Beretta Wilson Combat M92G Brigadier

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It’s big and heavy for a 9mm. Very heavy actually because this M92 packs a steel frame. That part has not changed. But several cool details are incorporated into this special Wilson Combat/Beretta M92G collaboration: xlnt grips, checkering, sights, slide milling, and medallions. This M92G is accurate and reliable, easier to keep on target because of the weight. All the important details are covered in this short video, including a look at rapid fire and aimed fire targets. For the price you will get a lot of gun compared to competitive options that offer the same type of pistol (covered). You won’t see me packing one around but for Beretta fans it may be nirvana.
Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 2.5 Stars

[@mrstormuk]

10/10 don't care about the weight, they look so good.

[@mrstormuk]

I like it the same way I do the C93 (cost aside)

[@woodrow1037]

I carried a 92F as a duty weapon for years. I still have it and still shoot it. I have NEVER had a failure attributed to the gun. It is a big gun but, I appreciate the length of the barrel. It is a gun that will last a very long time with proper maintenance. However that can be said about most guns. Thanks.

[@Mrgunsngear]

It's a sweet shooter for sure; agreed

[@Ammobucket]

+Mrgunsngear Channel Yep, if it wasn't for the bulkiness, heavy weight, goofy safety, grip like a 2x4.....come to think of it, the 92 SUCKS and always did, IMHO. Yeah, even this fancy one. If I want to shoot a brick, give me a 1911.

[@zarAK471]

Nutn keeps falsely stating that this has a steel frame. It is a forged aluminum alloy. I am not aware of any model of 92 or m9 that has a steel frame, unlike the sig p series which have steel frame options, although rarer. The extra weight is from the brig slide which is thicker and adds 2 oz.

[@coyotebrown2294]

+zarAK471 I'm betting he saw some reference to "all steel components" which Wilson advertises to show they are using the older style steel trigger, guide rod and decocker, as opposed to the plastic parts on most newer models, and he thought it referred to the frame.

[@bryantfields9794]

there is a special edition 92 that has a steel frame. they are super expensive and collectible. Google it, but yea the model he is talking about is aluminum.

[@leananglelust]

yep.

[@coyotebrown2294]

+Bryant Fields I thought there was, but I don't think this is one of them.

[@veloxsouth]

+zarAK471 Needs more upvotes. I was going to say the same thing.

[@AgGuy07]

Just picked one of these up and it's now my favorite handgun. Super soft shooting and very easy to shoot accurately with that improved trigger pull.

[@exzeroex]

My dad likes the open slide because he thinks it's "like a bikini."

[@stchman]

We appear to have a Sig fanboy.

[@HonestOutlawReviews]

Love your vids nutn but I do a lot of pistol comps mainly uspsa and i have never seen a wilson m92, or any beretta for that matter lol, could be wrong though

[@danielmiller3791]

That lanyard hole is so you can pull it back into the boat...

[@yeahbee8237]

that is the gun for me, probably because Die Hard and Lethal weapon are the first action movies I saw

[@matt1315s]

+Yeah Bee Love those movies!!! Mel Gibson Beretta had a laser as well super cool!!!!!

[@yeahbee8237]

+matt1315s Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills cop with the hi-power close second

[@TwinklesTheChinchilla]

I've found that most failures to lock open on the last round with 92s are user induced, as that slide release hardly requires any pressure to be depressed. You don't even need to ride the release; simply having your thumb touching it can cause trouble.

[@UziNineMillomeetah]

Love the M9/92 series. I wish Beretta would offer their standard models with a steel frame option.

[@jackgeorge5799]

I've purchased this gun twice. The first time was when it came out last year. I never fired it and decided to sell it back in December. Within one month of the sale I developed sellers remorse and ordered a second one from Wilson. I still haven't fired the second one either. I don't want to get it dirty.

