Beretta Fever here

Genepix · January 25, 2013, 09:52 AM

I have admired the Beretta 92FS for years, and do think I must have one- soon. My question to Beretta fans out there is: Is there really a difference between those made in the USA vs those made in Italy? I know I see a lot of comments re: Sigs from W. Germany, etc....I would appreciate any info on this. Thanks..

adamc · January 25, 2013, 10:49 AM

I can't tell you.. I'm no expert.

But the boolits come out nicely

I thought I was a 45acp guy, but a 92FS inox followed me home

now I have to stock two different calibers, but son shoots 9mm, so
I can swipe some of his on occasion.

I have not had much time for the range AND 10'F does not help.

Guv · January 25, 2013, 10:57 AM

I have both and wouldn't let it sway my pick one way or another. INOX's are dangerously sexy!

TailGator · January 25, 2013, 11:18 AM

The consensus seems to be that there is no consistent difference in quality. Some folks have a personal preference to see an Italian mark on an Italian gun, and others like to know their pistol is made by American workers.

My 92 is an Inox with walnut grips. Beautiful pistol in both appearance and function.

Revolver1 · January 25, 2013, 11:21 AM

Beretta means quality, no matter where it's made.

AndyWest · January 25, 2013, 11:39 AM

Not much to add except I love my 92FS INOX. Some may tsk me for adding Hogues, but it's still probably the prettiest pistol I own. And it shoots like butter.

Course, I've never shot butter.

lamarw · January 25, 2013, 12:38 PM

I have both heard and read, it makes no difference in the quality. I too like the Inox, and I have it with the Crimson Trace.

Seven High · January 25, 2013, 04:38 PM

Are the parts interchangeable between the Italian and U.S. made models. I believe that Italy uses the metric system and the U.S. uses the inch system.

TailGator · January 25, 2013, 05:24 PM

Parts are interchangeable.

Genepix · January 25, 2013, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the info folks. Look what followed me home today.........Feed a fever?

Guv · January 25, 2013, 07:43 PM

The Fevvaa, More Cow Bell won't fix this either!

AndyWest · January 25, 2013, 08:39 PM

Grats, Genepix. I can see your stupid grin from here

Let us know how it shoots.

LockedBreech · January 25, 2013, 08:47 PM

Quality is exactly the same. I'm happy with one from Gardone val Trompia, Brescia, Italy, and just as happy with one from Accokeek, Maryland.

pgdion · January 25, 2013, 11:47 PM

Nicest gun I own, still my favorite by far of every gun I've ever shot. I don't think there is any difference between the US made ones and the Italian made ones. Mine's made in Italy only because that's what was available. It's been 100% flawless.

1goodshot · January 26, 2013, 05:49 AM

On the inox one the American made ones come with black controls the Italian come with stainless. On the 92fs there is no difference. If I was going to buy an American made one it would be a M9, it doesnt have the warning lable on the side of the gun.

Pilot · January 26, 2013, 06:24 AM

I just picked up a new 92FS, interesingly it is an Italian made model. Doing a little research, my conclusion is that there is NO DIFFERENCE other than the markings on the slide and frame. There are Italian proof marks on my gun, and it says "Made in Italy". Other than the roll marks it is exactly the same as the U.S. made gun.

Morgo · January 26, 2013, 06:58 AM

I have several Italian made models and a US made 92fs Vertec. To me the quality is better on the Italian made models even to the point that the Vertec slide appears to be made of a lesser grade steel.
I'd only buy a US made model if I had no other choice.

FairWarning · January 26, 2013, 09:24 AM

I like the idea of getting an Italian made Beretta, just for tradition. I'm funny that way.

Pilot · January 26, 2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

To me the quality is better on the Italian made models even to the point that the Vertec slide appears to be made of a lesser grade steel.

How is the "lesser grade steel" manifesting itself? Are you seeing wear?

DATL · January 26, 2013, 02:38 PM

Good choice on going with the 92fs. Like that other guy said it seriously cycles like butter, and without fail. No matter how much I shoot with any of my other pistols I shoot the best with my 92. It's just accurate as hell.

dalegribble · January 26, 2013, 03:04 PM

i had an italian made beretta 92 bought new some time back which i liked. i later bought a taurus pt-92. i liked the safety on the taurus better than the beretta and the taurus actually shot better. i gave the beretta to my brother and kept the taurus and eventually bought a second taurus pt-92. i voted with my money for the taurus 92.

triplebike · January 26, 2013, 03:40 PM

Had both , no difference. Well over 10,000 rds through both without a single failure of any kind. They just got smoother & smoother.

Morgo · January 26, 2013, 06:01 PM

"How is the "lesser grade steel" manifesting itself? Are you seeing wear?"

Slight specs of rust through the SS.
It's sat next to an Italian its whole life which shows none. These firearms are also meticulously maintained.

JohnO · January 26, 2013, 09:40 PM

Had both. No difference. Very sexy looking handgun. My old Beretta Elite II was the sexiest of all.

Guv · January 26, 2013, 10:31 PM

Don't know about Beretta but the Fiat used rust prone Russian steel in their cars in the past, including Ferrari! I would bet on Beretta not doing this though.

