Beretta 92 series

Classic12 · July 22, 2021, 03:53 AM

Some people love them, some loathe them. I like them and accumulated a few over the years

I bought my first one in 1989, Lethal Weapon was all the rage then. It was a second hand 92 F made in 1986. Shot it a lot, then tinkered with it, threaded barrel and B&T silencer, Tasco pro point on a B square mount. I still use it occasionally and it’s still going strong.

In 1999 I had the opportunity to acquire this 93r at a bankruptcy auction, complete with box, two mags and folding stock. Undated but the serial number is close to the 92 F above, so it might be a 1986 too. I asked Beretta but they sadly never bothered to respond.

In 2010 I bought this 92 FS made in 1993, I prefer the straight dust cover vs the slanted one

It also has an accessory, an 8” sport barrel.

A hard to find one that took me a long time to get. 92 Combat made in 2001

Another not so common one, I had an instant crush on it, 92 steel I from 2010

Classic12 · July 22, 2021, 03:55 AM

Finally I recently bought a M9A1, NIB from a private seller 40% below list price

Family photos

Pumpkin · July 22, 2021, 10:50 AM

Berettas (92s, 96s, 87s, 85s, 1935s, etc.) are like Ferraris, Maserati's and Sophia Loren, Sexy Italians

hub1home · July 22, 2021, 01:16 PM

Very NICE collection! Thank you for taking the time to show it to us. I have a 92F that I bought in 1985. When I first got it, I fired misc. junk ammo including reloads through it as fast as I could pull the trigger. I could not get it to jam!

Metric · July 22, 2021, 04:08 PM

How would you describe the evolution of Beretta's QC from the mid 1980's to the present?

TailGator · July 22, 2021, 04:28 PM

Great stuff. I only have one 92, an Inox wearing walnut grips like yours. I have an 84 that I bought used, a PX4 Compact in 9 mm, and even a Neos. (I know, the Neos styling leaves a lot to be desired, but it is quite accurate and reliable, and young people actually take to it.) I like them all.

GaryED50 · July 22, 2021, 06:44 PM

Very awesome love the pics thank you

Pahoo · July 22, 2021, 06:51 PM

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Thanks for the eye-candy and;
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wild cat mccane · July 22, 2021, 09:00 PM

On the 93R, is that a lanyard loop poking kinda out of sorts? I'm confused on the bottom of the grip.

Thanks!

Hawg · July 23, 2021, 01:56 AM

Beretta has a better finish but I like the Taurus PT92 better because of the safety. I would prefer it without the decocker tho.

jetinteriorguy · July 23, 2021, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawg

Beretta has a better finish but I like the Taurus PT92 better because of the safety. I would prefer it without the decocker tho.

You would like the PT99 then, it’s safety only, no decocker.

jmr40 · July 23, 2021, 07:21 AM

I've had a few over the years. I can certainly respect the guns, but don't particularly like the styling or design. I've let all of mine go. If spending my money on a pistol I prefer other designs. But if I were issued one I'd carry it with complete confidence. They are reliable and accurate.

Classic12 · July 23, 2021, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Metric

How would you describe the evolution of Beretta's QC from the mid 1980's to the present?

I have other older Berettas (not 92 series), I yet have to own one with quality issues.

Oh the medallion on the wooden grip of the st 92 FS fell off once.

Classic12 · July 23, 2021, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wild cat mccane

On the 93R, is that a lanyard loop poking kinda out of sorts? I'm confused on the bottom of the grip.

Thanks!

That’s where the folding stock attaches

Hawg · July 23, 2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jetinteriorguy

You would like the PT99 then, it’s safety only, no decocker.

That looks like a winner.

adamBomb · July 23, 2021, 10:04 AM

Dude, that's awesome! Seriously one of the coolest/sexiest guns. 92FS is my home defense pistol as its got so many qualities that make it perfect for home/range.

Victor252 · July 23, 2021, 01:41 PM

Massad Ayoob likes them too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN--QZp8S0U

I think it's a good gun for beginners because it's a very safe-handling gun.

Metric · July 23, 2021, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic12

I have other older Berettas (not 92 series), I yet have to own one with quality issues.

Oh the medallion on the wooden grip of the st 92 FS fell off once.

I ask because my impression (from a sample size of 10, dating from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 00's) is that quality peaked in the mid-to-late 80's. Little imperfections started to become more noticeable, the more recently they were made. Nothing horrendous, just little things like internal tool marks, slide action smoothness, etc.

