Beretta 92FS

gvw3 · 02-25-2012, 03:38 PM

I have been looking at this gun for my next purchase. I rented one at the range and it worked great. Anyone have their thoughts on this gun?

3/2 STA SS · 02-25-2012, 05:36 PM

I carried one in the USMC and it served me well....mater of fact I have two 15 round mags ( Italian Made) I will sell you....

this_is_nascar · 02-25-2012, 05:37 PM

I just purchased the 92A1. I chose it over the 92FS due to some of the features not found on the 92FS.

Hedge · 02-25-2012, 08:33 PM

Carried a 92F as a duty weapon. Decently accurate, fully reliable, easy to field strip. Good safety features. (that decocking took a bit to get used to...big difference from the 1911!)

Dislikes: grip was too big to be comfortable for me. First shot was always a flyer (double and single action). Seemed to settle in after the first shot. Won a few department matches with it, though.
I feel it is an inadequate cartridge, even with LE loads. I'm one of those that prefer a caliber that starts with a .4.

joncutt87 · 02-25-2012, 08:56 PM

I enjoyed my 92fs, had to sell it to make rent a while back.

twobit · 02-25-2012, 11:02 PM

Been carrying one since 1990. A+ gun Nuf said

gdmoody · 02-26-2012, 08:24 AM

I have had mine since the mid 80's and it is one that I will never trade off or sell. The only problem that I ever had with it was because I loaded up some light 9mm loads and they weren't hot enough to cycle that huge steel slide.

Grapevinebill · 02-29-2012, 04:28 PM

It's a very accurate gun that is very reliable. If you're the type of guy who prefers a calliber that starts with a .4x look at the 96. Same reliable platform in a .40S&W.

And 3/2 if you are still looking to drop those magazines, send me a PM. You can never have enough...

gvw3 · 03-01-2012, 06:33 PM

I bought it today. I can pick up after 72 hours. Thanks for the imput everyone.

Shedhorn · 03-04-2012, 12:14 AM

They're good guns. You did well.
Now post a pic of you shooting it.

Grapevinebill · 03-05-2012, 03:36 PM

Here is a picture of one of my 92FS's. It was all black, or bruniton when I bought it new. I have changed out all the frame controls, barrel, trigger, mag release hammer extractor, lanyard loop, magazine base plate and grip screws for Inox. Just finished it and I think its a pretty cool looking gun..

gdmoody · 03-05-2012, 10:58 PM

I think you will love it!!

gvw3 · 03-10-2012, 07:50 PM

Took it to the range 2 times this week. Very accurate. So far I have run 200 round with no issue. This is my favorite pistol and I have a few.

jedwil · 03-10-2012, 08:28 PM

I have and really like the 92SBC. Purchased it when they were first introduced. Never had an issue. It's in my nightstand.

Double D · 03-11-2012, 07:57 AM

Just sold one for 489.00

Lee D · 03-16-2012, 11:37 AM

a great pistol that will always be in my collection. the 92 has always made me look like a shooter

Insulation Tim · 03-16-2012, 01:50 PM

I own one and it always outshoots my Glock 19. Great handgun.

3/2 STA SS · 03-17-2012, 07:21 PM

Most any METAL framed pistol will out shoot a Glock...

CCHolderinMaine · 04-01-2012, 06:58 PM

A good buddy of mine owns one and it's a great gun. Great shooter, great take down, just works. If you ask people to pick top 10 9mm pistols, Beretta 92 is somewhere 2-9 on every single list.

Captain Jack · 04-08-2012, 09:03 AM

Great gun , i let mine go now i want it back again , so it`s back on my list aswell as others go for it you will never regret it ,

Packrat76 · 04-09-2012, 01:45 AM

I have a M9, bought it last August, very accurate and reliable with 2000 rds fired to date. One of the easiest to take down and clean, I love it.

Silent Rock · 04-09-2012, 02:05 PM

I pick up my new 92 FS tomorrow morning. I can barely wait. If it isn't raining Saturday, I will be trying it out.

Silent Rock

gvw3 · 04-09-2012, 06:33 PM

Your going to love it. What a well made firearm.

norahc · 04-09-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insulation Tim

I own one and it always outshoots my Glock 19. Great handgun.

That extra inch of barrel length probably helped with that.

