Beretta FS92 Compact...

Nice find. Those are really nice pistols.

There’s a used one at one of my LGSs for $650. I want it but not at that price.

earlthegoat2 said:

There’s a used one at one of my LGSs for $650. I want it but not at that price.

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Wouldn't be too far out of line for a Type M (Single Stack) Far too much for a Type L unless its a SB.

I have an SB Type M and a Wilson Type L. They are both great carry guns.

I've found that there are two worthwhile modifications for the Beretta 92FS (at least for me):

The first is to substitute the 92D hammer spring (it's about 1/2 inch shorter than the FS spring). This lightens the DA trigger pull noticeably while still retaining the margin of safety.

Secondly, I replaced the "hammer release lever" with the spacer from the 92D. This removes the automatic decocking function. With the pistol on safe, you can decock the hammer by pulling the trigger. Or, you can leave it cocked. Take it off safe to fire in the single action mode.

Type L. Definitely not an SB

Ho hum.

I think it is a fair price. The gun has been in production for a while and is a proven design.

One of my local gun shops had the same deal, but I went for the M9A3 for $799.00 instead. Very glad too!
That gun shop/range was also selling the 92FS for $429.00 and the 9m.m. Cx4 Carbine for $599.00. It was a difficult decision
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I have shot the Compact in the past and I like it. The grips actually fits my average size hand better than the full size 92FS and I think the shorter slide/barrel make it more comfortable to carry concealed. They shoot just as well as the full size models in my experience.
I think BERETTA is probably clearing out pistols that they will discontinue in the near future. So if you get it, make sure you order some extra 13 round magazines. The 8 round magazines from the 92CM are going for up to $100.00 each with the scalpers for original BERETTA made magazines.

Jim

golden said:

The 8 round magazines from the 92CM are going for up to $100.00 each with the scalpers for original BERETTA made magazines.

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Beretta actually released a batch last year.. They limited customers to 2 each.. Course that just meant multiple purchases...

Coming soon 15 round 92 Compact mags from Mec-gar

http://gregcotellc.com/cart/beretta...-p-2022.html?zenid=dmsc7h7evhv4i0t0jflglnfjc1

I picked on of these up a month or so back. Shoots great, seems a little heavy for carry but I honestly haven't tried it. Need to buy a holster and thinner grips and give it a go.

Very nice! I've always wanted to shoot one of those. Your friends are lucky.

I need to get a 92 someday to match up with my CX4 and the 92 compact always looked interesting

Michael A Ferber said:

True story, Beretta offered to upgrade all the US Army M9's for $50 bucks a pistol.

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It wouldn't have fixed the whole DA/SA concept, which is the big drawback in the Beretta design. Trigger pull consistency is what you get with the M17.

AlexanderA said:

Trigger pull consistency is what you get with the M17.

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...and less weight, and a modular chassis so you can change the grip size for different applications and hand sizes.

Don't get me wrong, I'd rather own a Beretta 92 than a SIG P320, but the M17 gives them more flexibility.

JTQ said:

but the M17 gives them more flexibility.

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Sure does...

Nice pickup. I like Beretta 92s also.

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I was thinking about switching to the compact 92 for EDC, but I
chose the XD-9 SC instead; (I think) it carries and shoots better,
(also cheaper).