Beretta 92 Compact - Type M.

[CNobbe]

Came across a used Beretta 92 compact today, knew right away it was an older model as it does not have a rail, but after the clerk at the shop handed it to me I was confused... pulled out the magazine and to my surprise was a single stack..

Noticed the slide had Type L on it, while the frame had Type M.

I've never seen a single stack Beretta 92 (plenty of 1951s) but am curious if they are considered collectible. It's in great shape, and the price is pretty reasonable.

 

[tarosean]

yes they are rare as far as 92's go.. they were only imported for a couple years and in small numbers around 2k, IFIRC, back in 90-93ish.

Pristine can still go close to 1k. well used can still sell for 500.00

Magazines are the killer thou...

A) non-existent
B) when you find one expect to pay 100.00+

Ive had one for many years. The perfect Beretta if I do say so myself. However, the lack of mags has left it in the safe for a long time. (To be fair I do not spend every waking moment searching either)

 

[Devonai]

I'm still kicking myself for not buying one when I had the chance. That was 13-14 years ago and I haven't seen once since. Beretta brought the double-stack compact back in to production, it would be nice to see the M come back, too. But I'm not holding my breath.

 

[highlander 5]

I saw a couple of them ages ago in the local Galiyans, Dick's Sporting Goods now. Seeing as I live in Ma with our mag restrictions thought it was a good idea and I think they were stainless steel to boot.