Pistol Beretta 92, 92FS, 92A1, 96, 90two, M9, M9A1, M9A3 (Italy)

type of semi-automatic pistol

Type of semi-automatic pistol

Beretta 92

(also
Beretta 96
and
Beretta 98
) is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. The Beretta 92 was designed in 1975 and production began in 1976. Many variants in several different calibers are still in use today.

In 1985, the US military replaced the M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol with the Beretta 92FS, designated the M9

.

History[edit]

The Beretta 92 pistol evolved from earlier Beretta models, most notably the M1923 and M1951. From the M1923 comes the open slide design, while the alloy frame and locking block barrel, originally from the Walther P38, were first used in the M1951. The grip angle and slide-integrated front sight were also common to earlier Beretta pistols. Perhaps two of the Model 92's most important advanced design features first appeared in its immediate predecessor, the 1974 Model 84 .380. Both of these improvements involved a direct-feed magazine; that is, there was no feed ramp between the magazine and chamber (a Beretta innovation in pistols). Additionally, the magazine featured a "double stack" design, a feature first introduced in 1935 by the Browning Hi-Power. [2]

Carlo Beretta, Giuseppe Mazzetti and Vittorio Valle, all experienced firearms designers, contributed to the final design in 1975.[3]

Evolution [edit]

92[edit]

Production began in May 1976 and ended in February 1983. Approximately 7,000 units were of the first type "stepped caliper" design and 45,000 units were of the second type "straight caliper". [4]

92S[edit]

To meet the requirements of some law enforcement agencies, Beretta modified the Beretta 92 by adding a sliding combination safety and trigger lever, replacing the frame-mounted manual thumb safety. The result was the 92S.

, which was adopted by several Italian law enforcement agencies and military units. The magazine release button is located at the bottom of the handle, as is common in Europe. This model was produced from 1978 to 1982.

92SB (92S-1) [edit]

92SB, originally called 92S-1

, was specifically designed for US Air Force trials (which it won), the officially adopted model name being
92SB
. Added features include a firing pin block (thus adding a "B" to the name), ambidextrous safety levers, 3-dot sights, and a relocated magazine release from the bottom of the grip to the bottom of the trigger guard. . The later relocation of the magazine release button means that previous models (92 and 92S) cannot necessarily use the later magazines unless they have notches in both areas. [5]

A compact version with a short barrel and bolt and a 13-round magazine, known as the 92SB Compact,

was produced from 1981 to 1991 [5].

92F (92SB-F) [edit]

Beretta modified the 92SB slightly to create the 92SB-F (the "F" was added to denote the model's entry into US government federal testing), making the following changes:

• The design of all parts makes them 100% interchangeable, making it easy to service large government organizations.
• Rectangular shape of the front of the trigger guard to allow the use of a finger rest for easier aiming.
• Curved front grip for easier aiming.
• The bore is hard chrome plated to resist corrosion and reduce wear.
• A new surface coating on the slide called Bruniton
  , which supposedly provides better corrosion resistance than the previous plain blued finish. [6] : 16

Vector graphics of model 92FS

Beretta 92FS Inox with the bolt retracted, showing the open ejection port and barrel mechanism.

Beretta 92FS Inox stainless steel pistol.

The French military adopted a modified version of the 92F with a trigger-only lever called the PAMAS G1.

. These pistols contain tellurium in the breech, which makes the steel brittle, and therefore have a lifespan of about 6,000 rounds. [7]

92FS[edit]

See also: Beretta M9

The FS has an oversized hammer pin that fits into a groove on the underside of the slide. The main purpose is to prevent the slide from flying backwards from the frame if it cracks. This was in response to reports of defective slides during US military testing. [8] The 92FS also came in a Centurion model, which featured a shorter barrel that only made its full-size frame lighter.

Review of the Beretta M9 airsoft pistol

One of the Airsoft clones of this pistol is produced by KJW and is often chosen as a secondary weapon. The model is suitable for fans of all-metal pistols who do not like modern plastic designs.

The airsoft version of the Beretta M9 allows single fire and has realistic shooting behavior, simulating recoil. Its presence is due to the operation of the “blowback” system, which ensures that the bolt is pulled back, the hammer is cocked and reloaded. Reviews about the model vary from user to user, which is caused by an ambiguous attitude towards the implemented design and the defects that are sometimes present.

Design[edit]

The open action design of the Beretta 92 allows ammunition to be fed and ejected smoothly and allows for easy clearance of obstructions. The chrome-plated bore reduces barrel wear and protects it from corrosion. The falling block lock design provides good accuracy and performance with suppressors due to movement in line with the barrel. This contrasts with the complex action of barrels developed by Browning. The magazine release button can be rotated using simple field tools. Switching the magazine release mechanism makes left-handed operation much easier.

