Beretta M9A1/92FS

[The Ruckus]

Correct me if I'm wrong, I've always thought that the 92FS and the M9A1 are two different guns. The reason why I want to make sure is videos are lurking all over the net in which people show the lackluster performance of the 92FS and call it the M9. Isn't the M9A1 on a polymer frame? If so, how does the M9 stack up against other guns like the M&P and the XD?

 

[PirateRadio]

I went and rented a 92FS and an XD a few days ago with the intention of buying one. I ended up with the 92FS. While I would have been happy with either one, I shot better with the 92FS and it just felt better in my hands. As far as quality goes, I would say that are both very solid guns.

 

[ATW525]

The M9 is the military designation of the Beretta Model 92.

The M9A1 is the military designation of the Beretta Model 92 with a built in acessory rail and other small changes.

Steyr, a completely different company, has made a completely different gun called the M9/M9A1 which is a polymer framed 9mm and has no connection to the US Military at all.

 

[10-Ring]

The poly frame Beretta is using now is on the 90-two ( )...The 90-two & the 92fs differ in the frame rail, the adjustable back straps, poly frame and the stock 17 round mags on the 90-two vs. the std alloy frame & slide & std 15 round mags.

 

[The Ruckus]

Well, I just went to the shop to compare the fit and feel of the 92FS to the other gun I'm considering which is the M&P40. To me, the feel of the 92FS is just flat out amazing. For a 9mm it's a great fit for my big hands. However, I hated the idea that I could not swap out sights, and the guy at the counter was trying to convince me the only difference in the M9 to the 92FS is the guide rod.

 

[HorseSoldier]

Though some M9A1s have been purchased by various branches of the US military, I believe the nomenclature was invented by Beretta and does not reflect an actual government nomenclature, as it has not been officially adopted and standardized, etc.

 

[kmrcstintn]

civilian version: Beretta 92FS;

military version: Beretta M9;

modified military version: Beretta M9A1 (accessory rail on front of frame...picture the older Vertec variant with the milspec grip instead of the straight grip)

great guns anyway you loook at it

 

[Josh Aston]

The 90-Two isn't polymer either. The 92 and the vast majority of it's variants (to include the M9 and M9A1) are aluminum framed. Beretta may have made a few steel framed versions, but there polymer guns were the 9000 and the PX, which are completely different than any version of the 92.

 

[Youngster]

Correct me if I'm wrong, I've always thought that the 92FS and the M9A1 are two different guns. The reason why I want to make sure is videos are lurking all over the net in which people show the lackluster performance of the 92FS and call it the M9. Isn't the M9A1 on a polymer frame? If so, how does the M9 stack up against other guns like the M&P and the XD?

I find Berettas to be not particularily durable, downright bulbous in the grip and rather heavy for an aluminum frame handgun, on the other hand they are soft easy shooters, very reliable under normal conditions {I'd rather have something else for hard duty use} and mags in 9mm at least are cheap and easy to get. I'd avoid the ones in .40 but the 9mms reasonably hold their own vs others.

 

[kmrcstintn]

I find Berettas to be not particularily durable, downright bulbous in the grip and rather heavy for an aluminum frame handgun, on the other hand they are soft easy shooters, very reliable under normal conditions {I'd rather have something else for hard duty use} and mags in 9mm at least are cheap and easy to get. I'd avoid the ones in .40 but the 9mms reasonably hold their own vs others.

just some info to pass on about Beretta 92/M-9

http://www.berettausa.com/product/92_FS/92_FS.htm

http://madogre.com/Interviews/Beretta92FS.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_92

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M9_pistol

I still like them...no handgun is perfect