Then I was rather shocked to see some very recent pictures (2020) of markings like this one:

By comparison, this one from 1987 (I picked it up surplus last year for a song) is pretty clearly the best-finished of any Beretta I've ever had. Slide finish is a near mirror blue that looks like it was cut out of obsidian. MSRP would be $1000+ if it were made today.

As I mentioned, this has been my experience, but it could be just a statistical fluke.

hemiram · July 24, 2021, 04:22 AM

My first 92 was bought about 6 months after I turned 21 in early '78. I loved it, and shot it a lot. I was moving back to Ohio in '82, and sold it to a friend who still has it. Since then, I've had 3 more, and the last one was the best one, all around. A LEO trade in 92FS, barely a mark on it, with night sites, 8 mags, the case, paperwork, etc. I even found out who it was issued to and found a pic of him online, along with an artlcle about his retirement after 45 years as a cop. I bought the gun less than a month later. Sadly, I had to sell it in 2013 when I got hit for a huge tax bill. Now I just have a Taurus PT-92, and it's OK, but not as smooth as any of my "real" 92's were.

stuckinthe60s · July 24, 2021, 06:14 AM

seals dumped the 92f in 1990 due to single rail cracking issues. they went to the 226.

I do enjoy the dual rail guns. they point like a charm.

Siggy-06 · July 24, 2021, 09:00 AM

My Italian 92FS is my go to pistol for home defense and longer range pistol shooting. I changed out the spring to a D spring and added some Lok thin g10 grips. It’s a tack driver, even at 25+ yards. I might get a 92X eventually too.

ChasHam · July 24, 2021, 11:24 AM

In 1981, I picked up an old model Taurus PT92 at a gun show. It was a bit rough cosmetically so I got it for a real good price. But mechanical/function-wise, it was and still is fine.

Flawlessly digests a wide assortment of self-cast lead RN, commercial lead RN as well as jacketed HP and ball reloads flawlessly.

I must report though that the lead rounds do tend to leave a little something behind in the barrel to remember them by. I used to put a magazine of ball through to end the range session making cleaning easier. But with the current price of ammo and components, I've reverted to elbow grease.

Bottom line? An ugly duckling that shoots pretty decent groups and functions quite reliably.

Wharf Rat · July 24, 2021, 12:29 PM

My M9. Love it, love it, love it.

101combatvet · July 24, 2021, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metric

How would you describe the evolution of Beretta's QC from the mid 1980's to the present?

Don't shoot 9mm ammunition specifically made for submachine guns, and you can avoid eating the slide.

tdrizzle · July 24, 2021, 05:07 PM

My 92 Centurion is a way more accurate than I am, and very light shooting.

I also had a G model decocker only put on, and added a 15 lb main spring for slightly easier DA trigger pulls. Doesn't seem to affect primer strikes, but I read not to go lighter either, for that reason.

July 22, 2021, 03:53 AM	#1
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	Beretta 92 series Some people love them, some loathe them. I like them and accumulated a few over the years I bought my first one in 1989, Lethal Weapon was all the rage then. It was a second hand 92 F made in 1986. Shot it a lot, then tinkered with it, threaded barrel and B&T silencer, Tasco pro point on a B square mount. I still use it occasionally and it’s still going strong. In 1999 I had the opportunity to acquire this 93r at a bankruptcy auction, complete with box, two mags and folding stock. Undated but the serial number is close to the 92 F above, so it might be a 1986 too. I asked Beretta but they sadly never bothered to respond. In 2010 I bought this 92 FS made in 1993, I prefer the straight dust cover vs the slanted one It also has an accessory, an 8” sport barrel. A hard to find one that took me a long time to get. 92 Combat made in 2001 Another not so common one, I had an instant crush on it, 92 steel I from 2010

July 22, 2021, 09:00 PM	#9
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	On the 93R, is that a lanyard loop poking kinda out of sorts? I'm confused on the bottom of the grip. Thanks! __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

July 23, 2021, 07:21 AM	#12
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	I've had a few over the years. I can certainly respect the guns, but don't particularly like the styling or design. I've let all of mine go. If spending my money on a pistol I prefer other designs. But if I were issued one I'd carry it with complete confidence. They are reliable and accurate. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

