Beretta 92FS Price

dgludwig · December 13, 2007, 10:47 AM

My local sporting goods store has Beretta 92 FS pistols on sale for $429.99. Is this an average/good/great price? Thanks.

benny27 · December 13, 2007, 11:09 AM

If that's a new gun it's a excellent price, brand new they usually run around 500, sometimes more, I actually paid more than that for mine, but that was a while back, I think they must have come down. I've never understood why the Beretta's sell so cheap, in my opinion they're one of the finest pistols on the market if not the best. I own several pistols and the Beretta is my favorite hands down. If you choose to buy it you won't be disappointed, good luck..

Fremmer · December 13, 2007, 01:39 PM

If the pistols are new, that's a good price. If you like it, buy it!

dgludwig · December 13, 2007, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the advice. I just returned from the store after purchasing it! I've never owned a Beretta pistol before so I hope it works out for me. The store has 50 in stock (brand new) but this version of the 92FS is the "Police Special". Anybody heard of this model? I asked the clerk (a retired sheriff's deputy whom I know well and who is very knowledgeable concerning firearms) what the difference is and he advised that the Police Special has a different kind of matte finish. This (being less "polished") may account for the lower price. I don't know but the pistol appears to be very well put together and it still seems worth the price. It does come with three fifteen round factory magazines. I don't know if Beretta routinely supplies 3 mags with their pistols or not.

hot sauce · December 13, 2007, 10:05 PM

They do not have a different finish on them. They are a standard 92 with a shield that has PS on it in a different box. That's it. Oh, and they come with 3 mags.

Logs · December 14, 2007, 10:07 PM

Check out www.budsgunshop.com to give you an idea of prices.

desert · December 15, 2007, 02:42 AM

Is it a Made In Italy gun or Made in USA one?

I'm assuming by FS you mean the matte black finish with the slide safety block Military Version and not the stainless.

Prices get even lower. I was surprised visiting the big stores who also were near/or are distributors and get them at a good price.

You did OK if it is Italian.

Enjoy it.

Loved mine

OneClownDown · December 15, 2007, 05:11 AM

Sounds like a good deal to me. You certainly can't go wrong at that price for an excellent firearm.

Chesster · December 15, 2007, 09:24 AM

I bought a PS years ago. Came in a cardboard box with a blue sleeve and three magazines. It was about $75 cheaper at the time than commercial packaged guns with two mags.

dgludwig · December 17, 2007, 10:59 PM

Thanks for all inputs. Interesting information.

Duallydondon · November 4, 2017, 10:01 AM

Anyone know why there is about a 100.00 difference in price on the Beretta92FS? Looked at the ones listed on GunPro and identical looking ones are 497.00 and others are 603.00? They are the plain jane ones no rails etc???

adamBomb · November 4, 2017, 11:45 AM

Thats an excellent price. I just bought one several months back from buds and it was $469, which was a great deal too. Then PSA had them on sale for $449. Looks like you grabbed it, great choice as its an awesome pistol.

And yea, I have seen places selling them for around $600. The cheapest price I could find them at my LGSs was $589 and several were well over $600.

Model12Win · November 4, 2017, 01:02 PM

Decent guns but nowhere near as combat effective tactical as a POLY STRIKER 9 such as the GLOCK or SIG. The general rule of thumb today is that for a pistol to be non obsolete it has to be made from recycled porta potties and go "Sproing!" when you pull the trigger.

All joshing aside, I like the Beretta 92. Many look down on them due to the large size and slide mounted safety, plus the reliability problems with the M9 from hard military service.

dgludwig · November 4, 2017, 05:47 PM

I paid $429.99 for my new Model 92FS in December of 2007-the same year I started this thread.

otasan · November 4, 2017, 06:48 PM

The GI pistol. Beretta 92FS.

Eazyeach · November 4, 2017, 09:31 PM

Lol. Y'all are a little late to this par tay!!

Model12Win · November 5, 2017, 04:57 PM

So OP, a decade later, can you give us your thoughts on the gun you bought? Did you like it? Do you still have it? Has it had any problems?

