The Beretta 92GTS Pistol 🤌🏻

[@lefunnyN1]

92 is such an aestheticly beautiful pistol

[@c5back9]

Beretta quality is hard to beat. And the shoot ability of the 92 platform out of the box is simply wonderful. Some don’t like it because it feels to large to them. I always found it to be excellent.

[@markreynolds6715]

A stainless Taurus 92 was my first pistol 30 years ago. I wish Beretta would put a frame mounted safety/decocker on their px4 compact carry.

[@justinrichardson4456]

Man thats the only thing i sont like about Beretta. Taurus got it right. The first time.

[@Jeffro_1]

@@justinrichardson4456cause Taurus didn’t try to get it right, they just used the tooling they had

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Taurus 907C was my first gun. Maybe the nicest trigger I have, due to the trigger job I did to it. If it weren't so THICC due to the falling block lockup, I'd prob carry it more often. Grip safety was ergonomic, and made for a nice shelf for your shooting hand thumb for extra grip, especially when new to the sport.

[@dubvuchyea502]

The safety is pointless. I got a G model so it's decoder only and I like it just where it is

[@jonathanhines2441]

I simply don't care if the safety is on the slide. It doesn't matter to me. I have a 92x Centurion and I will say it is my favorite gun.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Great video as usual. I'm a huge Beretta fan in general - but the 92 is just a masterpiece. It's easily as iconic as the 1911 or Glock.

[@SSgt-]

A fellow Marine struggled with the double action shots on the qual course so prior to the next qual I took him to a local range and had him shoot a double action revolver until he mastered it. His M9 qual score improved considerably.

[@capndave9152]

Beretta 92 was the second pistol I ever shot. Issued it in 1987 as a 2LT in the 82d Abn. Carried it for 2 1/2 years. Bought my own in 1991 and still have it. I used it to teach a number of new shooters. After 37 years, I may add at 92GTS to my collection

[@stephansmith740]

Just bought the GTS. FOR ME its the 92 I've been waiting for. As its the first 92 in my collection. All the strenghts with very few of the personally "percieved" weaknesses.

[@leroy5743]

My favorite thing about the Beretta 92 is the slide mounted safety

[@FlapjackKalanchoe]

That’s interesting! The slide mounted safety is usually what people tolerate on the 92. Why do you say that?

[@sorryociffer]

@@FlapjackKalanchoeMakes it harder to activate or deactivate I suppose…

[@williamryan9195]

I also like the slide mounted safety on my M9A1. A little bit of handling and training and it grew on me.I like safe handling weapon and the DA pull which people seem adverse too

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

I like the slide mounted safety myself. I NEVER had an issue actuating it.

[@BA-oy9uo]

I have a GTS and the decocker digs into the web of my right hand but not when i grip the gun lefty. seems the lever sticks out more on the left side. any ideas as to a fix?

[@SouthSoundRider]

I'm sold , actually I ordered the 92GTS Full Size last week and pick it up at my FFL tomorrow. Thanks for the 92 history, that was real interesting and helpful. The 92GTS will be my first Beretta. Glad it's made in the USA. Also - great review, thank you!

[@thejoseonone]

Beretta really needs to do an update on the px4 series

[@johndilday1846]

I have never fired a Model 92. This one interests me. I like the decocker design. Thanks, Chris.

[@bernardconeghen]

check out the taurus PT92 it has a more practical decocker easier for concealed carry and cheaper I have 3 PT92s

[@bernardconeghen]

if you want a beretta 92 without the big bucks the rock Island copy of the 92 FS average cost 299 and 400 for the two tone model with wood grips

[@stephenkruse867]

I have just started getting involved with gun ownership (quite late in life but still...) and came across your videos just now. I love how comprehensive you are when presenting these guns. The other video I've watched was the Fact vs Fantasy on the M9/92 and I can honestly say that is the first video I've seen that was so factual. The slide issue was not a gun issue but rather an ammo issue and you presented that quite thoroughly. I also learned a few other items of interest from that video and now this video is quite extensive as well. You are quite knowledgeable on these guns and your experience shows quite well. THANK YOU.

[@clintwestwood1895]

better late than never buddy.

[@dimassalazar906]

Loved my Taurus and it never jammed. Wish I still had it. Loved my Berettas also but the Taurus was my first 9 mil.

