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Posted: 11/5/2015 8:30:22 PM EDT

I'll do a more detailed write up later. Initial thoughts -

- Trigger is noticeable better than my Wilson Brigadier Tactical. I was like holy $#*/ when I felt the DA pull. SA is very nice too. DA feels like it may be about 8 1/2 to 9 pounds. SA feels about 4 1/2. Not sure what they did to the trigger but I like it.

- The checkering is noticeably sharper.

- Grip feels great. I'm partial to the Vertec grip though.

- The presentation and packaging is very cool. It's definitely a premium gun, and is presented as one.

- The colors are very nice. The barrel, slide and grips all match. The frame is a light FDE.

- Threads on the barrel are extended, and nicely machined. I don't think Silencerco Osprey users will need the XL extended piston. Will confirm with my Osprey later.

- The night sights are nice. The rear sight have no white ring, but the front has a nice big white ring. I prefer a blacked out rear anyway.

Posted: 11/5/2015 8:40:04 PM EDT

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I'll do a more detailed write up later. Initial thoughts -

- Trigger is noticeable better than my Wilson Brigadier Tactical. I was like holy $#*/ when I felt the DA pull. SA is very nice too. DA feels like it may be about 8 1/2 to 9 pounds. SA feels about 4 1/2. Not sure what they did to the trigger but I like it.

- The checkering is noticeably sharper.

- Grip feels great. I'm partial to the Vertec grip though.

- The presentation and packaging is very cool. It's definitely a premium gun, and is presented as one.

- The colors are very nice. The barrel, slide and grips all match. The frame is a light FDE.

- Threads on the barrel are extended, and nicely machined. I don't think Silencerco Osprey users will need the XL extended piston. Will confirm with my Osprey later.

- The night sights are nice. The rear sight have no white ring, but the front has a nice big white ring. I prefer a blacked out rear anyway.

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Looks awesome

How much did it run you?

Posted: 11/5/2015 8:43:31 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/5/2015 8:45:42 PM EDT

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Beautiful. Do they come stock with threaded barrels or is it an option?

Posted: 11/5/2015 9:08:36 PM EDT

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I also wanted to know if they could be had without a threaded barrel.

Posted: 11/5/2015 9:09:18 PM EDT

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Beautiful. Do they come stock with threaded barrels or is it an option?

I also wanted to know if they could be had without a threaded barrel.

They only come with a threaded barrel.

Posted: 11/5/2015 9:09:34 PM EDT

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Looks awesome

How much did it run you?

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I'll do a more detailed write up later. Initial thoughts -

- Trigger is noticeable better than my Wilson Brigadier Tactical. I was like holy $#*/ when I felt the DA pull. SA is very nice too. DA feels like it may be about 8 1/2 to 9 pounds. SA feels about 4 1/2. Not sure what they did to the trigger but I like it.

- The checkering is noticeably sharper.

- Grip feels great. I'm partial to the Vertec grip though.

- The presentation and packaging is very cool. It's definitely a premium gun, and is presented as one.

- The colors are very nice. The barrel, slide and grips all match. The frame is a light FDE.

- Threads on the barrel are extended, and nicely machined. I don't think Silencerco Osprey users will need the XL extended piston. Will confirm with my Osprey later.

- The night sights are nice. The rear sight have no white ring, but the front has a nice big white ring. I prefer a blacked out rear anyway.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5671/22186020553_cf9a826d21_b.jpg

Looks awesome

How much did it run you?

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I paid $998

Posted: 11/5/2015 9:19:34 PM EDT

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Cool gun.

Primary use?

Posted: 11/5/2015 9:32:30 PM EDT

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Just another toy.

Posted: 11/5/2015 10:00:08 PM EDT

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I dig it.

Posted: 11/5/2015 10:25:21 PM EDT

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On the topic of suppressors -

Osprey 45 - still needs the XL piston to clear the guide rod, even though the barrel is extended.

2015-11-05_09-22-15 by The One and Only "B"!, on Flickr

Gemtech GM-9 - good to go. Ready to rock with the 1/2x28 piston.

