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Went to the range today took my XD and my BHP. My buddy brought his Beretta 92 FS. We took turns banging off a few rounds and all I can say WOW:what: That is a really nice shooting pistol!!!! I think it has a better trigger than my BHP:cuss: and now I am thinking of selling the BHP and getting a Beretta 92 Vertec. Of you that have the Berettas, what do you think of them?????
 
I have an "M9 edition" 92FS, and love it. Absolutely reliable, soft recoil, and accurate. Many of the "problems" people discuss in reguards to the beretta is more to do with FMJ 9mm than the pistol itself or 9mm for that matter. There were some problems with cracked slides and broken locking blocks on early models, but they have been solved on newer pistols. You can also pop on the 96 (40s&w) slide/barrel/spring&guide, and a 96 mag, and you can fire the bigger round through it. CTD had police takoff slide assm on sale a couple months ago for around $200, just add a mag and you can fire another caliber easily. Many people balk at the plastic parts on the newer ones (trigger, trigger bar, decocker, mag floorplate, mag release, guide rod), which most are actually aluminum encased in plastic to supposedly (internet rumor alert!) increase reliability in the sandbox, get the aluminum early model parts kit for $25 if it bothers you though. I changed the grips to hogue, installed a steel recoil spring guide, and a lighter 17lb mainspring (lightened up the DA pull). So far about 5000 reloads later and not a single misfire, FTF, FTE or problem of any kind.

The only issues that I can think of, are the fact that it is a fairly large pistol for 9mm, soaks up recoil, but can be an issue for folks with small hands. And the beautiful Italian parkerizing or anodizing that is on just about the entire pistol is not on the slide, that has a semi-gloss duracote type paint, and has flaked off a little underneath the slide, where it would contact the next round, the slide stop, and on the flat parts of the slide rails, but has not a scratch on any part that can be seen without field stripping. There are many new wonder nines out there that may be a more compact pistol with new bells and whistles, but the 92 is no slouch by a long shot, looks nice, has a solid aluminum frame, and is the benchmark many service arms are judged against.
 
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I liked my 92 so much that I bought another one! :) They are a classic handgun, reliable, accurate, and just plain fun to shoot. Perhaps you noticed also that when you rack the slide are really smoooooth.
 
If you want a vertec ( the best 92) you should snap one up as fast as possible, as I am pretty sure that they are not being made anymore.
 
I've had my 92f since waaay back. Very reliable, great shooter. Very happy with it. The only issue I am working through, it is my ccw gun. It gets heavy and tougher to hide during summer days, light clothing. Now that it's getting colder, much easier to conceal with sweatshirts, etc. I thought about trading at one time, but just can't bring myself to sell it......
 
The 92-F designation gave a few features over the earlier 92S 92SB and SB-F italian domestc and US trial models to include, better interchangability of parts (less fitting required), square textured trigger guard, changed the shape of the bottom of the frontstrap, chromed the bore and chamber, and used a parkerized looking finish (the earlier models are a goregous deep blue) The FS included an upgraded locking block, and a slide stop safety, and I think that is when the plastic parts started arriving. There is also a 92G that decocks only, and the lever then springs back to ready the pistol to fire, and a 92D DAO version. Over the years there have been many other variants like the vertec, brigadier, inox, the elite models, compacts and the badd ass 93 that fired in 3 shot bursts. There are other variants, but I can't recall them offhand.
 
Smooth Is Right!!!!!!!!!

YES, the slide on the Beretta is very very smoootttthhhhhhhh. Perhaps one of the smoothest slide actions I've ever felt, including those on the 1911's. Yes the place I work at has NEW Vertec's that I think I'm going to trade my BHP Practical for one. It is a classy design, I like the way it looks and feels. I have many other CCW pistols and the Beretta would only be a range gun. Although I don't think it will be as accurate as the BHP.
 
I think it has a better trigger than my BHP
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Maybe you should have that Hi-Power looked at. ;)

I had a 92FS years ago and sold it specifically because of the long, heavy, stacking trigger. My BHP is light years above the feel of that gun. I really, really wanted to like the 92FS, too. I always thought it was way too big and heavy for the caliber, though.

