Why no love for the 92FS?

[castle134]

My first gun was the 92fs I got 5yrs ago. I love it I still use it for my duty weapon when I do armed security

 

[HMMurdock]

I have heard military men complaining about the mags lately though. They don't seem sand friendly.

We aren't issued factory mags so they jam with or without sand. I regularly experience jams immediately after cleaning while on a sanitary range. Sand or no sand, non-factory mags are bad mojo. They are cheaper than factory mags, so that is why the gov't purchases them and you get what you pay for.

 

[chadman]

They sell pretty well and aren't too expensive. They're big enough to not be great at conceal carry, but they're not heavy. I like mine and it shoots great. Only real complaint I've heard others make is that they like to be kept clean and wet, which is pretty much how I shoot mine anyway. Not wet but I grease the rails. I clean after the range anyway so I've had no problems at all.

 

[Mike.B]

I carried one my last few years in the military. They are like carrying a bucket of rocks. Great pistol, but I don't want to have to pull my pants up every four steps. My FNS gives me two more rounds and nearly 9oz lighter.
Don't get me wrong I love the Beretta, there are just better suited to my needs pistols.

 

[Kagnew]

So I don't get it - the army loves it, but few carry them for SD, and I don't think I've ever seen on in competition.

What gives? I thought they feel good and have decent controls so why doesn't it sell better?

All I can say is that I dearly love my commercial M9. Quite possibly the only gun which I would never consider selling.

 

[Kagnew]

The pistol is large and you need large hands and/or long fingers to operate the pistol. Anyway, that is the reason I sold mine. I have short thick german hands/fingers.

It's not Beretta's fault that you don't have enough Scots-Irish blood in your pedigree!

 

[dtkw]

I am sure it is a nice gun, since the army had it for years or decades. I have never shot one. The day I went to shop for a 9mm, they had a 92F and a Sig P226 next to each other, after playing with both, I picked the Sig. And I have no regret.

 

[Sainte]

I had a p89 and couldn't hit a jug of water at 5yds. Jump on the 92 and I shoot bowling pins at 50yds.

 

[Dewidmt]

All these guys complaining about the weight have to be younger guys. Us old folks that carried 1911's around think the Berettas are lightweights!
I own a 92FS and a newer 92G, carried the M9 in South America and the Gulf. I still occasionally will CCW the 92G. Shot expert with the 92 in both the military and IDPA. No complaints here!

 

[Two-Tornadoes]

The 92FS was my first semi-auto pistol purchase. I really like the gun.

The only issue I ever had was with ball ammo hanging on the ramp.

I to am like some of the other posters; it is a bit heavy and I just don't want to mess up the finish by using it for EDC.

 

[sepe]

When my uncle was looking for a handgun to keep on him or in the truck when going on jobs, his #1 requirement was a manual safety and #2 was 9mm. I spent some time looking around a bit and showed him some of what I've got, we went to a gun shop and they had a 92fs in really nice shape. The price was right enough that if I would have had the money and they had another marked the same, I'd have snatched it up in a second. He really likes it and so does my aunt. He wouldn't ever be into concealed carry as he can't stand jeans when they get a little baggy (also not the best for the kind of work he does). The bulkiness doesn't bother him one bit.

 

[Purdue Plinker]

So I'm gathering that if the grip feel good in your hands, you are alright with the weight, and you use factory mags, then it should be a good/fun/reliable range gun? Obviously there are lighter and more compact options, but those aren't really a factor for me. (Not carrying, and it is lighter and more compact than the MkIII Hunter I shoot)

Good thread when considering Beretta's 92xx options.

 

[Fordtough25]

So I'm gathering that if the grip feel good in your hands, you are alright with the weight, and you use factory mags, then it should be a good/fun/reliable range gun? Obviously there are lighter and more compact options, but those aren't really a factor for me. (Not carrying, and it is lighter and more compact than the MkIII Hunter I shoot)

Good thread when considering Beretta's 92xx options.

Beretta's rule! Mine has been 100% even with the used GI mags, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Beretta 92XX(mine is the M9) to anyone!

 

[Bull1315]

I carry a Beretta 96. Carried the M9 in the military and have carried this 96 as a duty weapon and personal carry for ages. Just feels natural and comfortable to me cause ive carried it so much.

 

[lucky4034]

I have shot and really "LIKE" the Beretta... but my "LOVE" lies with my CZ75's

 

[dtkw]

Same here, I liked the 92F, but I love my sigs

 

[traderdan]

While offloading $70,000 out of an automated safe,in a business that we were working for, a couple of Latino gangster wannabe youngsters came in. One stayed at the door,the other came up to the counter and leaned over it to see what I was doing...When I drew the 96G I was carrying and held it low and ready,I was confident that it would do what it was supposed to...apparently he suspected it would too, he abruptly headed for the door! I like Berettas

 

[Guyinwarsaw]

I bought my 92fs years ago and it's still my favorite pistol. I like the way it looks, feels and shoots. It's very accurate. All the controls are easy to operate. The grip is a bit fat but that's 15 rounds worth of fat. One thing that I really like about it is the ease and simplicity of disassembly and reassembly. Although I can't do it as fast as Jet Li. It may not be the latest and greatest but it's a very good gun.

 

[SpaldingPM]

I have a CZ75B, a Beretta M9, and a Sig P226 MK5.
The M9 is on me 85% of the time, p226 about 10% and the CZ about 5%.
I love Beretta!

 

[Radar1503]

I'm looking for one now, I know there
heavy but they are a sweet looking gun.