Realistically, the 92FS/M9 is really in a league of only a handful of truly mission critical handguns on the market today. One could critique a few items like size, reach to the trigger and the position of the de-cocker but the Beretta will not fail to go bang when its needed. And to boot, Beretta's are probably the highest quality handgun on the market in their price range. Kudos to Beretta for keeping them affordable!
@davidhartley62322 жыл бұрын
@@TeensierPython Diagnosis?
@johnnysmith65952 жыл бұрын
@@TeensierPython For what reason - bet you 99% ammo related or poor (no) maintenance.
@carsonf14842 жыл бұрын
@@TeensierPython You would be the exception to the rule then. For an entire career in the army, I only saw a single failure with the M9, Which was a locking block failure. The only other malfunctions I ever saw were magazine related. And that was across hundreds of thousands of rounds, on numerous pistols with numerous shooters, in numerous countries and environments. The M9 is a solid pistol, and certainly better the new M17.
@stefanknie9011 Жыл бұрын
Well keeping them affordable in the US, in Austria, where I live, only a few hundred km away from italy, a new standard 92fs cost about 1300 to 1500€, depending on the store.
@hardlylivin6602 Жыл бұрын
@@stefanknie9011 Do you guys get American made firearms as well? And are they expensive?
@amo7573 жыл бұрын
This should be required viewing by any Beretta owner. Excellent presentation.
@NortheastSurvival911 Жыл бұрын
I am a Beretta owner and I'm watching this. I have plenty of reasons for carrying a 92fs. But I like to see all the videos because I mean there's always got to be something negative about every firearm. That's just how it is.
@romanace34322 жыл бұрын
so the slide cracking was a problem with basically proof grade ammo so the fact that they lasted as long as they did firing it is actually pretty incredible.
@John-mg7fb3 жыл бұрын
I've owned 6 92FS models and 2 M9 Commercial models. The Beretta is one of the best and most beautiful guns ever made. With factory mags, and Mec Gar mags I've not had a single failure with my Beretta handguns. Well over 25 years and 70k rounds. Oil them, maintain them and they will out live us all.
@almatt8310 Жыл бұрын
The most thorough and fact based Beretta 92F/92FS/M9 video on the net. Appreciated. Thank you for the videos.
@OldRancher Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I'm one of the ones that got out of the Military after 12 years because of the switch, at the time I felt betrayed (the 1911 been through some of the worst of times with me) the US traded a Battleship for a Ferrari, that was my thinking at the time. in 1993 a friend of mine purchased a Beretta 92FS, after getting a custom to the trigger I fell in love with it. Today the 92FS is one of my favorite handgun and my gun safe is proof of that, with that said, the 1911 will hold a very special place in my heart and continues to be on my nightstand every night cocked and locked.
@kenhutchens5135 жыл бұрын
I loved the 9M when I trained on it in 2008 and 2010 to carry while deployed. I had no issues with when I was in Iraq and she was badly beat up but the time I got mine. Gave her a good inspection, cleaning, and oiling. That pistol was a dream. I even taught a few officers how to care for their's lol.
@skipfreeman34655 жыл бұрын
Nice👍Thanks for your service man
@Hillbilly_grinchwil5 жыл бұрын
Don’t we always have to teach officers the right way to do things. Lol I know I did as a Platoon Sargent in the Army before I retired. Oh the good old days
@zipper9784 жыл бұрын
Kort Wilson Sergeant*.... fucking Heinous Army
@frankedgar66943 жыл бұрын
Officers often will let young troops “teach them how do do things.” I do the same thing now with my grandkids. Seeing the joy that comes with bringing others up to speed is just amazing. Officers are way more capable than you kids think they are.
@FreeAmerican-mm2my Жыл бұрын
@@frankedgar6694 We had several officers teach us how to have a negligent discharge. We respected their knowledge, but we never achieved their ability to conduct negligent discharges.
@GWMJRSmith5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... I am a cook and I work hard to live free and excercise my rights.. Regular people like me need people like you to put your knowledge out there so we can learn the truth about this stuff in a world of miss information and tacticool elitism. Please continue to do what you do and know there are good hardworking people who learn from you do and, live safer more frugal life’s because of it.
@ibanez20103 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, soft shooting handgun. The youngest shooters in my family love shooting the 92, even though they can barely get their hands around the grip. As far as I am concerned it is a must have for those that love to shoot.
@PeterScott325 жыл бұрын
My 92FS has had 4K rounds through it ...No problem, shoot it all day long. Great pistol.
@saleemsuliman30624 жыл бұрын
Can i ask you a question there is a little gap in the trigger that some people say that effects accuraccy of the Berretta when you press the trigger can Berreta shoot bulls eye continuaslly then again its the shooter not the gun but still i would like to know that your gun passed 4k rounds through the barrel
@KingDevoneoGotBeats4 жыл бұрын
MrStormshadow999 Would you prefer it over the compact version?
@KingDevoneoGotBeats4 жыл бұрын
MrStormshadow999 Thanks for letting me know bro because I honestly been stuck on trying to figure out which one to get.
@bradhuskers4 жыл бұрын
@@KingDevoneoGotBeats Trust me. Get the centurion. It's the perfect betetta. I just bought the wilson combat beretta centurion. Quite possibly the best beretta 92 EVER MADE.
@johndoe52293 жыл бұрын
any extractor issues?
