weird markings on new 92FS

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Hello, I just purchased a new 92FS. Contrary to what I normally do, cleaning and lubricating before shooting, I took it to the range. It performed flawlessly through 50 rounds. I then field stripped the gun and proceeded to clean it and lubricating it and then noticed some weird markings on the slide. The gun works fine but I am not used to seeing this type of defects. Any thoughts?
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This sort of thing is generally considered acceptable on production grade service guns, but not on the higher end stuff.
 
Some appear to be from dull tooling and others appear to be impressions from chips caught between the slide and the fixture during machining. My guess is it's a cosmetic issue only.
 
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yup, that is what I figured. I suppose this would be less pronounced on a black gun but on this INOX stainless they are very obvious. Oh well, let's keep shooting it :-)
Thanks all for the replies

jd
 
I've never seen an "X2" marking.

Wild ass guess of the day is it got nom'd nom'd somewhere in production (from those marks) and rather than throw it away they rechecked/reran it. X2 could mean it's a blem, but okay.
 
I sent Beretta an email about this telling them how disappointed I was at the workmanship of a gun held by many to high regard. We'll see what they say.
 
john_h said:
I've never seen an "X2" marking.

Wild ass guess of the day is it got nom'd nom'd somewhere in production (from those marks) and rather than throw it away they rechecked/reran it. X2 could mean it's a blem, but okay.
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Maybe like a "factory second" like the stuff you see at outlet malls
 
Let's see how this works out. The price on the gun is based on many things to include labor. You would piss and moan if the pistol was based on $30 an hour labor vs. $15 an hour labor. What do you expect Beretta to say?
 
Well, I heard back from Beretta. They want me to send the gun back to them. A quick question about that, I am in MA, once I get their return label, is it OK to drop it at a UPS center or do I have to go through FFL? I am unclear on that and would like not to mess up :-)
thx
 
fstkmaro said:
Well, I heard back from Beretta. They want me to send the gun back to them. A quick question about that, I am in MA, once I get their return label, is it OK to drop it at a UPS center or do I have to go through FFL? I am unclear on that and would like not to mess up :-)
thx
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UPS customer center is fine. It has to be a customer center, not a UPS store, Staples, or drop box.
 
LOL. Wow. Tanfoglio did a better job on my TZ-75 (CZ-75 clone)

Beretta better do you a solid for that shit. Good luck dude.

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Sorry just bragging. I've had plenty of offers, I love her. Not for sale. Again good luck, I need to go to bed. [rofl]
 
POst those pictures on the Berettaforum. IM sure someone will deciper what x2 etc means
 
ColdDayInHell said:
LOL. Wow. Tanfoglio did a better job on my TZ-75 (CZ-75 clone)

Beretta better do you a solid for that shit. Good luck dude.

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Sorry just bragging. I've had plenty of offers, I love her. Not for sale. Again good luck, I need to go to bed. [rofl]
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Nice gun, very pretty.

What is interesting also is that Beretta only warranties their guns for 1 year and will make it 3 if you register it with them. Nice to know when all others are pretty much a lifetime warranty.


Stinx, pictures are there :-)
 
Steve Marshall said:
Let's see how this works out. The price on the gun is based on many things to include labor. You would piss and moan if the pistol was based on $30 an hour labor vs. $15 an hour labor. What do you expect Beretta to say?
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Im definitely unclear on what you are trying to say. I am not sure where the labor factor came at issue. I can only assume that what you mean is that what I see with the gun is to be expected since presumably they have cheap labor working on them. My gripe to them is mostly academic since the gun appears to shoot well but I am concerned of what a prospective purchaser may think upon reselling it (if it were to happen).
What do I expect them to say you ask? who knows, I brought it up to them since only the squeaky wheel gets oiled so I don't get anything if I don't ask. If they call it normal and it is within the terms of their warranty then so be it.
 
fstkmaro said:
I am concerned of what a prospective purchaser may think upon reselling it (if it were to happen).
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It would be a big problem, considering that 92 series guns are pretty much a dime a dozen, nobody would buy it like that when they can pretty much "go down the street" and pick one up that doesn't have those kinds of cooties on it. I'm normally not that picky about such things but I wouldn't tolerate a part that was that shitty, either.

-Mike
 
If i cant break a gun down, and look at it inside and out, dry fire (on a snap cap) a few times, rack the slide a few times, and make sure everything's perfect, then I'm not buying it. If a shop cant agree to that, then they can kiss my @$$, and i will walk right out to a shop that will let me. To the OP, sorry that happened to you man, i would advise you to be more thorough before buying any new gun.
 
rocket500 said:
Beretta will probably swap out that slide. That one got made on Friday before a holiday weekend at 4:30pm from the looks of it.
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^^this

TBW beretta by phone. Keep us posted on your case its always interesting to see how mfr's handle such issues. Personally I have never had an issue of this magnitude w any beretta but all guns are made by humans so anything is possible.
 
Forgot to update the thread. Beretta replaced the slide at no cost as customer satisfaction action. Indicated a normal condition. In the end I am happy with my gun. Thanks all for the replies
 
leewongfei said:
If i cant break a gun down, and look at it inside and out, dry fire (on a snap cap) a few times, rack the slide a few times, and make sure everything's perfect, then I'm not buying it. If a shop cant agree to that, then they can kiss my @$$, and i will walk right out to a shop that will let me. To the OP, sorry that happened to you man, i would advise you to be more thorough before buying any new gun.
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Good luck to you on that! Looking at the slide. racking the slide, dry firing the gun a few times....most gun shops would go for that,

However breaking it down? I don't think so!

There are many people that go to gun shops that have no clue how to strip down a weapon, but that doesn't stop them from trying.

Why would the gun shop risk handing over to you a brand new $300-$1000 gun so you can take it apart ?

You have some sort of card that says you know what you are doing?

What happens to the gun/shop if you "accidently" loose or damage the gun?

Are you going to tell the shop you'll buy the weapon if you damage the gun or loose a part?

How do they know you are actually going to buy the gun if you break it down?

Sorry guy.. this type of position puts all the liability is on the shop and none on you.

You mess up and you just walk away...leaving a mess and shop with a damaged non sellable gun!

You may be an ace at breaking down a gun, but how is the owner to know?

As I see it your wanting to put all the risk on the gun shop and assume none of the liability if you break or damage the gun.
 
fstkmaro said:
Nice gun, very pretty.

What is interesting also is that Beretta only warranties their guns for 1 year and will make it 3 if you register it with them. Nice to know when all others are pretty much a lifetime warranty.


Stinx, pictures are there :-)
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OP shoulda bought a Taurus PT92. No hackmarks and a Lifetime Warrantee
[rofl]
 
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