AKA : M9 (U.S. Military Designation)
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| 92FS Magazine |
Weight : 2.1lbs or 970g
Length : 8.54in or 217mm
Capacity : 15 rounds (standard)
Locking : Walther Falling Block
Action : Semi Auto, Double Action
Origin : Italy
The 92FS comes from the well established heritage of Beretta, which is said to be the oldest firearm company still in business. The beautiful appearance of this fine pistol dates back to the Model 1951 Brigadier a single action pistol with an 8 round magazine. Like the Brigadier, the slide has a cut out section exposing the barrel, the gripping serrations on the slide are the same and the grip angle show a design simularity. And with the right kind of eyes you may even see its lineage in the Model 1935 as well.
The 1985 U.S. Military pistol trial chose the 92 pistol to replace one of the most revered pistols of all time, the Colt M1911A1 with an order for just over 300,000 pistols. Though choice was controversial, as the 92F's closest rival the SIG P226 was only beaten on price. Once the decision was made some alterations to the 92F had to be made to satisfy the U.S. Military Brass, one being the squaring of the trigger guard, Chroming of the barrel, interchangeability of parts and a new coating to decrease wear.
The pistol was not without issue after it was implemented. Slides on approximately fourteen pistols cracked during firing giving the shooters minor injuries, and some pistols frames had small cracks appearing in them after extended firing sessions. Both of these faults were the result of poor metallurgy in the construction. This was rectified by producing the pistol in the U.S. with stricter production standards.
The 92FS has enjoyed popularity in films and popular culture for its stunning lines and styling. Helped also by the widespread adoption by military's around the world such as France, Italy, U.S. as well as acceptance by many law enforcement agencies. Beretta once gave L.A.P.D. some pistols free of charge.
The 92FS is pleasant to shoot, though some may find its large grip a bit too big. For a 9mm the pistol is a little on the large size. The 92FS will function with a wide variety of ammunition types and other variants of this pistol come in .40 Smith and Wesson. Accurate and reliable (with decent magazines) the 92FS is a wonderful pistol which I would recommend you try if at all possible.
INTERESTING FACT : Mel Gibson carried the 92FS in the movie "Lethal Weapon" but he did in fact own one in real life until he had to hand it over to the police while he was being investigated for domestic violence.
PROS: STYLISH, DOUBLE ACTION, RESPECTED MANUFACTURER, ACCURATE
......... EATS ALL THE +P AMMO YOU CAN FEED IT
CONS: SOME HAVE MAGAZINE ISSUES, GIANT 9mm, EARLY MODELS HAD ..........ISSUES AS DISCUSSED
COOL FACTOR : 7/10
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