@dunewizard5 жыл бұрын
As the very happy owner of the 92FS model, I cannot agree more, the DOD's decision to move away from the reliability and proven performance of the Beretta M9 is illogical. While the Sig P320/M17 is a wonderfully reliable and accurate firearm, the infrastructure to transition over from the Beretta M9 is both costly and time consuming. The upside of the change however, for those of us in the private sector, is that the price-point for Beretta M9/92 firearms will likely come down, putting a generation's worth of proven reliability and accuracy into the reach of more consumers. Happy Shooting!
@ilcctinstructor68705 жыл бұрын
Military Arms Channel torture test was very revealing. The M9A1 out preformed the P320 significantly.
@crawdadlando40535 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure that will be the case. The surplus 1911's and ww2 weapons during Vietnam comes to mind. We will never get the used m9's. They'll loan em to an allied nation.
@futureboy76535 жыл бұрын
Shirley you mean the "P320"...
@mr_beezlebub39854 жыл бұрын
Jorgi Petropov We don’t have to settle for used M9s. Beretta still makes the Model 92 and we can buy them new
@matthewnewcomb5594 жыл бұрын
I thought those sigs weren’t drop safe I would hate to have one if you hit the IED just go ahead and add one gun shoot to each GIs leg if they are lucky
@CrazySC8335 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Interestingly the "myth" of an assailant being able to disassemble the 92 with one hand was started by a scene in Lethal Weapon 4 when Jet Li magically disassembles Mel Gibson's 92 with one hand.........if you slow the clip down you can see that the disassembly lever is already actuated and there is no recoil spring in the gun. Check it out!
@gunslinger21724 жыл бұрын
You know what? Your absolutely right. I actually seen it.
@junk13474 жыл бұрын
Yes but it’s not hard to do in a class in point blank range on autos you push your hand on there barrel and hope your faster than they are
@edwarddesoignie13964 жыл бұрын
The Beretta is a fine pistol but it has a large grip profile for some users and it is a large pistol. The desire to have a service pistol that could be modified to accommodate different users grip preferences as well as the ability to be modified to a lesser size, is what led to the adoption of the Sig. The requirements changed over time, same as what led to moving away from the Colt 1911. It’s called change. One day the same will likely happen to the Sig.
@friartuck1034 жыл бұрын
Ian from Forgotten Weapons does a video on this topic...
@kylemichaels33734 жыл бұрын
Forgotten weapons actually tested this and found it was possible to do but unlikely that it would happen.
@ashgrove075 жыл бұрын
Still my duty gun for 11 years and over 30K rounds. Great Pistol indeed!
@Licmebro4 жыл бұрын
@@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043 xD
@arnoldj27643 жыл бұрын
Any malfunctions?
@ashgrove073 жыл бұрын
@@arnoldj2764 I had a few, I didn’t oil it. As long you’re oiling it, it’ll run.
@danielbretall22363 жыл бұрын
Same here. Tens of thousands of rounds over twenty years, and the biggest hiccups I've had have been a few failures to lock open after the last round, and that was most likely caused be user error (i.e. limp wristing).
@oldmanjenkins771 Жыл бұрын
Damn. That’s awesome
@borayurt662 жыл бұрын
I don't know why this video doesn't have one million views... It is the best video out there about the world's most reliable handgun ever produced. So much detail, so much info, all you need to know about this fantastic gun packed in one go. Great work!
@TheYankeeMarshal4 жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite semi-auto pistol. First thing I did when issued my M9 was buy my own Beretta mags.
@icantsaywhat4 жыл бұрын
TheYankeeMarshal I know you carry a 357 beretta. But have you ever shot the Langdon tactical beretta. I’m just wondering how it shoots compared to the beretta 92 f I have. Most vids I’ve seen say it’s a great gun but don’t compare the two pistols. I’d appreciate any info you have. By the way I enjoy the vids you do as well
@ashleycalhoun18244 жыл бұрын
My favorite to. Though I picked up the 92X full size. I carry a glock as a duty gun, but the 92X is my ccw/HD gun.
@bradhuskers4 жыл бұрын
@@icantsaywhat I just bought the wilson combat beretta centurion. It's the best beretta EVER MADE.
@Room-qd7pl3 жыл бұрын
@@icantsaywhat he has a video showing his 92 collection. I believe he says the Langdon is his favorite
@icantsaywhat3 жыл бұрын
@@Room-qd7pl thanks
@jimsiress96874 жыл бұрын
Once again you have brought forth the entire true story. When one must rely on a handgun, a Beretta M9 will serve them very well. Thanks for another very important & enjoyable video.
@scorpion520az86 жыл бұрын
One of the few out-of-the-box, as-is-from-the-factory, pistols I'd bet my life on. Great Vid, well done.
@TheGuyWhoDidUrM0M5 жыл бұрын
Same here. . I carry my 92a1 daily. I'm thinking of sending it off to wilson combat to get her some royal treatment.
@Alexander-xh7gf5 жыл бұрын
That wouldn’t be smart tbh... as is? Straight from the box? Bet your life on something that doesn’t even have ammo in it... not wise 🤪😝😉
@2wheeleddemon9994 жыл бұрын
@TOP CAT 71 now
@2wheeleddemon9994 жыл бұрын
@TOP CAT not bad. You are a man of your word.
@jonsmith80834 жыл бұрын
Ken Pachi ltt is better
@Nick_B_Bad7 ай бұрын
I love collecting Beretta’s from 1915-1945 they’re such wonderfully made pieces of art & history
@agricola5 жыл бұрын
The 92fs is one of the best pistols ever made. I carry an inox w/ flush fit 18 rounders in a shoulder holster under a parka as my cold weather carry and a Px4 compact for warmer weather. Phased out my glocks for berettas and couldn't be happier.
