Beretta 92FS

[ruftags]

I am seriously considering buying a 92FS. I have loved this gun ever since I was a teenager watching Lethal Weapon for the first time. I was just wanting a little feedback on them if anyone has owned or still owns one. I looked at Mid-West gun exchange in Mishawaka for one. I immediately noticed how easy the slide glides. My Glock 23 is also smooth, but I am guessing the spring in it must be stiffer than the 92FS. Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

[KLB]

I have one. I love it. A bit heavy to carry sometimes is the only negative for me.

 

[Mosinguy]

Buy it. You'll love it. It is sorta big and heavy but I do not mind it at all.

 

[Bigtanker]

The 92 is a proven platform. You can't go wrong with it. If you like it, go slap the cash down tomorrow!
Personally, I owned one for a few years a just couldn't make myself like the trigger but that's just me. I prefer single action/striker fired.

Let us know when you get it.

 

[the1kidd03]

One of the, if not THE smoothest shooting semi-auto handgun out there. That slide smoothness and the additional mechanical components which allow for slide function make the recoil feel easy and more comfortable than most others. I don't think I've met one person that didn't like shooting it. It's my EDC and I have thousands upon thousands of rounds down them both as a civilian and military. Buy with as much confidence as you would a Glock.

I've had no real failures from them, at least none more noticeable than anything else including Glocks. Any issues I've had have been simply from normal wear of gun use and when that happens you can easily find, buy, and replace nearly every part on them for relatively cheap.

It's one of my top 3 favorite pistols for a number of reasons. While I take good care of my guns once home, I certainly don't baby them in training or practice. This is one gun that I will always have at least one of.

 

[Leo]

The 92fs is one of the easiest shooting centerfire pistols out there. The long slide stroke does not require a very stiff recoil spring (only 13lb spring) The size is pretty large for a 9mm but that size soaks up a lot of recoil. It is one of the most forgiving pistols if you limp wrist it. Since it is alloy, it is not that heavy for its size. The controls are large, well placed and easy to use. It is easy to field strip for cleaning, not requiring much finger strength or difficult movements. I often use it as a trainer for beginners right after they are comfortable with a .22. I also like the 96 (.40 S&W) model. Too bad it does not come in .45acp.

 

[erictorp]

The Beretta may be heavy, but it feels good in your hand. I like the SA/DA better than the striker, gives you a nice smooth trigger pull, and has a decock safety. I was trying to buy a CZ 75B, but this is equally as nice. You can still find magazines for it too if you look hard enough. I told my son that he can have my Taurus 24/7 when he's old enough, but he'd have to wait until I'm dead to get my Beretta.

 

[erictorp]

Very easy to takedown and clean also.

 

[1donos]

I have the m9 version and love it! I also love my sig 226. Sig and Berretta both make great shooting guns. Both are about the same size and weight. The sig does not have a safety to mess with.

 

[danmdevries]

Hands down the best shooting factory handgun I own. Would buy another in a heartbeat for the right price.

 

[indykid]

Since everyone else stated how nice they are, I just will add that to make sure it functions as designed, stick with either Beretta factory marked mags (marked "PB" with the caliber and country of manufacture), MDS mags who make Beretta factory mags (and are marked exactly the same as the Beretta mags except they replace the "PB" with "MDS"), or Mec-gar mags who also make OEM mags for many manufacturers including Beretta. Stick with any of those three and you will have one great shooting pistol.

 

[No2rdame]

Great investment. Buy the Beretta, you won't be disappointed. I finally got a chance to get mine out to the range and loved it. In fact, as I was leaving another guy was coming up and complimented me on it because he too had the same 92 variation I had.

You really can't go wrong with one - it's a proven design, and in my opinion an aesthetically beautiful piece.

 

[Jarhead77]

Great tool to have in your box. It will serve you we.

 

[arthrimus]

I have a 96 and it is the best handgun I've ever owned. You will not regret purchasing one of these babies!

 

[outnumbered]

Agree it is one of the smoothest operating pistols available...extremely accurate and a joy to shoot. You will not be disappointed!

 

[jworm1420]

Im probably gna get flamed for this..... but i dont own a beretta but i do have a taurus pt92, I know there not the same, but they are basically the same platform, my taurus is a very smooth shooting gun, and i like that a lot. I couldnt afford a beretta but want one in the futrue. So if beretta are that much better, and i am positive they are, dont hesitate and go get the beretta. Also much respect for the lethal weapon reference. I have always loved the beretta because of that movie, ever since i was a kid.

 

[Bailey06]

They are great guns smooth and shoot good.
Like others posted a little big and heavy for carry if you are trying to conceal. But if that is not a issue i think you would like them.

 

[bakeman]

I own two of them myself. You cant go wrong. They are so simple and so smooth. There really isnt anything like it.

 

[Springer]

Picked up one on here and it is amazing. Supper accurate and it just feels like a quality firearm. It is one of, quite possibly, my favorite handgun to shoot.

 

[dolphinfanfoor]

This look just like my post a few weeks ago! Lethal weapon fan and all. Buy it i did 2 weeks ago and love it. Most accurate gun i have ever shot. Plainfield shooting supplies had it for 589. Almost 100 bucks cheaper than anyone else. The also have it in SS and the Inox.