Beretta 92 - strange finish

[lowelldogger]

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a new Beretta 92 FS. When I got home and examined it under the light I saw that the finish is unlike any Beretta I've ever seen. It looks textured, almost like an orange peel. I went to the store and looked at other ones and they are nice and smooth. My question is:

Is this finish defective? Is the texture caused by the finish or is that actually the texture of the slide steel? I paid 600 bucks for this, so maybe I'm being OCD. Please advise

Note: this is an Italian beretta

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

ya from your pick it looks like paint not a nice blue job like on my 92fs

 

[Steel185]

Its hard to see from your picture but it looks almost powder coated, which if too much powder was applied can result in an orange peel finish. I can't say for sure, I'm just saying from looking at your picture that's what it looks like.

 

[lowelldogger]

I added another pic for clarification

 

[usp9]

The Bruniton finish is sprayed on. May be just a heavy dose for some reason. Shouldn't hurt anything.

 

[tarosean]

Was it new?


I have 3 Beretta 92 variations and none look like that.

 

[rcmodel]

Exactly the reason I carry a Micro-Stream light in my shirt pocket when going gun buying.

They never have good lighting in gun shops and gun shows.

rc

 

[lowelldogger]

It's brand new and I haven't fired it yet. The store I got it from has a 30 day "no questions" return policy on guns, but I don't want to be "that guy".

 

[tarosean]

Here are two of mine for reference. If its a safe queen, be that guy. If it meant to be a serious shooter I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[9mmepiphany]

Looks like the Bruniton finish to me...if you aren't happy with it, take it back...mine looks just like that

 

[texagun]

I saw the Bruniton finish being applied at the factory. The parts are hung on a rack with wire hooks and sprayed by hand by what looks like a paint sprayer. The guy spraying the guns obviously over-did the one you got. I personally would ask for a replacement. The Bruniton finish is the one thing I most dislike about the current run of Berettas. Spray paint is for cars, not guns. Of course it's a lot cheaper than bluing them.

 

[Devonai]

I don't see a problem with it. If it isn't a hassle for you to exchange it, then you might as well. I've returned items for relatively minor issues, with a relatively pricey item like a firearm you should be completely happy with it.

 

[Stringfellow]

My new one looks the same. My Stoeger Cougar was even worse. But the Cougar was so easy to polish up with 2000 grit sandpaper, that I did the same to the flats on my 92 and it came out perfect.

 

[marb4]

I've never seen one with that "texture" before. Honestly I don't think it looks bad at all. In fact, maybe even unique. Its your gun though and your $600. If it bothers you, take it back. It may be a hassle to do so now, but you'll ultimately be happier after exchanging it. That is, again, if the finish really bothers you.

 

[lowelldogger]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I've decided to keep the pistol and see how it shoots. Someday I'll buy one with a nicer finish and then I'll have two!

I was really surprised to hear that Beretta hand-sprays the finish at the factory. I thought an outfit that size would almost certainly use automated systems to ensure consistency.

 

[berettaprofessor]

That's how they keep Bruno and Marco at full employment.

 

[The-Reaver]

Does it shoot straight?

Has it malfunctioned?

I think it shows character.

 

[GMHAYESUSN]

I like it but then again I look at the M9's in the armory on my boat and ours are missing a lot of color!