@doghousedon15 жыл бұрын
I carry the 92FS Compact AIWB all year long, with those 18 round mags. Even wearing only a t-shirt to cover it, nobody notices.
@peterpaul86985 жыл бұрын
@@doghousedon1 is yours the type m or type l? The single stack? I have a hard time finding either
@doghousedon15 жыл бұрын
@@peterpaul8698 Its the 92FS Compact L, double stack. Lately I've been carrying the 92G Elite LTT with the same 18 round mags. It's only a half inch longer and the height is the same with those mags so the difference is unnoticeable. I've found the most important thing one can do packing a double stack AIWB is to wear pants a size or two larger around the waist to give room for that pistol. The holster design can't make up for a pair of pants that's to tight. And you won't need to be constantly tugging at your pants, drawing attention to yourself.
@doghousedon15 жыл бұрын
@Legio XXI Rapax Thank you for the suggestion. Our local range does a "Date Night" twice a week. You get a range but must have a date. Cost is half for what one person usually pays and a free gun rental. This has been so successful for them they say the range is their money maker and the gun shop just supports it. (I see other ranges who don't do this and boy are they missing out!) They do different activities every day starting in the morning and going to 9 at night. Some of us ask an antigunner stranger on dates on occasion and we usually win them over. I will try this pistol next time I take one of my daughters.
@felipetrevino51145 жыл бұрын
Best 41 min I spent in a while!
@brucephail6123 Жыл бұрын
I have owned my 92FS since 1990. I quit documenting rounds after 20,000 somewhere around 2003. Weapon has been shot through several different weather conditions, Carried as my Primary Service weapon in law enforcement for 6 and a 1/2 years. The only service this weapon has received was In 1995 was sent to Beretta to have trinium nightsights installed in this slide. Routine maintenance Is all this weapon needs And even though I love my 1911 my 92Fs Is what Keeps my family safe.
@classicgunstoday19725 жыл бұрын
Very educational. Well put together video. Probably the best M9 Beretta documentary I’ve seen.
@tinman59242 жыл бұрын
my favorite all time gun video! I carry a Glock 26 as my concealed EDC but when I'm carrying duty gun or in camp or gun range it's a 92FS with G-decocker and 14# chrome silicon hammer spring. Even with the 14# hammer spring it will fire the extra hard small "rifle" primers from Europe. They are all I have at this time for reloading range ammo. The striker fired handguns will not set these hard rifle primers off. I have a government contract M18 from the Parris Island exchange gun counter and it will only fire these hard primers 10-15% of the time. The 92FS is 100% with these hard primers. I hope I never have to go outside this wonderful country again but if I do I want to carry the Beretta as my sidearm to my M4. Again a great video, Sgt Mike
@GamingWithZeap Жыл бұрын
i served 10 years in the army started out as a MP and carried the M9 for years, i loved the weapon so much i ended up buying the 92fs to replace the steel frame and i love it just as much as the m9. I changed my MOS to a 45B my second term in the army and i fell in love workin on anything i could get my hands on. you are right about the locking block we would catch wear and pitting quite often mostly because they didn't get the proper attention when they were being cleaned and the ungodly amount of rounds that went down range, then they would sit in the arms room with rain water sitting on them or just carbon. honestly aside from that we would jus replace worn springs in the lower receiver, i cant compare to the 1911 because i didn't get a chance to carry it but to this day the M9 or any of the 90s models have my vote,
@ianheinz5914 жыл бұрын
I just picked a basically brand new 92f up the other day and this was supremely useful in getting to know it. Thanks.
@jackspade41354 жыл бұрын
Good video and information. I bought mine in 1998 and it was manufactured in Accokeek, MD. One complaint people have told me about the 92FS is that they didn’t like the exposed barrel. They didn’t want to accidentally touch it when it was hot. I love my Beretta.
@ThePheonix21390 Жыл бұрын
All keek md for me
@deweytarver89854 жыл бұрын
Top quality OUTSTANDING Firearm! Had a 96D for years as a duty gun, was very fond of it. Bought a 92 Compact, love it as well! Nothing wrong with a 9mm. Love when people still talk about it not being a “man stopper”. I for one hope I never get shot by one. All that said, I do like 1911s, have 2, there are S&Ws, H&Ks, Glocks, Rugers, Springfields, CZs, and on and on, that I like and have relied on for over 30 years of military and law enforcement experience. Guess I just like guns, period. LOL!
@TheRustedShackleford2 жыл бұрын
Is the 96 pretty smooth for a .45? Been wanting to try one out
@pascalsperspective19433 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. I learned a lot and I am a Marine with 29 years of service and have fired the M9 for more than half that time.
@rexlr6954 жыл бұрын
This is my everyday carry gun. I love the 92FS.