[@rogertommie824]

I'm personally sick of hearing nutnfancy badmouth Beretta I don't know why he does it over and over and over...... This is probably the best spread of variant ever made and yet he still can't help but bad mouth it's really getting sickening

[@l84cabo]

First handgun I ever bought was a Beretta 92G Elite I which I promptly sent off to Ernest Langdon for him to work his magic on back in the day when he was still working on Berettas. He was THE MAN back then and helped Wilson with the design of this pistol. It's probably not going to be your first choice to carry but for the range or nightstand it's chock full of awesome! Hands down the best trigger on any SA/DA gun I've owned or shot. And if you happen to own a Beretta already, it's worth having Wilson work over the trigger and convert it to a G configuration if it's not already.

[@hillelnorry5670]

Great combination with Beretta CX4 pistol caliber carbine. Plus 30 round Beretta mags!!!

[@Mazryonh]

Please see if you can review the Beretta M9A3 when you get one.

[@cavtroopermunoz]

I used a 92s police turn in and modified with Wilson Combat parts. Great shooting gun without the price.

[@lon242]

2:40 It's an aluminum frame, not steel. I got excited hearing this and had to double check...

[@TheReligiousLeft]

I like the open slide because it puts more of the weight of the slide very close to your hand. So when it cycles it puts less rotational torque power on you wrist. Combine that with a heavy gun in 9MM and it's very soft shooting. But I agree, home defense or competition. Although... What are your thoughts on a go to war pistol if for some reason you can't carry a primary long gun... Or in a SHTF situation where you want the accuracy and low recoil of this weapon over say a glock and are ok with the extra 10 ounces to get that because you're not carrying a bunch of stuff anyways

[@tactinot8458]

Nutnfancy getting a little fancy with a Wilson! Great video

[@CanadaHasGuns]

A Sumthinfancy Review

[@DeePsix501]

PPQ First Edition is a show stealer. Love that pistol.

[@on2wheels378]

Much vilified 92FS but it has never failed me. My original 92FS has close to 30k rounds fired and it's still banging today.

[@Jedi391]

It is largely vilified only by people who had them in the military and used guns that were near the end of their lives, very poorly maintained and used crap mags that didn't work well in sand. Add to that the military's general lack of pistol training and there you go. And then there are people who think anything that's not polymer is too heavy. Incidentally the basic Beretta M9/92 is lighter then the basic Sig P226. It's only .4 ounces lighter but lighter is lighter.

[@ledheddred]

15:04 I had the same issue with one of the magazines for my Bersa Thunder UC 9mm. It turned out that the malfunctioning magazine was the one I had disassembled and (apparently) reassembled improperly, so that the follower in the magazine wouldn't grab the detent in the firearm on the last shot. Very easy to overlook...

[@ediot6969]

This is a great introduction to Wilson Combat quality. It represents 1/8 of the quality of a TRUE Wilson Combat. I love mine. No better feeling, shooting, looking 1911. I prefer them over my Knighthawks as well.

[@ddaverr]

SAWC in mind so I took the slide off and took the trigger out. Good to go.

[@pt7941]

I love my 92FS at the range, and I know every 9mm fan will hate what I say, I love my 85FS for carry!

[@DUIShenanigans]

1300$$$ (action tuned) for a beretta....worth every penny. Glad to see you got one

[@MrDoverfield]

Beretta Wilson Combat M92G Brigadier 0/10 no jimping and REALLY heavy

[@ryank.7311]

Gimping?

[@MrDoverfield]

+Ryan K. Thanks

[@Munkylaw]

Grip serrations?

[@pssita]

+Ryan K. LOL!!!! Nice one!!

[@Thunderbolt22A10]

+MrDoverfield the 92A1 has excellent gimping (and so does this one) as for weight, yeah it's not the lightest but it sure as hell isn't unreasonably heavy.

[@acclaimedsheepdog6375]

Nutnfancy we want a microtech collaboration again .. When will this happen

[@caddilacjim]

Great video Nutn,this is a sweet pistol.I own a 92A1 and love it.