July 24, 2021, 06:14 AM	#20
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 877	seals dumped the 92f in 1990 due to single rail cracking issues. they went to the 226. I do enjoy the dual rail guns. they point like a charm. __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

July 24, 2021, 09:00 AM	#21
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	My Italian 92FS is my go to pistol for home defense and longer range pistol shooting. I changed out the spring to a D spring and added some Lok thin g10 grips. It’s a tack driver, even at 25+ yards. I might get a 92X eventually too. __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

July 22, 2021, 03:55 AM	#2
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	Finally I recently bought a M9A1, NIB from a private seller 40% below list price Family photos

July 22, 2021, 10:50 AM	#3
Pumpkin Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2020 Location: Seguin Texas Posts: 422	Berettas (92s, 96s, 87s, 85s, 1935s, etc.) are like Ferraris, Maserati's and Sophia Loren, Sexy Italians

July 22, 2021, 01:16 PM	#4
hub1home Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2014 Posts: 182	Very NICE collection! Thank you for taking the time to show it to us. I have a 92F that I bought in 1985. When I first got it, I fired misc. junk ammo including reloads through it as fast as I could pull the trigger. I could not get it to jam!

July 22, 2021, 04:08 PM	#5
Metric Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2016 Posts: 344	How would you describe the evolution of Beretta's QC from the mid 1980's to the present?

July 22, 2021, 04:28 PM	#6
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	Great stuff. I only have one 92, an Inox wearing walnut grips like yours. I have an 84 that I bought used, a PX4 Compact in 9 mm, and even a Neos. (I know, the Neos styling leaves a lot to be desired, but it is quite accurate and reliable, and young people actually take to it.) I like them all.

July 22, 2021, 06:44 PM	#7
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	Very awesome love the pics thank you

July 23, 2021, 01:56 AM	#10
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Beretta has a better finish but I like the Taurus PT92 better because of the safety. I would prefer it without the decocker tho.

July 23, 2021, 10:04 AM	#16
adamBomb Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2015 Location: coastal NC Posts: 645	Dude, that's awesome! Seriously one of the coolest/sexiest guns. 92FS is my home defense pistol as its got so many qualities that make it perfect for home/range.

July 23, 2021, 01:41 PM	#17
Victor252 Member Join Date: January 26, 2021 Posts: 19	Massad Ayoob likes them too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN--QZp8S0U I think it's a good gun for beginners because it's a very safe-handling gun.

July 24, 2021, 04:22 AM	#19
hemiram Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Location: Toledo, ohio Posts: 762	My first 92 was bought about 6 months after I turned 21 in early '78. I loved it, and shot it a lot. I was moving back to Ohio in '82, and sold it to a friend who still has it. Since then, I've had 3 more, and the last one was the best one, all around. A LEO trade in 92FS, barely a mark on it, with night sites, 8 mags, the case, paperwork, etc. I even found out who it was issued to and found a pic of him online, along with an artlcle about his retirement after 45 years as a cop. I bought the gun less than a month later. Sadly, I had to sell it in 2013 when I got hit for a huge tax bill. Now I just have a Taurus PT-92, and it's OK, but not as smooth as any of my "real" 92's were.

July 24, 2021, 11:24 AM	#22
ChasHam Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2018 Location: Deep South Posts: 130	In 1981, I picked up an old model Taurus PT92 at a gun show. It was a bit rough cosmetically so I got it for a real good price. But mechanical/function-wise, it was and still is fine. Flawlessly digests a wide assortment of self-cast lead RN, commercial lead RN as well as jacketed HP and ball reloads flawlessly. I must report though that the lead rounds do tend to leave a little something behind in the barrel to remember them by. I used to put a magazine of ball through to end the range session making cleaning easier. But with the current price of ammo and components, I've reverted to elbow grease. Bottom line? An ugly duckling that shoots pretty decent groups and functions quite reliably.

July 24, 2021, 12:29 PM	#23
Wharf Rat Junior Member Join Date: July 24, 2021 Posts: 2	My M9. Love it, love it, love it.

July 24, 2021, 05:07 PM	#25
tdrizzle Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2007 Location: St Paul Posts: 209	My 92 Centurion is a way more accurate than I am, and very light shooting. I also had a G model decocker only put on, and added a 15 lb main spring for slightly easier DA trigger pulls. Doesn't seem to affect primer strikes, but I read not to go lighter either, for that reason.