92 / 96 conversion

Handguns » Beretta

Posted: 10/12/2001 5:22:10 PM EDT

I'm the proud owner of a 92FS, but I still find myself wanting the better power of the 96 sometimes.

Are the frames on these two the same? Can I take a 96 barrel / slide and use them with my 92 frame? Seems like that would be a lot cheaper than buying another whole pistol. And no FFL fees.

Posted: 10/12/2001 8:32:30 PM EDT

[#1]

I hear you. That would be nice, wouldn't it. However, I believe we (as 92 owners) are SOL on this count. 96's can have a 9mm conversion like you are describing, but I'm fairly sure that the 92 cannot go up to .40.

Viper Out

Posted: 10/13/2001 4:53:51 PM EDT

[#2]

Seems like if it's interchangable with one, it would go the other way, too. Unless it was something like a frame strength issue. I would think that the beefed up slide would take care of that, though.

Posted: 10/13/2001 8:29:41 PM EDT

[#3]

Well, I did some research, and it turns out that you're right (in a bad way). You can't switch the 92 to 96 NOR the 96 to a 92.

www.berettausa.com/customer_service/FAQS/index_query.cfm?AreaID=PISTOLS

Don't give up hope, however. As Beretta does make a 92/96 combo. Can't get any more info on it presently, but I got most of my info here:

www.beretta-forum.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000704.html

Viper Out

Posted: 10/13/2001 9:28:42 PM EDT

[#4]

Well, that answers that. Should have thought to look there myself. Thanks.

Now the question becomes.. IF I do decide to buy a 96 sometime... Black, or another Stainless? [:\]

Posted: 10/27/2001 9:45:30 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Well, that answers that. Should have thought to look there myself. Thanks.

Now the question becomes.. IF I do decide to buy a 96 sometime... Black, or another Stainless? [:\]

black

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