Bought a Beretta 96 in .40 Stainless today..
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OregonJohnny
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I found on my 92FS, that if you install the Hogue wraparound grips, don't use the washers, and screw the factory grip screws down really tight, they can make contact with the magazine, put scrape marks on it, and not allow it to drop free. So right now I'm running the Hogues with the washers and factory screws, and the screw heads stick up from the grip a millimeter or 2.
Congratulations on the Beretta 96 purchase. My dad has one of the first ones made back in the very early 90's, and it's been 100% flawless for almost 20 years, with no changes in springs or parts. A well-cared for Beretta will run reliably for decades. My next handgun purchase will probably be a Beretta 96A1, as I like the integrated rail and recoil buffer.
Oh, and another thumbs-up for Mecgar Beretta magazines. I have their 18 and 20-rounders for my 92. Flawless and well made.
And one more thing - The best thing you can do to a factory Beretta 92/96 is the "D" spring conversion. It is an easily found part, very inexpensive, quick and easy to install, and will lighten your double action trigger pull by a few pounds, to at least make shooting double action possible.
OregonJohnny
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Seriously? Maybe whoever had the gun before you already did the D spring conversion. To me, the stock DA trigger pull on a 92/96 is ridiculous.
Beretta's D spring came on the double action only models (92/96D/DS). It runs the length of the backstrap inside the mainspring housing. The difference between the double action trigger pull before and after the swap is very noticeable.
Maybe they did, I dunno. Would there be a way to tell?
In other news.. I got the washers and the screw from Beretta today. Popped em in, and perfecto!. I called them Tuesday afternoon, and now its all ready for the range tomorrow. Good customer service.
In other news.. I got the washers and the screw from Beretta today. Popped em in, and perfecto!. I called them Tuesday afternoon, and now its all ready for the range tomorrow. Good customer service.
OregonJohnny
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Not without having a stock hammer spring to compare to. Maybe there are fewer coils on the D spring? Maybe someone knows how many? I'm not sure.
But if you order a D spring, go to swap out your old hammer spring and notice they're identical, well you're only out a couple bucks for the new D spring, and you have an extra one laying around in your gun parts bin/bag.
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Beretta Inox 96 (though I have the Vertec) is my nightstand gun. I have a LaserMax laser on mine. You should enjoy shooting it.
It was a fun day with Zebco ( a fellow member and friend).
The Beretta kicks, and shoots flawlessly. No brass in my face. No malfunctions.
A bit more recoil than a 9mm, I will have to learn to shoot more effectively, but I was not bad. I like the .40!
The Beretta kicks, and shoots flawlessly. No brass in my face. No malfunctions.
A bit more recoil than a 9mm, I will have to learn to shoot more effectively, but I was not bad. I like the .40!
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i just purchased the 96A1 in .40s&w. i love this gun
i used to own a fs96 centurion but foolishly sold it. the 96A1 has several improvements over my original 96 like the factory recoil buffer, acc rail, and dove tailed front and rear sights.
your stainless 96 looks brand new i want one
i used to own a fs96 centurion but foolishly sold it. the 96A1 has several improvements over my original 96 like the factory recoil buffer, acc rail, and dove tailed front and rear sights.
your stainless 96 looks brand new i want one
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