2015-11-05_09-21-55 by The One and Only "B"!, on Flickr

Posted: 11/5/2015 10:48:32 PM EDT

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You're not helping.

Nice gun.

Posted: 11/5/2015 11:08:51 PM EDT

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So nice.

I thought they were going to be behind, in last two weeks picked up another used old LE G and a Centurion, and another Glock 19, etc.

So not ready to run out and get one today.

I wished they built it on the m9a1 frame,
And it looks like regular instead suppressor height sights.

Posted: 11/5/2015 11:21:57 PM EDT

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Looks great. Im curious how fast it gets dirty from the blowback at the chamber shooting suppressed.

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On the topic of suppressors -

Osprey 45 - still needs the XL piston to clear the guide rod, even though the barrel is extended.

<a href="https://flic.kr/p/A8dp8n" target="_blank">https://farm1.staticflickr.com/732/22397764727_ff955ff8ac_k.jpg</a>2015-11-05_09-22-15 by The One and Only "B"!, on Flickr

Gemtech GM-9 - good to go. Ready to rock with the 1/2x28 piston.

<a href="https://flic.kr/p/A8dpRN" target="_blank">https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5823/22397767188_89973362c7_k.jpg</a>2015-11-05_09-21-55 by The One and Only "B"!, on Flickr

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Posted: 11/5/2015 11:31:21 PM EDT

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Wow beautiful gun I'm jelly

Posted: 11/5/2015 11:46:55 PM EDT

[#15]

Love it but can I get one in black?

Posted: 11/6/2015 6:38:02 AM EDT

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I'll do a more detailed write up later. Initial thoughts -

- Trigger is noticeable better than my Wilson Brigadier Tactical. I was like holy $#*/ when I felt the DA pull. SA is very nice too. DA feels like it may be about 8 1/2 to 9 pounds. SA feels about 4 1/2. Not sure what they did to the trigger but I like it.

- The checkering is noticeably sharper.

- Grip feels great. I'm partial to the Vertec grip though.

- The presentation and packaging is very cool. It's definitely a premium gun, and is presented as one.

- The colors are very nice. The barrel, slide and grips all match. The frame is a light FDE.

- Threads on the barrel are extended, and nicely machined. I don't think Silencerco Osprey users will need the XL extended piston. Will confirm with my Osprey later.

- The night sights are nice. The rear sight have no white ring, but the front has a nice big white ring. I prefer a blacked out rear anyway.

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Awesome! A few questions if you don't mind.

Is the trigger polymer coated?

Is the guide rod captured and is it metal or plastic?

Did it come in F configuration with the safety? Are the components for the G conversion included?

Does the takedown lever automatically snap back up when you rack the slide, like the 92A1, or does it need to be manually pushed up, like the M9/92FS?

It sounds like they finally used a 18lb D spring standard. Do you have one to compare it to?

Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to get mine!

Posted: 11/6/2015 7:40:55 AM EDT

[#17]

nice; these are decocker only pieces???

Posted: 11/6/2015 8:13:22 AM EDT

[#18]

nvrmd...

Posted: 11/6/2015 10:43:36 AM EDT

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Quick question, does your Wilson Brigadier have the action tune from Wilson? I love my Wilson Brigadier (w action tune) and if the trigger on the M9A3 is better then I definitely know what my next purchase will be. Fine looking pistol you have there!

Posted: 11/6/2015 5:31:43 PM EDT

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Awesome! A few questions if you don't mind.

Is the trigger polymer coated? Doesnt appear to be

Is the guide rod captured and is it metal or plastic? Not captured, plastic

Did it come in F configuration with the safety? Are the components for the G conversion included? Safety decocker is how it came, I dont see any extra components in packaging

Does the takedown lever automatically snap back up when you rack the slide, like the 92A1, or does it need to be manually pushed up, like the M9/92FS? Manually pushed up

It sounds like they finally used a 18lb D spring standard. Do you have one to compare it to?

Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to get mine!