[@stevemiller7433]

I have an old Italian Police 92, it IS heavy and large..... and I shoot it well.. fun range gun.

[@rotorwind177]

Nice gun. I see it more as a collector item rather then a competition gun. Good review, thanks

[@ehonda4208]

Hey nutn, Long time TNPer here, I have several guns you have reviewed and thanks to you have gotten into motorcycles. I appreciate pretty much everything you do from CTA's to GRV's and lots of other acronyms. Steele frame 92's aren't for me, sorry but i thought i would throw that out there (way to heavy, large, and expensive). Ironically i found your channel whilst mentally justifying my purchase of a HI Point. Yea.... My first gun, all i could afford at the time and while i still have it i have since evolved thanks to your tutelage and more than a few trips to the mountains (rocky) or the range. Im sure you have a ton of people who tell you what you should review, and i will not name any specific gun however.... I feel like you have gotten away from budget guns in your GRV's, I may be wrong and I'm sure other people have a different opinion but there it is. Now i know your time is limited. And i know ammo is not free. But there are a ton of guns on the market today that are sub 500$. For that matter sub 300$ that are in my humble opinion adequate to excellent. And there are a crap ton that are not. Now if i were to spend 1,000 to 1,500 on a handgun i would expect it to be excellent and well designed. Unless it isn't, and your warning me about wasting my money on it in which case by all means please tell me all about it. What i find more useful is a video about a 300$ 357, or a 350$ Glock copy, or a 400$ hunting rifle. If i going to take a risk and spend 300$ on a gun that might suck it would be cool if someone reputable (like yourself) gives it an honest review first. Thanks man just a few thoughts from some random internet dude.

[@lsmft9576]

It is the weight that makes this the easiest shooting gun around. Nothing more comfortable to shoot. Nothing around with a smoother action. Great great gun.

[@deadextra]

Lol that shooter blinking when he fires. 10:20

[@biged7175]

Super cool Nutn thanx for sharing!

[@dayofduhfeet]

I bought the Beretta 92G SD almost the same gun the same price too and I love it

[@loganharris3168]

Probably the most unenthusiastic review I've heard in years

[@healthyhappyhero]

Went to a gun show in Florida today and I found this gun for $1495. The seller wouldn't budge on the price because he said it was "collectible and rare". I was hoping for one under $1200 but I don't think that's possible at this point.

[@nutnfancy]

It's not. The guy who bought this paid around $1100 IIRC. Your guy was probably in the dark about that sd variant being rereleased...for a while it was getting pricier, but this incorporates all those features and more with indication it'll be a limited numbers release. Keep shopping around, I doubt they'll quit making it anytime soon! tD

[@357cooks4]

+dragon166666 Order it from Wilson Combat

[@krombopulousmichael8418]

+nutnfancy if i bought one of these i would definitely want it in .40 s&w

[@cuda861]

Yeah that's just rediculous. It's really not any rarer than any other pistol at the moment although you have to order it. If it sells well I doubt Wilson will stop producing

[@357cooks4]

they do seem to keep increasing the limited edition

[@cheech911]

The rare Nutn dinosaur mating call: 13:55

[@northerncalifornia1969]

"I think it's got a lotta error in the rear... that's what... he said?" lol

[@gjvstrom]

I've owned my brigadier for 15 years. LOTS of sharp edges. I always damage myself when I shoot it. I prefer any glock. Though I love the way the brigadier feels in my hand.

[@Tenright77]

Not enough Sock Puppets... Thx Nutn.

[@thepossum8569]

I agree with your comments, however, I am a big fan of the Beretta and shoot them very well. Different strokes.....

[@chop482]

Multiple times in the video you reference competition shooting from your experience and a quick look at a competitive option at the very end. I would like to hear you talk more about your competitive shooting exp, stories, and gun options.