Reducing the weight and cost of a pistol, as well as increasing corrosion resistance through the use of polymers, is becoming increasingly popular. Around 2000, Beretta began replacing some parts with polymer-coated metal. Polymer parts include the recoil spring guide rod (which is now also knurled), magazine bottom plate, magazine follower, and mainspring cap/lanyard loop. Polymer-coated metal parts include the left safety lever, trigger and magazine release button. [9]

Magazines[edit]

To comply with regulations in some countries that limit magazines to capacity greater than 10 rounds, Beretta now produces magazines that hold fewer than 15 rounds than the factory standard. These magazines have a tighter crimp (deeper recesses on the sides) to reduce available space while maintaining the same external dimensions and ensuring that these magazines can be used with existing firearms. Beretta also produces 15 "Sand Resistant" round magazines to solve problems encountered with contractor-made magazines, and 17 round magazines supplied with A1 models. Both magazines are used in the earlier 92 series and M9 model pistols.

Italian magazine manufacturer Mec-Gar now produces 18-round blue and nickel plated magazines that fit flush into the magazine well on the 92 Series. Mec-Gar also produces an oversized 20-round blued magazine that extends 3 ⁄ 4 in (19 mm) under the frame. These magazines provide users in unrestricted states with a larger magazine capacity.

Advantages and disadvantages

Beretta is a very reliable pistol:

• The pistol has high muzzle energy (more than 500 J). It is clear that it also has a strong penetrating effect of the bullet;
• The pistol has a comfortable grip and a soft trigger;
• The pistol has excellent accuracy and precision in hitting the target. An experienced shooter in 10 series of 10 shots each from a 50-meter distance is able to hit a target 10 times, the radius of which is 70 mm;
• The pistol is equipped with a large trigger guard, as well as safety catches on both sides: this makes it possible to fire with the right and left hands, as well as “Macedonian”, that is, with both hands at the same time;
• The button with which the magazine is secured can be located on both sides of the weapon;
• The pistol has an extremely reliable safety;
• The pistol is equipped with a silencer and other accessories;
• Disassembling and assembling the pistol is quite simple;
• The design of the pistol is thought out so that when removing the weapon from a holster or pocket, it does not cling to any obstacles.

Of course, there are also disadvantages:

• The pistol has quite impressive dimensions, which makes it difficult to carry it concealed;
• The pistol has a thick handle, which may make it difficult to hold the weapon comfortably in your hand;
• The pistol is designed with an open trigger rod, which can cause the trigger to jam if it is heavily soiled.

As we can see, there are few shortcomings, which, again, suggests that the Beretta 92 is a very high-quality and reliable weapon.

Options [edit]

The Beretta 92 is available in many configurations and models:

French-made PAMAS G1 variant.

Models[edit]

92D The 92D is a double-action-only variant of the 92FS with no safety or release lever.
The Beretta 92 Compact L is owned by the Royal Malaysian Police.

Vertec (2001-2007, 2014-2018) The Vertec is a variant of the 92 series with a recalculated straight sling, removable sights, a 1-slot auxiliary rail, a flared mag well, and a 4.7-inch barrel. 90 Two (2006-2012) The 90two is a 9mm/.40 variant of the 92 series with a redesigned, thicker slide and frame to accommodate the accessory rail, full dovetail and .40 S&W front sights. Other added features include a captive recoil spring, internal recoil buffer, user-replaceable monogrips, and 17-round magazines. [10] 92A1/96A1 (2010–present) The 92A1 and 96A1 were introduced in 2010, based on elements of the 92FS and 90two. [11] Centennial (2015) The limited edition 92 FS Centennial (500 pieces) commemorates the Italian military's adoption of the first Beretta semi-automatic pistol, the Model 1915. The Centennial 92 is notable for its frame-mounted manual safety and single-action mechanism. A Beretta medallion on each wood grip panel displays anniversary dates in Roman numerals, which are also engraved on both sides of the steel slide. The pistol is packaged in a custom M2A1 ammo can with the Centennial logo. [12] [13] M9A1 (2006–present) The M9A1 was adopted by the USMC in 2006. It adds a single-slot Picatinny rail, more aggressive checkering on the front and rear of the sling, and a beveled magazine to make the weapon easier to reload. M9A1 pistols are sold with physical vapor deposition (PVD) coated magazines designed for better protection against sandy environment conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan. [14] M9A3 (2015–present) The M9A3 (the M9A2 concept never entered production) was released in 2015 as a potential upgrade for the US military in response to testing of the modular pistol system. The major upgrades to the M9A3 were a 3-slot Picatinny rail, a thinner vertical grip, detachable slip-on grips that can be swapped between Vertec-style and "old" M9 style, [15] fully detachable tritium night sights, and a universal bolt. , which allows you to switch the gun from explosion-proof mode to burglary-proof mode. The barrel tip is threaded to facilitate installation of the silencer. [16] Additionally, the M9A3 comes with sand-resistant 17-round magazines with a beveled design for ease of reloading.

