OregonJohnny
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Some of you may know that Wilson Combat is now working on Beretta M9/92/96 guns, and making parts for them as well. The part that caught my eye the most is their single-sided low-profile decocker/safety lever: http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Wilson-...ker-Beretta-92_96-F_FS-Model/productinfo/636/
I decided it was worth a try, so I ordered it last week. It arrived yesterday and I installed it last night. Installation requires driving out various pins (it's recommended to do this inside of a large clear plastic bag, as 3 different tiny springs and plungers easily launch into space) and removing the old safety mechanism.
Before installation, it was rather easy to unintentionally sweep the safety lever down while doing fast power stroke racks of the slide. Now, I can grab the slide hard, power stroke it like crazy over and over again, and the safety lever does not move. There's also nothing sharp digging into the palm of your left hand while you grasp the slide. The only downside is this - decocking the gun with this new low-profile lever is rather difficult, and it is definitely harder to flick the lever back up to fire. Before, I was able to decock and flip the lever back up to fire without shifting my shooting grip. Not anymore. Plus, if you're left handed, it basically removes the ambidextrous functionality of the Beretta's safety/decocker.
But this part improves (virtually eliminates) one of the biggest universal complaints about the Beretta 92. If there is anyone out there who likes the Beretta, but is wary of the safety being unintentionally engaged while carrying, clearing malfunctions, etc., this part is definitely worth a look.
My modifications to this 92FS over the years have been:
• D mainspring
• Metal guide rod
• Metal trigger
• Metal mainspring cap/lanyard loop
• Elite II hammer
• Oversized checkered magazine release
• Alumagrips
• Wilson combat single-sided low-profile safety
All of these mods are very much worth it, IMO. I haven't had the gun to the range yet with the new safety, but in just manipulating the gun at home, it is a huge improvement. Some before and after pics:
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I decided it was worth a try, so I ordered it last week. It arrived yesterday and I installed it last night. Installation requires driving out various pins (it's recommended to do this inside of a large clear plastic bag, as 3 different tiny springs and plungers easily launch into space) and removing the old safety mechanism.
Before installation, it was rather easy to unintentionally sweep the safety lever down while doing fast power stroke racks of the slide. Now, I can grab the slide hard, power stroke it like crazy over and over again, and the safety lever does not move. There's also nothing sharp digging into the palm of your left hand while you grasp the slide. The only downside is this - decocking the gun with this new low-profile lever is rather difficult, and it is definitely harder to flick the lever back up to fire. Before, I was able to decock and flip the lever back up to fire without shifting my shooting grip. Not anymore. Plus, if you're left handed, it basically removes the ambidextrous functionality of the Beretta's safety/decocker.
But this part improves (virtually eliminates) one of the biggest universal complaints about the Beretta 92. If there is anyone out there who likes the Beretta, but is wary of the safety being unintentionally engaged while carrying, clearing malfunctions, etc., this part is definitely worth a look.
My modifications to this 92FS over the years have been:
• D mainspring
• Metal guide rod
• Metal trigger
• Metal mainspring cap/lanyard loop
• Elite II hammer
• Oversized checkered magazine release
• Alumagrips
• Wilson combat single-sided low-profile safety
All of these mods are very much worth it, IMO. I haven't had the gun to the range yet with the new safety, but in just manipulating the gun at home, it is a huge improvement. Some before and after pics:
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AFTER:
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