Beretta 92FS, USA or Italy

[chud333]

I just scored a Beretta 96 Brigadier .40s&w
Any of you guys familiar with this model?
I like my M&P 40C and my glock 22 so i'm
partial to .40 S&W in an autolader.

To the OP if he's still around.... Keep em' both !!
Enjoy them !!! They are guns not paperweights.


Chuck

 

[chud333]

Whatever become of old Sip ??
A funny man.


Chuck

 

[44wheelman]

I like the Italian ones since you don't have to oil them.

And my dad's old Alfa Romeo had a big greasy thumbprint on the rearview mirror.....on the inside of the glass. Uuugghhh.

 

[scoobysnacker]

I've got 2 NIB Beretta 92 FS's. One is made in the USA and the other is made in Italy. Which one would be better to keep?

Thanks in advance.

Just a personal opinion, if the gun and design has any historical significance, I would prefer it be the original. The correct manufacturer and native country of origin. Beretta 92- I would like it to say Beretta, made in Italy on it. 1911, I would prefer a Colt from the US; Remington (I know it isn't Remington Rand but the name gets me) would be desirable too. Hi Power- FN or Browning, made in Belgium. CZ 75 type- CZ, made in Czechoslovakia.

Reality and price do make a difference; my Beretta is made in the US, my 1911 is Turkish, my Hi Power is Hungarian (with an Israeli on the way). I do have the Czech pistol, though.

 

[joeintexas]

I have the Italian version, shoots like a champ and is not ammo picky at all. I would suspect the American version is just as good.

 

[oldskinner1903]

absolutely love my italian 92 shoots like a dream never jams and is a beautiful gun the mag release on the loe=wer butt takes a little getting used too

 

[murphydog]

Guys, the OP hasn't been here in nearly 3 years and didn't sell either of his 92FS pistols, at least not here...

 

[YogiBear]

Beretta 96

Aloha,

Someone asked about a 96?

Here's my 96 Brigadier dressed up a little.

 

[rockquarry]

I have a USA model that I bought new in 1988. It's been shot a lot, mostly in developing accurate cast bullet loads using many, many bullet designs and powders. It functions reliably even with bullets it was never designed for, including .38 Special SWC cast bullets. The Italian guns will probably always have a better resale, but I doubt the guns are any better.

 

[BloodyThumb]

So maybe some of the Beretta smart folks here can tell me why almost every time I take my Elite II 92G to the range somebody wants to buy it from me. Are they that sought after?

 

[Arik]

So maybe some of the Beretta smart folks here can tell me why almost every time I take my Elite II 92G to the range somebody wants to buy it from me. Are they that sought after?

Because the G version is rarely made and more desirable. Otherwise quality US/Italy is the same

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[BAM-BAM]

So maybe some of the Beretta smart folks here can tell me why almost every time I take my Elite II 92G to the range somebody wants to buy it from me. Are they that sought after?

YES!!!!!


Many consider them the ultimate rendition of the 92......they are G/decocker only, checkered grip frame, heavy slide with replaceable front and Novak rear sight............... and out of production......................... for about 10-15 years.

Bill Wilson currently offers a semi-custom Beretta....... similar to Elite II 92 for just $1200


To the OP..............................

If one doesn't have the warning ...... right side front of frame ......or is a straight vs. slanted dust cover or is an Inox (stainless)......or is a Centurion,Compact or M...... then it might be worth more to someone than the other!!!!!!!

 

[sipowicz]

Holy time machine Batman!