[@ivancruz3665]

I love the 92 series

[@chrischiampo7647]

Thanks Chris and Heather 😀😊😀

[@larkules]

I love the Beretta, I have 3 92 series and the APX A1. It looks like I’m buying another one. 😂

[@hey1010101010929384]

The APX A1 doesn’t get nearly enough love. Such a rugged duty pistol with factory night sights at such a great value. Plus spare mags are very reasonable !

[@steven3379]

3 years ago I got my first hammer fired pistol, a Beretta 92x RDO Compact, I love it. Shortly after I got a CX4 Storm both in 9mm, they are my home defense duo. I need to check out this new version! Thanks for the video!

[@chdnorm]

I’ve converted both of my FS models to G. I do prefer the de cocker only. Paired with a frame mounted safety, this is the 92 I wish they’d have made all along. But, I still prefer the older grip frame.

[@toddburks9182]

Even though the military has moved away from the M9 i still like it and even the worn out army issue ones are pretty smooth shooters. I am going to get a new one probably in a few weeks.

[@85November]

I’ve seen Air Force Security Forces with M9’s again. Leadership didn’t explain why they went back. I’m guessing there have been some ‘incidents’.

[@Snougaloogie]

​@@85NovemberThere was a widely published report from USASOC that the M17 striker springs and firing pins were snapping prematurely (5000 or so rounds)

[@Toastification]

Seriously considering adding this pistol. Have a 92f (bought in ‘90) and a 92g LTT… Thousands of rounds. No malfunction whatsoever. So long as this pistol has a metal trigger, I think I’m in!

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

The metal trigger does not matter mechanically. It’s a no stress part

[@Toastification]

@ you’re absolutely correct sir! Just a personal preference.

[@BrianKern2121]

I got to dry fire one this weekend. To me the trigger isin between my stock 92FS and my LTT 92. So it's pretty good, especially compared to the older versions.

[@lzxray6781]

That Beretta ran flawlessly! I would enjoy having one. Thanks Chris for your analysis and function of the pistol.

[@bernardconeghen]

rock Island now has a copy of the 92FS standard model average price 299 and 400 for the two tone model with wood grips

[@edwinchandeck7231]

This is the one I want. The DA trigger is so much better than the 92FS and the veder grip I find it more ergonomic to my hand.

[@heinzamatic]

This is still da/sa, the g stands for decocker only. Your looking for a 92d, or double action only. Many police departments used them, usually in .40s&w (beretta 96d). The d models where know for ridiculously high weight trigger pull. Which can be fixed with either wilson combat or Langdon tactical parts.

[@mauganra2589]

If I ever get a 92 I believe this is the one I’ll get. Nice video, I’m definitely gonna subscribe.

[@atfsgeoff]

Have owned 92s, PX4s and APXs. All great pistols. Hard to beat a 500 year old company. Gonna have to get something special for their quincentenary in 2026!

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

I picked one up a couple of moths ago, I really like it, and it's a great companion for my 92X Performance.

[@RickNethery]

I've got a Beretta 92X G model. It's been fantastic. Great review on this new offering. 👍

[@paulkopacz5051]

The Beretta 92 was my first "Duty gun" but we were required (at the time) to purchase DAO guns off a dept. approved list per general order, Chicago Police Dept. I liked the safety aspect of the trigger but DAO was horrible and in training officers actually had such finger fatigue from the DAO triggers that they literally could not pull the trigger after a few hundred rounds. Years later, striker fired Glocks were approved and without the New York trigger so I finished my career with a Glock 21 but I really missed my 92. Now that I'm retired and I can carry whatever I desire I decided to get another 92 but DA/SA for sure. Oddly enough, even though I now live in Tennessee, very few gun shops in my area carry any Beretta handguns at all. I had to order one and I ordered this very model. It's ironic that Tennessee has no waiting limit but I'm still waiting for it to be delivered to the shop! I will be installing night sights and a steel guide rod. Nice review, it was the deciding factor in my purchase.

[@inspector4133]

It's hard to relate how much I appreciate and enjoy your videos. You are usually my first go to when I want a quality review of a firearm. Your background knowledge gives your reviews nuance and information that I rarely see on other channels. I often find myself going back to older videos as reference. I've been thinking about a new pistol, and I'm having a hard time deciding whether the 92GTS Centurion is worth $100 more than the 92X Centurion. To my grip, they feel very similar, and I have no doubt I'd enjoy owning, carrying, shooting either one. In you opinion, are the unseen, internal differences worth the monetary.