@METALITHrevetments4 жыл бұрын
I bought my Beretta 92FS in 2006 and have at least 12,000 rounds through it. Aside from proper cleaning and maintenance the only modification that I've had done is a "G" conversion (the safety lever now acts only as a de-cocker). Mine is an Italian made piece which I was told at the time was superior to the US made 92FS's and M9's...I'm not sure if this was ever true or not but what I can report is that I have had only a couple of malfunctions over the years and they were due to poor quality ammo. In my experience the US military tends to not properly care for their M9's...even the USMC. On the several occasions that I have deployed as a civilian contractor to Iraq and Afghanistan I have drawn M9's from the various armories and have found that the M9's were in need of new recoil springs and a good thorough cleaning and lube job. Further, the ammo I was issued was filthy and appeared to be very old. Another problem is that DoD buys non Beretta magazines aftermarket which often fail to feed as a result of inferior quality spring steel...the old "lowest bidder" game. I carry my 92FS everyday in an IWB Vedder holster. It's loaded with 147 grain Hornady XTP ammo as are my two reloads. TC
@davidschaadt3460 Жыл бұрын
I just hated the Beretta 92 f for years ,I don't know why. And then for some reason I bought a nice used one.I couldn't believe how nice of a pistol they are. Just a great gun.
@servaaslabs Жыл бұрын
when I first got out of Infantry OSUT and went to Germany in March 1987 our unit had just transitioned to M9's and I got to go to several ranges to shoot them (although I was a SAW gunner at the time). I just really liked them. In 1997 I bought a stainless steel 92FS and have dumped thousands and thousands of rounds thru it since then. Still love it, it's my favorite gun... It feels so good in my hand and I've found it very accurate compared to my 1911. I know soldiers found they weren't crazy about it during Iraq / Afghanistan and they're entitled to their battle tested opinions but my 92FS is still my fav pistol ever.
@MaximusWolfe4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic overview. I am a Beretta M9 man first and foremost, for all the reasons mentioned. Their shotguns are expensive but absolutely sensational.
@willowrabbit5 жыл бұрын
"why did they make the barrel like this?" "It looks nice" lol
@logancurl95264 жыл бұрын
It was actually more like 🕴🗣 "because it look'ah niiice👌" with a thick Italian accent 😁😂
@salvadorebertolone4 жыл бұрын
@@logancurl9526 hahaha came to say the same thing.
@MrMarkchu4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know Super Mario works for Beretta.
@jthrelf3 жыл бұрын
who's here cracking up at this in 2020 :D
@richardbarry2203 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the Walther P38 which is an excellent 9 mm. Only drawback of only holds 8 rounds ..
@randystevens63024 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. One of the most complete historical and technical breakdown videos that I've seen. This is what KZbin should be.
@stevebutters3063 жыл бұрын
As a huge Beretta nerd, I'm glad this is here so I can whip it out any time people talk about how "bad" it was as a service pistol.
@tonydtom5365 жыл бұрын
Owned my Barretta for 30 years never had a fail. TY for the great info!
@doghousedon15 жыл бұрын
30 years without a malfunction? That's obscene! I thought I was the only one who experienced this. I don't think those guns know how to screw up.
@mohammadalighanghro25264 жыл бұрын
Tony DTOM how many rounds have you fired through it ?
@TrevorPhillipsEnterpriseRx4 жыл бұрын
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@3.2Carrera5 жыл бұрын
I thought the M9 really needed an update and boy does the M9A3 deliver the goods. It's unbelievably good. I have the M9 as a suppressor host and it's an excellent choice for that, but it has the 80's ergonomics. The Elite II I have was on the right track, decocking only, "D" spring, checkering, better grip. better sights, front dovetail. But no rail. My M9A3(g, decocking only) added the rail, cool color, better mags, better case, threaded barrel, and even better grip. I love the 19X and own one too, but get the M9A3 too as it's the pinnacle of the design. Tack driver too.
@MaximRecoil5 жыл бұрын
"I have the M9 as a -suppressor- silencer host" Fixed.
@lucastonoli32562 жыл бұрын
@@MaximRecoil Both terms are perfectly ok. inb4 "Hurr durr, the inventor call it silencer".
@MaximRecoil2 жыл бұрын
@@lucastonoli3256 So you think that hanging a lampshade on the thing which proves you wrong makes it somehow not prove you wrong? Inventors inherently get exclusive naming rights to their inventions, obviously, so "silencer" is correct and "suppressor" is like calling a magazine a "clip," or a cartridge a "bullet." In addition to the inventor naming it "silencer," it has also been called a silencer in U.S. law for as long as there have been laws pertaining to silencers, i.e., since at least 1934.
@lucastonoli32562 жыл бұрын
@@MaximRecoil I don't argue with 'tistic people, but do know words and vocabulary change over time, that beyond general concept many suppressors differ greatly from Maxim inventions and that absolutely no one cares what you think or feel about it, so consider STFU.
@ninjagambit4 жыл бұрын
I can attest that I’ve put around 3000 rounds through mine and never had a malfunction. Great video. I like how honest it was.
@1337penguinman4 жыл бұрын
And with that open chamber they're usually pretty simple to clear if they do happen.
@texfx44052 жыл бұрын
I was just at that gun range yesterday! Lol I have thousands of rounds through my 92, no issues. 👍🏻🍻
@powrfulnonsense4 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your expert input regarding this pistol. Its quickly become my favorite sidearm after carrying an M9 while serving in the Army. I will always have a special place for the pistol that carried me through Iraq and Afghanistan.
@Mac_Diddy2 жыл бұрын
As a new Beretta 92 owner, I much appreciate this incredibly detailed information, thank you.
@gabbyhayes1568 Жыл бұрын
The M9 will be my next pistol purchase for sure.
@michaeltorluemke33223 жыл бұрын
I was in the Air Force during this change and was more then happy to get rid of our old 38 Special .
@shortrailer27405 жыл бұрын
Well done. Great video. I own a 92 SB Italian model with round trigger guard. I shoot IDPA competitions with it. Got thousands of reloaded ammunition through it, with no failures. I just love my Beretta.