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I'll do a more detailed write up later. Initial thoughts -

- Trigger is noticeable better than my Wilson Brigadier Tactical. I was like holy $#*/ when I felt the DA pull. SA is very nice too. DA feels like it may be about 8 1/2 to 9 pounds. SA feels about 4 1/2. Not sure what they did to the trigger but I like it.

- The checkering is noticeably sharper.

- Grip feels great. I'm partial to the Vertec grip though.

- The presentation and packaging is very cool. It's definitely a premium gun, and is presented as one.

- The colors are very nice. The barrel, slide and grips all match. The frame is a light FDE.

- Threads on the barrel are extended, and nicely machined. I don't think Silencerco Osprey users will need the XL extended piston. Will confirm with my Osprey later.

- The night sights are nice. The rear sight have no white ring, but the front has a nice big white ring. I prefer a blacked out rear anyway.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5671/22186020553_cf9a826d21_b.jpg

Awesome! A few questions if you don't mind.

Is the trigger polymer coated? Doesnt appear to be

Is the guide rod captured and is it metal or plastic? Not captured, plastic

Did it come in F configuration with the safety? Are the components for the G conversion included? Safety decocker is how it came, I dont see any extra components in packaging

Does the takedown lever automatically snap back up when you rack the slide, like the 92A1, or does it need to be manually pushed up, like the M9/92FS? Manually pushed up

It sounds like they finally used a 18lb D spring standard. Do you have one to compare it to?

Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to get mine!

Posted: 11/6/2015 7:22:04 PM EDT

[#21]

Looks really good! Sounds like there's no reason to do the d spring conversion on it then?

Posted: 11/6/2015 7:59:53 PM EDT

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Just got home with mine. Like Airborne, I've very impressed with the gun. Excellent trigger out of the box. It certainly has a D-spring in it, if not something a little lighter. I have multiple 92s, all with D-springs, and this trigger is the best I've ever had, especially for a brand-new gun.

The trigger and safety levers are steel, not poly coated.

Fit and finish is first rate. Very tightly put together, but very smooth when racking the slide.

If it shoots as well as my first impressions, this might be the best new Beretta I've ever owned. And I have or have had lots of really nice ones including a Wilson Brig Tac, multiple Brigadiers, Vertecs and Elites.

ETA: It does have the poly guide rod and standard recoil spring setup, not captured. The takedown lever works like a standard 92, not the 92A1.

Posted: 11/6/2015 8:21:06 PM EDT

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Very nice guys. Are the magazines standard blued or PVD coated?

Posted: 11/6/2015 8:27:35 PM EDT

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PVD coated with FDE bases. I actually have a standard mag in mine in the pic - it had snap caps in it and I was dry firing.

Posted: 11/6/2015 8:34:21 PM EDT

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Thanks to everyone sharing info.

Posted: 11/6/2015 9:06:09 PM EDT

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So much want in one place. I hate you guys.

Congratulations, those are friggin' awesome!

Posted: 11/6/2015 9:35:48 PM EDT

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I didnt realize how ugly a glock was until bringing the A3 home today.

Eta: where is the best place to find extra magazines?

Posted: 11/7/2015 12:06:37 AM EDT

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I like to get mags from CDNN

Posted: 11/7/2015 12:10:30 AM EDT

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http://www.44mag.com/product/beretta_92_15_round_magazine/beretta_magazines

Posted: 11/7/2015 12:15:49 AM EDT

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Got a chance to hold one today...........I am very tempted to sell my BHP Practical and get one................very tempted

Posted: 11/7/2015 3:27:10 AM EDT

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I am so jelly

Posted: 11/7/2015 7:07:58 AM EDT

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Very nice

What is the one piece grip made from?

Posted: 11/7/2015 7:27:20 AM EDT

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Very Hogue-like. It's hard-ish rubber over a plastic insert. Probably made by Hogue would be my guess since Beretta uses a lot of their rubber panels and wraparound grips on other pieces.

Posted: 11/7/2015 8:12:40 AM EDT

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Best looking M9/92fs yet. If available in black this A3 model may have to be added to the list of handguns I want. Which is freaking me out as I have never "wanted" a 9mm before!

