Beretta 92FS

[28Shooter]

It was good enough for John McClane...

All kidding aside, I've retired my Glock and gone back to my 92FS. I don't carry so the size and weight are not an issue for me...except when I'm shooting when that weight really does help with recoil.

 

[Tower43]

I used to have an M9 (mil variant that I purchased of the 92FS) I did sell it to finance a 1911, but I have it on my ever growing list of handguns to add to my collection again, I do miss it from my USMC days. It's actually a fairly good firearm, especially when its not a worn out, beat up, over cleaned (yes you can do that) military gun. I was honestly surprised they went to a new firearm, but it seems the M17/M18 isn't that bad (its on my list too) however I wouldn't pass the M9 up. The newer ones with rails are supposed to be pretty solid as well.
I like them all. I hate the glock, while it IS a reliable handgun used by thousands, it's ergos just dont work for me. I EDC a full sized 1911 so weight like mentioned by 28Shooter doesn't seem to apply in my head either... just how I feel about it. It's a good solid firearm with a good reputation and I would get another if money wasn't a limitation at the moment.

For the record my current "to get list"
Springfield Prodigy
Tisas Carry 9mm Double Stack (may opt to get instead of Prodigy)
Sig P320 M18
S&W M&P either 9 or 45 Compact
Beretta M9A4
Some Single Action Old Style Revolver (Haven't settled on that yet)
A lever action of some sort

 

[OP and D since MCMLXXV!]

Made in Italy
Bought new in the late 80's - early 90's in Charleston, SC when the base was still open down there.

It's a big gun size wise.....a handful.

Used to shoot it a lot - I don't ever recall a jam or misfeed.

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Late in the game collecting Berettas. Wish I started in Italian. Better late than never. My USA made Beretta M9A4 & 92X RDO. Need to find time to make ‘em go BANG!

 

[Magnumite]

I did own a Taurus 92 FS and presentlby own ija Taurus PT 99fs (same pistol, adj sights). We all know these pistols are essentially Berretta clones in configuration and operation. I think the 92’s are some of the most pleasant shooting 9mm pistols out there.

 

[aray]

I love the feel on the Beretta 92 series of handguns. For me, they just “fit” right. The first handgun I ever bought was an Italian made 92F. Ironically I just sold that one, as I wasn’t using it anymore, since I eventually upgraded to the Beretta M9A1 in order to get a rail-mounted weapons light on the gun.

 

[dehos]

The 92FS was my first pistol purchase that I made just recently. It felt a bit big in my hands (wrist to tip of middle finger is 7.25") but I liked the weight and overall size. My wife on the other hand cannot hold it well and isnt a fan. I would try holding it or test firing one at a range and seeing if you can operate it comfortably.
Overall I have mixed feelings on it.

 

[Cold Steel]

It's a fine Italian handgun, but a little old school ergonomically. A lot of people don't like having the safety on the slide (rather than on the frame). It can also feel a little chubby in the grip, if one's hands are on the smaller size.

Not a bad gun, but I've never understood why folks wouldn't opt for a Taurus PT-92 AR. Back in the 80s it was just as reliable as my Beretta, but not as accurate. Then in the early 2000s I got this stainless Taurus and, to my utter amazement it was every bit as accurate as my Beretta, plus it has a better safety!

So I sold my blue Beretta and am quite happy with the Taurus.



I'm really no fan of Taurus revolvers, but the PT-92 AR is a great version of the Beretta. Is it my favorite 9mm? No, that would be my S&W 659 and 5906. I also have a 3906 but would swap mine for a 639. I love the second gen models the best and think they're the best 9mm pistols on the planet.

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

Not a bad gun, but I've never understood why folks wouldn't opt for a Taurus PT-92 AR. Back in the 80s it was just as reliable as my Beretta, but not as accurate. Then in the early 2000s I got this stainless Taurus and, to my utter amazement it was every bit as accurate as my Beretta, plus it has a better safety!

So I sold my blue Beretta and am quite happy with the Taurus.



I'm really no fan of Taurus revolvers, but the PT-92 AR is a great version of the Beretta. Is it my favorite 9mm? No, that would be my S&W 659 and 5906. I also have a 3906 but would swap mine for a 639. I love the second gen models the best and think they're the best 9mm pistols on the planet.

My very first handgun was a PT92. That thing is long gone but I’ve since picked up a Beretta m9 just because.

Truth be told it’s prob the worst feeling handgun in my hand that I own. It shoots fine, but it just doesn’t feel right.

 

[Defense Initiative]

I purchased mine new on a special deal for $300.00. I have over 37,000 rounds through mine, and it shoots excellent groups. I have newer pistols, but I keep on going back to the 92FS.