[@EatCarbs]

I like it. The weight doesn't bother me much. Thanks for the video

[@n2dadarknight]

Save yourself the money buy the grips from VZ, put your own D model hammer spring in and do a little polishing inside. As for the G model, maybe wait for the M9A3 production to kick back in once the TN plant is up and running. You will get you reduced weight, G model safety, trimmed down grip, sweet sand color, threaded barrel, sweet case and maybe a few goodies. Check it out.

[@almightyreazon7793]

Love your videos...been watching you since 2007..Always listen to your reviews before I buy another gun...Thanx!

[@tehmediasource]

I think Nutn gave the 92 another fair shake and for his POU he doesn't like it as a GTW option. I EDC a 92FS and while I find it to be a comfortable carry piece and overall one of my favorite shooters its not everyones cup of tea. Thanks for giving us Beretta fans a Vid Nutn

[@nutnfancy]

+JoeE Velvet It's a cool piece for sure, I could see carrying this one, but I just don't have the bodily surface area. With the decocker instead of a safety and the radical trigger on here, it's a great one for HD. I was jazzed we found a TNP'er to let us try it out! And to find the best of the breed no less. :) -TD

[@tehmediasource]

Sweet man, starting to carry the 92 was totally a second kind of cool thing for me. but its been two years and its stuck around as part of my system. I keep mine in a very similar configuration to the Wilson model. I'm running a 50" chest so I may be a little biased as far as what conceals well for me xD

[@zero7negative]

I recently found myself comparing which to get, a P226 or a M9A1? For damn near twice the price, I ended up with the P226 Mk25. I chose the SIG b/c out of the box I shoot the SIG better. And knowingly wanting to dump another $500 into a Beretta after the initial purchase, I'd be too impatient. So I've sold a few odds & ends I don't have use for and did a side job to afford a Beretta. I'm looking forward to it.

[@bryantfields9794]

all steel 92??? you mean aluminum? yea

[@holyclap]

Aw I was hoping for a feature-length review on this most-noble of American pistols.

[@MoreAmerican]

American pistol?

[@tylerewing7591]

American pistol try Italian. lol

[@camaro25]

+Tyler Ewing This version and normal 92s are made in Italy. Any 92 the has the M9 marking or any M9 that is in the military is made in the US. In order for Beretta to get the contract with the military, the Government required the pistol to be made in the US.

[@trishooty4513]

+holyclap It may be in service with America's military, but the pistol itself is Italian, mate. The most notable American war pistols are 1911 Colts/revolvers, and Smith&Wesson revolvers

[@MrMustang990]

I gotta be honest your gun reviews are not the same as they used to be. I remember your first g17 multipart series and you were super enthusiastic. I feel like you've lost some of that enthusiasm over the years. Im still a huge fan, and will continue to watch but hope you resurrect some of the good juju

[@qwertyuiop4halo]

Didn't you do a review of the JetFire (or other small Beretta) lately? I can't find it, so maybe you took it down?

[@rampant-tm5ry]

when I run out of bullets it's heavy enough to kill the zombies with ---thx nutn

[@kiferm4]

NutNFancy: did u see the story today of another sheepdog in a Washington 7/11. Great story of another concealed carrier being dutiful. God Bless the sheepdog and you. love the channel, I have learned so much from your videos. keep it up

[@elcues]

I have an open slide Taurus mod.101B 40cal.Looks just like the Beretta style. I have it for in the house emergency. Skeptical about open slide for outdoor dirt and rain weather conditions. I do prefer hammer fired handguns because of safety.

[@jmh7884]

one thang i never hear you talk bout is gun cleaning kit

[@DPIDDY69]

Glock 17 all day for GTW pistol... WC Brigadier brings all the boys to the gun range lol...The 92/M9 has always just been a stunner in my eyes with those curves and lines..I agree though for a range gun I don't mind a good heavy gun...

[@DPIDDY69]

+Eric Smith Absolutely... 34 is a great gun I just haven't ever shelled out the extra cash for better sights and longer slide

[@azdabfam2074]

I think the open slide helps shoot when underwater better. not that you ever would but a lot of others don't cycle underwater

[@Birdy890]

The M9 is suuuch a good looking gun. Almost as handsome as the H&K USP.

