Beretta 92 Evolution

[@quentinking4351]

I'm not addicted to Berettas. I can stop buying them at any time.

[@Njazmo]

Stop lying, you're in interwebs now. 😂

[@werre2]

no need to do that just yet economy will boom with Trump

[@sidneyhuckabee3598]

Oh see at least you're better off than me I physically can't stop myself anymore 😅

[@zachweber1908]

Idk how it happened.... but I became a beretta man. It started with a px4 compact carry. Then I got a 1301 pro comp... now I'm looking for a race gun to keep up with the old man and his cz shadow 2

[@mos8558]

Admit it you are addicted 😒 its part of the process of not stop buying them 😅 but to buy them with zero guilt feelings 😅

[@sgtjarhead99]

I'm a die-hard 1911 fan and no one panned the Beretta more than me when the M9s finally replaced our M1911A1s. These days, I realize that my youthful hatred was unfounded and like a lot of Marines, we just found it hard to move away from our .45s, especially with all the early reported stories concerning slide breakages. I ran the A1 pistol range for my unit whenever we qualified over at MCB Camp Johnson. After seeing literally thousands of rounds going down range, including some during Desert Storm, I can attest that I never saw one malfunction that was attributed to the gun itself. Looking back, it was the right time to move away from our aging 1911s and the M9 was the correct choice at the time. About 13-14 years ago, I finally picked up a 92FS if for anything, sentimental reasons. Although not exactly like the original M9 I was used to, it's still a fine gun and it sits proudly next to all my 1911s in my safe.

[@orionexplorer]

I carried a M9 for I would guess about 5 years out of the 7 years I was an MP. When we were on the range I never once hit the de-cocker and had a double action trigger pull. No one ever mentioned such a thing when we were shooting or in any safety classes we received. I don't know what people are doing to hit the de-cocker, but it was never an issue for me.

[@Jesses001]

I used to have a collection of all the major versions of the Model 92. I had to sell the more rare ones when I fell on hard times, but I mention that to say, the safety on the frame is actually a return to form. They moved the safety from the frame to the slide per request from law enforcement and military in the Model 92S. They had a push button magazine release but it was on the grip instead of behind the trigger guard. They moved it to behind the trigger guard on the FS.

[@daktari]

If you still collect, there are some MAS G1 being surplused right now. Not sure if they will reach the US but they were never released to the civilian market before.

[@Jesses001]

@@daktari Really awesome. More surplus the better, but no, I am still poor.

[@daktari]

​@@Jesses001 It is the first 92F series where the safety lever is only a decocker (French spec), so on top of the special MAS markings it is a pretty cool model for collectors of Beretta models.

[@AllAboutSurvival]

Whether for carry, military, or competition, Beretta has really nailed the balance of reliability and performance.

[@popinmo]

the berreta is the perfect balance both old and new ,iconic and practical , gangster yet also professional

[@gyorgysanta145]

I own an M9A4, the first and only in Hungary so far, which is the latest evolution of the 92 series' military line. It is an absolutely fantastic handgun.

[@Frieza287]

The moment I picked up and shot a 92, I fell in love with it. Even with its big grip and my tiny hands, it was comfortable, intuitive, shot smooth, the slide racks like butter, I just loved everything about it. And to top it all off, it's downright beautiful.

[@andreuvidaller7966]

The cracking slides happened after navy seals shot 9mm proof loads over an over. Those same loads also cracked the frames of sig P226. Dont know about blown barrels on the 92x though.

[@daktari]

French contract versions also had cracking slides due to the use of P+ ammo (also caused problems on the MP5) on the early productions, the slide was modified and the earlier ones got a piece added that would stop the slide from hitting the shooter in case it broke. US SFG had issues with locking blocks breaking after a few 1000s rounds.

[@mrtlsimon]

The 92 is a classic military and police pistol for many reasons. The line has evolved over the decades into a firearm that works well in many use categories. I also like the large number of clones on the market.

[@daktari]

Yes, and the reasons was Beretta priced it just right, and militaries and police services didn't trust the Glock striker system.