@jessetrujillo2344 жыл бұрын
I had my eye on Beretta 92 since I was a little boy it’s the most beautiful hand gun. I recently got one about 2 years ago my very first and I love it feels great it my hand percent weight accurate as can be even for a first time shooter. Couldn’t be happier with my investment.
@articwhite6534 жыл бұрын
Me too! Had borrowed a gun book from the library and fell in love with the Beretta 92 SB. Must of been 7 or 8 years old at the time. This model eventually became the 92 FS which I purchased in my early 20's. Then roughly a year later the US military adopted it. I am in my mid 50's now and still have and love this gun. Still looks brand new, never any problems with it. It's strange how the beauty I saw in this design as a child never lead me astray. If only women were this easy to pick!
@jessetrujillo2344 жыл бұрын
Artic White65 Lol I remember using it in Resident Evil it’s your starting sidearm abs you could inventory it and scope it out. Just damn beautiful. I’ve actually looked into buying Raccoon City Police Department cherry wood hand grips lol
@kenseavey91654 жыл бұрын
I was looking all over my house for that tinnitus sounding ring. Thought it was my A/C unit then my fridge. Then I paused the video....
@mrerminas Жыл бұрын
Most outstanding feature on Beretta 92 i was able to find. Great video. Thank you.
@wayartio2 жыл бұрын
Great info Chris, thanks again! My FS 92 was a joy to own and shoot. It felt like an extention of my arm. It was stolen 3 years back and I replaced it with my Sig P 229. I do like my Sig but nothing shot like my Berretta FS 92! Keep up the great work and I enjoy ALL your videos.
@andrewdavid73795 жыл бұрын
in my experience with the M9 as a Master at Arms armorer in the Navy, I can say it is a very accurate weapon with a relatively nice trigger and typical reliability, what I found to be an issue with them are a few things, first and most well known, the locking blocks would snap a LOT, thats a problem because it made disassembly of the weapon for repair much more difficult, the other thing is the safety, the safety on the right side of the weapon would occasionally snap or the roll pins holding them in would walk out and lock up the safety either in the safe or fire position, the last and probably weirdest problem ive experienced so far is the metal guide rods would get bent somehow, no idea exactly how since they are holstered for the most part, some would be so bent it would cause the slide to jam up halfway through its cycle, you would need to slam the back of the slide a few times to force it forward. that was remedied with the polymer guide rod. thats all I can add.
@johnbacon49974 жыл бұрын
I love how heavy it is
@andrewdavid73794 жыл бұрын
LICKHER&STICKHERINTHEPINK &OTHERPLACES basically yeah. Not even necessarily maintenance but more so just upkeep of wearing parts
@bird289 Жыл бұрын
This was a great video. I don't have a beretta m9 but I have a gursan regard mc (turkish m9 clone) and I love everything about this platform. From the esthetics, the action, the way it shoots, etc. Absolutely flawless design
@sglee47083 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir for the great info I think some people just hate some brand so much they will think up anything they can to complain about it
@colt2206 Жыл бұрын
I was a Colt 1911 guy and still am but after getting more experience I have began to think the Beretta 92 is best handgun ever made
@josefernandez-leon40244 жыл бұрын
Enjoy this? It has been fascinating to listen and view your explanations and historicity on the Beretta, myths debunked. Thank you SAS for this thorough presentation, a job marvelously & professionally done for 41 minutes, able to keep my attention span (usually 7 min) engaged for the entire vide.
@doghousedon15 жыл бұрын
The 92FS/M9 is one of the best pistols to be had. Their reliability goes way beyond legendary. The military going with that throwaway P320 is great for us because we civilians can get a really nice gun. Thanks for the vid.
@ilcctinstructor68705 жыл бұрын
I got to play with an LTT yesterday. It's SWEET!!! I can't wait to compare it to the 92X! The lack of a military contract is forcing Beretta to give the private sector what we want.
@doghousedon15 жыл бұрын
@@ilcctinstructor6870 i prefer that slide mounted safety. I think it's a better safety. But that's just me.
@ilcctinstructor68705 жыл бұрын
@@doghousedon1 The LTT is slide mounted
@doghousedon15 жыл бұрын
@@ilcctinstructor6870 yes, the LTT is slide mounted. But I believe the 92X is frame mounted like the Taurus
@neutronalchemist32415 жыл бұрын
@@doghousedon1 The 92X has a frame mounted safety because it's not a decocker, but only a safety.
@vimesagainsthumanity Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. More ammo for me when defending the M9.
@Odinthesleepy2 жыл бұрын
The whole disassembly lie can be disproven very simply by putting a magazine into the gun, because it sits so high up, it blocks the slide from being removed.
@johnshaft56134 жыл бұрын
I carried Berettas for 20+ years as a LEO, first a 92SB, then 96F, finally a 92 Elite II Brigadier. Over all those years with thousands of rounds fired and three guns, never one malfunction. Yet, the Beretta has generated hate from wanna-be experts almost since it came out. I remember when I came time for our department to switch from revolvers to semi-autos. Beretta quoted a per-gun price. Sig Sauer sent representatives who shmoozed, whined and dined, and all but bribed the people on the department who would be making the decision. Suddenly the department opinion was that the Beretta was a flawed design, and the Sig a vastly superior weapon. I knew it was BS, but fortunately we could still carry personally owned weapons, and I stuck with Beretta. The most ridiculous "concern" about the Beretta was that an opponent could grab your gun and quickly flick the take-down lever, to pull the slide off. I could not believe this was even seriously discussed. If an opponent gets their hand on your gun in that manner, they would have every advantage of leverage and you had better PRAY that they pull the slide off rather than wrench the gun out of your hand, stick it up your ass, and pull the trigger....