[@AluminumStud]

I'm pretty sure that Beretta went with the open slide because it was cheaper to reverse engineer the Walther P38 almost part for part rather than to start a design from scratch.

[@clangerbasher]

Your last Beretta review was for the Jetfire, which I can't find now. :(

[@robinsouth392]

you talk about worl knives camping equipment firearms how about Emergency Shelters sleeping bags and what to look for

[@gr8whitestang613]

Not a fan of the type, but they are GOOD guns. I appreciate the content Nutn provides!

[@FutureNcSWAT]

nutn, what are your thoughts on the sig legion series? Im thinking i need a legion 229 to go with my p226 enhanced elite.......

[@hurt1704]

I would love to know this myself

[@MTR702]

On your way to 1 million subs :D

[@super41696]

I think your most recent beretta video was the arx 100?

[@dootdeedootdeedoo]

I think I tend to favor doodles style of carry. right now I'm carrying a bradford guardian 3, a cheap S&W folder, a g19 flashlight I got for free, a cheap pen, some chapstick and a S&W 5inch 686+ iwb. Weight doesn't really bother me at all on a day to day ordeal. I'm kind of a tank though. 6'2" 270 so a few pounds of gun n gear doesn't bug me. I think I'd carry a berreta ccw. if my full size M&P can disappear so can the M9. I will say though big guns can get tedious when you're trying to tuck in your undershirt because until the belt is latched I fine myself fighting the weight.

[@josephlanfranchi1375]

the two tone version is beautifull, they offer a couple of different variations

[@NotableAutumn6]

The failures to lock the slide back may be due to the thumb of the shooter riding the slide release. I have relatively medium sized hands and still do it some times on mine.

[@backpacknut6304]

Seems a bit spendy but at least it is more akin with the older generation of Beretta models rather than the newer items like ...dare I say it...the Storm. Like Nutn said, not sure I would carry it, but its an interesting addition to the collection. BPN

[@armvex]

I miss the history part of your videos. Yes others do it but I like yours.

[@ediot6969]

You probably bent the front sight, but no big deal. Also, sending guns back to Wilson Combat is a very fast, no hassle process.

[@TheFiendRacer]

That is one sexy ass gun. Excellent quality and More accurate then glocks.

[@Iowarail]

I my Squadron they issued 1911's for guard duty and brig transportation duty. I guess mine was before the M9.

[@samluchterhand7056]

I love all of your videos! you are one of the best gun reviewers in the KZbin world! I love how you always focus the camera on the product and run footage of you using the product, but one extra "cool factor" could be if you could get a "slom-mo" shot of all the weapons in action!? that would be so awesome!!

[@nutnfancy]

+Sam Luchterhand We don't have a cam in inventory that does it just yet. I've got my old canon 60D that can take some higher frame rates, but at best it's like, 6 fps. We've thought about it for some guns, but the end result is always asking ourselves "Does anyone want to see this?" Maybe if there's something really cool, or we're looking for gas release when using a suppressor or something. I'll bring it along next time! -Doodle

[@555Gear]

+nutnfancy doodle you could roll in some slow mo from your smart phone maybe-- you guys are running iPhones correct? 👍

[@Lofi.z34]

+nutnfancy Slow-mo is mostly for effects unless you want to show the bolt/slide moving... other than that it's just fluff. Honestly I don't mind your current setup/layout.

[@robertdutra3765]

You were shooting with Jeff Goldblum thats so cool

[@tonyelum8145]

Good review. I love the look of the 92's, but I'm a lefty and the trigger bar interferes with my thumbs on the frame grip.

[@buttpirate57]

Your Issue with the slide not locking back is your thumb riding the slide release. I have had that problem before and so have others. Pay attention to where your thumb is and you will never have that problem again.

[@TheAfromac]

This is an awesome second kind of cool pistol....... I, for one, don't think everything I buy has to be super tactical.