[@Leadpipe1969]

Bought my 92fs when got out of military in 88, 15k rounds thru mine..Still love the original..

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

My wife bought me my 92 Centurion in 1985 for my Bday, i fired thousands of rounds thru it, and truthfully, the firearm has never failed me, i own many name brands handguns, the 92 is by far, the most reliable semi-auto i own, imo- the open top design is the reason why.

[@terryschiller2625]

I carry my 92 fs compact everyday in late fall to early spring here in TN in a shoulder holster with a coat as cover. I do sometimes wear OWB. I like the 92a lot. Thanks Karl for all your hard work and time Sir.

[@joe6167]

I never made the connection between the P38 and the 92 before, so thanks for pointing that out! It's fascinating to see these design lineages! And another reason why I should have one in my collection!

[@gavinhammond1778]

92s are so cool. Thanks for the content.

[@wurfyy]

It's frustrating because I have small hands so I can't reach the mag release properly. If it wasn't for that, I would desperately want one.

[@skuzzyj]

I picked up a surplus 92S about a decade ago. Ever since, it's been my personal go-to and several of my friends always want to borrow it when they go to the range to shoot for fun. Can't get 'em that cheap anymore but it was definitely money well spent.

[@SlavicCelery]

I picked up one a while back when another batch got imported. I honestly got it because I was collecting "versions" of American service pistols (loosely, not exact). And I didn't expect to love it that much. What a sweet shooter.

[@SenorGato237]

I currently have an M9A4 Centurion I carry in a shoulder holster. When I am dressed to carry this, it's excellent, I love it. I prefer the decocker only models (DA for carry, also removes the chance of putting it on safe while running the slide), and I hate the red dot mount. In general, the Beretta system is a very fine gun. Even the poorly maintained one I had in the military wasn't too bad.

[@MayumiTakezoC-chan9377]

my husband loves the Beretta he brought home a licensed SANDF Beretta from his military service

[@FirstLast-ff7qx]

In america?

[@shotgunrain1994]

Between watching Die Hard over the holidays and other social media posting, I think the universe is telling me to remedy having never shot a beretta

[@keithplymale2374]

I've had a 92FS for over 30 years. I carried it an armed security role one time. I practiced and trained for the controls and taking the safety off a lot. Shot hundreds and hundreds of rounds doing that. Practiced working the controls while the pistol was cleared a lot. It all comes down to training, training, training, practice, practice, practice.

[@SurlyMontanan]

I deeply miss my early ‘90s Italian Inox 92.

[@tiredtait9660]

I love the open slide look of the 92's, fond memories of late 20th century action movies.

[@youngbloodbear9662]

Paul Harrell really sold me on the Baretta, and this model really seems to have some unique advantages- thanks for the great info!

[@chrisragone8785]

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[@youngbloodbear9662]

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[@pigpaul]

Please make more 92 videos. Anyone that has a 92,I highly recommend the LTT trigger bar upgrade. I also put in the Volker trigger upgrade, trijicon hd yellow night sights, with a J&M custom kydex holster. Also beware if you have a compact 92. I just bought a 92X compact. A 17 mecgar magazine got stuck when I put the beretta plastic spacer in. & I had to get a smith to take it off. He suggested only running the 15 round mags only. Thank you.

[@semajsga]

8:59 in my time as a 2111/armorer in the USMC, the most common breakage was always the locking block. That being said, I always loved them. Never understood the hate, outside of the universal complaint of military gear, which is that it's all worn out and busted 🤣

[@Gringo111R]

I first learned to shoot a gun via the M9 nearly 20 years ago now. Looking forward to getting a 92 GTS Centurion later in the year. It’s too bad Beretta doesn’t offer sales on what’s now a legacy line!