@richardsveum84524 жыл бұрын
Carried a 92 Centurion for 9 years as a Duty pistol and loved it, Never a single issue out of that pistol, Can't say the same for the SIG 229 that replaced it as my departments standard issue.
@c5back94 жыл бұрын
That assailant disassembling the weapon myth is yet another example of just how clueless Hollywood is and how sadly misinformed they’ve caused much of the world to become.
@johnnash51184 жыл бұрын
I used the M92FS for my duty carry, and won 2 Top Gun comps with it against Glocks, Sigs, M1911's, Rugers and others. For me, it was an ideally balanced and weighted pistol.
@c5back94 жыл бұрын
John Nash: skill played a role in those wins. Joe Bonamassa can make a Hey Kitty guitar sound better than me playing a $50,000 1962 vintage Strat. It’s in the fingers.
@johnnash51184 жыл бұрын
@@c5back9 I acknowledge that to a certain extent of course, but I also believe I did better with the 92 than I ever did with the other pistols. I continuously qualified expert with the 1911 as a young MP, but years later with the department, the 92 just felt like an extension of my hand, it put me in the groove.
@stevecochran26773 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these new probably 30 years ago and while I dont shoot a lot, I shoot maybe 10 boxes of ammo a year, I never had a jamb, a miss fire or any type of malfunction at all. This pistol is on my table beside my bed every night. Mine is in 40 s&w
@New2Kendo5 жыл бұрын
I love the M9 it was the first handgun I ever owned, I sold mine to get a plastic fantastic, since then I have owned Glocks, M&P's, Sig, and Steyr polymer framed handguns now I am selling them to buy back the all metal framed guns. I just dont care for polymer handguns, I like the weight and feel of a M9, or P226, so I am going back to that style of handgun, I still carry a Sheild everyday, but for home defense and the range its hard to beat a quality handgun like the M9
@cryingfreeman11185 жыл бұрын
I like the berretta, my standard issue as an officer.. this gun never failed even once.. i just love it and saves my life in the line fire..
@CanoeKayakFishingAdventures4 жыл бұрын
I wish this video was out 10 years ago. I was told by my cousin’s that had been deployed to Afghanistan that the m9 stovepipes and has a lot of other issues. Hard to keep clean in the sandbox and too many parts. I personally prefer Glock or Glock style designs being one consistent trigger pull and less moving parts. However I can respect the m9 and I would certainly not hesitate to run one on a daily basis. Thank You for the information.
@EDOGZ81820 күн бұрын
@31:35 Considering the issues with the 320 & how it was selected... Chris' comment aged **EXTREMELY** well! No disputing that he knows what he's talking about!
@josephgonzales480211 ай бұрын
In 1991 I transition from a S&W revolver to a Beretta 92FS as my duty weapon. For 8 years it gave me good service. Now I carry a Glock. Even though I like my Glock I due miss my Beretta. It is a nice looking pistol. 😊
@petermayonejr.34205 жыл бұрын
Excellent, substantive, deeply detailed, review as always! TY for your expertise on this iconic, masterpiece of a battle/service weapon!
@kengamble85955 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm an old man these days and for the last fifteen years I somehow got caught up in the plastic guns and drifted away from the 92. Was recently out shooting and borrowed one of the other guys 92fs, wow, had forgot just how much I loved this piece ! Went to the gun shop the next day and purchased one in stainless, traded in one of my PLASTIC, well known brands and could not be any happier ! 😊 Thanks for the information on the old friend !
@heartoflions71384 жыл бұрын
The man is an expert for sure. I hope the naysayers can take note of this truly amazing handgun. One of my favorite things about this weapon is the "push straight back recoil impulse." Mild and ever so controllable. Learn the reset on the trigger and it pops like a woodpecker in rapid fire. Very controllable and on target. I've just ordered an M9A1 in celebration. Like buttah!
@rlafleur1966 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I am a berretta fan but I still learned a lot. Thanks
@shawndrasass13165 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your vids on my feed when in the market for a new firearm! Better than podcasts
@f32_boost524 жыл бұрын
I just bought a brand new Inox made in Italy Beretta 92fs. It's my carry pistol and I'd bet my life on it.
@juang89324 жыл бұрын
Great handgun. Have you put a hammer d spring in it? I've had my beretta 92fs 15 years and just now installed one. Don't know what took me so long.
@f32_boost524 жыл бұрын
@@juang8932 I have not. I am putting a steal guide rod in soon though. My gunsmith is gonna do the hammer and trigger together. I still haven't fired the gun😅
@juang89324 жыл бұрын
@@f32_boost52 cool, see if he will add the d spring for you. It will drop the double action by a few lbs.
@f32_boost524 жыл бұрын
@@juang8932 I will ask!
@juang89324 жыл бұрын
@@f32_boost52 if he doesn't carry beretta factory d springs, Wilson combat makes a good one also 16# hammer spring is the equivalent.
@mastertechnician337211 ай бұрын
I got mine coming next month. 92FS. Still within 30 days between purchases period, so I will have my own opinion when I have it in my hands and I fire at least 200 rounds with it. Until then all I can do is watch these videos and press thumb up for people's efforts.
