65dogs's Review of Beretta Model 92 FS Stainless
2nd Jul 2004
Overall Rating
- Value for money
Cosmetically appealing, light, not a bad carry gun, reliable feeding with most ammo due to sloppy chamber.
Bad Points
Very poor accuracy, terrible trigger (Lots of travel, about 5# to break), Too bulky to conceal and not accurate enough for target.
General Comments
The Beretta Model 92 FS Stainless gun shoots OK if what you are looking for is something cheap to shoot (9mm) that goes bang and throws a small piece of lead in the general area of the target. The trigger is incredibly rough considering the price when I bought mine.
I recommend you stick with the 1911-A1. A better gun, easy to trick out, more accurate (even the worst military gun I have fired). In the event something goes wrong, easy to fix.
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Members' Comments on65dogs's Review
Gun Lover on 2nd Jan 2006
hotsky
on 1st Feb 2005I have shot a 1911. I like them more than Gloks. If you prefer a 1911 over a Beretta; it’s your choice. But every one knows that Beretta 92 is a top quality 9mm handgun. Also most double stacks have smaller grips than 92; that’s the main and probably only reasonable complaint people have. I have medium hands and don’t find it too big.
Also, you must belong to a small club, because I’m sure there are a lot of shooters who use the Beretta for IPSC.
All I'm saying is that the ratings you gave are unfair. I'd give it at least 9/10.65dogs
on 28th Jan 2005Hotsky, I prefer the 38 super, 38 super comp, 9mm all over the 45. I enjoy the faster follow-up shot. Caliber selection, however, is another story. I was just posting an opinion.
Readers can do with this opinion what they wish. I still believe the IPSC lack of presence of the 92 is a good point of refrence because most of us shoot both high caps with mags holding double stacked ammo and grips as large as the 92, and again, I have never seen a 92.
The doubles I have shot in IPSC include a Rock Island double stack I picked up for about $400.00, put another $100.00 into minor modifications (Trigger job, Beaver tail grip safety) and that gun shoots well.
I am glad that those of you who own them, enjoy them, but have you shot a 1911A1 and actually made a comparison? The only advantage I see in a 92 is the double action, which in my opinion is no advantage for the average individual looking for a gun to plink with but has no intent on carrying.hotsky
on 28th Jan 2005Beretta is a fine gun, and is quite accurate. It is rather big, so people with small hands find it uncomfortable to hold, or can't shoot it right. Maybe this this is you case?
If by 1911’s you referring to a .45acp, than there’s no proof that .45 is more accurate than 9mm. Both are the about the same. But of course there are guns in both calibers that are not very accurate.
About IPSC , you shouldn’t really compare Beretta 92 to 1911’s like that. There are dozens of companies that make 1911’s in different caliber (.38 super, 9mm, .40S&W, 10mm and of course .45ACP) that range well into thousands of dollars in price. Beretta 92 is made by only one manufacturer - Beretta.
The main reason why many people in North America use 1911's is because of .45acp being an 'American' round but people in Europe don’t really care for it.
Also for target shooting 9mm is better; cheaper ammo=more practice.65dogs
on 26th Jan 2005Accuracy is (in my opinion) acceptable for a combat type of firearm. It will hit a kill zone. That is not what I was trying to say. I was trying to say, if you want accurate, a 1911 is a better way to go.
Point of clarification the gentleman above in stating he shoots a series 70 gold when he wants accuracy, is actually agreeing with me. The part I find a bit strange is he refers to a "Gold Cup". Not, again my opinion, the best value out there.
I think perhaps I was a bit rough on the 92, But (again my opinion), It is LARGE for a carry gun. If you eliminate it as a carry gun, what is left? A duty gun, for which it is a fine choice, or a target gun.
As a target gun, I am not impressed.
For shooting targets (Which is what I do), the 1911A1 is far superior. And if you purchase any series 70, hand it to a competent gun smith with a couple hundred bucks, and do your part, the gun will shoot better than the 92.
As far as 45 Cal. Personally not my favorite but a fine choice. I currently own 2 in 45, 1 in 38 Super Comp, 1 in 38 Super, 1 in 40 S&W, 1 in 9mm, 1 in 9mm Super, 1 in 460 Rowland. I am NOT a gun smith, I built 6 of them and they ALL shoot under 2" at 25 yards.
I also own an Officers 1911, series 70 built by Colt. It DOES NOT shoot into 2" and in fact is far from it and the least accurate of the guns I own. I do like it, but unless I was rating this as a carry gun, it would not rate all that well either.
One addiional comment to those of you indicating I have no idea of what I speak. Go to an IPSC event. Count 1911s, and count 92s. In this area the guns used include a LOT of 1911A1s, a few glocks, and I have yet to see a 92 on the line.
That says a LOT. At least to me.charlie2t
on 5th Sep 2004Not accurate? I can not imagine anyone making that statement. I shot my police firearms instructor qualification with my 92 FS and scored 100% on the course. I also won the State Constable duty weapon Match with it. You are right, it is not a target pistol, but it is an extremely reliable duty weapon.
If I want to shoot a target pistol, my 70 series Gold Cup is always available, but I don't think that I would want to carry it for a duty weapon.hotsky
on 8th Jul 2004What do you mean not accurate, the gun is known to be one of the most accurate guns out of the box, (more accurate than most 1911s). Also 92FS is available at .40 S&W not just 9MM. And just so you know a lot of people would tell you that they prefer the 9MM over the .45ACP, including me.
Beretta Model 92 Pistol
I've owned the Beretta 92FS for about a year and it is my best gun. It fires accurately so it is the perfect gun for beginners. The 2 tone ones usually have a better grip. It's a good gun to choose.