Hammerslagger · 04-09-2012, 09:12 PM

The Beretta Model 92 and its descendants is a decent, reliable military, police, and self-defense pistol. It is descended from the German, Walther P38. Originally, it was a high capacity improvement of the Beretta model 1951, with a Browning type manual safety.

The more expensive SIG pistol outperformed it in the testing that caused the USA to adopt the B92 (with a P38 type safety and 1911 type magazine release) as the M9. SIG (Swiss Industries of War) is in a country that is not a member of NATO and Italy is a member of NATO. Politics is suspected and alleged in the selection process.

The M9 does not have the reputation of a well made 1911 or Glock for durability. I can not lay my fingers on the exact data at the moment, but think that I remember that the USA originally rated it as 25,000 shot arm, with slides replaced every 5000 shots.

Early in the M9's service with the US, there were some slide failures and separations that caused military shooter injuries and probably one likely fatality. Several factors were considered the likely cause of said slide problems. They included not noticing that the slide was progressively cracking and taking it out of service before its ultimate separation; the pistols allegedly having been fired extensively with +P+ ammo that they were not designed for; and a trace element used to refine the grain structure or the steel used in the series of slides that failed.

In any case Beretta redesigned the pistol to prevent the slide from being able come back and strike the shooter in the event of a breakage. I ave owned a Taurus made clone of the original B92 (no known slide failures) for 30 years and am well satisfied with it as a high capacity, full size, reasonably accurate, reliable, police and military type pistol.

I am confident that I have not put more than 7000 shots through it.

Hope this helps.

02-25-2012, 03:38 PM	#1
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,241	Beretta 92FS I have been looking at this gun for my next purchase. I rented one at the range and it worked great. Anyone have their thoughts on this gun? __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk. -->

02-25-2012, 05:36 PM	#2
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: Beretta 92FS I carried one in the USMC and it served me well....mater of fact I have two 15 round mags ( Italian Made) I will sell you.... __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

02-25-2012, 05:37 PM	#3
this_is_nascar Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester City, NJ Posts: 20	Re: Beretta 92FS I just purchased the 92A1. I chose it over the 92FS due to some of the features not found on the 92FS. __________________ "... it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go."

02-25-2012, 08:33 PM	#4
Hedge V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 63	Re: Beretta 92FS Carried a 92F as a duty weapon. Decently accurate, fully reliable, easy to field strip. Good safety features. (that decocking took a bit to get used to...big difference from the 1911!) Dislikes: grip was too big to be comfortable for me. First shot was always a flyer (double and single action). Seemed to settle in after the first shot. Won a few department matches with it, though. I feel it is an inadequate cartridge, even with LE loads. I'm one of those that prefer a caliber that starts with a .4.

02-25-2012, 08:56 PM	#5
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: Beretta 92FS I enjoyed my 92fs, had to sell it to make rent a while back. __________________ Four words to live by: aequitas, veritas, decus, sacrificium

02-25-2012, 11:02 PM	#6
twobit V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 355	Re: Beretta 92FS Been carrying one since 1990. A+ gun Nuf said

02-26-2012, 08:24 AM	#7
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,306	Re: Beretta 92FS I have had mine since the mid 80's and it is one that I will never trade off or sell. The only problem that I ever had with it was because I loaded up some light 9mm loads and they weren't hot enough to cycle that huge steel slide. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant) Last edited by gdmoody; 03-16-2012 at 06:50 PM.. Reason: spelling

02-29-2012, 04:28 PM	#8
Grapevinebill V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas - Fort Worth Posts: 107	Re: Beretta 92FS It's a very accurate gun that is very reliable. If you're the type of guy who prefers a calliber that starts with a .4x look at the 96. Same reliable platform in a .40S&W. And 3/2 if you are still looking to drop those magazines, send me a PM. You can never have enough... __________________ I have spent a lot of money on guns, bullets and holsters in my life... The rest I have just squandered.

03-01-2012, 06:33 PM	#9
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,241	Re: Beretta 92FS I bought it today. I can pick up after 72 hours. Thanks for the imput everyone. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

03-04-2012, 12:14 AM	#10
Shedhorn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NW Montana Posts: 53	Re: Beretta 92FS They're good guns. You did well. Now post a pic of you shooting it.