@anthonymckay94044 жыл бұрын
Loved the video and all the truths of the M9 , I'm a U.S. Army Tanker who got introduced to the M9 at the age of 18 first time gun shooter qualified expert in the freezing rain at Ft.Knox ,Ky.
@grandillusion10005 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this was one of the first videos I've seen on this make and model, well done.
@MrJmendel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your information. I want to buy a new M9 at the gun store. I was wondering what locking block this unit will come with? Thank you in advance for your answer
@cscearce20005 жыл бұрын
So what he's said throughout his videos is that we all need Beretta 92's and colt 6920's
@BarryWyner2 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video 3 times and am amazed at the gun and Chris ' knowledge.
@PARR534 жыл бұрын
People always hated on the M9 during my time in the Army but I was always very fond of it. Most of the examples we had in our arms rooms were pretty worn out. The new ones we got prior to deployment were excellent weapons. I’m glad you made this video. There is a lot of misleading information about the M9. It’s a good weapon and my only complaint about was that it’s fairly large for a 9mm.
@mikefay44385 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic Vidio. I like it when all the rumors are put to rest and facts are given . I grabbed a large ice coffee and watched this Vidio without taking a sip. U had me from the opening. Thanks. I enjoy my M9 Langdon edition. And my 92fs. Great weapons.
@zen-Tii5 жыл бұрын
Best Beretta video I’ve found so far.
@Eeedr9563 жыл бұрын
I bought my m9A1 yesterday I love it .. it came with three 17 round mags also . So cool 😎
@ghostdog20414 жыл бұрын
I just got a Beretta 92X. I’m slowly and steadily becoming a Beretta man.
@stochinblockin4 жыл бұрын
I was issued M9s in two out of three of my deployments. Never had any issues with them, but never had to use my M9 in anger. They were both beat to hell though, probable hand me downs from other units. Interestingly, some Soldiers in our unit who were Counterintelligence agents were issued the Sig P228 (M11), most likely due to ease of concealed carry.
@CovidLover5 жыл бұрын
I had a locking block break on me while requalifying in the military. Scared the crap out of me at first.
@FelipeLuizDickmann4 жыл бұрын
Locking block has a life span between 10k to 15k. It's advisable to replace it every 8k rounds fired.
@tominva41214 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen on the M9! No fluff -= just real facts. Please do one on the M92S now - part interchangeability would be great asset.
@anamericanbulldogpupnamedt56425 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information! I have purchased a 92fs brigadier and as a first time gun owner I can say how much I love the fit, the weight, and accuracy of this firearm. I was offered 2 92fs to choose from then as I looked down on their display the grips caught my eyes and inquired about it and back then I didn't know that the brigadier is rare in most gun retailers show room. I thought the regular 92fs were awesome in the hand but as soon as I held it and racked the slide I knew instantly that it is for me. I had so much fun at the range I shot 500 rounds in 2 hrs haha.
@rethomps14 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a comparison of the M9 to the Taurus PT-99 which was originally made on Beretta tooling to fulfill a contract between Beretta and the Brazilian Government. Great video!
@SmallArmsSolutions4 жыл бұрын
rethomps1 actually, working on that one
@rethomps14 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered how it stacked up to the M9 and if the parts are compatible. Your m9 video was excellent.
@rethomps14 жыл бұрын
@M. O. I have one of the originals built by Barreta employees on Beretta tooling in a former Barreta factory. It is one of the older ones. It is a nice ride!
@rethomps14 жыл бұрын
@Christopher Marlowe If its for sale, BUY IT!!! These are keepers. I have one from the late 1980's and it is a fine piece of craftsmanship. Unbelievable trigger.
@bdm10006 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the modifications have been done on Winchester's dime?
@dundonrl5 жыл бұрын
I have a Beretta M9 and a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 GI (in stainless). I used and carried both a 1911 and M9 while in the Navy (1911 while on the USS Essex LHD-2 from 93 to 98 and the M9 from then till I retired in 2011)
@pdog3053014 жыл бұрын
Great information and video surrounding the history of the M9/92 series storied history. The 92 series is one of my favorite platforms to shoot to this day. It has been tested in every possible environment, we know all the failure points and its a pretty easy pistol to completely disassemble and service. Its also one of the safest pistols to carry because it fully decocks the hammer to the back of the slide and completely moves the firing pin plunger out of the way (with the firing pin block still in place). The slide mounted safety/decocker is in the best location to not interfere with your grip like frame mounted decockers (Sig, CZ, FN, HK, etc). The frame on the M9A1 is perfect with accessory rail, checkering on the front and backstrap. If you have small hands a good pair of thin G10 grips (VZ, Lok Grips) and you can reach the trigger and controls easily. For an all metal gun its pretty light at barely over 2 lbs because of aluminum alloy frame. Okay the trigger is heavy in DA but its very smooth with no creep or grit and can be tuned if you must have a better trigger. In conclusion, try the Beretta and you'll as cool as Mel Gibson!😂
@richardpowell42815 жыл бұрын
A very thorough breakdown. I wasn't very happy with the M9, but then again my experience with it was limited. I was in the Navy, fired it twice for qualification and never really fired it beyond that. Carried it frequently, but never felt safe with it as both times I had fired it there was jamming, most commonly stovepiping. The second issue I have comes with pretty much all current issue U.S. military side arms and that is a manual safety. NOT a big fan of the manual safety, especially for the U.S. Navy. In the Navy as a general watch stander you are lucky if you fire the M9 twice in a year, mostly for qualification. Manual safeties take muscle memory which you aren't gonna build when you rarely handle the weapon. A great justification of my point I believe is the USS Mahan incident. Petty Officer of the Watch was unable to fire in a moment of crisis on an intruder by all accounts due to the manual safety and it cost the life of the Master at Arms. I think it is an unnecessary hindrance. But again an excellent breakdown.