[@AnonYmous-il9nl]

From my understanding, the breaking slides were from military units running very hot +p+ ammo that eventually started cracking

[@smilingwolf1980]

If I remember correctly (reaching back about 20 years in the old MK1 memory system), the issue with the slides breaking was from the first generation of the M9's for the US Military. The corrective action was the relief cut in the back of the slide at the 7 'o clock position around the firing pin extension. This allowed the repetitive impacts from the hammer against the slide to not be as punishing over time. We use to scare the new guys into thinking their pistol was cracked by showing it to them. Sadly, Beretta never cooked up a solution to the locking blocks cracking as they get older. It is a pain in the but to get the slide back to clear the weapon when that happens. As to their safety...I have seen one drop out of an old leather military shoulder holster and hit the ground hard. It did not fire. The poor Marine carrying it never wanted to use a shoulder holster ever again though.

[@WhatIfBrigade]

I mostly know the Beretta 92 from countless Paul Harrell videos. Makes more sense now why he didn't like red dots.

[@AlexDenton0451]

I've got a CZ P01 myself, I really am tempted to get a 92X Compact, as I've loved the 92s I've shot.

[@mikeblair2594]

This video popped up in my list as soon as it dropped. As for Berettas, I got a 92s (a former Italian police pistol) and I love it. It's all around dimensions are larger than the M9, but I have freakishly enormous hands so I'm happy. I like the 51 style mag release button because mags are expensive and my feet are just as freakishly huge as my hands. However you are correct about the slide mounted decocker sucking.but I've just learned to work with it. I'm a happy man

[@Felenari]

92g-sd was my first handgun. Put an ltt slide on it a few years later and it's still my favorite. Px4 is a close second tho. I'm partial to da/sa guns tho.

[@vickeviking66]

You will never find a more well built, smooth, perfect fitting gun then the beretta 92SB. It is truly amazing

[@jessco8950]

3:30 I really don’t understand how people do this. The beretta 92 FS was the second pistol I ever bought and I never engaged the safety while racking the gun.

[@datpieceofbread9570]

The only thing I can think is the way they grip it and they slide their hand back as the slide sling shots forward, which works on almost every other modern handgun, but not on M9 or TZ-75

[@josephknaak9034]

Yea, it is a thing. I converted mine to a G model which solves that problem.

[@peterrussell798]

Have owned and shot 92s for 30+ years and have never accidentally put the Beretta on safe while racking the slide. Benefit of racking from the rear or on newer Berettas racking with front serrations. Don’t rack slide overhand and you’re golden.

[@petesheppard1709]

An interesting video of recent Beretta 92 variants, but when I saw 'Beretta 92 Evolution' I was expecting you to start way back with the first model that had the mag release in the heel of the grip and a frame-mounted safety, of which I have an early PT92, which was a clone of the early Beretta 92. Since I typed 'Taurus', I will admit that I prefer the frame decock safety of the later PT92 over the Beretta slide safety. Besides going UP for safe, the Taurus safety also works in DA mode! *Awaiting the slings and arrows of righteous indignation...* 😜

[@xhornik]

Great vid! I'd love to see comparison of CZ75 variants

[@ZeroTooL88]

Russel, off topic but do you think you or KE could or would ever host an AR15 builder or armorer's class? I'd love to take one but the classes I'd prefer to take, SOLGW and SOTAR are not 2A for all in my opinion.

[@Night-Jester]

The Beretta 92 will always be iconic. Really fun discussion and had background video as well.

[@cokedaz]

The 92FS/M9 is probably my all time favorite pistol. When I shot one next to a Glock 17, I was blown away. I couldn't believe they were firing the same calibre. My ideal Beretta 92 would probably be the 92FS, but scaled down by 10-20%. Not a huge complaint, but it the tiniest bit too big for most use other than at the range. I basically want the oldschool styling of the classic Beretta look, but with modern capabilities such as more capacity for a smaller size in something in between the size of the 92 and the 84, with a frame mounted safety. I don't care for the use and styling of the light rail, which then changes the trigger guard which in my opinion ruins the look. Its funny that the same company can make the most beautiful looking pistol (92FS) and the most ugly looking one (PX4), imo.

[@kenmvilla]

To avoid engaging the safety, do the slingshot method, and grab the safety lever wings when racking. Over the top is not an option. Just practice that way is the answer.

