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Posted: 3/29/2022 9:49:41 PM EDT
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Magazine release is on the heel, but otherwise it’s like the later model variants mostly I believe. If I came upon one for a good deal I’d grab it, but not pay a premium.
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Posted: 3/29/2022 10:04:34 PM EDT
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You’ll have to use factory 15 round magazines because of the heel release. I think the Beretta USA website still sells them.
ETA - here is the link to them: 92S mags I could never get over the tiny sights, and options to fix them are very limited. It’s the only Beretta pistol I ended up selling. But the slide to frame fit is traditional Beretta goodness. |
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Posted: 3/30/2022 3:16:09 AM EDT
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Slide is made from nickel steel and glides on the frame like ball bearings on ice. Good guns.
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Posted: 4/2/2022 10:46:33 PM EDT
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I have one of the surplus Italian police 92S that came in a while back. As mentioned the slide is like it's mounted in ball bearings, very expensive and well lubed ball bearings.
Been wondering if there is a way to convert it to decocker only. I know that the official Beretta G Kit won't work on the S, but is there a way to do it? |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 8:37:34 PM EDT
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The Beretta 92 series has a grip that is thicker than other double action pistols. Perhaps Beretta wanted their pistol to have the same sort of feel as a police revolver. When I picked up my surplus 92S, I could not help but think that it reminded me of a square butt S&W.
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Posted: 4/9/2022 7:47:49 AM EDT
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I bought my 92S new in 1980. Still looks new. Wonderful pistol for its time. Still can hold it's own.
Yes. Mag release on the bottom. Mags are available. Very nice blue job. Barrel is not chrome. And there is no firing pin block. The sights leave a lot to be desired. But, they work for it's intended purpose. All typical for the time. I put G10 grips on mine. It improves the grip some. John! |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 7:55:50 AM EDT
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I grew up in Italy - those are some of the firearms that shaped my youth - they're truly beautiful items and to have found one in new condition (as your recent M51) is just terrific.
TIme capsules |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 8:43:20 AM EDT
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Very reliable firearm.
The sights are only a “suggestion.” |
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Posted: 4/12/2022 7:20:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Very reliable firearm. The sights are only a “suggestion.” Most service pistols of the time had terrible sights. 1911A1, Ruger P89, etc etc Mine shoots so well it's not really a problem. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:27:04 AM EDT
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Fluffy, if you havent and you got time, post some pics over on the Berettaforum.net
I've been a member there for a while and have received a ton of good info. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:32:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fluffy, if you havent and you got time, post some pics over on the Berettaforum.net I've been a member there for a while and have received a ton of good info.  |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:37:49 AM EDT
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It's sweet, nice pistol. I only have 92 FS , 92A1 and a performance. Kick myself for not getting into Berettas years ago.
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Posted: 4/21/2022 5:16:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2022 11:00:33 AM EDT
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Mine is one of the Italian surplus ones and it appears to have been factory refurbished by Beretta. All new springs, slide finish, and they put in an NSN marked M9 barrel. I like it just as much as my commercial M9.
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Posted: 5/3/2022 12:12:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine is one of the Italian surplus ones and it appears to have been factory refurbished by Beretta. All new springs, slide finish, and they put in an NSN marked M9 barrel. I like it just as much as my commercial M9. Oh that's a cool pistol. |
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Posted: 5/3/2022 12:23:04 PM EDT
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I got one that's definitely non N.I.B. condition, but still fun to shoot.
 Attached FileSome cool proofmarks:  Attached File Attached File...and the heel mag-catch  Attached FileUsed the handy-dandy dremel to modify some M9 mags (cut hole in bottom of mag for heel-catch) so they will work in both guns now.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 10:09:54 AM EDT
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