differences between Beretta 92 models

[AcceptableUserName]

so theres a Beretta 92fs, m9, 92fs B.A.T.S., american made, italian made, INOX, the list probably goes on. Can someone try and explain some differences between these guns, if any?

 

[cyclopsshooter]

92fs- 9mm standard civilian model
m9- military version little different than 92fs
96fs 40s&w
inox- stainless

 

[lechiffre]

if i remember correctly it goes like this:

92 - the original sear block safety heel mag release

92s - safety changed to hammer drop on slide

92sb - magazine release relocated to trigger guard

92sbf - firing pin safety added (?)

92f - frame contour changed at the front of the mag well (?)

92fs - modification to keep the slide out of your grill

m9 - military designation for 92fs

m9a1 - rail on dust cover re-contoured frame

inox - italian for stainless

the italian berettas have a slightly smoother action than the american ones

 

[JTQ]

Are the Brigadier (beefier slide?) and Vertec (different grip frame?) models in addition to the ones above or are they merely different themes of the major mods listed above?

 

[9mmepiphany]

the Brig added the beefed up slide and dovetailed sights to the 92FS

the Vertec has the frame modified to the straight backstrap

the "D" models have a DAO trigger

the "G"" models replace the slide mounted safety with a de-cocker

the Elite is a competition version of the 92 and 96

 

[BacSi67]

differences

The Vertec also has thinner grips and an integrated light rail on the frame.
Bac Si