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Beretta 92/92 FS to G conversion kits
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DarthRevan
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Oooo, I need this.
From what I hear they are going to be available this month. In the meantime I picked up a couple of these they are very useful cases, Just wish they were black and did not say M9A3 on them..
http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/m9a...-black-handles/ud6a0448/?WishlistItemId=47991
http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/m9a...-black-handles/ud6a0448/?WishlistItemId=47991
Wilson Combat offers a G conversion also.
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"Gunsmith installation strongly recommended." Something tells me this is not a drop-in kit.
DarthRevan
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Anything that requires more than your hands they recommend a gunsmith for. Reversing the mag release on my CX4 didn't need a gunsmith, just a pair of pliers.
But the manual didn't show how to do it.
it turns the decocker/safety lever into a decocker only lever. so when you decock the pistol the lever springs back up to the fire position. it also prevents inadvertent engagement of the safety when manually running the slide.
historically the french looked at the 92 and told beretta they wanted it decocker only. so beretta named this the "92G". it's also one of those few moments in history when the french made the correct call.
correct. this is not a simple install. with the PX4 series the F -> G conversion is simple. beretta intentionally made the PX4 more modular in such manner. the 92 series is not as simple.
agree in principle but in the case of a 92 I would let a 'smith install the G conversion. it's not a mod I would do myself. there are some youtube videos but the process is rather involved.
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DarthRevan
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Safely drops the hammer but has a spring that puts it back to fire automatically. No need to push the lever back up.
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What he said ^
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Just got the email - they're officially up for sale.
DarthRevan
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I just ordered one.
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...and a couple polos to get free shipping.
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...and a couple polos to get free shipping.
Kisspik002
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Spoke with a Beretta tech rep. I asked him about my M9A3, he stated the M9A3 is a universal slide and the average Joe could probably swap it out on their own if they felt comfortable enough to do it. Other models he stated would probably need an armorer. Would depend on your level of confidence I guess.
quite a few of the inox have black controls anyway. i've given up on the 'aesthetics' thing on most of my firearms. they're just tools...what does it really matter if you get your pistol to do what you want it to do.
DarthRevan
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I'm glad I didn't wait, had a feeling they wouldn't last long.
The conversion is pretty nice, but if you've never worked on a Beretta slide it's tricky to install. The most important thing is to use the gallon ziplock back when removing the safety. There will be detents flying in all different directions from places you had no idea there were detents.
Also, don't reuse the detents from the original safety. The 92FS right side detent is too long and will make the gun permanently on safe.
Also, don't reuse the detents from the original safety. The 92FS right side detent is too long and will make the gun permanently on safe.
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DarthRevan
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He made it so much more difficult by leaving the block in. Push the pin out so you need one less thing to fiddle with when installing the kit.
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Also, I can't stress enough using a plastic bag to cover everything when you're installing it.
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Also, I can't stress enough using a plastic bag to cover everything when you're installing it.
Didn't have an issue keeping the block in. Installed once in my 92a1 and it was stiff. Took it out sanded the barrel and reinstalled. Works perfectly now. As of now I'm preferring Wilsons single sided safety on my fs. Hoping this grows on me. I think my issue is the contour of the left wing. Gonna hit the range tomorrow and give it a workout.
