Surplus Beretta 92s

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As most of you are aware, the market is flooded right now with sub-$300.00 Beretta 92s's from the Italian military police. Mine (from SOG) came in, thought I would post a few pictures:

With my 92FS:
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The factory 92FS magazine does work with the 92s. I'm going to try and get to the range tomorrow. My 92s does have the 1st generation locking block, I'm going to keep it in and keep an eye on it, but I really don't expect any problems with standard 9mm and the light use it'll get from me.

A few use marks on the exterior, looks like new on the inside:
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I also ordered a Wilson Practical "Black Shark" holster, I am very pleased with it, may order one for my 1911:

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Bullet Bob said:
As most of you are aware, the market is flooded right now with sub-$300.00 Beretta 92s's from the Italian military police. Mine (from SOG) came in, thought I would post a few pictures:

With my 92FS:
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The factory 92FS magazine does work with the 92s. I'm going to try and get to the range tomorrow. My 92s does have the 1st generation locking block, I'm going to keep it in and keep an eye on it, but I really don't expect any problems with standard 9mm and the light use it'll get from me.

A few use marks on the exterior, looks like new on the inside:
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I also ordered a Wilson Practical "Black Shark" holster, I am very pleased with it, may order one for my 1911:

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You'll likely find your 1911 fits the 92 holster perfectly.

*edit* On second thought, that was a 39 Smith and a 1911 that fit the same holster. I'm not sure about the 92 Beretta.
 
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That sure looks to be in good shape.
As though it was "Never fired".
Trouble is, I can't seem to spot the scratch from where it was "Only dropped once". :D
 
Mine came from Classic @$300 and arrived this past Sat. I, too, have a 92FS and the two things I noticed is that the sights on the 92S are tiny. The other thing is that the factory grips on the 92s feel bigger than the 92FS - even with the Hogue wraparounds.

The other thing I noticed is that on my particular 92S, there's a lot of creep in single action.

Years ago, just before the Clinton AWB I bought a number of mags for the 92FS - it was my first hand gun - and I found a few that I didn't flip. A couple of them have the cut out and are compatible with both!
 
Ματθιας;138222679 said:
The other thing is that the factory grips on the 92s feel bigger than the 92FS - even with the Hogue wraparounds.
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It is a bigger grip. The gripframe on the FS model is scalloped at the upper backstrap, where the web of the hand contacts the gun. If you compare the guns side-by-side, you'll see this.
 
100 rounds through the modified mag in the "beater" 92S today.



Function 100%.
 
Those are good screws. Narrow slots generally reflect quality, a more refined piece. All of the earlier Berettas have them. :)
 
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Bullet Bob said:
As most of you are aware, the market is flooded right now with sub-$300.00 Beretta 92s's from the Italian military police. Mine (from SOG) came in, thought I would post a few pictures:

With my 92FS:
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Where did they put the import markings?
 
srv1 said:
Where did they put the import markings?
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Import mark is on the slide. PW Arms



This is the one I picked up. It appears to be unissued NIB. It is not longer in that condition. LOL







 
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Did you pay the premium for a like new or hand select. I have just filed my paperwork in NJ for a purchase permit with the intention of picking up a 92 and this is a strong possibility for me provided I don't have to wait the usual 3 months to get approved.
 
Comrad said:
Did you pay the premium for a like new or hand select. I have just filed my paperwork in NJ for a purchase permit with the intention of picking up a 92 and this is a strong possibility for me provided I don't have to wait the usual 3 months to get approved.
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I bought from a specific vendor who had choice examples which were labeled unissued. I paid a slight premium IIRC it was $320 shipped.

Unfortunately he is out of stock.
 
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