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Posted: 10/5/2014 10:53:12 PM EDT
[#1]
Don't know if it's GD approved, but I have shot and liked it. Plan to buy one if I ever get a good deal on a used one.
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Posted: 10/5/2014 10:55:23 PM EDT
[#2]
Get ready for the hate
They are fine handguns, accurate,reliable, etc |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 10:55:56 PM EDT
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Don't own one, but I've shot one. As a user of GD, I approve.
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:06:55 PM EDT
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I used to own one (and a 92), but I shoot my Sigs a lot better, so I sold the 92 and 96 (still have a Cougar). I never had a malfunction with any of them. If you want a 96, try to find one with the heavier Brigadier slide, if you plan to shoot it a lot. They added more metal to the slide area near the locking block to strengthen it.
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:07:24 PM EDT
[#5]
Decent pistols.
IMHO, the platform is better in 9mm. YMMV. |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:12:34 PM EDT
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I have a 96 Compact and like it a whole lot more than I thought I would. They tend to be under sprung from the factory, so keep up with spring changes.
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:18:21 PM EDT
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I have a 96 Compact and like it a whole lot more than I thought I would. They tend to be under sprung from the factory, so keep up with spring changes. For some reason, Beretta used the same 13 pound spring on the 92 and 96. A 96 will function perfectly with a 16 pound spring, with less wear on the pistol. |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:23:13 PM EDT
[#8]
Yuck
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:29:36 PM EDT
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They work fine, but they don't have the life expectancy of the 9mm models.
Several of my Berettas started out as .40s and I added a 9mm top end so I can shoot both rounds out of the same gun.
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:30:19 PM EDT
[#10]
I don't like emasculated 10mm crap.
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:32:45 PM EDT
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I love my 92's. 1000 times better then any poly gun.
96 should be just as good. |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:33:00 PM EDT
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I don't like emasculated 10mm crap. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile You 13ers just never quit making fools of yourselves. Why is that? |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:34:48 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Decent pistols. IMHO, the platform is better in 9mm. YMMV. |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:47:19 PM EDT
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I'm not that much of a .40 fan and you give up a lot of capacity when you jump from the 92 to the 96. That being said I'm not a huge 92 fan either. I own one, its alright, hasn't been out of the safe in probably 2 years, it's far from my favorite.
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:52:10 PM EDT
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I had one, absolutely loved it other than the grip size, I couldn't make it malfunction.
I ended up trading it in favor of something with a smaller grip but I miss it. |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:52:58 PM EDT
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I own a 96 and it is very accurate. Never have had a malfunction of any kind. All of those 40 s make me feel safe.
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:55:01 PM EDT
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I've got two.
David Olhasso's Beretta Site www.olhasso.com/PS/index.htm built me one for uspsa |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:58:05 PM EDT
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Between steel challenge/IDPA/USPSA matches, one of my Brig 96 Inox's has ...probably...about 30,000 rounds through it. Well, actually the frame probably has that much. I put a D spring in the original .40 frame.
Then I bought a 92 Brig Inox. Instead of moving the D spring to the 92 frame, I slid the .40 top end off the 96 frame and then put the 9mm barrel and slide onto that. As one poster mentioned above, yes, a factory 96 with factory .40 ammo seems under-sprung. The empty shells/casings would get flung like 10 yards behind me and to the right. The spectators, my fellow squad members, would get hit with brass, and every now and then I would hear them make comments. It was kinda funny actually. |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 11:58:47 PM EDT
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I had one in the mid 90's...A G model like ISP back then. It was accurate and reliable but big for what you got which was 11 rounds if you could even find them. It did have a parkay smooooooth trigger. ..
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:02:27 AM EDT
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Flush fit Mecgars for the 92s are 18 rounds, and Wilson Combat now makes parts and services Berettas. How does that sound?
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:07:34 AM EDT
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Beretta 90 series pistols are fantastic guns. They're not perfect for everyone, but they are great weapons.
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:07:41 AM EDT
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Flush fit Mecgars for the 92s are 18 rounds, and Wilson Combat now makes parts and services Berettas. How does that sound? 92/96 Beretta's runs better than 98 mustang 
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:15:34 AM EDT
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I bought the 9mm mags for the 92 from MecGar that hold 20 rounds of 9mm.
