My new Beretta M9A1

[FifthWheel]

M9A1 Went to the range twice and shot 600 rounds, 147gr to 115gr. Smooth and flawless. I like the checkering on the front and backstrap. Got a metal lanyard loop that I'll put in when I get the D hammer spring which should lighten the trigger. SA isn't bad at all, DA is smooth and heavy but the spring should take care of that.

 

[Old_Cop]

You will like the trigger with the D spring.

 

[Beauetienne]

I went with a 14lb without issue. Enjoy!

 

[Chino74]

I highly recommend this item as well. WOLFF BERETTA TRIGGER CONVERSION UNIT | Brownells

 

[ContinentalOp]

Very nice!

The D spring made a noticeable improvement in the DA pull with my 92FS.

I'm also a big fan of the LTT/VZ ultrathin G10 grips. I have smallish hands and it makes the big gun easy to handle.

I highly recommend this item as well. WOLFF BERETTA TRIGGER CONVERSION UNIT | Brownells

I put one of these in my 92 over 20 years ago when they first came out. It's still in there. I really like them.

 

[dr. mordo]

I always liked them, but as I have gotten older, I have learned to like the Beretta 92 even more. Something about them is just incredibly classy.

I have a 92FS as my bedside gun, and I just picked up a 92F Compact that I will be carrying after I ops check it.

 

[JayFramer]

Fun fact about the M9A1 (you may or may not care).

ALL M9A1s that were procured by the military were COTS guns. Basically, that means off the shelf guns. They are identical in every way to civilian ones, made on the same line, same parts, its the exact same gun. Only differences are a couple minor markings and serial numbers.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

This or a close variant is somewhere on my acquire list

 

[FifthWheel]

I think there is a Wolff conversion unit in my future. I always like finding out new info like the COTS guns. I appreciate all the replies and thanks for looking.

 

[Texas Star]

Fun fact about the M9A1 (you may or may not care).

ALL M9A1s that were procured by the military were COTS guns. Basically, that means off the shelf guns. They are identical in every way to civilian ones, made on the same line, same parts, its the exact same gun. Only differences are a couple minor markings and serial numbers.

How many A-1 variants were acquired? Who got them? (If you know, or have observed them in USAF use.)

I think the basic M-9/M-92FS is among the most reliable and accurate service autos of all time. I love it and the C-75B.

 

[kmyers]

Nice Beretta. The few times I have shot that series I thought they were fine pistols and I once thought of getting a 92 series but the grip size and trigger reach just seemed a little longer than I like.

 

[Trooper224]

I highly recommend this item as well. WOLFF BERETTA TRIGGER CONVERSION UNIT | Brownells

This item is no longer relevant. Beretta has made improvement on their stock trigger return spring and breakage is no longer an issue. The Wolff TCU can also lead to reset issues.

The B92 I currently use for training has over 35k rounds fired on the current factory TRS. This doesn't include trigger pulls in dry fire practice. I used to be religious about replacing the TRS at the 5k mark, as originally advised by Beretta. I finally decided to let it ride on my training gun to see just how far it will go. No problems as of yesterday's training session.

OP, the D spring is rated as a 16# spring. It will dramatically improve the trigger. However, if a lower rated spring is desired, I strongly advise you to switch to an Elite style hammer as well. The lighter Elite hammer provides more velocity on the hammer strike when used with a hammer spring lighter than 16#. I use a 13# spring in my guns with Elite hammers and receive 100% primer ignition. Another thing you might consider is the Optimal Performance Trigger bar, by Langdon Tactical. Its use results in a dramatically shorter trigger reset.

 

[ContinentalOp]

This item is no longer relevant. Beretta has made improvement on their stock trigger return spring and breakage is no longer an issue. The Wolff TCU can also lead to reset issues.

The B92 I currently use for training has over 35k rounds fired on the current factory TRS. This doesn't include trigger pulls in dry fire practice. I used to be religious about replacing the TRS at the 5k mark, as originally advised by Beretta. I finally decided to let it ride on my training gun to see just how far it will go. No problems as of yesterday's training session.

That's a good point. When I got my Wolff TCU, trigger return spring breakage was an issue. I didn't want to deal with replacing the springs so I installed the TCU. However, I've never encountered trigger reset issues. Note that there are 2 TCUs, one with standard factory strength and a reduced power one. I have the standard one in my gun. At the time Wolff also offered an extra power one, which I considered as I like a strong reset, but went with the standard version.

FWIW, Ernest Langdon, one of the most knowledgeable instructors/gunsmiths when it comes to the 92 series, isn't a fan of the Wolff (or Wilson) TCU.

I still like mine, though. Don't know if I would get another one if I ever get another 92 series gun.

 

[kbm6893]

I highly recommend this item as well. WOLFF BERETTA TRIGGER CONVERSION UNIT | Brownells

I've put those into every Beretta I own. At first I thought they were a pain to install but I got the hang of it. Never broke a trigger spring but feel the Wolff is a better mousetrap. Also forced me to replace the plastic trigger with a metal one. Also put the D spring in every Beretta I own.

 

[bovw]

How many A-1 variants were acquired? Who got them? (If you know, or have observed them in USAF use.)

I think the basic M-9/M-92FS is among the most reliable and accurate service autos of all time. I love it and the C-75B.

From what I understand, the Marines requested a railed Beretta, and the M9a1 came to be. Don’t know numbers or other branches, but the Marines have them.


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[waffles]

Nice! I'm a big fan of my A3

 

[FifthWheel]

OP, the D spring is rated as a 16# spring. It will dramatically improve the trigger. However, if a lower rated spring is desired, I strongly advise you to switch to an Elite style hammer as well. The lighter Elite hammer provides more velocity on the hammer strike when used with a hammer spring lighter than 16#. I use a 13# spring in my guns with Elite hammers and receive 100% primer ignition. Another thing you might consider is the Optimal Performance Trigger bar, by Langdon Tactical. Its use results in a dramatically shorter trigger reset.

Good info on the TCU.
If I were to go to a 13# hammer spring and Elite hammer does the recoil spring strength need to be changed or is factory strength OK? I'd shoot mostly factory 124 and 115gr
Thank you.

 

[Trooper224]

Good info on the TCU.
If I were to go to a 13# hammer spring and Elite hammer does the recoil spring strength need to be changed or is factory strength OK? I'd shoot mostly factory 124 and 115gr
Thank you.

Standard strength is fine.

 

[bigchuck83]

The M9a1 I had was a great shooting pistol. Someday I might need another. I much prefer the checkering on the m9a1 vs the plain vertical lines on a 92fs.


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[Gripgrabber]

Hello, recently decided on the 92 m1a1, compact in inox. Love the gun, I also installed a 13# trigger spring, now a great trigger. Also modified my hi-cap Taurus 92 mags to interchange with the beretta, I have 4 pt92’s so mags are plentiful.
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