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    Beretta 92A1?

    Any opinions? This would be my first Beretta full size pistol. No particular reason to buy, I like the way my kid's M9 airsoft feels
    My favorite shotgun is Beretta 391 Urika - awesome gun.
    What about the guns made in US vs. Italy?


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    My son liked his issued M9 so much he's bought 2 in between his last 2 deployments.

    I think they are large handguns but if that's not a concern they seem smooth, accurate and reliable.

    BTW that's not a 92A1 but a M9A1...
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    I like my 92FS. It's an older model US made model. It's been 100% reliable, and is very accurate.

    Just remember, a lot of holsters that work for the 92FS and M9 won't work for that pistol due to the rails.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mriddick View Post
    My son liked his issued M9 so much he's bought 2 in between his last 2 deployments.

    I think they are large handguns but if that's not a concern they seem smooth, accurate and reliable.

    BTW that's not a 92A1 but a M9A1...
    92A1 is the civilian nomenclature. I haven't bought one yet. Maybe tomorrow.
    What's with the do-rag on that boy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by vit View Post
    92A1 is the civilian nomenclature. I haven't bought one yet. Maybe tomorrow.
    What's with the do-rag on that boy?
    I'm not sure but my guess is while in A-stan he fell in with the wrong people and joined the crips.


    (I think they were goofing for the camera)

    BTW he has a bunch of holsters from his deployment in Afghanistan, if you get the pistol and want a real bring back holster I can send you one...
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    Beretta 92's (M9) are one of the best 9mm high cap pistols money can buy. They are large, if you like a full size pistol, the 92 is the way to go. Be sure it has a steel guide rod, some of the newer ones have plastic guide rods. I changed mine out with the stainless rod, titanium spring upgrade, what a difference it made!
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    Quote Originally Posted by vit View Post
    92A1 is the civilian nomenclature. I haven't bought one yet. Maybe tomorrow.
    What's with the do-rag on that boy?
    Actually mriddick is correct. The top pistol is a 92FS Type M9A1. It has the standard 92FS slide, and trigger guard with the front rail. The 92A1 has the standard 92FS slide on a frame that has the rounded trigger guard, and front rail. The 92A1 also adds a captive recoil spring, recoil buffer and a removable front sight.

    As for the difference between the Italian made and US made, just a marking or two, otherwise they are made to the exact same standards.

    By the way, I might be an AK-nut, but I am also a Beretta Series 92 collector and have built, modified, and played with more than a couple.

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    I bought a M9 with the 'commemorative' gold print Army Edition Operation Enduring Freedom. I replaced the guide rod with a metal Buffer Technology unit. It made a noticeable difference. I mainly sold it because the gun is so darn large.

    What I don't like about the M9:
    open slide/exposed barrel (allows dirt in action)
    large physical size
    DA/SA trigger (inconsistant)
    Stick with Beretta or Mec-Gar mags (checkmate mags are junk)
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