Beretta Centurion vs Cougar?

robertsig · May 19, 2012, 06:37 PM

I'm looking to buy one of these older models to keep my SIG P229 company. I couldn't find a direct comparison of them, but they seem to be similar. I wanted something slightly smaller than a 92FS.

Can anyone in the know compare these puppies?
Thanks.

graysmoke · May 19, 2012, 07:08 PM

I own a Beretta Centurion chambered for the .40S&W and realy like the gun.
It's DA only with no external safety lever...Won it on gunbroker.com for $300.00
It was a Police trade-in that was not abused and in very good condition.

robertsig · May 19, 2012, 09:20 PM

So the Centurion is DA only? Or just one variation?

ohen cepel · May 19, 2012, 09:24 PM

The Centurions will come in the same options as the 92's, DAO, DA/SA, or safety acting as decocker only (G model).
They take the same mags as the std 92. Biggest difference is it is about 1/2in shorter, other than that it's the same pistol.

The Cougar is a lot different. Rotating barrel, mags not the same as the 92. Soft shooter due to the rotating barrel, it's also a great pistol. Stoeger now makes the Cougar for Beretta and it's a real bargain for a new all metal pistol!

May 19, 2012, 06:37 PM	#1
robertsig Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 262	Beretta Centurion vs Cougar? I'm looking to buy one of these older models to keep my SIG P229 company. I couldn't find a direct comparison of them, but they seem to be similar. I wanted something slightly smaller than a 92FS. Can anyone in the know compare these puppies? Thanks.

May 19, 2012, 07:08 PM	#2
graysmoke Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 378	I own a Beretta Centurion chambered for the .40S&W and realy like the gun. It's DA only with no external safety lever...Won it on gunbroker.com for $300.00 It was a Police trade-in that was not abused and in very good condition.

May 19, 2012, 09:20 PM	#3
robertsig Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 262	So the Centurion is DA only? Or just one variation?

May 19, 2012, 09:24 PM	#4
ohen cepel Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: Where they send me Posts: 1,013	The Centurions will come in the same options as the 92's, DAO, DA/SA, or safety acting as decocker only (G model). They take the same mags as the std 92. Biggest difference is it is about 1/2in shorter, other than that it's the same pistol. The Cougar is a lot different. Rotating barrel, mags not the same as the 92. Soft shooter due to the rotating barrel, it's also a great pistol. Stoeger now makes the Cougar for Beretta and it's a real bargain for a new all metal pistol!