I bought a Beretta 92 because:

[shibby]

Okay, well that sounds like a plan then. I hear to check to make sure the rifling is still deep, theres no cracks in the slide or frame, and no pitting...but otherwise I should be looking at a sweet gun.

 

[EMC45]

Bought one years back in MS, because I had to have one and I got a good deal. Shot it in the Navy and knew it wasn't all that great, but still got it because of the deal. One of the most inaccurate pistols I have ever owned or fired!! I replaced it with a Hi Power (my 3rd) and never looked back. Just fired one for my job the other day. It was one of the new ones with the plastic guide rod and allen key grip screws. Last time I fired for work the slide cracked on me. We did the ringing slide test and it was fine before firing and then it was cracked after. It was on of the older ones that had God knows how many rounds through it.

 

[raskolnikov_22]

Quote:
They also seem to avoid the Browning tilting barrel principle for some reason.

You say that like its a good thing!

Actually it is a good thing on the 92. Locking from beneath allows for the open-top slide, which gives the Beretta its great reliability.

 

[moewadle]

Complaint about off-subject posting

I own a Beretta 92FS for 3 years now and will probably have it for years. I really like it except it is a bit big for my small hands. http://www.thehighroad.org/images/smilies/smile.gif
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To go off-subject my self I just started reading this thread tonight and see that the subject is: Why did you buy a Beretta 92FS? So, around half way through the thread someone comes on and writes like a long 4 paragraphs why he bought a Taurus and how good it was...blah, blah, blah. Please folks....do us all a favor and stick to the subject of the thread. If you want to write about a great Taurus start your own thread. I am reading this thread to read about the Beretta 92FS. Please, be courteous, considerate, and think before you post. Thank you reading my rant. http://www.thehighroad.org/images/smilies/frown.gif
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[otomik]

To go off-subject my self I just started reading this thread tonight and see that the subject is: Why did you buy a Beretta 92FS? So, around half way through the thread someone comes on and writes like a long 4 paragraphs why he bought a Taurus and how good it was...blah, blah, blah. Please folks....do us all a favor and stick to the subject of the thread. If you want to write about a great Taurus start your own thread.

Beretta sold both the design and the machinery to make their pistol to Taurus. Maybe it was a bad business move but Taurus has exploited their position such that the consumer is the one reaping the benefits from both companies offerings.

I think Taurus makes a good model 92 but I loathe them for other reasons. They should be boycotted until everyone that made this decision has resigned.
http://www.njit.edu/publicinfo/press_releases/release_440.php

 

[notbubba]

I bought a 92 because it was a smart buy & a dang good gun.



I sold it because I'm not very smart some of the time.
:banghead:

 

[Texas Colt]

I bought a 92 because that is what we were shooting on the National Guard pistol team. It was helpful to have one at home so I could practice between drill weekends. I even bought a 22 conversion to go with it just like the Guard guns (the team would practice basic skills with the 22 conversion to save money).

Now that I'm retired from the National Guard, the 92 just sits in the safe most of the time.

 

[MissouriCrowinMass]

I own one because the first pistol I was exposed to was my grandfather's captured Walther P-38...I loved helping him clean it. The 92 reminds me of it for obvious reasons.

 

[WingRider]

Don't Talk to Police

OUTSTANDING Thanks for that link!!!

 

[Baneblade]

I bought one because I carried one for a short period in Iraq. I don't use it for SD, CC, or even as a truck gun, but I do like it. I was very happy with how accurate it was... and unhappy with the finish which started flaking off the slide the first time I shot it.

 

[KurtC]

I've never had much use for guns with decockers, but I have a couple of 92's because their D models are the slickest DAO handguns available.

 

[otomik]

Don't Talk to Police
OUTSTANDING Thanks for that link!!!

off topic but yeah, very good link.

 

[Shweboner]

I voted, OTHER.

There was no 'all of the above' option.

 

[johnnylaw53]

Back in the late 80's I was in the narcotic section of the sheriff office we was doing a lot of great cases and getting a lot of drug money. At that time all deputies had to buy their own weapons. The sheriff decided to use some of the drug money to buy the narcs and criminal investigators weapons and they got us berettas. Was really too big for undercover but was a great raid weapon. As time went on I make LT and shortly after that I was moved to the warrant section and kept the beretta, it was the first auto I ever used except for the 1911 we had when I was an M.P. in the late 70's. Around 2000 the then sheriff wanted to issue weapons to all the deputies and he got us sig pro's in sig .357 and they picked up all the beretta's. Reallly missed the beretta and everytime I went to the range or clean the weapon I would mention to my wife how much I missed the beretta. Then a few years ago under the tree was a nice lightly used 92fs Inox which I really enjoy. Sorry I guess I miss the point I never did buy a beretta but I still thing it a great weapon.

be safe

 

[Frandy]

Simply Sexy . . .

 

[Raptorq7r13]

Ahh, my first handgun. I love it. The grip felt big at first but I got used to it. The armed forces using it was part of it; I wanted a good 9mm platform that was reliable and easy to take care of. I love my Beretta, especially with laser sights.

 

[tjj]

Actually, my son wanted to get one because they were sooooo cool as in all the above mentioned flicks. After months of nagging I got one and it happened to be one that was made in Italy. Unbelievably smooth I thought, so I immediately ordered another just to make sure it wasn't a quirk. It wasn't. Hard to describe what the sound of a smooth, solid action conveys but for me it looked and sounded like quality. And they shoot damn good to boot! And yeah, they do look cool.

 

[Towboater]

Just the best damn automatic around IMHO. Bought mine because my dad had a 92 for years and I found my 96 in like new shape for 350 bucks. Has all the options I like and none I don't. Granted it is NOT a tack driver but it IS the most reliable surefire automatic I have ever used. A little bulky for carry but GREAT truck and home gun and really fun at the range.

 

[Mike OTDP]

It came with the Abraxas suppressor I bought.

 

[savit260]

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For $350 with three Beretta Factory pre-ban High Cap mags, and one aftermarket I couldn't resist.

 

[DougDubya]

Simply Sexy . . .

Now that is just gorgeous.

 

[sokygunner]

It is the issued weapon by my agency, never really had any experience with any beretta but my shotguns, found I really liked the 92...Large, fairly accurate, balanced, and points like a 1911. Complained about not being allowed to use my Sig anymore, but then I qualified with it and found that I liked it. Goes to show, you shouldn't knock something until you've tried it...once you try it and don't like it then by all means blast it for the piece of crap that it is to all your friends and everybody at the gun store, but in this case I found out it is a very solid and competent service weapon.

 

[savit260]

Just got back from the range with the new to me 92D Centurion pictured a few posts above. All I can say is WOW!! What a fantastic shooter! Couldn't be happier with this. One ragged hole at 21ft, and had a field day with the 8" plates at 40ft. Very happy new Beretta 92 owner.

 

[Erik M]

It just looks mean. Ive seen the US Armed forces as well as the Isreali special forces carry them.

 

[ben_i]

Technically I don't have one, but if I did it would be because of "Training Day" Ethan Hawke used one.

I've always wondered though why it is the go to gun of action flicks? Or maybe that is my imagination.