January 25, 2013, 09:52 AM	#1
Genepix Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 313	Beretta Fever here I have admired the Beretta 92FS for years, and do think I must have one- soon. My question to Beretta fans out there is: Is there really a difference between those made in the USA vs those made in Italy? I know I see a lot of comments re: Sigs from W. Germany, etc....I would appreciate any info on this. Thanks..

January 25, 2013, 11:39 AM	#6
AndyWest Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2011 Posts: 627	Not much to add except I love my 92FS INOX. Some may tsk me for adding Hogues, but it's still probably the prettiest pistol I own. And it shoots like butter. Course, I've never shot butter. __________________ Shoot smart. Shoot S-Mart.

January 25, 2013, 08:39 PM	#12
AndyWest Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2011 Posts: 627	Grats, Genepix. I can see your stupid grin from here Let us know how it shoots. __________________ Shoot smart. Shoot S-Mart.

January 25, 2013, 11:47 PM	#14
pgdion Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2010 Location: MPLS, MN Posts: 1,214	Nicest gun I own, still my favorite by far of every gun I've ever shot. I don't think there is any difference between the US made ones and the Italian made ones. Mine's made in Italy only because that's what was available. It's been 100% flawless. __________________ 597 VTR, because there's so many cans and so little time!

January 26, 2013, 06:24 AM	#16
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	I just picked up a new 92FS, interesingly it is an Italian made model. Doing a little research, my conclusion is that there is NO DIFFERENCE other than the markings on the slide and frame. There are Italian proof marks on my gun, and it says "Made in Italy". Other than the roll marks it is exactly the same as the U.S. made gun. __________________ Pilot

January 25, 2013, 10:57 AM	#3
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	I have both and wouldn't let it sway my pick one way or another. INOX's are dangerously sexy!

January 25, 2013, 11:18 AM	#4
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	The consensus seems to be that there is no consistent difference in quality. Some folks have a personal preference to see an Italian mark on an Italian gun, and others like to know their pistol is made by American workers. My 92 is an Inox with walnut grips. Beautiful pistol in both appearance and function.

January 25, 2013, 11:21 AM	#5
Revolver1 Junior member Join Date: January 21, 2013 Location: NY Posts: 150	Beretta means quality, no matter where it's made.

January 25, 2013, 12:38 PM	#7
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I have both heard and read, it makes no difference in the quality. I too like the Inox, and I have it with the Crimson Trace.

January 25, 2013, 04:38 PM	#8
Seven High Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Posts: 650	Are the parts interchangeable between the Italian and U.S. made models. I believe that Italy uses the metric system and the U.S. uses the inch system.

January 25, 2013, 05:24 PM	#9
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	Parts are interchangeable.

January 25, 2013, 07:43 PM	#11
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	The *Fevvaa*, More Cow Bell won't fix this either!

January 25, 2013, 08:47 PM	#13
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Rocky Mountain West Posts: 3,395	Quality is exactly the same. I'm happy with one from Gardone val Trompia, Brescia, Italy, and just as happy with one from Accokeek, Maryland.

January 26, 2013, 05:49 AM	#15
1goodshot Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: chandler,az Posts: 929	On the inox one the American made ones come with black controls the Italian come with stainless. On the 92fs there is no difference. If I was going to buy an American made one it would be a M9, it doesnt have the warning lable on the side of the gun.

January 26, 2013, 06:58 AM	#17
Morgo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 471	I have several Italian made models and a US made 92fs Vertec. To me the quality is better on the Italian made models even to the point that the Vertec slide appears to be made of a lesser grade steel. I'd only buy a US made model if I had no other choice.

January 26, 2013, 09:24 AM	#18
FairWarning Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,149	I like the idea of getting an Italian made Beretta, just for tradition. I'm funny that way. __________________ Mauser Werke, Schmidt-Rubin, Colt, Walther, HK, Weatherby, Sig Sauer, Browning, Ruger, Beretta, etc, etc....a few friends of mine

January 26, 2013, 02:38 PM	#20
DATL Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Posts: 113	Good choice on going with the 92fs. Like that other guy said it seriously cycles like butter, and without fail. No matter how much I shoot with any of my other pistols I shoot the best with my 92. It's just accurate as hell.

January 26, 2013, 03:04 PM	#21
dalegribble Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Posts: 861	i had an italian made beretta 92 bought new some time back which i liked. i later bought a taurus pt-92. i liked the safety on the taurus better than the beretta and the taurus actually shot better. i gave the beretta to my brother and kept the taurus and eventually bought a second taurus pt-92. i voted with my money for the taurus 92. __________________ Waltzes with woofs

January 26, 2013, 03:40 PM	#22
triplebike Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: Eastern, Pa Posts: 301	Had both , no difference. Well over 10,000 rds through both without a single failure of any kind. They just got smoother & smoother.

January 26, 2013, 06:01 PM	#23
Morgo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 471	"How is the "lesser grade steel" manifesting itself? Are you seeing wear?" Slight specs of rust through the SS. It's sat next to an Italian its whole life which shows none. These firearms are also meticulously maintained.

January 26, 2013, 09:40 PM	#24
JohnO Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2000 Posts: 502	Had both. No difference. Very sexy looking handgun. My old Beretta Elite II was the sexiest of all.

January 26, 2013, 10:31 PM	#25
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	Don't know about Beretta but the Fiat used rust prone Russian steel in their cars in the past, including Ferrari! I would bet on Beretta not doing this though.