They work reliably with .40 and hold 15 or 16 rounds. |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:20:25 AM EDT
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92/96 Beretta's runs better than 98 mustang Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Flush fit Mecgars for the 92s are 18 rounds, and Wilson Combat now makes parts and services Berettas. How does that sound? 92/96 Beretta's runs better than 98 mustang I guess that depends on what the prior owners of the Beretta were addicted to at the time. 
Oh wait, then they wouldn't be able to answer the 4473. 
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:22:52 AM EDT
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I was issued a 96D back in the day. Not my go to gun, but it worked, period.
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:24:10 AM EDT
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Flush fit Mecgars for the 92s are 18 rounds, and Wilson Combat now makes parts and services Berettas. How does that sound? I keep a 92FS with these mags. 19 rounds of HST 147 is nice. 
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:39:10 AM EDT
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I used to own one (and a 92), but I shoot my Sigs a lot better, so I sold the 92 and 96 (still have a Cougar). I never had a malfunction with any of them. If you want a 96, try to find one with the heavier Brigadier slide, if you plan to shoot it a lot. They added more metal to the slide area near the locking block to strengthen it. This. I've never owned one, but a buddy had a brigadier model and it was one of the sweetest shooting .40s I've ever shot. I've shot the other models and they just don't feel as nice. I think the slightly heavier slide does a good job of slowing down the recoil just a bit. |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:41:51 AM EDT
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They work fine, but they don't have the life expectancy of the 9mm models. Several of my Berettas started out as .40s and I added a 9mm top end so I can shoot both rounds out of the same gun. Do they have problems with cracked slides? |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:41:55 AM EDT
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This. I've never owned one, but a buddy had a brigadier model and it was one of the sweetest shooting .40s I've ever shot. I've shot the other models and they just don't feel as nice. I think the slightly heavier slide does a good job of slowing down the recoil just a bit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I used to own one (and a 92), but I shoot my Sigs a lot better, so I sold the 92 and 96 (still have a Cougar). I never had a malfunction with any of them. If you want a 96, try to find one with the heavier Brigadier slide, if you plan to shoot it a lot. They added more metal to the slide area near the locking block to strengthen it. This. I've never owned one, but a buddy had a brigadier model and it was one of the sweetest shooting .40s I've ever shot. I've shot the other models and they just don't feel as nice. I think the slightly heavier slide does a good job of slowing down the recoil just a bit. I own both  but to me the biggest bonus is the interchangeable front sight!
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:44:29 AM EDT
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Do they have problems with cracked slides? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They work fine, but they don't have the life expectancy of the 9mm models. Several of my Berettas started out as .40s and I added a 9mm top end so I can shoot both rounds out of the same gun. Do they have problems with cracked slides? Not mine and after cracking two Sig 226's and one 1911 you'd think I would've done it be now if it was going to happen. |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:56:18 AM EDT
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I was issued a 96D, I believe it was the Centurion. It was a fine shooting pistol. I carried it on duty for 6-7 years, and shot quarterly qualifications without ever having one jam or malfunction. I'd guess I had more than a few thousand rounds through it. My pistol was replaced by an H&K USP Compact, and while it's smaller and lighter / better for concealed carry, I've never been able to shoot it as accurately as the Burrito.
I'd say if you can get one at a decent price, FO! |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:58:08 AM EDT
[#32]
Rather have a 92 FS.
Just to have. I like my G17 better. |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 9:43:29 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do they have problems with cracked slides? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: They work fine, but they don't have the life expectancy of the 9mm models. Several of my Berettas started out as .40s and I added a 9mm top end so I can shoot both rounds out of the same gun. Do they have problems with cracked slides? |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 9:52:19 AM EDT
[#34]
I built one from a 92 lower and 96g upper.
Runs 100% |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 9:52:40 AM EDT
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I had one, worked fine. I actually shot it and the one I had in 9mm reasonably well. Never fell in love with either the 40 or the 9mm version for some reason, so I moved them down the road. Sometimes I think I should have kept one of them for a range toy.
