Beretta 92 Inox

[Wildyams]

I was at my local gun shop the other day and I bought a Beretta 92fs Inox. I didn't realize until I got it home that it wasn't a made in America Beretta USA, but it was actually made in Italy.

Anyone know if there are any differences between the US and Italian ones?

I was also looking at some images of other Inox's and I saw some that had blued components, such as slide release, safety, hammer and trigger. Anyone know a place that sells those parts if I wanted to change the look of my gun?

Lastly, is $600 a fair price for that gun brand new?

Thanks,
Scott

 

[HippieMagic]

regular ones are $540 shipped brand new on buds... 540-550 something like that... I seriously doubt there is any difference at all in the quality I mean we are talking the US or Italy... neither one is 3rd world or penny day labor countries...

 

[10-Ring]

I prefer Italian Berettas -- Both my 92s are Italian made and they've been great shooters.

 

[GoodKat]

Bah I hate the Inox, it's the ruination of what I consider to be a near perfect handgun grip.

Edit: Sry I was thinking of the vertec.

 

[Wildyams]

If I may ask, how did it ruin them?

 

[legion3]

Nothing wrong with an American made Beretta.

The original Italian made Inox's (mid 90's) were the best Inox's in fit and finish, with a straight dust cover and no warning in the slide and all silver controls. These regularly sell for $650 and sometimes way way up!

Some prefer the Italian made guns since the gun is an Italian design and an Italian company. Even Beretta USA is an owned subsidiary of Beretta International.

The American made guns function is excellent, fit and finish tend to be more utilitarian. Ahhh the older blued Italians were awesome beautiful guns.

$600 is not overpriced, on an American it is not a deal either but is not outside the realm of reality. If you like the gun then its worth every penny.

 

[benderx4]

Very desirable gun - like many said there are lots of folks out there that will only buy the Italian made guns. I personally LOVE the all silver controls. Money wise, I think you did great!

 

[Confederate]

I don't believe the Italian guns have the revision that keeps the slide from hitting the shooter in the face in the event of failure. On the other hand, I don't believe they need them. The stainless pistols are indeed beauties, and I had tried for some time to acquire one in my state (Maryland). Unfortunately, Beretta doesn't want to comply with Maryland's requirement to furnish spent shells, so they are hard to get here.

I suggest that if you have one, that you keep it and not get rid of it. You'll most likely regret it. I love stainless guns and ended up with a S&W 659, which I like more than the Beretta.

If you ever take any photos of yours, please post them!

 

[Wildyams]

I'll try to get some good pictures of it. Only thing is, I decided to buy this instead of a nice camera =\ oh well, maybe that can be my next new toy?

 

[GoodKat]

If I may ask, how did it ruin them?

Whoops, I confused the Inox with the vertec, man I hate the vertec.

 

[legion3]

I don't believe the Italian guns have the revision that keeps the slide from hitting the shooter in the face in the event of failure.

Any FS has the slide retention device.

 

[benderx4]

Goodkat: If you have a smaller hand (like I do), the Vertec is the perfect version of the venerable 92FS. I love mine!

 

[BacSi67]

Vertec

I love my 92 FS Vertec.
BacSi