Florida Guy · November 5, 2017, 05:10 PM

It seems that the price on these has stayed level.
I just bought a 92FS (black one below) on GB shipped for $450 nib.
Also just picked up a M9A3.
I think they are great guns. Trigger pull is sweet. Not recommended for carry, as they are not light weight. I bought mine for the range.

StumpShooter · November 5, 2017, 06:09 PM

You’re in N. Central Ohio?

What store? I’m in Lorain County

chadio · November 5, 2017, 10:55 PM

Seems like a reasonable price. I have a thing for the 92G (decocker only) version of the same ... hope to own one day

dgludwig · November 6, 2017, 04:10 PM

Quote:

So OP, a decade later, can you give us your thoughts on the gun you bought? Did you like it? Do you still have it? Has it had any problems?

Still have it, still like it and it's been flawless. I can't say it's my favorite pistol of all the many nice handguns I own but it might be the one I'd choose if I could only have one. Might be...

WVsig · November 6, 2017, 05:24 PM

Palmetto has the 92FS shipped for $449.

UncleEd · November 6, 2017, 05:40 PM

Couple of things.

Beretta is sending to me on the internet
daily deals on their stuff; no not the guns themselves.

But since the presidential election with a lot
of gun sales tanking and Beretta losing the
military contract, the market is probably
pretty soft for Berettta.

I think even in the world of plastic fantastics,
the market is getting very mushy.

WVsig · November 6, 2017, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleEd

Couple of things.

Beretta is sending to me on the internet
daily deals on their stuff; no not the guns themselves.

But since the presidential election with a lot
of gun sales tanking and Beretta losing the
military contract, the market is probably
pretty soft for Berettta.

I think even in the world of plastic fantastics,
the market is getting very mushy.

The entire gun market is soft. Quality entry level AR15s are $450. Just about every gun manufacturer has a rebate deal going on right now. There are rebates on ammo. Stuff it not moving so it has to be discounted. It is an excellent time to buy NIB stuff.

Sequins · November 7, 2017, 01:30 AM

I'd gladly pay $429.99... I recently paid almost $650 for one brand new in my own high tax state.

December 13, 2007, 10:47 AM	#1
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Beretta 92FS Price My local sporting goods store has Beretta 92 FS pistols on sale for $429.99. Is this an average/good/great price? Thanks. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

December 13, 2007, 11:09 AM	#2
benny27 Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2007 Posts: 264	Beretta 92fs If that's a new gun it's a excellent price, brand new they usually run around 500, sometimes more, I actually paid more than that for mine, but that was a while back, I think they must have come down. I've never understood why the Beretta's sell so cheap, in my opinion they're one of the finest pistols on the market if not the best. I own several pistols and the Beretta is my favorite hands down. If you choose to buy it you won't be disappointed, good luck..

December 13, 2007, 03:34 PM	#4
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Thanks for the advice. I just returned from the store after purchasing it! I've never owned a Beretta pistol before so I hope it works out for me. The store has 50 in stock (brand new) but this version of the 92FS is the "Police Special". Anybody heard of this model? I asked the clerk (a retired sheriff's deputy whom I know well and who is very knowledgeable concerning firearms) what the difference is and he advised that the Police Special has a different kind of matte finish. This (being less "polished") may account for the lower price. I don't know but the pistol appears to be very well put together and it still seems worth the price. It does come with three fifteen round factory magazines. I don't know if Beretta routinely supplies 3 mags with their pistols or not. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

December 15, 2007, 09:24 AM	#9
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	I bought a PS years ago. Came in a cardboard box with a blue sleeve and three magazines. It was about $75 cheaper at the time than commercial packaged guns with two mags. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

December 17, 2007, 10:59 PM	#10
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Thanks for all inputs. Interesting information. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

December 13, 2007, 01:39 PM	#3
Fremmer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,482	If the pistols are new, that's a good price. If you like it, buy it!