[@Punisher6791]

i own a 92x. its a fantastic gun for the money. ever since i first played Resident Evil as a kid and seeing the Samurai Edge ,i have been obsessed with the Beretta 92.

[@richarddixon7276]

Really interesting Thanks Guys.

[@samsham8218]

Finally!!!! How many years have we been asking for a reasonably priced 92 with a frame mounted saftey!?? Back to the way it should be. Lol

[@petedevall1373]

The ultimate evolution of the beretta 92 is the elite LTT. They have the best trigger possible, lowest optics cut, and the option for NP3 parts.

[@liamflanagan490]

True, I carry one. Also the slide mounted g model decocker is great. If you think the slide mounted decocker is a problem then it's a training issue, not a gun issue.

[@digijake1982]

Oh yes I love my LTT, the NP3 makes it a whole different gun

[@0sm1um76]

I've had 2 friends have failures with the LTT Beretta. One of them came from the factory with faulty threads for the red dot screws, and the other had issues with the extractor and had to replace it. Hasn't shot it since he replaced it yet but they seem to have QC issues.

[@BreakChannelZero]

Curious to know what y'all think of the Beretta 92 clone Taurus makes. Especially when you consider how many "fancy"-looking variants they've done over the years.

[@nytechteacher7432]

I have not purchased a 92 yet, but had an Sig p226 enhanced elite. I enjoyed the safety but could never get a good first shot of the double action. Ended up trading it for a Legion SAO. Feels like a 1911 trigger.

[@MacDorsai]

You guys missed the two Ber92 models that address all of your problems and concerns. The 92G or any DA 92 with a "G" conversion and the 92xi SA. No one ever won a gunfight by putting their gun on safe faster than the other guy. Yes, pushing the slide mounted decocker is a little bit awkward, but it uses stronger thumb muscles than those that push up on the frame mounted safety. Furthermore, that is why the "G" conversion is superior, it is a decocker only and doesn't disable the gun, it just lowers the hammer. You can clear a malfunction and accidently depress the decocker (or do it intentionally!) and it will leave the hammer cocked and able to fire when the slide moves forward. The 92xi SA is a single action only with a very good trigger pull that functions like a 1911. With an LTT trigger job, my trigger pull is about 2 3/4lbs with a crisp break, no overtravel and about a 1mm reset. My 92 with a "G" conversion to the safety-decocker and an LTT TJIB has a fantastic DA and SA trigger pull.

[@HircineDaWolf]

i wish i had the 81 with the decocker

[@matthewconnor5483]

The slide mounted safety/decocker is my only complaint for the 92.

[@ThePhantomStarfish]

It still looks futuristic after decades of use.

[@joe125ful]

6:26 Why not use side slide to mount sights?? Its much more lower,something like U mount and slide is enought thick too. Why needs be always on top?

[@Galinor_match_videos]

Spa-and I can not stress this enough -ghett

[@daktari]

Cracking/flying slides happened on the early 92, by the 92S in the late 80s the issue was corrected. If you get a very early MAS G1 (French Gendarmerie contract) you might still get one with a slide that will break. US SFG had issues of breaking the locking block on the barrel in the '00s, which locked the slide closed with a live round in. Didn't read any followups but it might have been a bad series, and it happened after many thousand rounds so it likely wouldn't have been noticed on civilian market guns. My issue with the 92 is I don't like the ergonomics one bit.

[@andrewhayes1420]

I have the standard 92X; it was my first 'serious' pistol. I love it to death. Yes, it is heavy as shit, but as observed, that helps manage the recoil. I rarely carry it because of that, but when I do, I am 100% comfortable knowing that it will perform each and every time I need it to.

[@werre2]

92 is excellent because It Just Works I have an all-INOX never available in USA, a 90's competition model and 92X Performance have to get a regular 92FS at some point

[@johnthomas7517]

Ok, it's time for a WWBD, What Would Browning Do, for making the best lightweight 1911....giggle. Nicely done guys.

[@bishopsteiner7134]

I love my 82s, but it's pretty damn hilarious that it took them over 30 yrs AFTER Taurus to do the intelligent thing with the controls and put them on the frame. But in fairness, Ruger has done the dumbass slide mounted safety/decocker more than a few times.

