Beretta 92FS

I have one and love it. I think it's a very classy gun and it's very comfortable to shoot. My only reservation would be it's a little on the large side if you are looking for a carry gun. Since you already have a Glock 19 (twin to my preferred carry gun, a Glock 23) you are probably covered in that department.

Great pistol, you won't be disappointed.

My issued M9 served me so well, I just had to buy one of my own.

Not one stoppage, failure, jam, or misfire to date. The pistol will outlast you.

Great pistol, have had one for quite some time now. Never yet have had FTF or FTE.

I have an Italian made 92 that I bought back in the late 80's. It is a great gun and has always gone bang when it's suppose to. I have a very expensive laser on mine and that keeps it from being a carry piece, unless I have a holster custom made for it, which one day I need to do.

A g19 is my carry also. If your looking for a back-up carry the 92fs wouldn't be my choice. It's a great house gun/ range gun though. I'm not a huge fan of the plastic coated parts (trigger, guide rod etc) so I bought a steel guide rod and metal replacement parts kit off of CDNN for $30.

I've owned Sigs, Taurus, Ruger, Beretta, Glock, CZ, Kimber etc......my 92fs and CZ-75 SA are hands down the most accurate for me (my 92fs inox is a better all around quality pistol).

I've done some work on my 92fs (inexpensive stuff):

Steel guide rod and coated recoil spring
metal parts kit replacement
a light do it yourself trigger job
13lb hammer spring
hogue rubber finger groove grips

I've been amazed at how well it works for me anywhere between 10 and 135 yards (135 yards is the backstop.....I love taking long distance shots with it).

Joker

I also have a Glock 19 & 26. Instead of buying another Glock in full size, Glock 17, I too decided on a Beretta 92FS INOX. I'll eventually get a Glock 17 but there was this Beretta on sale for $549 NIB at my local store. $624 after Taxes & DROS. I think a decent deal.

I have 2 Italian versions -- both made in 1992 and both have been great shooters! Great choice on your part!

When I bought my first pistol a friend of mine who has a nice collection took me to the range and let me sample a few of his - a Colt, a glock 17, and the 92 - for me the 92 was the easiest to shoot, and even as I become more accurate, I pick up the 92 and that thing is dead on - I have a glock 19 and an SW M&P and my favorite is still the beretta - I wouldn't use it as a carry, but for a range gun and home defense it is perfect.

I have a newer one with plastic parts (trigger, safety, etc), and it is very reliable. Probably best extraction reliability of all semi-autos due to the open-top slide--just my guess, but I've never had any malfunctions.

Accuracy for me is average.

Recoil is minimal--not much more than a .22LR in feel. One of the lowest recoiling designs in 9mm I've owned.

The main selling point to me was LOOKS--its a beautiful design IMO.

You can not go wrong with one of those pistols , so go get it !!!!!!

My understanding was, that it wasn't wise to do this with semi-automatic handguns, as extractor damage would result. Is the Beretta 92FS an exception to this?

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Yes.

For the past year or so a stainless 92FS has been my home defense handgun. I like the fact that you can leave the safety engaged while loading/unloading, which makes it much safer to handle the firearm inside a house where others are present.

You might want to look at the 90-TWO.
More money but I like this gun more then the regular 92.

I'd go 92fs

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Great gun, solid shooter, reliable, dependable, one of the EASIEST guns to disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble out there, bar none.

And yes, ok to dry-fire, but when you pick it up, ask for some snap caps in the same caliber, for dry-firing, and you can do it without harm, with one chambered, to the firing pin, and it will help in breaking in the smoothness of the trigger pull, along with your grip and squeezing off the trigger, during dry-fire practice.

Enjoy it,


LS

Beretta 92FS, Glock 17, 19, 26. Sig 225, 226. CZ-75. Browning Hi-power. It's hard to go wrong with any of those choices. Good luck.

Dan

As a fairly new shooter, I've found good success with the 92FS and found it very easy to shoot in the range. Probably the most accurate gun I've shot so far.. and keep in mind I consider myself pretty bad marksmen.

They are reliable and it fits you comfortably so you shoud shoot it well. good luck with it

Are you getting for fun shooting or collecting? For fun shooting, I would get the Taurus PT-92 instead. I have one. I shoot the Beretta at work and Taurus at home and find the Taurus to be more accurate.

Yes, you can load both the Taurus and the Beretta directly into the chamber. If you are concerned about the extractor breaking - which it won't - just ride the slide forward gently and push it over the rim of the round. It's also easy to load 17 +1 that way.

Yes, you can dry fire both safely.

The advantage of the Taurus is about $200 less - more money for ammo!

To me, the quality of the Taurus 92s aren't as nice as the Beretta quality - and I see this said a lot, so it isn't just my opinion. Plus, it seems that Taurus customer service is in the toilet, from all the details threads I see by people with Taurus gun issues, and these threads go on for month.

I'd stick with the Beretta

To me, the quality of the Taurus 92s aren't as nice as the Beretta quality - and I see this said a lot, so it isn't just my opinion. Plus, it seems that Taurus customer service is in the toilet, from all the details threads I see by people with Taurus gun issues, and these threads go on for month.

I'd stick with the Beretta

I have mixed feelings regarding the 92 from both the military side and civilian side. During a one-week class at Gunsite I was in there were 9 92's in the class, 7 of them broke and had to be repaired by a gunsmith. All 9 had numerous failures. That said, the top shooter from the class was using one of the 92's. All were issued and had relatively high round counts. Many of the failures can be attributed to the magazines.

It seems there is a definite differnece in overall quailty between Itallian made and American made 92's, unfortunately. Some other people have already mentioned that their Itallian made Beretta's were perfect.

I had never ending problems with one in Iraq, but they were always smooth so long as they were clean.

If you are buying it to be a range/HD gun I'm sure it will be fine.

You asked if anyone can give you a reason not to get one. I say no, get it. All firearms are subject to problems and all "machines" wear out eventually. If you like the way it feels, I am confident you will be happy with it.

I have both the Taurus and the Beretta. Both have been very reliable and neither has ever failed to eject or go bang. The Taurus is looser and the fit and finish is not as nice.

Now why are you buying this gun? Bedroom protection, both are great! On the range there is no question, get the Beretta. At 7 yards (21 feet) one raged hole with the Beretta with an occasional first shot flyer. With the Taurus a 3” group is normal.

Hope this helps.