Posted: 11/7/2015 8:28:34 AM EDT

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Very Hogue-like. It's hard-ish rubber over a plastic insert. Probably made by Hogue would be my guess since Beretta uses a lot of their rubber panels and wraparound grips on other pieces.

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Very nice

What is the one piece grip made from?

Very Hogue-like. It's hard-ish rubber over a plastic insert. Probably made by Hogue would be my guess since Beretta uses a lot of their rubber panels and wraparound grips on other pieces.

Thanks

I hope hogue come out with g10grips that fill the same role

Posted: 11/7/2015 5:34:52 PM EDT

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Edited...VA-gunnut

Posted: 11/7/2015 6:12:31 PM EDT

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Then why even post?

Not everyone likes Glocks.

Posted: 11/7/2015 6:21:37 PM EDT

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+1

Not a big fan of FDE.

Posted: 11/7/2015 8:01:08 PM EDT

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I didnt realize how ugly a glock was until bringing the A3 home today.

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Keep an eye on Gun Mag Warehouse...they had factory mags for $17 a bout a month back. Grabbed 5 more.

Posted: 11/7/2015 9:04:19 PM EDT

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Keep an eye on Gun Mag Warehouse...they had factory mags for $17 a bout a month back. Grabbed 5 more.

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I didnt realize how ugly a glock was until bringing the A3 home today.

Eta: where is the best place to find extra magazines?

Keep an eye on Gun Mag Warehouse...they had factory mags for $17 a bout a month back. Grabbed 5 more.

Im not very up to speed on Beretta's yet. What magazines will work with the M9A3?

Posted: 11/7/2015 9:10:26 PM EDT

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Any Beretta 92/M9 15+ rd magazine will work. You can find them on the EE.

Posted: 11/7/2015 10:39:42 PM EDT

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Nice pistol. Does it have 2 sets of grips? I remember seeing a set of grips that mimicked the 92 series angle in fde as well. I hope they come out in Inox in the future. Well I can dream anyway.

Posted: 11/7/2015 10:41:23 PM EDT

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Is there any reason to change the plastic guide rod out with the Wilson steel guide rod? Or would it be pointless

Posted: 11/7/2015 11:43:05 PM EDT

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The Marine Corps requested the plastic guide rod for enhanced reliability in the desert

Posted: 11/8/2015 4:06:36 AM EDT

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Is there any reason to change the plastic guide rod out with the Wilson steel guide rod? Or would it be pointless

The Marine Corps requested the plastic guide rod for enhanced reliability in the desert

Interesting. What are the pros and cons of plastic vs steel, and why would plastic be considered more reliable?

Posted: 11/8/2015 4:19:13 AM EDT

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Metal guide rods are a little heavier, but the weight is near the muzzle and can slightly reduce muzzle flip. Some competitive shooters use weighted guide rods to exaggerate this affect.

Besides being a tad lighter, the plastic guide rod has flutes that won't trap sand against the spring, compare the two pictures below. The Wilson metal guide rod is also fluted. I've used all three and haven't had any issues with them. I've never seen a malfunction caused by sand on the guide rod. Sand in the magazine is far more likely to cause a malfunction, which is why the M9A3 mags come with sand resistant coating that the USMC also requested for the M9A1.

Posted: 11/8/2015 6:25:48 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/8/2015 8:25:23 AM EDT

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A metal guide rod can get bent and tie up the pistol, the plastic rod is flexible by design.

Posted: 11/8/2015 12:00:03 PM EDT

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Safety decocker is how it came, I dont see any extra components in packaging

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That's very disappointing.

The fact that the M9A3 was supposed to be convertible to a G model was probably the biggest selling point for me.

Posted: 11/8/2015 12:02:46 PM EDT

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That's very disappointing.

The fact that the M9A3 was supposed to be convertible to a G model was probably the biggest selling point for me.

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Safety decocker is how it came, I dont see any extra components in packaging

That's very disappointing.

The fact that the M9A3 was supposed to be convertible to a G model was probably the biggest selling point for me.

They offer the "G" model as well. I'd guess they're not including the parts because it's considered armorer level work and after after a while you'll probably be able to find them at Brownells or Midway.

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