[@joebrown8873]

The Taurus is a copy of the earlier Beretta 92 which had the frame mounted safety. Beretta "upgraded" later to the slide mounted safety.

[@user-ij9sh1tf9d]

I'm not a fan of hammer-fired pistols, but I've always liked the 92. The fixed-barrel design with an open-top slide makes the 92 a very simple pistol conpared to a Browning action pistol.

[@chrisragone8785]

The Beretta 92 barrel is not fixed

[@rays.5764]

I'm just wondering where the surplus M9's are at.

[@josephknaak9034]

Will never be seen. Just the government being helpful again.

[@stevenmitchell6347]

My very early Taurus PT92AF has a frame mounted safety, as did the Berettas produced in their Brazilian factory. Taurus acquired the tooling and machinery when Beretta left the country in 1980 and moved them into their factory. These early Taurus pistols were indistinguishable from the Berettas produced but for the markings. The slide mounted safety was adopted in Italy in 1976 as the 92S because, supposedly, police and military preferred the slide mounted safety. As my Taurus is VERY early production, it is compatible with almost all pre-1976 Beretta 92 parts. I have owned both but prefer the Taurus for the frame mounted safety... and MUCH lower cost.

[@IlIlllIllIlIIIll]

Kinda interesting that Beretta didn't want to change the design in order to get the optic lower.

[@foreverjim5240]

I'll never get a Beretta until they update the slide serrations. Even the brand new ones look antique

[@joe125ful]

And who wants Glock now? Always love Italian design of guns Beretta know how make cool ones.

[@gungriffen]

The slide separations were caused by Navy Seals running a ton of +P+ Powder rounds. Beretta fixed it back in 1988 I think to be rated for them.

[@jbcustom3745]

I have the Dlah plate on my m9a4 its been pretty solid

[@KurtOnoIR]

I really like my Taurus pt99 because its been super reliable and is single/double action with a safety and de-cocker. Does that 92 gts de-cocker also function as the safety? If it does, I must have it. The pt99 is a little bit big to carry all the time.

[@2lbsTrigrPull]

Beretta 92FS was fine as it was.

[@No1Bigbear]

What's the best version for target, / or shooting after watching a rerun of lethal weapon...?

[@gregoryschmitz2131]

Nice new Carheart Jacket Karl! I always thought of the 92 as a clunker. Shame the US did not go with a the great Sig back in the day (cheaper). Nice range guns, solid but carry, no appeal.

[@Marcelis]

Where’s shot show this year? Might take some time off to go😊

[@chrisragone8785]

Do you know if the semi-flat trigger from the 92X Performance will work in the 92 GTS models?

[@PeterSikachev]

How many rds did you put thru your 92X? I think the barrel breaking point is about 20k rounds.

[@StacheMan26]

Is it really so hard to have both a manual safety AND a decocker on a hammer fired DA/SA pistol? I'm sure there's mechanical interactions that make it difficult to implement on many fire control mechanisms, but it seems to me more efficient to solve those and produce one model with both for the entire market than to split production over submodels with only one or the other for different slices of the market.

[@sleepingvortex]

Why do I find Berettas beautiful

[@KR-hg8be]

Wouldnt mind getting a 92fs someday.

[@sidneyhuckabee3598]

My old Taurus has frame mounted controls

[@sethlogee9316]

review berretta APX A1 good low cost entry pistol

[@tauneutrino1able]

My 92 X Centurion G (probably the UGLIEST 92) is becoming one of my favorite all purpose pistols and they run on the cheaper side/ on sale for a 92.

[@matts.2637]

What's your take on the Walther q5 SF guns or the new PDP steel frames?

[@twistedwacko]

Why no example of a Langdon 92g? They're D/A is amazingly smooth with a reset in mm's.

[@InrangeTv]

We're a proactively demonetized channel and purchase everything we review, unless otherwise disclosed (which is rare). Money isn't infinite, essentially.