03-05-2012, 03:36 PM	#11
Grapevinebill V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas - Fort Worth Posts: 107	Re: Beretta 92FS Here is a picture of one of my 92FS's. It was all black, or bruniton when I bought it new. I have changed out all the frame controls, barrel, trigger, mag release hammer extractor, lanyard loop, magazine base plate and grip screws for Inox. Just finished it and I think its a pretty cool looking gun.. __________________ I have spent a lot of money on guns, bullets and holsters in my life... The rest I have just squandered.

03-05-2012, 10:58 PM	#12
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,306	Re: Beretta 92FS I think you will love it!! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

03-10-2012, 07:50 PM	#13
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,241	Re: Beretta 92FS Took it to the range 2 times this week. Very accurate. So far I have run 200 round with no issue. This is my favorite pistol and I have a few. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

03-10-2012, 08:28 PM	#14
jedwil Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Contributor Posts: 1,917	Re: Beretta 92FS I have and really like the 92SBC. Purchased it when they were first introduced. Never had an issue. It's in my nightstand. __________________ "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." -- John F. Kennedy

03-11-2012, 07:57 AM	#15
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,054	Re: Beretta 92FS Just sold one for 489.00 __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

03-16-2012, 11:37 AM	#16
Lee D V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: sw iowa Posts: 120	Re: Beretta 92FS a great pistol that will always be in my collection. the 92 has always made me look like a shooter __________________ “Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.” Jeff Cooper

03-16-2012, 01:50 PM	#17
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,294	Re: Beretta 92FS I own one and it always outshoots my Glock 19. Great handgun. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

03-17-2012, 07:21 PM	#18
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: Beretta 92FS Most any METAL framed pistol will out shoot a Glock... __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

04-01-2012, 06:58 PM	#19
CCHolderinMaine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Steep Falls, Maine Contributor Posts: 629	Re: Beretta 92FS A good buddy of mine owns one and it's a great gun. Great shooter, great take down, just works. If you ask people to pick top 10 9mm pistols, Beretta 92 is somewhere 2-9 on every single list.

04-08-2012, 09:03 AM	#20
Captain Jack V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: wakefield ma. Posts: 79	Re: Beretta 92FS Great gun , i let mine go now i want it back again , so it`s back on my list aswell as others go for it you will never regret it , __________________ DADS AGAINST DAUGHTERS DATING DEMOCRATS If you`re not catching FISH or shooting DUCKS then you don`t know JACK

04-09-2012, 01:45 AM	#21
Packrat76 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 49	Re: Beretta 92FS I have a M9, bought it last August, very accurate and reliable with 2000 rds fired to date. One of the easiest to take down and clean, I love it.

04-09-2012, 02:05 PM	#22
Silent Rock Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	Re: Beretta 92FS I pick up my new 92 FS tomorrow morning. I can barely wait. If it isn't raining Saturday, I will be trying it out. Silent Rock

04-09-2012, 06:33 PM	#23
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,241	Re: Beretta 92FS Your going to love it. What a well made firearm. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

04-09-2012, 09:12 PM	#25
Hammerslagger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,099	Re: Beretta 92FS The Beretta Model 92 and its descendants is a decent, reliable military, police, and self-defense pistol. It is descended from the German, Walther P38. Originally, it was a high capacity improvement of the Beretta model 1951, with a Browning type manual safety. The more expensive SIG pistol outperformed it in the testing that caused the USA to adopt the B92 (with a P38 type safety and 1911 type magazine release) as the M9. SIG (Swiss Industries of War) is in a country that is not a member of NATO and Italy is a member of NATO. Politics is suspected and alleged in the selection process. The M9 does not have the reputation of a well made 1911 or Glock for durability. I can not lay my fingers on the exact data at the moment, but think that I remember that the USA originally rated it as 25,000 shot arm, with slides replaced every 5000 shots. Early in the M9's service with the US, there were some slide failures and separations that caused military shooter injuries and probably one likely fatality. Several factors were considered the likely cause of said slide problems. They included not noticing that the slide was progressively cracking and taking it out of service before its ultimate separation; the pistols allegedly having been fired extensively with +P+ ammo that they were not designed for; and a trace element used to refine the grain structure or the steel used in the series of slides that failed. In any case Beretta redesigned the pistol to prevent the slide from being able come back and strike the shooter in the event of a breakage. I ave owned a Taurus made clone of the original B92 (no known slide failures) for 30 years and am well satisfied with it as a high capacity, full size, reasonably accurate, reliable, police and military type pistol. I am confident that I have not put more than 7000 shots through it. Hope this helps.