I did put an ad on my local gun market website looking for a used Beretta 92FS in good conditions.
I wanted this pistol because it was my service sidearm in the army, for "sentimental" purposes if you wish....and I abolutely love the look of the Beretta full size, I already own a 96.
This guy does answer, super nice person and tells me that he has one (made in USA) in very good condition to sell....he likes the pistol but he says "he is just too much of a SIG guy".
We meet and I look at the pistol.....super tight, mechanically in excellent condition but with what appeared to be few scratches and tiny finishing blemishes (it had a wrap on rupper finger groove which I removed).
After a quick negotiation he let it go for $340 including a nice soft holster and an extra magazine.
I noticed that the rear sight were different than the 92 FS, a big white central dot instead of the smaller 2 on the sides, but I di not pay attention too much.
At home I get it into my shop and I start cleaning it.....most of the "blemishes" and scratches were only just dirt and some sort of residue....the pistol does look beautiful, the finish did come out very nice......the slide is so tight. it looks like new....beautiful pistol......then I look at the slide engraving and my arms fell.....92F not 92 FS.......yes the models the army had problem with the occasional slide flying off before Beretta did fix it the metallurgy and the slide "catching pin" with the 92 FS.
My entire day went south....from joy to find such a gem to "what to do"??
I did contact the guy and he said that he does understand (he did the mistake too, my ad was clear, 92 FS) and he would take the pistol back....
What to do?? Give it back and keep looking for the 92 FS?? Or just keep it, since the conditions are so nice, and still look for the 92 FS and ending up owning 3 Berettas??
What are the chances of the rear slide breaking it??
Please help me with my dilemma!!!
I wanted this pistol because it was my service sidearm in the army, for "sentimental" purposes if you wish....and I abolutely love the look of the Beretta full size, I already own a 96.
This guy does answer, super nice person and tells me that he has one (made in USA) in very good condition to sell....he likes the pistol but he says "he is just too much of a SIG guy".
We meet and I look at the pistol.....super tight, mechanically in excellent condition but with what appeared to be few scratches and tiny finishing blemishes (it had a wrap on rupper finger groove which I removed).
After a quick negotiation he let it go for $340 including a nice soft holster and an extra magazine.
I noticed that the rear sight were different than the 92 FS, a big white central dot instead of the smaller 2 on the sides, but I di not pay attention too much.
At home I get it into my shop and I start cleaning it.....most of the "blemishes" and scratches were only just dirt and some sort of residue....the pistol does look beautiful, the finish did come out very nice......the slide is so tight. it looks like new....beautiful pistol......then I look at the slide engraving and my arms fell.....92F not 92 FS.......yes the models the army had problem with the occasional slide flying off before Beretta did fix it the metallurgy and the slide "catching pin" with the 92 FS.
My entire day went south....from joy to find such a gem to "what to do"??
I did contact the guy and he said that he does understand (he did the mistake too, my ad was clear, 92 FS) and he would take the pistol back....
What to do?? Give it back and keep looking for the 92 FS?? Or just keep it, since the conditions are so nice, and still look for the 92 FS and ending up owning 3 Berettas??
What are the chances of the rear slide breaking it??
Please help me with my dilemma!!!