[@soctnights]

I will start buying Beretta products when MD (anti-gun Maryland) is removed from their products.

[@MegaScorpio43]

+soctnights Beretta moved from there due to the new laws on magazines. I think they went to Tennessee.

[@01AceAlpha]

Should have paired this with an M9a3 review. Just sayin'!

[@lucaslee6215]

How are you going to take out a bogey at night if you can't see your rear sight? After all, it is the wilson combat battle sight

[@Jedi391]

Actually it's pretty easy and it helps you focus on on the front sight

[@robertculpepper1508]

Surprised he had so much air in the sights at his height. I have been a big beretta fan for a while, just because of the reliability factor. M9, 92 and px4, I have owned em. They aren't perfect in everything. But the quality matches the price point. But for that model in particular I would expect that the front sight be aligned... As for weight, if you are worried about that on a carry out, grab a plastic gun (I'm not a big fan of carrying extra unnecessary weight either).

[@veloxsouth]

Steel frame? I am doubtful.

[@EricKPoorManPrepper]

@12:50 ...thats the lightest trigger ever !!,...lol

[@Nerfgunsandpancakes]

I'd rather buy a beretta M9A1 then throw some aftermarket parts on it. M9A1 standard cap is 17+1. $500 plus about $200-$300 worth of parts and the end result would be superior imo

[@davidgiles9751]

The open slide sure saves weight though. I personally love the 92 series - I bought a 92FS after qualifying on it in the USAF (a long time ago). I still own and love it, even after buying numerous other popular 'G' named polymer brands. ;-) For me, it's the easiest pistol to shoot with the most accuracy I own. I'm not saying it's more accurate than any other brand, just that it's easier to shoot accurately.

[@jamalmckenzie3822]

Wow someone that actually owns a beretta and glock. Im shocked i thought all you glock fan boys only carried polymer tupperware.

[@davidgiles9751]

+Jamal Mckenzie Let's see, I own numerous brands of different firearms, 4 of which happen to be Glocks, but I'm a tupperware carrying Glock fanboy. Whatever you say.

[@jamalmckenzie3822]

+David Giles glad to know your a glock fanboy that likes other handguns.

[@davidgiles9751]

+Jamal Mckenzie Snooze.

[@markevans7188]

My bad, the Internet didn't convey the sarcasm to me.

[@theomen49]

Hey nutn, have you been playing around with pistol red dot sights like the RMR? Any plans on doing a video on the concept? I'm kicking the idea around and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. The biggest Issues I could see with it are cost, training adjustments, and weight (the RMR weighs a little over an ounce so not too bad).

[@kylesundell1554]

that price and weight I'll take a quality 1911 ANYDAY.

[@zguy95135]

Tell your friend in the flannel shirt to stop closing his eyes every time he shoots!

[@guyslack2692]

You did not do your homework on this video. It's an aluminum frame, not steel. I also find it ironic that you wouldn't "go to war" with it, yet that's exactly what you, and all of your buddies in the Army and Airforce have gone to war with. Although, we know wearing an M9 bra and riding a desk on a COB isn't exactly "war." Even still, I had medics and squad leaders that carried them and they are durable guns that can withstand abuse. I don't know if polymer framed guns would fair as well.

[@serenity822]

Hey nutin I just saw that Mega Arms has made a Ar10 short frame weighing 7.2lbs!!

[@cgr88m]

wish they had made it a frame safety, single action. that would have been ideal for range/competition use.

[@ilift45s81]

Did yours have the action job done to it? Mine does and the single action pull is in the 3 lb range. The double action is the smoothest and lightest pull I've ever felt on a sa/da platform. For the money this pistol shocks me.

[@mdaniels1980]

my newly acquired sig p226 sa/da legion series is also pretty hefty with 20rd mags of 9mm but i love the thing. would take it into war if need be (hopefully will never have to find out)

[@Hostilenemy]

Rad for RADICAL.