Beretta Bargain

[moewadle]

I want to alert those of you who may wish to take advantage of this. After some intense price checking recently in stores and the internet I became convinced today that I found a genuine bargain on a Beretta 92FS 9mm. Recently I had been looking to buy either a CZ75B or a Beretta 92FS. I went into Scheels Sporting Goods near my home and found this display of Berettas with a sign that essentially said the Scheels Company had made a large purchase of 92FS that had a very slight blem on each one. However, they claim the blem is "behind the grips" and does not interfere with the operation of the gun. The sales person told me that the Beretta warranty is in full effect. The price for these is $449.99, Okay, $450. The sales person who helped me said he could not find the alleged blem on the surface of these guns and that his supervisor had challenged him to find it. The blem is not in the mechanics. This was a delightful surprise to me. I put one on lay away. It is NIB with two 15 round magazines. Scheels had one NIB that is not a blemished model and they wanted either $579 or 599 for it. I did not pay close attention to that price tag. I know the cheapest I have seen them on the net is Bud's in Kentucky who wants $530. Of course there is shipping and a FFL transfer fee which would probably run it up to about $600. These models are the lowest price ones with the matte black finish. I was ecstatic. I never dreamed I would get just what I wanted, NIB, for such a great price. FYI Scheels has a 22 store chain in the Iowa, Minnesota, Dakotas, etc and purchasing this gun in Iowa means an added 5% sales tax. So, total price was just at $472. I don't mind saying I am a happy camper, and I don't even camp.

This begs one question. Being slightly suspicious I am wondering if there is a little more to this story. Not that I doubt I got a real Beretta, etc....but, would something like this be a marketing ploy for Beretta to move excess product without officially lowering their catalog price on this gun. I know the current MSRP is $650 listed on Beretta web site. So, what gives. It works for me but I am curious. In any event I am not looking the gift horse in the mouth any further. If anyone has opinions I would enjoy hearing them. Thanks, Moe

 

[js2013]

I saw a similar ad for a blemished Beretta 92FS. The price was $399 from, if my memory is correct, Bass Pro Shop.

 

[KI4LIV]

I purchased my Beretta M9 from B&H Gun Rack in Merritt Island, FL a few months back for $450... Apparently Beretta is trying to blow out the M9 and 92FS while releasing the 90-TWO model.

It was brand new in the box - no blemishes - just the shop passing down the savings they were getting from the manufacturer.

 

[KC&97TA]

I'm going to have to look around for another one, I paid $612 for mine in Sept 'O4. It's starting to get some wear on it.

I have to say it's the sorriest gun I've ever owned, it's had 5 jams in 23,200 rounds... how is a guy supposed to learn to clear stoppages on a pistol like that

 

[Ala Dan]

We also bought a large quanity of the so-called 'blem guns; but I can't
seem to find where the blem is suppose too be~? I think they are
dumping these regular model 92FS pistols, in favor of the more recently
introduced model 90-Two which has a little different "feel"; and comes
with a light rail~!

 

[moewadle]

Beretta "Blems"

Yes, I am getting that idea from this situation. A quality gun company like Beretta is not going to have so many blemished guns to put out there at once. One in a dealer's case is believable but this chain store had three on display and I do not know how many in their back room. I think this blemish story makes a good cover story is all. In any event I am extremely happy at the price I got one for. Moe

 

[atblis]

That's funny

a blemmed Beretta is still more expensive than a CZ.

 

[albanian]

"a blemmed Beretta is still more expensive than a CZ."

yeah but you get a Beretta! CZs are good guns for the money but they are in the same class as Beretta. Beretta makes top notch guns that in the class of H&K and SIG. CZs are good guns but they are not put together like a Beretta.

 

[loki.fish]

a blemmed Beretta is still more expensive than a CZ.

Why is it that every thread about a certain company is invaded by somebody feeling the need to show their brand loyalty? This is why I will never own another glock, people must keep throwing out brand loyalty. I'm seeing it as much with CZ as Glock, so now I will never give CZ a chance.

On topic: I'd like to find a deal like that, as I want a Beretta in my collection.

 

[TC-TX]

CZs are good guns but they are not put together like a Beretta.

No - they are put together WAY BETTER than any Beretta I have ever owned!

AND Beretta's are NOT in the same class as SIG. Period.

 

[TC-TX]

Why is it that every thread about a certain company is invaded by somebody feeling the need to show their brand loyalty?

Because it was brought up in the Original Post... that makes it an inclusive and fair comparison.

 

[joab]

KI4LIV
Does B&H have anymore, I can make that drive

 

[loki.fish]

Ah, well I guess you're right TC-TX.

 

[clange]

New ones are actually all over gun broker for $450-470, but you have to add $40 or so for shipping/transfer.

