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Old 09-05-2017, 07:05 PM
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Gang I recently got a Beretta M9 new in it's small blue box. Great! But it wasn't like the M9s at my unit armory. The new M9s have plastic and plastic-coated metal parts including the guide rod, safety lever, trigger, and magazine release. They also come with hex head screws for the grips, a plastic lanyard loop, and slightly different grip panels over the older models, the old models being all metal with no plastic (save the grip panels) and slotted grip screws.

I should say first, even though I bought a "commercial" M9, all of these plastic parts and others changes are not just for the civilian market. M9s delivered to the U.S. military in recent years have these changes as well. The ONLY difference between a current "military" M9 and a current "civillian" M9 are subtle differences in the slide roll marks.

But like I said, I wanted my M9 to be like the old ones as I just like them better. So I took my stock factory M9 and installed a Beretta steel parts kit replacing all plastic parts in the gun and also an aluminum lanyard loop. Next, I changed the grips over to an older "glossier" set of surplus grips I got off eBay, and changed the grip screws to the older slotted variety. Now it looks and feels just like a classic M9!

To complete my "military M9" build, I got a web belt, M12 flap holster, lanyard, magazine pouches, and a few magazines, all of these items being 100% authentic USGI. Some Winchester 9mm NATO ammo rounded it out. Here it is!





How cool!! It's an old school 1990's rig, or something you'd find some backwards Air Force dork carrying at a FOB even today.

Oh, and it SHOOTS great, too! Was shooting it the other day and put all 15 rounds from the magazine into a 1.5" group at 8 yards. I know you all could do better, but for me this was excellent shooting. I know the big Beretta isn't for everyone, but I love it's hand-filling grip and super controllable recoil. The dot-and-post sights are really nice as well.

I think it's a great gun and while I don't wish to offend anyone, I think the newly adopted M17 (SIG P320) was not the right choice and instead the Beretta M9A3 should have been adopted, especially since that gun would be compatible with all the holsters, magazines, and most parts currently in inventory. Any serous problems the U.S. military had with the M9 was a result of either poor maintenance procedures, lackluster training, or low-quality/improperly specced parts, something bound to happen with the new M17 if they don't learn from their past mistakes.

I believe the American taxpayer was done a disservice with the disgustingly drawn out, multi-million dollar MHS (Modular Handgun System) trials. This is coming from an active-duty USAF guy. For some excellent information on this google Chris Bartocci and his video on the MHS trials. Very enlightening.

Okay sorry for that rant! I'm glad to have an M9 in my collection. I am also working on an M1911A1 rig and hope to post it soon. Thanks so much all, happy shooting!!

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Old 09-05-2017, 07:57 PM
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I still have My 92FS I purchased new around 1988 & it's still in great shape & relaible,Nice Package You have there enjoy it.
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M9 has too big a grip frame and too much trigger reach even for my long spidery fingers. Small wonder it was replaced by a more user friendly weapon. JMNSHO
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I love the Beretta 92 series. Yours looks great with that set up. A true classic. I think it's the most thoroughly tested and proven handgun available today. Here's mine, a new INOX with rosewood panels. Not exactly mil spec, but I like it.
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Old 09-06-2017, 02:26 AM
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My M-92FS is one of the first guns I'd reach for if I sensed danger.

I do think the hex head grip screws are an abomination. I like screws that I can turn with the screwdrivers on Swiss Army knives.

Mine's loaded with Gold Dot or Federal HST 124 grain Plus P ammo. But Federal's classic 115 grain No. 9BP round should work on coyotes at average ranges and be fine on jackrabbits.

A man I know well recently shot a javelina with a Colt .38 Super and his experience makes me think a 9mm Plus P will work about as well. He put it down with a shoulder hit from full jacketed ammo and finished it off with a brain shot. Warned that the brain lies further back in the skull than he'd thought, though.

Always study the anatomy of game animals or any dangerous species before you may shoot them, especially with a pistol.

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