Cool Beretta 92 Combat

bac1023 · November 27, 2015, 05:22 PM

I was able to work out a deal for this super rare Beretta 92 Combat. To me, this pistol was the high water mark for the 92 series guns and Beretta handguns in general from a performance and precision standpoint.

The 92 and 96 Combat series were Beretta’s single action IPSC pistols. They debuted about 15 years ago and were produced for just a short time. They were built for speed and accuracy and came with many racy features such as front slide serrations, coarse checkering on the front and back strap, large adjustable sights, a large mag release button, and magazines with large rubber bases for easy control and protection from dropping. The Combat also features a finely tuned SAO trigger and an accurizing barrel busing around the end of the 150mm barrel. The barrel weight at the muzzle helps improve overall balance and handling. The large, frame mounted ambi safety is easy to reach and operate. The thin aluminum grips feature tacky texturing to further improve traction and control. Needless to say, the Combat has all the bells and whistles that a competitive shooter could hope for.

My thoughts are this Beretta are very positive. I will include it in some accuracy testing in the future and I expect it to hold its own against all of the most accurate pistols from around the world.

Here is some additional information on the Combat:

http://www.berettaweb.com/92 combat/beretta combat.htm

As far as availability is concerned, its not there, unfortunately. There weren’t many built in the first place and the 92 Combat was never imported into the USA. Any amount of them that are in the country were all shipped in privately. This one is new-old stock and was never fired outside the factory. It is date coded “BP” for 2001. As with most 92 series pistols, the frame is aluminum and the slide is steel. The matte black finish is ok, I guess, but I would have preferred something a little different. The gun doesn’t feel as huge in hand as most 92 pistols, thanks to the thin grips.

The Combat comes in a big kit which includes two extra mags, a 5“ barrel, a special bushing wrench, and a cleaning brush. It also comes with a standard 92 owner’s manual and a special owner’s manual just for the Combat and Stock pistols, which is a nice touch.

Please enjoy the pics...

bac1023 · November 27, 2015, 05:23 PM

rt11002003 · November 27, 2015, 05:43 PM

Congratulations! I'd love to own one like it. I find it interesting they called it a "Combat" when it's equipped and looks a target model. Whatever!

Limnophile · November 27, 2015, 07:21 PM

Very nice.

Lexspeed · November 27, 2015, 10:26 PM

Very nice. A beautiful piece fore sure. But most importantly you scored a rare pistol that really lights your fire. Enjoy it.

ottis · November 27, 2015, 10:52 PM

Dont u wish they came in pairs, one slightly used, u could burn the range up with and keep the other as new.

**JohnKSa** · November 27, 2015, 11:13 PM

Neat gun. Brigadier slide & frame mounted safety.

LynnTX · December 2, 2015, 01:28 PM

Amazing looking hand gun. Wow!

Whirlwind06 · December 2, 2015, 02:09 PM

Yeah looks great! Enjoy!!

Kosh75287 · December 2, 2015, 03:19 PM

Entirely too cool! I wonder if any were made in or converted to .40 S&W.

bac1023 · December 2, 2015, 10:26 PM

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Entirely too cool! I wonder if any were made in or converted to .40 S&W.

Yes, the 96 Combat is actually more common, especially in this country.

I hate the caliber, so the only good thing about it, in my opinion, is that they sell for less.

November 27, 2015, 05:22 PM	#1
bac1023 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 1,106	Cool Beretta 92 Combat I was able to work out a deal for this super rare Beretta 92 Combat. To me, this pistol was the high water mark for the 92 series guns and Beretta handguns in general from a performance and precision standpoint. The 92 and 96 Combat series were Beretta’s single action IPSC pistols. They debuted about 15 years ago and were produced for just a short time. They were built for speed and accuracy and came with many racy features such as front slide serrations, coarse checkering on the front and back strap, large adjustable sights, a large mag release button, and magazines with large rubber bases for easy control and protection from dropping. The Combat also features a finely tuned SAO trigger and an accurizing barrel busing around the end of the 150mm barrel. The barrel weight at the muzzle helps improve overall balance and handling. The large, frame mounted ambi safety is easy to reach and operate. The thin aluminum grips feature tacky texturing to further improve traction and control. Needless to say, the Combat has all the bells and whistles that a competitive shooter could hope for. My thoughts are this Beretta are very positive. I will include it in some accuracy testing in the future and I expect it to hold its own against all of the most accurate pistols from around the world. Here is some additional information on the Combat: http://www.berettaweb.com/92 combat/beretta combat.htm As far as availability is concerned, its not there, unfortunately. There weren’t many built in the first place and the 92 Combat was never imported into the USA. Any amount of them that are in the country were all shipped in privately. This one is new-old stock and was never fired outside the factory. It is date coded “BP” for 2001. As with most 92 series pistols, the frame is aluminum and the slide is steel. The matte black finish is ok, I guess, but I would have preferred something a little different. The gun doesn’t feel as huge in hand as most 92 pistols, thanks to the thin grips. The Combat comes in a big kit which includes two extra mags, a 5“ barrel, a special bushing wrench, and a cleaning brush. It also comes with a standard 92 owner’s manual and a special owner’s manual just for the Combat and Stock pistols, which is a nice touch. Please enjoy the pics... Last edited by bac1023; November 29, 2015 at 08:10 AM.

November 27, 2015, 11:13 PM	#7
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,975	Neat gun. Brigadier slide & frame mounted safety. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

December 2, 2015, 03:19 PM	#10
Kosh75287 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2007 Posts: 820	Entirely too cool! I wonder if any were made in or converted to .40 S&W. __________________ GOD BLESS JEFF COOPER, whose instructions, consultations, and publications have probably saved more lives than can ever be reliably calculated. DVC, sir. انجلو. المسلحة. جاهزة. Carpe SCOTCH!

November 27, 2015, 05:23 PM	#2
bac1023 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 1,106

November 27, 2015, 05:43 PM	#3
rt11002003 Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2014 Posts: 524	Congratulations! I'd love to own one like it. I find it interesting they called it a "Combat" when it's equipped and looks a target model. Whatever!

November 27, 2015, 07:21 PM	#4
Limnophile Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2015 Location: Issaquah, Washington Posts: 1,032	Very nice.

November 27, 2015, 10:26 PM	#5
Lexspeed Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2015 Location: Southern IL Posts: 152	Very nice. A beautiful piece fore sure. But most importantly you scored a rare pistol that really lights your fire. Enjoy it.

November 27, 2015, 10:52 PM	#6
ottis Junior Member Join Date: November 10, 2015 Posts: 10	Dont u wish they came in pairs, one slightly used, u could burn the range up with and keep the other as new.

December 2, 2015, 01:28 PM	#8
LynnTX Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2010 Posts: 137	Amazing looking hand gun. Wow!

December 2, 2015, 02:09 PM	#9
Whirlwind06 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 998	Yeah looks great! Enjoy!!