 

[Magnumite]

My very first handgun was a PT92. That thing is long gone but I’ve since picked up a Beretta m9 just because.

Truth be told it’s prob the worst feeling handgun in my hand that I own. It shoots fine, but it just doesn’t feel right.

I’ve done some liposuction to my Taurus Pt 99 (adjustable sight 92). It helps a great deal. Still looking for places to reduce it further.

 

[Cold Steel]

My very first handgun was a PT92. That thing is long gone but I’ve since picked up a Beretta m9 just because.

Truth be told it’s prob the worst feeling handgun in my hand that I own. It shoots fine, but it just doesn’t feel right.

Yes, it's a common complaint. These guns feel fine in my hands, so it's just subjective. If the gun was sold to me with a 10-round magazine and I couldn't get high capacity mags, I'd dump it, but with high cap mags it's fine. I feel very good with Glocks, too; I just don't like them. (I think the design is inherently unsafe.) I wouldn't cock my Taurus PT-92 and carry it with the hammer back and no safety engaged. That's how I feel with a Glock.

Some people have no problem carrying Glocks with a round up the snout, but not me. One of the great things about the Taurus is that they have great safeties. Cock and lock and hammer drop, too, and in the late 80s, a Taurus told me their PT-92/99s had better metallurgy than the Beretta in both the steel slides and the aluminum frames. At the time I had sold my Italian Beretta to buy a Taurus because, not only was it much cheaper, but the safety pretty much required one to shoot double action the first shot before changing to single action. With the Taurus, one could go either way. Not a huge thing, but nice.

My favorite 9mm is the S&W 659. It was the featured gun used in Reservoir Dogs. Not a great movie, but I liked the guns.

I’ve done some liposuction to my Taurus Pt 99 (adjustable sight 92). It helps a great deal. Still looking for places to reduce it further.

What kind of liposuction? Any photos?

 

[Magnumite]

“What kind of liposuction? Any photos?”

You can view more on the history of this still in the works endeavor at the 1911forum....

https://www.1911forum.com/threads/taurus-pt99.1054132/#post-13743156

This frame was nicely serrated front and back. But Taurus painted it with a slick paint. Why? Dunno...

So I tired of the slickness and as has been acknowledged the Taurus and Beretta 92 pattern pistols are blocky. You can't beat it for shooting comfort and recoil control. I like the Taurus because of the location of the manual safety over that of the Beretta.

To slim this guy down I started the grips. They were squarish slick varnished slabs screwed onto the pistol. So I relieved them everywhere which allowed a more natural grip. Looking for functional form I knew they would be toast. In the provided link you'll see they were thin and chipping away. I bought some synthetic grips (only ones available were for the decocker model, note the paddle reliefs). I filled in the extra hole with the sanded center of the original grips. I down sized the grips front, back, where the trigger finger and strong side thumb go.

Then I started recutting the serrations deep front and back.,.especially on the back strap to get my hand closer to the trigger (length of pull). Keep in mind I have a smaller large palm with medium sized fingers. The I started relieving the sides of the front and back straps to allow my hand to more readily grip the pistol. I relieved the frame around the mag catch buttons on the left and right side of the pistol. I blended the front and rear of the grip panels, relieved around the magazine catch button, where the trigger finger lays against the ride side panel...a little on the left side. I also blended them with the magwell chamfer. My focus was...is, you can see it is still in the works...proficient one hand manipulation.

Pics attached, even one with my strong hand gripping the pistol.

 

[MattFinals718]

I did own a Taurus 92 FS and presentlby own ija Taurus PT 99fs (same pistol, adj sights). We all know these pistols are essentially Berretta clones in configuration and operation. I think the 92’s are some of the most pleasant shooting 9mm pistols out there.

Same. Stainless Taurus PT92 AFS, blued Taurus PT99 AF for me (both made in 1994).

My favorite 9mm is the S&W 659. It was the featured gun used in Reservoir Dogs. Not a great movie, but I liked the guns.

Blasphemy: Reservoir Dogs is a classic. Even if the plot rips off a Hong Kong action movie that came out 5 years earlier.

 

[Bountied]

It's an iconic gun that many, many folks own or have shot. Yes - the 92FS would have less perceived recoil compared to a smaller lighter 9mm gun. 9mm is not exactly a hard recoiling round in any gun, at least IMO. I like mine, but, don't really shoot it that often. Other guns just fit my hand better.

I was going for the classics at one point which included, 92FS, G17, HKUSP 9mm, 226, CZ75, and a 1911. I found I didn't like the HK or the CZ. I have not owned a Sig 226 yet but still want one.