I assume when you said 572 you meant 472. Yes, thats a good deal if it doesnt have any noticable problem.

 

[HighVelocity]

This thread isn't about comparing brands. Let's put it back on track.

The "blem" 92 that I handled at a local store recently looked perfect. I spent about an hour talking to the clerk and handling the gun. I field stripped it, looked it over as close as I could without getting tools out, and was unable to find ANYTHING wrong with it. In fact, the gun seemed to have been done extra nicely. Fit and finish was on par with the best I've seen.

I think you made a good choice and your 92 should give you many years of service.

 

[moewadle]

Recap on my thoughts

In reply to Clange, yes I meant total price with taxes was $472 and corrected that in my entry. The more I think about this and from what I see of others' experiences I am convinced this is a marketing action by Beretta to move out FS models that they want to get rid of (With the new 90-TWO being sold.) sort of like new cars that are unsold at the end of the model year. Moe

 

[albanian]

I have a 92fs and a 92G. They seem to be among the best pistols I have ever owned. I got both used at what I consider a good price and I have never had a jam with either of them. They are in my opinion the most reliable brand of pistol. I have had Glocks jam, SIGs jam but never a Beretta 92 jam.

I had a CZ-40 and I was not impressed. It never jamed on over 1000 rds but the accuracy was not there and the trigger reach was too long. It seemed t have a lot of kick as well. The outside looked decent but it was painted in some kind of plastic paint. The inside looked pretty rough. I know it doesn't effect function but compare the internals of a CZ-40b to a Beretta 92fs or a SIG 220 and tell me that they are made just as well.

 

[MAKster]

gander mountain

Gander Mountain is now selling Beretta 92FS with the "blemish under the grip" for $449.99. It seems odd that Beretta would think this story about the so-called blemish is less embarassing than just saying the gun is on sale.

 

[10-Ring]

The 92fs is a fine firearm and the price you got ($ 450) is a good one...very good actually.
If it's ture that Beretta is unloading these 92fs' to make room for their new 90-two's I hope they're not putting all their eggs in one basket...ie new coke

 

[gudel]

I really like my 92FS, very reliable gun, not once it has ever jam on me.
$450 for a nib is a great deal. I'd like to have the 90-two in 40

 

[moewadle]

And, since I am one of the guys that are directly involved in this thread and did buy one of these "blem" Beretta's let me tell you, in case I did not here, that I actually got mine at Scheels for $420. My local Scheels had them for $450 so I put one on layaway. In the meantime I was at a Scheels in Cedar Falls, Iowa and they had them for $420. The gun manager there said that Scheels will not be undersold,even by one of their own stores so he said I should go to my store and tell them it was $30 cheaper at his store and I would get that price. I did tell them and they checked my story and then gave me $30 more off. NIB with two 15 rd magazines for $420 plus tax. I love it and love the gun although the grips are a bit big for my little hands.

 

[R12GS]

No - they are put together WAY BETTER than any Beretta I have ever owned!

AND Beretta's are NOT in the same class as SIG. Period

Not according to the military field trials. The Sig 226 had its own share of problems of slide fractures. The Beretta equaled it in everything else and beat it in price. As for CZ, sorry again, its a commie gun of good design with gritty triggers.

 

[Manedwolf]

Not according to the military field trials. The Sig 226 had its own share of problems of slide fractures. The Beretta equaled it in everything else and beat it in price. As for CZ, sorry again, its a commie gun of good design with gritty triggers.

Then, of course, there's the Taurus PT92 series, which has all the qualities of the Beretta, except that the ambi safety is in the CORRECT location...on the frame where it belongs!

Plus, as someone said, the 90-two has a different feel. The Taurus is available in the classic Beretta feel with the new tacticool rail, but they didn't feel the need to change the entire design of the steering wheel and seats just to offer different hood ornaments.

If this is Beretta's marketing strategy, I'd have to give the prize to Taurus instead. They came out with the excellent new high-tech 24/7s, but they didn't disparage or discount their "grand old flagship" PT92 series when doing it.

 

[beardownwildcat]

the reason i would buy a beretta over a taurus right now (b/c i like the price on the taurus better) is b/c every taurus 92 i find has that ugly rail on it. i just wanted a taurus without the rail, and the search has been lengthy. my range was selling new pt92 for $329 but i wouldn't buy it with the rail. yeah its kind of lame to not snag one, but i just like the original lines better.

 

[gudel]

Then, of course, there's the Taurus PT92 series, which has all the qualities of the Beretta, except that the ambi safety is in the CORRECT location...on the frame where it belongs!

the "correct" position is relative, who's to say it's wrong to drive on the right side of the wrong, well the british said it.
I say it is not right to have a gun that doesn't work 100% out of the box, but the 1911 people say it just needs to broken in