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I got a few neat new baseplates for my Beretta mags, so I figured Id show off some of the various magazines Ive accumulated over the years-
PB Brushed Stainless "Grey Ghost"
These were original equipment on the early stainless "Grey Ghost" M92s. Probably made by MDS (Meccanica Del Sarca), 15-round capacity, aluminum follower and baseplate. Note they are cut for the Euro-style magazine release buttom, such as found on the M92S. An excellent magazine, somewhat rare.
MDS, 15 round, matte blue
Another fairly old magazine, this time marked as "MDS" instead of "PB." Aluminum baseplate and follower, also 92S-cut.
Checkmate USGI contract
Ahhh, the infamous Check-Mate! These aquired a very poor reputation in the various Persian Gulf conflicts thanks to .Gov insisting that they use a PVD-based finish inside and out, despite Check-Mates objections. They also lacked the 92S-cut at the bottom, which allowed sand and debris to accumulate in the bottom of the magazine.
Its a shame, because they are good magazines- if kept clean. They feature an aluminum follower, stamped steel baseplate, and 15-round capacity. Marked "For Law Enforcement Use Only," as they were produced under the Clinton-era AWB.
PB Govt. Contract
Probably made by MDS, this magazine features a 15-round capacity, aluminum follower and baseplate. Once again, being a contract mag, it has an Assembly number and no cut for the lower-style release. This one came with a 92D that was surplussed from a nuclear plant security force arsenal. No, it doesnt glow in the dark- well, much anyway.
Denel/Lyttleton/Armscor Vektor SP1
These were actually produced for the South African Vektor SP1 service pistols, but as the SP1 was basically a Berettta copy, they work perfectly in the M92, although the very thick baseplate doesnt fit totally flush with the front of the Beretta frame. These use a plastic follower and a very glossy black painted finish. Interestingly, they are cut for a 92S release. I got a pair from WhataCountry.com and they were both in very nice condition.
Please flip over disc for Pt.2..........
PB Brushed Stainless "Grey Ghost"
These were original equipment on the early stainless "Grey Ghost" M92s. Probably made by MDS (Meccanica Del Sarca), 15-round capacity, aluminum follower and baseplate. Note they are cut for the Euro-style magazine release buttom, such as found on the M92S. An excellent magazine, somewhat rare.
MDS, 15 round, matte blue
Another fairly old magazine, this time marked as "MDS" instead of "PB." Aluminum baseplate and follower, also 92S-cut.
Checkmate USGI contract
Ahhh, the infamous Check-Mate! These aquired a very poor reputation in the various Persian Gulf conflicts thanks to .Gov insisting that they use a PVD-based finish inside and out, despite Check-Mates objections. They also lacked the 92S-cut at the bottom, which allowed sand and debris to accumulate in the bottom of the magazine.
Its a shame, because they are good magazines- if kept clean. They feature an aluminum follower, stamped steel baseplate, and 15-round capacity. Marked "For Law Enforcement Use Only," as they were produced under the Clinton-era AWB.
PB Govt. Contract
Probably made by MDS, this magazine features a 15-round capacity, aluminum follower and baseplate. Once again, being a contract mag, it has an Assembly number and no cut for the lower-style release. This one came with a 92D that was surplussed from a nuclear plant security force arsenal. No, it doesnt glow in the dark- well, much anyway.
Denel/Lyttleton/Armscor Vektor SP1
These were actually produced for the South African Vektor SP1 service pistols, but as the SP1 was basically a Berettta copy, they work perfectly in the M92, although the very thick baseplate doesnt fit totally flush with the front of the Beretta frame. These use a plastic follower and a very glossy black painted finish. Interestingly, they are cut for a 92S release. I got a pair from WhataCountry.com and they were both in very nice condition.
Please flip over disc for Pt.2..........