@peterpaul86985 жыл бұрын
Ive been given a glock and no choice to carry anything else. I hate everything about that gun. I dont think we have an excuse to not perform when the time comes regardless of what we think of our equipment! Practice, dry fire, ect.. Thank you for your service.
@douglaswilber66076 ай бұрын
Thank you for a first rate video, it's refreshing to hear a scientific, facts-based presentation, showing all of the important design features of the pistol, and what they do. This explains why the pistol's recoil feels softer, the straight-in feed of the cartridge into the chamber, and the locking block section was excellent. I liked learning that the pistol can be carried safely in DA mode because of the firing pin block. (Btw, I noticed that at the range, at 34:57, Chris says, "The M1911 has what is called - - has a firing pin block" - I'm sure that he meant the M9.) Questions for a follow up video - do all M9s have chrome-lined barrels, should the plastic mainspring guide rod be replaced with a metal one, and what are the differences between the M9 and the 92FS?
@SmallArmsSolutions6 ай бұрын
All those were already answered dude. The M9 is the military designation for the 92FS (early before beretta changed the frame design). All Berettal 9mm and 380 Auto pistols have a chrome bore. The mainspring housing does not matter if plastic or metal. It is a no stress part. The polymer one actually absorbs shock and vibrations better than steel. The M9 and the M92FS are the same pistol with diffrent markings
@douglaswilber66076 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reply and good info. Lastly, are there any upgrades to the M9 that you would highly recommend, or maintenance items to keep in mind?
@SmallArmsSolutions6 ай бұрын
Just the latest revisions of the locking block
@markj75794 жыл бұрын
thank you. I just bought a Beretta brigadier. I think that little trick using another magazine to load from the top is really neat. I never thought of that. thank you for your hard work putting this video together and I appreciate you giving me the history of this gun. Thanks again!
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I really liked my old 92 before. Now I'm sold on keeping it forever. Thanks.
@gunfisher46616 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work Paeson best on the net. I think the 92 FS is one of the best shooters available despite the oversized ambi safety witch i replaced with a wilson combat low profile and very happy with it. Polymer phobia or not I upgraded with with the steel kit and I could tell a small amount of smoother function immediately even with the mag release
@mikevandenberg89374 жыл бұрын
Let me tell u this was very interesting and highly informative thanks for explaining all about the M9
@markr67544 жыл бұрын
My first handgun purchase was the Beretta 92FS. I still have, I still shoot it, and I’m just now coming to understand its features. Until now I thought the hammer block was the loaded chamber indicator, and I couldn’t figure out why mine didn’t work. Embarrassed to admit that. Anytime I learn something new I click like and subscribe. Sorry it took me so long to find your video, but glad I did. When I finally started having problems with my gun it was diagnosed as under powered ammo (my first reloads). However, I’d been experiencing strange cycling action for almost 2 years. It was as if the pistol fired fine, but then operation went into slow motion...I felt that I could watch the slide cycle back to grab the next round. There was no way that I could do rapid fire...more like semi-rapid fire. Once I began loading my own, and immediately encountered problems, my brother asked when I last cleaned the extractor and firing pin. I didn’t even know that was a thing. Needless to say, I found a video, pulled the extractor, and watched nearly 20 years of carbon fall out. Even that has got to be impressive...it took 20 years and lower powered reloads to induce a failure to eject. Very impressive. Now I get to shoot this pistol for another 20 years (if not me, my sons and grandson).
@MrBigTexFyre Жыл бұрын
As an old school shooter, I love seeing a Weaver stance shooter. Great information.
@badaddresses5 жыл бұрын
Love my M9A1. I want a M9A3 just because...
@ilcctinstructor68705 жыл бұрын
A3 is one of my all time favorites! However, I just got to play with an LTT yesterday...it's the most balanced Beretta I've ever held. It's a grand, but is very well worth it if you run comp.
@Ando2k104 жыл бұрын
Got myself an M9A3 for my birthday this year. It's the best pistol I've ever shot. I like it even more than my PPQ.
@caseysimpson18064 жыл бұрын
@@Ando2k10 I would like to have an A3
@sekfortyseven4 жыл бұрын
I've owned glocks fns sigs colts Taurus pretty much everything lol but since I bought my beretta brigadier 92fs installed a skeletonized hammer Wilson combat steel fluted guide rod n g10 grips it's my favorite gun in my whole collection I find myself always grabbing the beretta on my way out the door rather than even my use pocket pistols I rather open carry or conceal my beretta everything about the gun is so smooth and buttery now I understand why so many were made I cant wait to get some tritium night sights to slap on it I'm 6ft2in with way bigger hands than the average man so I enjoy it's all steel frame n large grip plus with the mec gar magazine I get 18rds flush fit It will be hard for me to enjoy another handgun as much as my brigadier 92fs it cycled every ammo I've ran through her with zero malfunction now days the 92fs is looked over by alot of people who want something polymer n striker fired but for me I've owned and shot those and use to be a person who didn't own a beretta now I realized I was making a huge mistake....viva la beretta
@omarm.d25783 жыл бұрын
Best and most professional no bs video Ive seen on the Beretta yet ! Great job
@walatsway70924 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to know all the facts. We are all fortunate that this man is so experienced it benefits us all. I love the Beretta 92