![]() Air Force Airman Andy Brown killed an active shooter on Fairchild Air Force Base with a 70-yard head shot from his M9. Though not every soldier, sailor, airman or Marine was a fan of the M9, there are many legendary stories of the M9 being employed to great effect in the service of our nation. A second wraparound grip is included for shooters who prefer the larger circumference feel and arched backstrap of the M9 and legacy 92 models. The 92X-series features the reduced-diameter Vertec frame and arrives with slim grips mounted. Only the M1911A1 can boast of having served longer in as much combat. In fact, the last newly produced M9 pistols were shipped from Beretta’s factory in September 2021, which marks the end of that era. Though two variants of SIG Sauer’s P320 are now being fielded as the M17 and M18, there are a number of M9s still in service as the transition continues. military as the M9 in 1985, but it didn’t enter official service until 1990. The Beretta 92FS was adopted by all branches of the U.S. Beretta beat SIG Sauer on price since its magazines were less expensive to acquire. The two top contenders were the Beretta 92FS and the SIG Sauer P226. (Photo by Mark Fingar)īy the early 1980s, the military was ready to retire its well-worn M1911A1. Beretta’s iconic open-top slide design lightens the slide’s weight, reduces muzzle flip and features a generous ejection port. Production moved to Accokeek, Maryland, to fulfill military contracts, which ultimately moved to Gallatin, Tennessee, in 2016. military requested a safety that allowed the 92 to be loaded and unloaded with the safety engaged, and the solution moved the manual safety lever to the slide, and thus creating the “92S.” During the same period, the magazine catch was moved from the bottom of the frame to its current position behind the triggerguard. The design was changed significantly during the years to maintain its relevance, which started with early Italian-made 92 pistols having frame-mounted safety levers that allowed it to be carried cocked and locked like the M1911A1 platform it aimed to supplant. The Beretta Model 92 was designed in 1975 and has been produced in multiple configurations since 1976. Announced in 2019, the new 92X series builds on this legacy. Such lengthy history inevitably produced design improvements to address a few issues, but the 92 evolved then and continues to mature now. Thanks to its widespread use by military and police units (not to mention civilian shooters), there is a wealth of practical experience surrounding the Beretta 92 family. Its 31-year military service as the “M9” ensures its importance in such a discussion. couldn't ask for a better drop in item.If we listed the most important handguns in our nation’s history, Beretta’s 92-series would no doubt make the list. Posted by william rivera jr on May 19th 2020ĭirect fit, excellent quality and looks. ![]() Definitely need to order a set of lighter silicone springs for both of my berrettas now, hope I save someone some time. The silicone factory weight definitely added rigidity to the assembly. I'd advise to get factory weight and one # lighter so you can decide what you like better. Definitely a huge upgrade over factory rods of any kind. The plastic rod was warped and only contacted the spring in a few places. One thing I noticed is that both finishes are NOT as slick as the stainless rod or the fantastic plastic rod, but I realized that a thin coat of light grease or oil stayed in place on the rod because of the slight matte finish rather than being pushed to either end of the spring on the stainless rod. The black went into my FDE m9a3 and it looks perfect.as far as guide rods are concerned. The new inox rod and the anodized black are definitely straight as arrows. Although the factory rod was smooth where it counted, it wasn't coated or fluted and had either a heavy side or was slightly bent. The stainless guide rod that the inox replaced in my brand new ltt elite had been dinged up and was rough to say the least. My initial thought out of the package is these are made extremely well, and obviously handled as a premium item. Ordered 1 of each the black and inox versions.
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