Posted: 4/12/2026 6:33:06 PM EDT
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Ive been wanting a M9A4 for a while and now that they have the rebate going on I thought it would be a good time to jump on it. Those that have one, how is your finish holding up when using a holster? And have they got the quality issues worked out on the USA made guns? |
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Rule 1 for Beretta: personally inspect any weapon you plan to buy. Actually great advice for any maker now. The M9A4 is a fine platform. Slides are finished in an applied metal finish similar to epoxy paint and have been that way for over 40 years. That said the edges will show wear with holster use and daily handling. I personally like the way they wear-in. BUSA in TN is perfectly capable of making a fine firearm free of cosmetic defects but they can also screw the pooch as well… refer to Rule 1 again. |
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| Yes, an m9a3/4 holster is usually required as the rail/trigger guard/ threaded barrel varies from some other models. My 92x has a different trigger guard and shorter barrel for example. The 92xi appears very similar to the m9a4, except the different safety. |
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Mine has been great. My .22 conversion upper needed a bit of stoning to open the last bit of half moon for the slide release to rotate closed. It does narrow the holster options a bit. I changed to LOK palm swell grips because I drink 75 kool aid. Some day I'll get a no rail, non threaded model, upgrade to the same trigger bits in the m9a4, and add xs big dot sights. |
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Originally Posted By scottrh2: Typically any holster for the M9A1 will fit. As discussed the rail the the main difference. This has been my experience as well. I would avoid the Comp-Tac holster pouch in favor of Bladetec if you want a competition holster though. If you want to carry IWB, ANR Design makes a good kydex holster that you can buy direct from ANR or through Beretta's website. ANR has more accessory options. The one Beretta sells has the Beretta logo laser etched on it, but it's the same holster. That said, if there's any way you can inspect the gun before buying, that's really important to do. If they won't let you field strip it, don't buy it. Bring a bore light and carefully inspect the chrome lining. Look for machining errors on the frame and slide. Pay extra attention to the locking block area of the frame and slide. And look for rough machining on the locking block and the part of the barrel that contacts it. When the slide is in battery, try to wiggle the end of the barrel. There should be solid lockup with very little to no wiggle. Also make sure the barrel is centered in the slide when viewing from above. Look for symmetrical milling on the slide and frame exterior. Beretta sells a complete match trigger upgrade parts kit called the "Xtreme-S" kit. The M9A4 already has every single part in the kit except the hammer. It's worth it to buy the Beretta match hammer and measure your trigger pull before and after installing it. You will see a very significant improvement changing just that one part. I also recommend getting a steel guide rod to add a bit more weight up front to help tame muzzle flip. I kept the polymer hammer spring cap and mag catch. The finish on the slide is reasonably tough. Mine survived a 3 foot fall into gravel with only a couple of tiny, barely noticable dings. The finish on the frame is anodized. |