December 13, 2007, 10:05 PM	#5
hot sauce Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2006 Posts: 519	They do not have a different finish on them. They are a standard 92 with a shield that has PS on it in a different box. That's it. Oh, and they come with 3 mags.

December 14, 2007, 10:07 PM	#6
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	Check out www.budsgunshop.com to give you an idea of prices.

December 15, 2007, 02:42 AM	#7
desert Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Posts: 6	Is it a Made In Italy gun or Made in USA one? I'm assuming by FS you mean the matte black finish with the slide safety block Military Version and not the stainless. Prices get even lower. I was surprised visiting the big stores who also were near/or are distributors and get them at a good price. You did OK if it is Italian. Enjoy it. Loved mine

December 15, 2007, 05:11 AM	#8
OneClownDown Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2007 Location: Viva! Posts: 131	Sounds like a good deal to me. You certainly can't go wrong at that price for an excellent firearm.

November 4, 2017, 10:01 AM	#11
Duallydondon Junior Member Join Date: May 26, 2008 Posts: 7	Beretta 92FS Anyone know why there is about a 100.00 difference in price on the Beretta92FS? Looked at the ones listed on GunPro and identical looking ones are 497.00 and others are 603.00? They are the plain jane ones no rails etc???

November 4, 2017, 11:45 AM	#12
adamBomb Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2015 Location: coastal NC Posts: 645	Thats an excellent price. I just bought one several months back from buds and it was $469, which was a great deal too. Then PSA had them on sale for $449. Looks like you grabbed it, great choice as its an awesome pistol. And yea, I have seen places selling them for around $600. The cheapest price I could find them at my LGSs was $589 and several were well over $600.

November 4, 2017, 01:02 PM	#13
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Decent guns but nowhere near as combat effective tactical as a POLY STRIKER 9 such as the GLOCK or SIG. The general rule of thumb today is that for a pistol to be non obsolete it has to be made from recycled porta potties and go "Sproing!" when you pull the trigger. All joshing aside, I like the Beretta 92. Many look down on them due to the large size and slide mounted safety, plus the reliability problems with the M9 from hard military service.

November 4, 2017, 05:47 PM	#14
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I paid $429.99 for my new Model 92FS in December of 2007-the same year I started this thread. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

November 4, 2017, 06:48 PM	#15
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	The GI pistol. Beretta 92FS.

November 4, 2017, 09:31 PM	#16
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	Lol. Y'all are a little late to this par tay!!

November 5, 2017, 04:57 PM	#17
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	So OP, a decade later, can you give us your thoughts on the gun you bought? Did you like it? Do you still have it? Has it had any problems?

November 5, 2017, 05:10 PM	#18
Florida Guy Member Join Date: March 14, 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 68	It seems that the price on these has stayed level. I just bought a 92FS (black one below) on GB shipped for $450 nib. Also just picked up a M9A3. I think they are great guns. Trigger pull is sweet. Not recommended for carry, as they are not light weight. I bought mine for the range.

November 5, 2017, 06:09 PM	#19
StumpShooter Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Posts: 44	You’re in N. Central Ohio? What store? I’m in Lorain County

November 5, 2017, 10:55 PM	#20
chadio Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2011 Posts: 931	Seems like a reasonable price. I have a thing for the 92G (decocker only) version of the same ... hope to own one day __________________ Ex - Navy, Persian Gulf Veteran. Loved shooting the M14, 1911, M60, M2

November 6, 2017, 05:24 PM	#22
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Palmetto has the 92FS shipped for $449. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

November 6, 2017, 05:40 PM	#23
UncleEd Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Location: N. Georgia Posts: 1,150	Couple of things. Beretta is sending to me on the internet daily deals on their stuff; no not the guns themselves. But since the presidential election with a lot of gun sales tanking and Beretta losing the military contract, the market is probably pretty soft for Berettta. I think even in the world of plastic fantastics, the market is getting very mushy.

November 7, 2017, 01:30 AM	#25
Sequins Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2014 Posts: 394	I'd gladly pay $429.99... I recently paid almost $650 for one brand new in my own high tax state.