Tell me about Beretta 92s

[ldp4570]

Like Hargrove, I too am retired military who had always prefered the 1911, but had no choice but to take on the M9, and even though I still want the 1911 back, the M9 is a good pistol!

 

[nofearfactor]

My father was a Marine. When I left home after graduating HS and headed off to school he sent me off with one of his 92Fs. I have 3 now, love em.

 

[MacFromOK]

Beretta 92 Variants and FAQ (M9 vs 92FS):
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_5_15/150057_Beretta_92_Variants_and_FAQ__M9_vs_92FS_.html

 

[docohm]

Beretta 92 Variants and FAQ (M9 vs 92FS):
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_5_15/150057_Beretta_92_Variants_and_FAQ__M9_vs_92FS_.html

WOW! Lots of good info there! Thanks for sending the link!

 

[Owlcreekok]

I was issued one when they first came out in 1985. I was in the AF and up till then we were carrying S&W model 15 .38's with ball ammo. It was a welcome replacement over the .38.

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Nothing against the 92, but I would trade two of them for ONE S&W 15.

Call me a luddite and I will smile and say,

 

[65ny]

Nothing against the 92, but I would trade two of them for ONE S&W 15.

I'll take that deal.

 

[MacFromOK]

WOW! Lots of good info there! Thanks for sending the link!

Happy to contribute.

 

[Junior Bonner]

The 92A1 is built heavier, and has a recoil buffer. I like the decocker and full double action trigger pull on the 1st round, too.

Edit: I don't the fact that I can't easily drop the firing pin and punch the firing pin channel. Anymore these days, one has to go to a striker fired pistol in order to easily access this critical area.

 

[druryj]

The 92A1 is built heavier, and has a recoil buffer. I like the decocker and full double action trigger pull on the 1st round, too.

Edit: I don't the fact that I can't easily drop the firing pin and punch the firing pin channel. Anymore these days, one has to go to a striker fired pistol in order to easily access this critical area.

Aww now Junior, it's not that hard to do with a 1911; especially a series 70 type. Gives one a chance to clean out the ejector channel too. You knew that though and I'm betting you was just funnin' us some. I like cleaning those often neglected areas.


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[MadJimFlynt]

I bought a 92SB in the early '80s after I got out of the Marines and before joining the Army. I liked the 1911 but I really liked the DA/SA trigger of 92SB and I could shoot it well. I carried the M9 throughout my 28 years in the Army and it served me well through two deployments to Afghanistan. The only complaint I have with the 92/M9 is that the front sight is integral to the slide and not removable. I still have my 92SB and shoot it on occasion but it is a Glock that I use now for concealed carry.


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