Beretta 92FS, USA or Italy

[thewiz828]

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.

 

[Texas Star]

Both of the above.

Seriously, I've read that the metallurgy (maybe) and the fitting may average better on the US-made guns. The finish may be smoother on the ones from Brescia.

Heck, you own them: just look them over, recall how each shoots, and think how they feel in your hand.

I don't think price will be much of a factor if you totally must sell one. But you're going to miss whichever you sell...and probably regret it.


T-Star

 

[586L-Frame]

I agree with T-Star.
If you can, keep them both.

I have a Beretta 92fs USA made but would also like a Italian made one as well. I'm currently contemplating purchasing a Italian version today
when I stumbled onto your post.

586L-Frame

 

[Steave]

Not sure there's much difference, I've got an Italian stainless 92 and a blued US mfg. 92. Six of one, half dozen the other.

 

[Rule3]

The great Gun Shop Debate Some "think" the Italians are better but it's anecdotal. They are both made to the same exact specs. I like them both, but they are too big for my hand.

 

[therevjay]

The great Gun Shop Debate Some "think" the Italians are better but it's anecdotal. They are both made to the same exact specs. I like them both, but they are too big for my hand.

I don't know about Berettas. There is a general feeling that S&W made PPK's are not as reliable as those mfg. in Germany by Walther. So maybe one is better then the other.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Italian ones often sell for a slight premium over American made ones. Whether it is perception or reality that they are better, eh...Well save when a glut comes in from Italy for whatever reason.

 

[586L-Frame]

I agree with T-Star.
If you can, keep them both.

I have a Beretta 92fs USA made but would also like a Italian made one as well. I'm currently contemplating purchasing a Italian version today
when I stumbled onto your post.

586L-Frame

Well, I did it!
I bought a new Beretta 92FS Italian model tonite
to keep my Beretta 92FS USA model company.

Now the dreaded 10-day waiting period +2
here in California at my local FFL Dealer.
586L-Frame

 

[-db-]

The consensus at the Beretta forum is that there are no appreciable differences between the two makes. The question then becomes a subjective one- which country do you like seeing stamped on the slide? For example, guys who want one like the one they had in the military might prefer a BUSA-manufactured pistol whereas a collector interested in an example of Beretta's Italian heritage may prefer the Italy-stamped model. Either are fine, it's just a matter of personal taste and choice.

 

[thewiz828]

Thanks guys.

As for made in the USA, I know all of my Smith's and Colt's are, so I might just keep the Italian 92FS.

Besides, I like their spaghetti....

 

[Rule3]

I don't know about Berettas. There is a general feeling that S&W made PPK's are not as reliable as those mfg. in Germany by Walther. So maybe one is better then the other.

I agree with you on that! I don't think much of anything new with the Walther name on it anymore. Like the Walther P22 and P380.

Wish I had a Interarms PPK instead of my SW PPK. Which worked just fine before the recall and ended up going back 3 times before they fixed a gun that wasn't broken.

That said, I still think SW still has the absolute best customer service.

 

[don p]

I think this falls into the same catagory as which Mosin-Nagant arsenal made a better rifle, Izhevsh or Tula?
I have both 92fs's and other than name of origin I can't tell the difference

 

[rags]

Well, I did it!
I bought a new Beretta 92FS Italian model tonite
to keep my Beretta 92FS USA model company.

Now the dreaded 10-day waiting period +2
here in California at my local FFL Dealer.
586L-Frame

What is the model code (Cat # Product # etc.) on your US made 92FS? Thanks!

rags

 

[don p]

If its a late model USA production it will be a 92/96 frame.

 

[nicky4968]

My preference is for the Italian made Type M, but only because I prefer the "round" trigger guard. Non-Type M is too big for my dainty little hand.

 

[sipowicz]

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

 

[smith revolver cop]

I have both. I doubt there are any appreciable differences in quality. However, I do have to say that the Italian one looks much prettier!!!

 

[Charlton Heston]

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

Lol that was funny. Don't care how old the thread is

 

[shawn mccarver]

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.

Are they eating you out of house and home? If not, keep them both. Better to have two Beretta 92FS pistols than just one.

 

[JohnRippert]

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

That's Amore!