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Posted: 10/6/2014 10:55:56 AM EDT
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Only gun I've ever sold. I regret that decision. |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 11:01:34 AM EDT
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I have a police trade in 96 that I got for $200. It was the only DA/SA one in a pile of DAO, plenty of bare spots on the finish but shoots great. I took it to the TX CHL qualification course (50 rounds) where some of the younger guys were joking on my "antique" until I put all of my shots into a ragged hole in the middle of the target. Its a good pistol that I'm not worried about getting dirty.
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Posted: 10/6/2014 11:08:24 AM EDT
[#38]
Ain't nothin' but a G thang.
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Posted: 10/6/2014 11:09:54 AM EDT
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I built one form a 92 lower and 96g upper. <a href="http://s101.photobucket.com/user/nfe6848m/media/Beretta_Kova_Uploadl.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m54/nfe6848m/Beretta_Kova_Uploadl.jpg</a> Runs 100% I find this interesting. What specifically did you have to do to it? Just slap on a 96 slide/barrel? Can you go back and forth between the 92 and 96 interchangeably? |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 11:26:02 AM EDT
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I find this interesting. What specifically did you have to do to it? Just slap on a 96 slide/barrel? Can you go back and forth between the 92 and 96 interchangeably? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I built one form a 92 lower and 96g upper. <a href="http://s101.photobucket.com/user/nfe6848m/media/Beretta_Kova_Uploadl.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m54/nfe6848m/Beretta_Kova_Uploadl.jpg</a> Runs 100% I find this interesting. What specifically did you have to do to it? Just slap on a 96 slide/barrel? Can you go back and forth between the 92 and 96 interchangeably? Long answer: The 96 uses a different ejector than the 92, and the frame also has a wider feed ramp to accommodate the .40 cal round. Short answer: None of that shit seems to matter, I've always been able to swap a 96 upper on a 92, or a 92 upper onto a 96, with no ill effects. 
ETA: You can even get away with just swapping in a 9mm barrel into a 96 slide. Wouldn't do this for a carry pistol, obviously. |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:35:30 PM EDT
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I had one a few years ago, nice guns, I am sort of partial to the Beretta design though because it seems to fit my hand well so I shoot it better, swapped it off(would buy another if a deal came along) still own a 92.
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Posted: 10/6/2014 12:58:19 PM EDT
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Long answer: The 96 uses a different ejector than the 92, and the frame also has a wider feed ramp to accommodate the .40 cal round. Short answer: None of that shit seems to matter, I've always been able to swap a 96 upper on a 92, or a 92 upper onto a 96, with no ill effects.
ETA: You can even get away with just swapping in a 9mm barrel into a 96 slide. Wouldn't do this for a carry pistol, obviously. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I built one form a 92 lower and 96g upper. <a href="http://s101.photobucket.com/user/nfe6848m/media/Beretta_Kova_Uploadl.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m54/nfe6848m/Beretta_Kova_Uploadl.jpg</a> Runs 100% I find this interesting. What specifically did you have to do to it? Just slap on a 96 slide/barrel? Can you go back and forth between the 92 and 96 interchangeably? Long answer: The 96 uses a different ejector than the 92, and the frame also has a wider feed ramp to accommodate the .40 cal round. Short answer: None of that shit seems to matter, I've always been able to swap a 96 upper on a 92, or a 92 upper onto a 96, with no ill effects.
ETA: You can even get away with just swapping in a 9mm barrel into a 96 slide. Wouldn't do this for a carry pistol, obviously. I use an Inox 92FS top end on my 96G and an Inox Vertec 92FS top end on my 96G Vertec with no issues. I also have been known to slide a 9mm barrel into my 96G Elite II on occasion and it seems to work just fine. I started with .40 frames for my conversions but know plenty of others that have done the opposite with no problems. eta: I have mostly 10 and 11 round magazines for the .40s, but I also have some Mecgar 13 round magazines that work fine, but feel like they drag a bit when removing them from the gun while loaded. I need to go a head and grab some of the newer 12 round magazines one of these days. |
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Posted: 10/6/2014 1:00:08 PM EDT
[#43]
I dont have a 96, but i have a 92A1 and I love it. Accurate and reliable.
Though I do get some weird looks from people when I shoot 3Gun with it 
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