Beretta pistols: questions

1. Alloy frames, there was a Steel I years ago but was a very limited pistol, and pricey!

2. I think its only the model number (M9) marked on the weapon, same as a 92FS unless it is the new M9 with a rail on it.

3. Big can of worms there! The 92 and 90-Two take the same mags, pretty similar. 90-Two has a recoil reducer in it and interechangeble grip panels (makes a minor difference) will also come with 17rd mags instead of the 15, again interchangeable. The PX4 is a different platform all together, don't have one so won't go there.

The Beretta Forum is a great place for more info.

Hope that helps some. I really like my 92 and 90-Two.
 
I do know that the m9's we had in the army had steel guide rods while the civilian models have plastic,easy and cheap fix. I like my glocks but the 92fs/M9 is one rugged reliable son of a gun.
 
PX4 is a more "modern" take on the Cougar platform. The high point of interest being the rotary recoil system. Can't remember what Beretta calls it but basically the barrel recoils straight back and rotates, it does not come tilt out of battery with the slide ala the browning method. Works well, nice guns, the Cougars that is, don't have any PX4's. I love the Cougar platform. Soft shooter (even for a 9), great ergos, very small hand friendly unlike its bigger brother the 92. Try it you might love it.
 
I'm sure this problem has been addressed by Beretta, but as far as I know there is still a military requirement to replace the locking block every 5000 rounds on the M9... a shooter friend had at least one of the early ones go out on his duty pistol (Tampa, Fla PD)... we had several of the Taurus clones in .40SW break locking blocks
 
All current Beretta 92, 90-Two, and PX series pistols are alloy or polymer frame with steel slides. The 90-Two and PX pistols have a polymer frame. All can be found with SA/DA, DAO, and Decock models. As has been stated, the PX series in 9MM, .40, and .45 uses the operating system of the 8000 Cougar series with improvements to increase reliability and reduce manufacturing costs. The 90-Two is a polymer frame version of the 92 series with some cosmetic enhancements. The 90-Two also has interchangeable back straps so you can change the grip profile. The PX series can be had in a compact version. There are almost too many sub variations and models of the 92 series to list. For more info try www.berettaforum.net
 
Get a used one, they should be pretty common and inexpensive anywhere in the USA. Most used pistols don't get fired near enough times to have any wear that affects reliability or accuracy to them.

If you want all steel, the discontinued Inox stainless steel model should be worth consideration. If you plan on carrying, maybe you should consider the alloy frames, that difference in weight is noticeable.

Take a look here for comparisons of Beretta models and what all those letters mean. This is a very good "one stop" site that covers pretty-much every small arm of the modern era.

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg07-e.htm
 
Only one run of Inox 92s was all steel...the standard Inox series is alloy framed. Just be aware.
 
Beretta my favorite flavor of pistol

answer to question 1

there are a few steel models the Steel 1 and the Billinnium the probability of obtaining either unless you have a very deep wallet is slim to none

second question- the m9 and the 92fs are the same the m9a1 is the one with the rail system and is available on the 92fs

the third question I don't own any of the Tupperware guns so I cans answer.

the locking block- the early locking blocks had a problem on rare rare occasions they would crack on the "wings" because of the angle of the cut during machining and how the part was stressed this only happened after 10k rounds or so and was a rare thing to happen. the new locking block have seldom ever failed if ever, but here is how it still has a bad rap... the military is still being supplied with the old style locking block due to the fact that was part of the original order and they have not changed the contract so by some kinda dumb govt law they have to have the original parts I have sent new design locking blocks to friends over seas for their duty weapons.

the guide rod-2 piece metal rods are still being used in the military because of again the contract the "plastic" ones arn't too bad and they are fluted so dirt and sand can fall out I have sent ones again over seas for some of my friends and they have been happy. But here is where plastic shines...you drop the weapon with the metal rod gets bent....weapon failure!! gun fails to go into battery or cycle... the plastic ones just bend right back into shape and don't brake all it needs to do is keep a spring strait... now on my personal Competition gun I use a solid one piece tungsten carbide rod to give the front of the gun more weight to keep muzzle rise down. But on my duty gun I use the plastic rod and yes I carry a Beretta 96g as a duty weapon and all the Tupperware Glock guys poke fun at me... but I always seem to do better then them every month when we have to qualify...odd

+1 on the Beretta forum or you can email Brad Taylor if you need more help he is the Beretta guru...

I have included 2 photos of the old style block after I have shot 30,000+ rounds out of the gun and the gun still functioned I just noticed the crack and followed proper PM

Josh
 

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Buy a Taurus knockoff, you'll get better quality than Beretta. Just my opinion as a smith because I've worked on far too many Berettas for far too many QC issues.
 
I think most your questions were answered...I too don't have much experience with the standard PX4. I've handled it, but it didn't excite me much (although that PX4 in .45 looks interesting).

My only issue with the 92/M9 series is the size. They really aren't that big, but it wouldn't be my first choice for CCW. As a bedside gun, range or competition gun, it's a solid choice. I've only used it in the military for the past 20 years or so, but it's performed well throughout my career, combat tours and other deployments.

I don't personally own a Beretta (other than my small model 21:D), but that stainless Inox is very tempting for me though.

ROCK6
 
Two of the finest handguns I have ever used were the 92F I sold years ago and the 92FS I have had for 15 years or so, excellent weapons
 
The 380s, small 22 pistols, and Cougar 45s. All kinds of things breaking, wearing, and galling that shouldn't.
 
Beretta's :D Some of the one's i've owned.

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Not big on that make/platform. If you're dead-set on them, stay away from the PX4 series. Rotary barrels work about as well as rotary engines. (Guys who do training for a living report PX* users bringing mallets with them for when their pistols lock up on the line.)
 
I was always impressed with the silky slide on the 92.

Just a little too fat for my hand though.
 
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