New Beretta M-9

You're talking about the Beretta M9 right? Might help to put the manufacturer with the model number. Just cuts down on the confusion some .

I haven't put a whole lot of rounds through my 92FS (pretty much the same gun), but I've just used a normal amount of oil (basically just a quick wipe on of 3-in-1) and its never jammed on me.

The only gun I've ever had to do any different with is my S&W SD40. Rather than oil it seems to behave better if I grease the slide rails with a bit of lithium grease.

Dang it. I was hoping to see one of these:





Or at least one of these:

bowhntr04 said:

Wow! Never seen one of those but i want one.

Click to expand...

You can get close.

http://www.dsarms.com/BT-TP9-Semi-Auto-Tactical-Pistol-9mm-CIVILIAN-LEGAL/productinfo/BTTP9/

bowhntr04 said:

Anything i should consider upgrading?

Click to expand...

Only the D spring, its the mainspring from the D model; a DAO (double action only) model. Using this spring in the DA/SA models tends to lighten the trigger pull. Other than that enjoy your new gun.

I just bought a Beretta 92FS about a month ago, essentially the same gun with very minor differences. It has run flawlessly. I use MPro 7 cleaner and lube on all my guns. From what I've read the M9/92FS likes a bit of lube on the rails and locking block. A nice film of lube, but not TOO wet.

I second the D spring mod. I did the D spring and Elite II hammer at the same time and it was a breeze to install them, and well worth it. The DA trigger pull is much lighter, and the SA a bit better as well. Five minute job.

You'll be very happy with your M9. I've fired thousands of rounds through several of them (my personally owned civilian M9 and 92FS pistols, as well as numerous USGI M9s) and have never experienced a jam. The closest I got was when I dropped a mag in the sand and inserted it into the pistol without cleaning it (it was in the middle of a timed qual course). The slide didn't go fully into battery on the first round. I slammed it home and all 15 rounds fired normally. Everyone has their own opinion on the "best" lube for them. CLP has never let me down. I don't believe it's possible to overlube a M9 from a function standpoint - they will run just fine when very wet. However, I wouldn't recommend too much lube, as it will splatter it on you! I usually lightly lube all the metal contact points. If you're in doubt, look where the finish starts to wear as parts reciprocate, and always lube there! Enjoy your new Beretta.

Don't over think the lube issue. It's easy to do.

Use whatever you have handy. I think my dad uses Remoil and has never had a single jam. I know at one point he also had some like of moly lube in a spray can that he used.
I'm sure you could use just about any decent lube on it.

I use CLP or outers, whatever is closest. Lube the locking block with a drop, a drop on each rail, you are good to go.

D-spring is a cheap and easy way to lighten the double action pull by about 5 lbs. The single action pull is hardly changed. Maybe a tad lighter.

Enjoy it! They are great shooters. And really not picky about lube OR ammo.

An easy way to think of it, is: less lube than a 1911, more than a Glock.

I bought a M9 yesterday.