliability/durabilty/accuracy testing.
I've run 493 rnds through it, most of it commercial reload, with 1 ft extract early on, perhaps due to some gummy storage gunk left over after cleaning.
A good accurate reliable fun gun, but too big and heavy for EDC, at least for me.
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I went the other way....
I used to own a Beretta 92FS. I liked it a lot, but ultimately decided the Glock 17 fit my needs better. Sold the 92FS.
5 or 6 years later, now, I still missed that 92. Recently found a used, like new 1997 Taurus PT92 for $265. In all respects, it seems the equal of my old Beretta.
The safety "issue" often discussed is no big deal. The Beretta slide mounted safety never gave me a problem, and the Taurus frame safety will be either off or used for decocking. I won't use it for cocked and locked carry.
My PT92 has only made it to the range once before the snow flew, but it fired 150rds reliably and accurately. In fact, I spotted a clay pigeon on the 100yd berm and took it under fire standing offhand, and ended up breaking it...
I'm a big Beretta fan, and have several different examples of their products. But the PT92 can be a suitable substitute for less dough.
I used to own a Beretta 92FS. I liked it a lot, but ultimately decided the Glock 17 fit my needs better. Sold the 92FS.
5 or 6 years later, now, I still missed that 92. Recently found a used, like new 1997 Taurus PT92 for $265. In all respects, it seems the equal of my old Beretta.
The safety "issue" often discussed is no big deal. The Beretta slide mounted safety never gave me a problem, and the Taurus frame safety will be either off or used for decocking. I won't use it for cocked and locked carry.
My PT92 has only made it to the range once before the snow flew, but it fired 150rds reliably and accurately. In fact, I spotted a clay pigeon on the 100yd berm and took it under fire standing offhand, and ended up breaking it...
I'm a big Beretta fan, and have several different examples of their products. But the PT92 can be a suitable substitute for less dough.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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I don't own one-----yet
My last 2 handgun purchases were Beretta's---every time I go in for a 92, the store has PX4's marked down so low, I basically stole them.
A 92 is next on the radar but its getting to be the slow time of year at work, so might have to wait till summer when we're working 6-7 days a week. Every 92 I've handled seemed to be smooth as glass.
My last 2 handgun purchases were Beretta's---every time I go in for a 92, the store has PX4's marked down so low, I basically stole them.
A 92 is next on the radar but its getting to be the slow time of year at work, so might have to wait till summer when we're working 6-7 days a week. Every 92 I've handled seemed to be smooth as glass.
I bought it just before that stupid 10-round magazine thing went into effect. Was that 1990? I had a choice between a PT-99 and a Glock 17. I chose the PT-99 to save $100 or so. I have never regretted the choice.
I have huge hands and it fits them well. I fired thousands and thousands of accurate rounds until the extractor got worn (recently). I replaced it myself for $10 or so and have shot hundreds more rounds.
It has been a great gun for me. Of my semi-autos, only my CZ75 and 1911 feel as good in my hand. It is as accurate and dependable as either. They are my three favorite semi-autos.
My FiL liked it so much he bought one of those police trade-ins. The triggers and accuracy are the same as far as I can tell. He has big hands too. It is now his favorite semi-auto.
I have huge hands and it fits them well. I fired thousands and thousands of accurate rounds until the extractor got worn (recently). I replaced it myself for $10 or so and have shot hundreds more rounds.
It has been a great gun for me. Of my semi-autos, only my CZ75 and 1911 feel as good in my hand. It is as accurate and dependable as either. They are my three favorite semi-autos.
My FiL liked it so much he bought one of those police trade-ins. The triggers and accuracy are the same as far as I can tell. He has big hands too. It is now his favorite semi-auto.
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Tipsy Mcstagger
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I got it at a great price used and I've had offers above it to sell it, but it's exceedingly accurate and it's one of the 2 autos I have that have never jammed. The other is a glock but I'm way more accurate with the 92. It's also the gun I recommend to first time auto buyers unless they are dead-set to buy a glock or XD or 1911. I'm still a 1911 guy but the 92 is an outstanding DA.
I bought my Beretta 92FS brand new back in 2012 here in the Philippines. I bought it because of its hi-cap feature but mainly because it was the issue pistol of our national police (before Glocks, which they began to be issued with in 2014). That meant there were a lot of spares to go around as well as cheap magazines including an original 30-rounder which I have.
I haven't been disappointed. In fact, I was rather impressed by its durability after an accident with it. Just weeks after the purchase, I fired nearly 200 rounds through it including reloads. One of the reloads exploded in the breech, nearly giving me a heart attack and separating the trigger bar from the frame!
Anyway, the gunsmith fixed it. And, no more reloads for the Beretta.
If it's good for the US Army and the Philippine National Police, it's good enough for me.
I haven't been disappointed. In fact, I was rather impressed by its durability after an accident with it. Just weeks after the purchase, I fired nearly 200 rounds through it including reloads. One of the reloads exploded in the breech, nearly giving me a heart attack and separating the trigger bar from the frame!
Anyway, the gunsmith fixed it. And, no more reloads for the Beretta.
If it's good for the US Army and the Philippine National Police, it's good enough for me.
Through the years I have had several 92's and traded one and gave the other away, I could not develop any real feeling for the grip, size and looks as compared to the Smith & Wesson autos I was shooting. Recently I purchased one of the Italian police trades, like new condition and $259. I have shot a couple hundred rounds through it and accuracy is exceptional for an uncomfortable block of pistol. I will keep this one for occasional plinking but with so many ergonomic shooters available that are fun to shoot I doubt the Beretta will see many more rounds down the tube.