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What's the difference? M9 92fs
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The spring is replaceable, I don't believe the pull length is changeable. I asked... I can't remember his name, but the guy in metrowest who is well known beretta gunsmith and he said it can't be shortened. YMMV.
Other than markings, they're essentially the same.
The M9 has the F and S features.
Now, they've been making M9 Special Editions (the civilian ownable M9) since at least 1988 (mine is an '88). The difference between it and a USGI M9 is the serial number range.
The M9 has the F and S features.
Now, they've been making M9 Special Editions (the civilian ownable M9) since at least 1988 (mine is an '88). The difference between it and a USGI M9 is the serial number range.
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I did a little research before I purchased my 92FS. I found that what we civilians refer to as the M9 is not the same as the service pistol, the M9A1. The differences from the 92FS and M9A1 are:
1. A 1913 rail for mounting lights, lasers, or optics
2. Aggressive grip on the backstrap and frontstrap
3. PVD-coated - Physical Vapor Deposition
4. Sand resistant magazines - Vertical groove in the magazine body
5. Thicker front trigger guard - For resting on top a wall, etc for precision shots
I could not find any written documentation on the differences between the 92FS and civilian M9. Everyone I spoke with either mentioned the above list in partial or just said a military style serial number. I also did not have the chance to compare the M9 and 92fs side by side to find out for myself as I could not even find an M9 to purchase after a few weeks of looking / waiting.
If you are a military style collector wait and buy an M9. If not, there is nothing 'better' about the M9 to aide you in your target shooting as it is my only use for my 92fs.
1. A 1913 rail for mounting lights, lasers, or optics
2. Aggressive grip on the backstrap and frontstrap
3. PVD-coated - Physical Vapor Deposition
4. Sand resistant magazines - Vertical groove in the magazine body
5. Thicker front trigger guard - For resting on top a wall, etc for precision shots
I could not find any written documentation on the differences between the 92FS and civilian M9. Everyone I spoke with either mentioned the above list in partial or just said a military style serial number. I also did not have the chance to compare the M9 and 92fs side by side to find out for myself as I could not even find an M9 to purchase after a few weeks of looking / waiting.
If you are a military style collector wait and buy an M9. If not, there is nothing 'better' about the M9 to aide you in your target shooting as it is my only use for my 92fs.
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I also heard that Beretta is phasing out the 92fs and 96fs pistols for their new 90-two pistol. Who ever came up with that confusing name '90-two' should seriously be fired. I have never heard of any other new product replacing an older version to have such a confusing name. 92 verus 90-two. Dumb, dumb, and really really dumb.
Well, of course. The M9 is not the M9A1, for the differences you mentioned.
But, the 92FS is the same as the issue M9, other than markings. The M9 SE that was sold for a few years is identical to the issue M9, except for serial numbers.
What you're missing is the fact that there are M9 Service pistols, as well as M9A1 Service pistols. I'm still in, carried an M9 for 4 years, and my unit still has some of them. We haven't gotten M9A1's yet, may never see them.
Those numbers on the hammer, frame and slide would be the CAGE Code (Commercial and Government Entity) (the manufacturer) and the part number. The ones that match will likely be 65490.
I don't know the serial number range, but there is a Beretta forum, you might find it there.
The M9A1 is different than the Commercial M9 for the differences already mentioned.
However the Commercial M9 differs from the current 92FS in not only markings but also:
M9 has the old straight dustcover
92FS has the slanted dustcover
M9 has non radiused backstrap
92FS has a radiused backstrap.
M9 has dot over post sights
92FS has three dot sights
The early M9 had the cage numbers on the hammer.
HTH
John
However the Commercial M9 differs from the current 92FS in not only markings but also:
M9 has the old straight dustcover
92FS has the slanted dustcover
M9 has non radiused backstrap
92FS has a radiused backstrap.
M9 has dot over post sights
92FS has three dot sights
The early M9 had the cage numbers on the hammer.
HTH
John
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There are also lots of 92FSs with the old straight dustcover, and I'm pretty sure that both older M9s and 92FSs had all-metal internals while the new ones of both types have lots of plastic.
If by some chance you're asking because you were considering taking a 92FS to a CMP EIC match, I think you're good to as long as you don't have the target setup with an external nose bushing. (Well, except that I've heard debate about whether the newer slanted dustcovers are OK. I have no clue either way, but I think the CMP doesn't care. If I ever get DQed for that I'll post a correction.)
If by some chance you're asking because you were considering taking a 92FS to a CMP EIC match, I think you're good to as long as you don't have the target setup with an external nose bushing. (Well, except that I've heard debate about whether the newer slanted dustcovers are OK. I have no clue either way, but I think the CMP doesn't care. If I ever get DQed for that I'll post a correction.)