-- Sam
 
I first shot one courtesy of Uncle Sam, and bought one since. I might buy another one next year, if things go well at work.......you know, as a spare.
 
You want to trade a Hi-Power for a 92F?! :what:

If it floats your boat sure, but I think the Hi-Power is such a better gun.
 
I like my 92FS, but I LOVE my XD. I love the action, grip, and sexiness of the Beretta, but I just cannot shoot it NEARLY as accurately as I can my XD subcompact (yes, I said subcompact!). I can't tell if it's the weight, sights, or what. I've given it a lot of range time, but I've about given up on my Beretta in terms of accuracy. Any ideas?

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I bought a 92FS a few weeks ago and keep asking myself why did I wait so long to get one. Pops
 
It was the first semi-auto handgun I ever shot. I rented one at the store, I liked it so much I ended up buying one that same day (It was also my first handgun). It's the most accurate handgun I've ever shot.
 
I like my 92FS, but I LOVE my XD. I love the action, grip, and sexiness of the Beretta, but I just cannot shoot it NEARLY as accurately as I can my XD subcompact (yes, I said subcompact!). I can't tell if it's the weight, sights, or what. I've given it a lot of range time, but I've about given up on my Beretta in terms of accuracy. Any ideas?
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If it is a high mileage gun, the locking blocks and barrel lugs can get worn and loose, the barrel basically floats inside of the front part of the slide, this hurts accuracy, but is also easily remedied by replacing the block to lock up tighter. The small sights can also give people a fit if they are not used to "running the dots", and are trying to shoot 6 o clock, or to cut the bullseye, hence the common "it shoots low" complaint. The grip is also fairly large, and if you can shoot a compact better, you might have small hands, or the XD is a better fit for you. Accurate pistol shooting has as much or more to do with hold, and trigger disciplines that are based in a comfortable gun, than sight alignment, and inherent accuracy. I can't shoot my GF's P22 nearly as well as she can because the pistol is so damn small, and somewhat uncomfortable for me to shoot, but the 92, 1911, and L/M frame revolvers I have fit me well, and I can shoot them better than most any, she has a hard time with them, for the opposite reason, so an M&P compact is on our wishlist. If you are not sure the pistol is accurate, have someone else try it, use a ransom rest, or even take your time shooting it from the bench, see how those groups compare. If it can't group in a ransom rest, somethings wrong, if it groups tight, then it might just not be your cup of tea.
 
Nobody can tell me if the Taurus and the Beretta shoot the same,or which is better. Either they have the Taurus or the Beretta, nobody has both. I have the Taurus so I just ordered the Beretta. Soon I will have the answer I seek.
 
I bought a 92FS and also an FN5.7 on the same day . . .my first and only two handguns. . . . I love them both . . . unique aspects to both of them . . physically both are full-size semi's . . but I am 6'3" and have big enough hands to control either.
Accuracy of the 92FS is deceptively good straight out the box, but I have recently installed the Crimson Trace Laser Grips on the gun and I cannot wait to get to the range to go give it a run through.
 
I have 3 Beretta 92's, a 92FS Stainless and two Military M9's (real M9s with military proof marks). I love them. The model 92 is one of my favorite pistol designs. The best part is the gun has a nice trigger and absolutely no recoil for a 9mm.

Here are my pet M9's.

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Don't have a 92, but I have a 96. Does that count? :)

It was my first handgun back in 1996. The only thing I have changed is the mainspring (went to a lighter one from Wolff) to lighten up the trigger pull a little.

I'm quite happy with it.
 
Beretta 92? Did someone say Beretta 92?

'Nuff "said."
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Wow Frandy, that Italian Beretta is stunning.

I've been looking for a like new 92 (round trigger guard) for years and never found it. My stainless is Italian made, and there is a slight difference in the quality (better) over the American counterparts.

I wish I still have my Italian made 92FS from the early 90's... I wish I never traded it.
 
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