Beretta/Wilson 92G Brigadier Combat, a joint development between Wilson Combat and Beretta. It features a heavy-duty Brigadier Slide action, a stainless matchbox barrel, a single-function ambi deck, and a slimmed-down slide.

Wilson Combat 92G Brigadier Tactical (2014–present) Made in collaboration with Wilson Combat, [17] these pistols differ from the standard Brigadier in that they have military standard 1913 Picatinny rails, all steel controls (as opposed to steel , polymer coated), DeCock feature only (G-models), 4.7-inch barrel with crown target, checkered steel guide rod, slim G-10 grips, rounded trigger guard, lighter hammer spring used on model "D", Elite II trigger and their own unique serial number prefixed with "WC" among Other Properties. Elite LTT - Langdon Tactical The Elite LTT was introduced by Beretta in 2022 with firearms trainer Ernest Langdon. The LTT uses a Vertec action with front cocking teeth on a modified M9A1 frame and Langdon Tactical G10 grips. The pistol features a G-pattern detector, dovetail front sight, steel trigger and guide rod, upgraded springs, and a 4.7-inch stainless steel barrel with crown, to name just a few of the more notable features. [18][19] 92X (2019–present) The 92x was introduced in 2022 as an update to the 92 series and standardization of the Vertec platform. Similar to the M9A3, it features a 3-slot Picatinny rail, a thinner vertical grip, removable grip grips that can be swapped between Vertec-style and "old" M9 style, fully removable sights (high visibility orange dot), and a universal bolt that makes the pistol convertible from blast-proof mode to retract-only mode. Unlike the M9a3, the barrel is not threaded. The 92x series comes in compact, centurion and full-size variants. 92X Performance (2019–present) The 92x Performance was introduced in 2022 along with the 92x as a sporting pistol. Like the 92x, it features a 3-slot Picatinny rail, a thinner vertical grip, removable grip handles that can be swapped between Vertec-style and "old" style M9 dovetail sights. However, the 92x Performance includes a red fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear sight, front and rear slide serrations, skeletonized hammer, sporting hammer spring, steel recoil spring, extended beavertail, front and rear frame checkering, extended magazine release, and match takedown . lever arm. The Vertec frame is made of steel rather than alloy, which increases the weight to 48 ounces. The 92x Performance uses a frame-mounted safety versus the skid-mounted safety of the standard 92x. An Extreme-S trigger is used in the pistol, reducing trigger reset by 40%. The trigger is adjustable for pre-stroke (on single-action models only) as well as over-travel (on all models).

Beretta M9A3 (earth color)

93R submachine gun [edit]

Main article: Beretta 93R

The Beretta 93R is a major redesign of the Model 92, allowing it to fire in three-round bursts. It also has a longer ported barrel, a heavier bolt, a shoulder stock attachment, a folding foregrip, and a larger magazine. Unlike other 90 series Berettas, it is single action, does not have a detector, and there are very few of them available today. [6] : 12–13

Blowback system

The use of the blowback system leads to increased gas consumption to fire a shot. Because of this, the power of the gun is quite small and amounts to less than two Joules. At a shooting distance of 10 meters, the balls cannot penetrate through an empty tin can or break a champagne bottle.

The second consequence of increased gas consumption is that only two magazines can be fully fired from one cylinder. From the third magazine you can fire three or four shots, after which the gas runs out.

According to reviews from owners, the spread in the velocity of the ball leaving the barrel reaches 10%, which gives a large dispersion in height, about 5 cm when fired at 10 meters. This circumstance makes it impossible to use the pistol for sport shooting. The bullet dispersion ellipse exceeds the size of the bull's-eye of a standard shooting target.

Copies [edit]

Turkish copy of Beretta 92, Yavuz 16 Compact.

The Beretta 92 was designed for sports and law enforcement use and, due to its reliability, has been adopted by military users in South America and other countries around the world.

Brazil After a large order for the original 92 pistols for the Brazilian Armed Forces was completed, the plant was sold to Taurus, which continued to produce the weapon under the name PT92. They differ markedly from modern 92s in their frame-mounted safety rather than their slide-mounted safety. Egypt In Egypt, the Beretta 92 was produced under license from the Helwan 920 with a magazine release button on the bottom of the magazine. [20] South Africa Vector Z-88 (see also Vector SP1). turkey Turkish companies MKEK and Girsan manufactured a copy of the Beretta 92F under the designation Yavuz 16 for the Turkish Armed Forces and the General Directorate of Security. [21] [22] There was speculation that they were made under contract to Beretta. Some of these pistols were imported into the United States by American Tactical Imports as the American Tactical 92 or AT-92. Yavuz-16 was exported to Canada, Colombia, Georgia, Malaysia and Syria. [23]

Characteristics of the air pistol Glatcher TAR92 Auto (Beretta, Blowback)

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