[@graywind4326]

M9-A4 for a few hundred more. You get night sights too. Fiber optic will eventually break, not that it is a huge deal to replace fiber optic into the sight. Plus your still not exactly losing your front sight which I had happen on a 629 smith and wesson revolver. M9-A4 has great trigger and short reset compared to the standard 92 and the gts seems greatly improved on that as well.

[@ElTejon47901]

Learned something. Thanks.

[@jdizzy01]

Chris is low key a savage for the emoji in the title

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Taurus 907C was my first gun. Maybe the nicest trigger I have, due to the trigger job I did to it. If it weren't so THICC due to the falling block lockup, I'd prob carry it more often. Grip safety was ergonomic, and made for a nice shelf for your shooting hand thumb for extra grip, especially when new to the sport.

[@MrSLF]

Thank you. 👍

[@sundayrodriguez4156]

Just in time

[@ecleveland1]

I have never had a problem with the frame mounted safety on my 92fs. I always found that to be a strange problem for other people.

[@bernardconeghen]

beretta found going with the frame mounted safety made the manufacture of the 92 easier compaired to the frame safety

[@ericjohanson806]

Hot take: There’s nothing wrong with the slide mounted decocking safety.

[@law1831]

It's a training issue. If you actually shoot the gun and work with it, you won't have problems

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Options are a great option to have. 😅

[@TundraTRDOR]

There's nothing good about the slide mounted decocking safety.

[@mikewithers299]

Thanks Chris for this review on the GTS. I looked at a few different variations from the FS to the XIAO. They all fit my hands good. I really like the looks of the M9A4 but that beautiful tan finish would be a tough one to keep clean. I have that issue on another FDE finish. So this looks promising right now.

[@happyhaunter_5546]

I don't mind the slide mounted safety due to thousands of rounds of training on it in the Navy; the one I carry has the G decocker only and I carry it double action safety off which is my favorite. I would LOVE a single action only frame mounted 92 though; I'd like that more than a 1911. Don't get me wrong I like my 1911, but it's a simple GI Colt series that I shoot well, but is primarily a collector item because every American should have a 1911, but I don't pretend I should actually carry it.

[@ericjohanson806]

Chris doesn’t normally use a revolver grip on autoloaders. Might be because the ambi frame decockers are in the way.

[@gvii]

DLC type coatings are a bit hit and miss still. I deal with them quite a bit in the industry that employs me. When they work, they're incredibly impressive. When they don't, things go south very quickly. The problem is they don't always work. Granted, where I deal with them involves stresses a firearm will never see, and a firearm isn't relying on them to function. So at worst I suppose you'll get corrosion when you really shouldn't. But I thought I would mention it anyway. While the failure rate isn't what I would call excessive by any means, it definitely is a measurable one. Whether it is due to application methods, surface preparation, or underlying materials, I don't know. All I can say is that it's an amazing bit of tech, but something about it isn't quite perfected yet. At least not on a mass manufacturing scale anyway, and despite it having been around for a good while now. As for the matter at hand, that is a really nice looking pistol. I think I would still prefer the older backstrap over the flat one, but I completely understand why they chose to go with it. But Thank you for this overview. Really neat to see.

[@TheLocknLoadChannel]

Very cool pistol

[@stever8776]

Thanks for another interesting video. I liked the Frame mounted safety on the rare in the USA 92 Steel model and the Billinium models. I bought a 92X Performance because of the frame mounted safety. The 92XI SAO or the 92XI Squalo are on my list for the next Beretta purchase. I probably would have not purchased the Performance if I knew the Squalo was going to be released. And purchased the Squalo instead Cheers

[@speedyconcretepumper]

Great review as usual.

[@Spartan77]

Is the double action trigger pull lighter than that of the 92fs? Thank you for the great review on this pistol.

[@UltimateEnd0]

I heard the trigger is great in this 92GTS, I wonder if it's similar to the M9A4 trigger

[@daa3417]

It’ll be interesting to see how Beretta deals with the EU chrome plating ban that is set to come into effect in the immediate future. I saw on a factory tour video that they are working on a new process to replace chrome lining but it’ll be something else entirely if their military customers accept it as a worthy substitute.

