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The Beretta 92 (also Beretta 96 and Beretta 98) is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. The Beretta 92 was designed in 1975, and production began in 1976. Many variants in several calibers continue to be used to the present.
During the 2009 SHOT Show, Beretta announced it had received a US$220 million contract for the delivery of 450,000 M9s and M9A1s to the U.S. military, within five years. [ 32 ] The Beretta M9 General Officer's Model is a special model issued to general officers in the Army and Air Force [ 33 ] that replaced the special issue RIA M15 General ...
The model Beretta 92FS was the primary side arm of the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force, designated the M9 pistol. [22] In 1985, Beretta was chosen after a controversial competition to produce the M9, winning a contract for 500,000 pistols. [23] [24] A condition of the original agreement was domestic manufacture of the M9.
The pistol was ready to fire at all times. Initially, the Beretta "G" configured guns were sold only to government law enforcement and military agencies. The 92G-SD & 96G-SD used a frame based on the standard Beretta 92FS frame with the addition of the tactical equipment Weaver rail mount. Ambidextrous Manual Decocking Lever.
The Beretta 90-Two is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. It was released in 2006 as an enhanced version of the Beretta 92, and is produced in 9×19mm, 9×21mm IMI and .40 S&W versions. The 90-Two has been replaced by the 92A1/96A1 in Beretta's lineup (see the Beretta 92 article).
The original PT92 was, in most respects, exactly like the original Beretta 92. However, it was unusual for the time in that it featured a squared trigger guard for supporting the index finger of the opposite hand while firing, a feature which was subsequently introduced to the Beretta 92 with the 92SB-F (92F) model in 1985.
The Beretta 93R is mechanically similar to the Beretta 92. It can be selected to fire either a three round burst or single fire. A selector switch enables the operator to alternate between the two firing modes. The pistol is fitted with a collapsible angled foregrip at the front end of the trigger guard to provide better stability when firing. [11]
Pages in category "Beretta pistols" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. Beretta 21A Bobcat;