[@samuelcorry8406]

I despise the new frame mounted safeties. I’ve pinched the skin of my hands in a myriad of ways when racking the slide. I’ve got meaty hands so YMMV. G series slide mounted decockers are the way to go.

[@7hart2]

More Dlah love!

[@Jonk_Jonk]

Do either of you have experience with the 92XI?

[@MrGrim-ib4ix]

Hey look at that, the best pistol the us military has ever adopted

[@jg-ub4ek]

Neato!!

[@3wheelmannc860]

The 92 with the Vertex style grip frame is amazing imo. They recently brought back the 96 .40 with the old style grip which is simply a major bad decision. When you have a modern grip frame adapted to a much broader range of shooters, the 96 is a no go for me. Put that in a Vertex grip frame and the new trigger upgrades for smoothness and I would buy one quickly.

[@memph1ston]

I despise slide mounted safeties so the frame safety models are just about the only 92s I would buy

[@gnarshread]

Kewl!

[@martinh4982]

Are any of these the gun that Bruce Willis had in Die Hard?

[@SurlyMontanan]

Nope- that was a 1980s 92FS…

[@dana8190]

basically look the same tho

[@Holret]

1300 for a beretta pistol!? who do they think they are? HK?

[@Just_here_for_fun]

PX4 is good enough for Ernest Langdon. Just saying.

[@timsymonds2878]

My 92x is set up as an open gun with all the Toni System stuff very similar to what JJ Ricazza runs. I have several 2011 and CZ rigs that are really nice to run but the 92x open rig is the best 9mm I’ve ever shot. I’ve even won several 2011 prizes at matches with my 92x open rig over the last couple years and continue to run the 92x. Yours isn’t set up properly to make a formed opinion. The steel frame isn’t designed to be a carry piece. It’s designed to be a competitor in limited and carry optic. Beretta has plenty of other offerings for the defensive carry role than a fully steel framed, full framed brig slide piece.

[@jw9919]

Love my M9 for the nostagia but I prefer the G34 over any Beretta.

[@Emu0181]

Comment for the algorithm IMHO 92 is still the prettiest modern service pistol

[@edwardwonghaupepelutivrusk5189]

My 92x Performance is the most expensive mistake I ever made with Beretta. The only reason I haven't sold it is my sunk-cost loss. I'll never get that money back. Buy a Px4 Storm Compact Carry from Langdon Tactical instead.

[@FirstLast-ff7qx]

My buddy got a 92x performance. Its been solid

[@badlybrowned]

I want to get a Beretta specifically to make a clone of the Samurai Edge from Resident Evil Remake lol

[@jbarbeau92]

Organic vs inorganic algorithms, we really are cyberpunk-pilled aren’t we folks?

[@cbreezy]

My first gun I ever owned. Fucking hate that I sold it.

[@242tdryan]

dont even talk to me about the 92 fam unless you own a heel release.

[@Clipazine]

Taurus had it right when they went with the frame mounted safety/decocker on the PT92, Beretta craftsmanship may be superior but the design sure isn't.

[@CAepicreviews]

In regards to the breaking slides that was due to them running several thousand rounds (minimum) of 9mm Nato intended for use in SMG's with particularly high pressures, at or above the standard proof loading for 9mm nato. The proof pressure for 9mm Nato is 45,700 psi with a standard maximum service pressure of 36,500 PSI. It was nearing pressures seen in conventional rifle rounds. Under the same conditions other handguns would have failed as well - they are just not made to constantly shoot proof loads thousands of times. This issue would have happened regardless of the gun. Also this effected an extremely small number of guns; To the best of my knowledge, 14 slides cracked in testing, with 3 coming back and hitting the shooter leading to some cuts and one guy losing a tooth, and 10 of these failures occurring after over 10k rounds. After this the slides were reinforced further despite the ammo loading issue. This is the only circumstance in which I know of any Beretta slides breaking like that. With that said, I carry an M9A4 with a TLR2S, Trijicon RMR Type 2 on a Beretta plate and a Beretta Comp. Have over 2500 rounds through it. Love the gun.