[@sorryociffer]

I still prefer the look and durability of the Brigadier slide… combine that with the frame mounted safety… 😘

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

A side note/rant... Has anyone else noticed that the 18 round mags have a loose round inside when loaded with 14 or 16 rounds (with the mag in the pistol)??? They don't seem to rattle when loaded with an odd number of rounds, or when loaded with 13 rounds or less however. Anyone else experienced this? After the mags get more broken in - do you think this will go away? It's not a big deal obviously, just something I noticed and thought was odd.

[@thomasshoe92]

I want a M9 clone like I carried for a long time in the corps

[@bernardconeghen]

rock Island now has a beretta 92 FS copy 299 for standard model and 400 for two tone with wood grips

[@bernardconeghen]

its nice but levers are bigger than they should be and pricey if I decide to get one it will be used

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

Spaghetti 🍝 blaster 🔫 My favorite 9mm.

[@enispenvy9174]

Mamma mia! That's a one a spicy pistola.

[@stinxx1]

Love everything about this pistol except you have to move the frame mounted safety/decock lever up to de-cock. This goes against what most folks know. Almost Al gun de cock with a downward stroke. Ymmv

[@TheOtherFagola]

I’d love a video on the Billennium. I can only find Potatoe’s two videos on him and he’s gone.

[@fighterpilot4059]

Should put a regular 92 slide on the gts frame so you can have two safety’s lol

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Nope, would not work!

[@aaronfarnsworth7653]

@@SmallArmsSolutions It is an interesting idea. But I pictured each having different functions. Decocker, slide mounted and safety, frame mounted. Then the cocked and locked crowd can share the same pistol with the double action decock crowd. All while not sharing the same control point for each function. HK P30 does that in certain variants I think.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

The decocking lever on the frame of the pistol is not there on the GTS. Be interesting to see how well this pistol does considering how many have complained about it all these years. I figured if you wanted a frame mounted lever, buy a Taurus all these years. Once to see Beretta is still modernizing the 92 series.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Get a Phoenix HP22A if you want both safties 🤓

[@aaronfarnsworth7653]

@@OutsideTheTargetDemographic lol, I have shot one of those. The conflicting safeties had my brother and nephew fighting with it at the range when they wanted to change the magazine and clear the weapon for the range to go cold. One you would think was a slide lock but no. None of us had shot it before. It was a gunshow purchase of my father decades ago.

[@law1831]

This is a cool gun but I think the 92g is the best beretta

[@coltthank2654]

I always grab the safety and I’ll back on that

[@28_babyshark]

Is the slide heavy on the frame mounted safety over the slide safety slide?

[@jb_50w78]

Is it possible to convert a 92XI SAO into a 92GTS by swapping parts???

[@PestyCriminal]

Does it still have a long trigger? That was my complaint

[@Shadowdancer777]

I had zero problems with the slide mounted safety. Never accidentally hit it, not once. People just don't train with their weapon. Rack the slide from the front or middle of the slide. Problem solved.

[@DocMitchell69]

I prefer the slide mounted safeties myself. Let’s me maintain a high grip.

[@dustinlandon4484]

Is the magazine release button steel?

[@stevezielinski9257]

Chris I have a 92fs. I’m wondering do they make different grip panels for the fs? Like a slimmer panel? I feel like I have a hard time getting a good grip most of the time. I don’t run into that with glocks with the large backstrap. So saying I don’t have tiny hands.

[@M8Military]

Look at Wilson combat's grips for the 92

[@85November]

You can just type into a search bar what you are looking for and an internet search engine finds it for you, I know this crazy new technology has only been around 30 years so no need to be humiliated and ashamed of yourself. One of the most popular handguns of all time having replaceable grip panels? Who possibly would of created grip panels and sold tens of thousands of them and made themselves rich? I don't know why my imagination can't fathom such a business. I better just randomly ask a busy KZbin content creator to do work for me since I am incapable of thinking for myself. Let's think back on our life and try to remember where it all went wrong. Was it the drinking? Perhaps the pain pills that were so hard to get off of? Oh, could of spent a few too many hours working in poorly ventilated spaces? Lead paint chips?? Whacky tobaccy? When is the last time you made a decision on your own without anyone telling you what to do?

[@bernardconeghen]

I believe there out there you just have to look on the web

[@stepbruv8780]

GTS? that sound like a car model

[@eddietat95]

They'll put out the SS and Turbo versions in no time

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Gat Thumb Shelf

[@mma709]

I am looking to getting a new Beretta I am looking at GTS or M9A4 not sure which one

[@bernardconeghen]

if you got the money go for it if you want to save money rock Island has a beretta 92 copy of the 92 FS 299 reviews have been good

[@christianwright8391]

Go with the ltt px4 storm. The accuracy is insane with that gun

[@brianshuler6951]

In volume, the DA/SA is past it's prime. However, DA/SA is not antiquated. There is a large number of practitioners who are staunch supporters of this style of pistol and they are deciples who are supporting a comeback for it.

[@h.r.puffnstuff8705]

I don’t understand the da/sa hate. I find it a very desirable feature. I never had an issue adapting to it then swapping back and forth to other sa da only platforms. I guess it’s something else for people to hate on in between .40 bashing.

[@erikhasler]

How does the countersunk muzzle increase accuracy?

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Prevents possible crown damage. Smoothes crown better

[@erikhasler]

@@SmallArmsSolutions got it. Thanks!

[@user-in1rp3ev3x]

What are your thoughts on the 92x Performance?

[@johnnash5118]

I won 2 Top Gun police competitions with my M92FS duty sidearm. Imho, palm fit is key.

[@bernardconeghen]

almost forgot why waste money changing the frame when all they should have done a long time ago make every 92 96 and PX 4 storm sold with G model decock only makes you wonder

[@Zantar45]

Got a stupid Beretta 90 series question, Anyone know if its possible to get bullet setback from repeatedly rechambering the same round(s)? I've loaded and unloaded the same two defensive rounds about two dozen times now in my M9A1 and haven't noticed any kind of setback. With other pistols I have had it happen pretty quick.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

You should not be doing that. No more than 5 or 10 times. You will also see circular cutting on the cartridge case from the cartridges rotating against each other. With a 92, i use to drop the round in the chamber and close the slide. You can due to the pivoting extractor on the 92 series.

[@Zantar45]

@@SmallArmsSolutions Thanks for the advice and response, I'll switch things up.

[@kliflord1527]

Never had a problem with my 92fs, if the safety gets flipped accidentally you're doin it wrong

[@graywind4326]

Seems your sights were off on yours. Way right. That doesn’t speak well to quality control. Your not that far away either.

[@Raisinbran392]

Great content as usual. Chris I have of topic question for you. I recently purchased a colt M4A1 Socom. What military correct optic do have to choose from. Thx.

[@tedhodge4830]

M68 Aimpoint Comp M2 or ACOG

[@Raisinbran392]

@@tedhodge4830 thx you.

[@Mrgunsngear]

🇺🇸

[@wilsonj4705]

Always heard the army requested the safety/decocker be moved to the slide.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

No, the pistol was designed this way long before. The 9S, 92SB and 92FS all had slide mounted safety. There were other guns submitted to the XM9 program that also had slide mounted safeties including Smith & Wesson and Colt and Styer.

[@onpsxmember]

@@SmallArmsSolutions The safety is also 'inspired' by the P.38, as are some S&W offerings of that time.

[@bernardconeghen]

the italian police wanted a decocker beretta realized by putting on the slide it made the manufacturing and working on the guns easier

[@68gomat]

You lost me when when you used a black pointer on a black gun with a dark background. Thanks tho

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

I’m a weapons expert not a set expert. Sorry it was not what you wanted

[@CampDavid54]

Slow down

[@MedievalMan]

Booo, vertec grip is an automatic deal breaker! 👎

[@archimagirus_sancti]

Pizza gat perfection

[@1stidvet553]

Lpvo huh?😂

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

You got me, I filmed 3 videos that day.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

The BEST way to appreciate the accuracy of the Berretta. 🤓👌

[@onpsxmember]

Please get a better microphone.

[@hopewilliams6705]

Lmao.... Take these screws out and mount your favorite lpvo !

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Ya, you got me. I filmed 3 videos that day

[@hopewilliams6705]

@@SmallArmsSolutions I can only imagine buddy... I just got a star wars mental image of an lpvo on 92 and it cracked me up

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Couple with a nice stock....

[@RayLahey]

Bam