© 2009-2021 LuckyGunner, LLC. The competition-oriented 92G Elite combined the Brigadier slide with replaceable front sights, 4.7-inch barrel, and beveled magazine well. My Beretta 92FS (It doesn’t wear Hogues anymore though) The Beretta 92 series first appeared in the mid-1970’s. I remember something about the 92A1 being the oddball of the family, but can't remember what won't work. gregp74, Dec 19, 2018 #1. With a full-size Beretta 92 frame and a compact slide and barrel, the Centurion has often been considered analogous to the Colt Commander 1911. That said, the accessory rail, replaceable front sight, and flared magazine were welcome changes that have been utilized in many other models. Manufacturer’s Description Beretta ‘s 96 Vertec is a Beretta 92-style semiauto pistol built on an aluminum frame with a steel slide, and chambered in .40 SW. The 92S and 92SB appeared with the now familiar slide mounted safety-decocker (also stolen from the P-38 design). Berretta Model 96 by Tallball posted Sep 9, 2018 at 8:24 AM, http://rangemaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02_RFTS-Newsletter.pdf, https://civiliandefender.com/2016/04/01/low-light-red-sights-and-tom-givens-glock-35/. Notify Me When Available. So I’m devoting this week on the blog to a brief study of this old workhorse to hopefully clear up some of the confusion. MSRP: $825.00 $771.40. As the US military’s sidearm selection process lumbered forward from the late 1970s into the mid-80s, feedback from military personnel led to many other small changes in the 92’s design. The Elite II was a near copy of the original Elite but used Novak rear sights, a target crown barrel, and introduced a frame with aggressive grip texture. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ YOU CAN REVIEW PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OF Beretta 3 Vertec 96g Slide Asp Dot HERE. BERETTA SLIDE ASSEMBLY 92FS VERTEC BLACK. The latest update to the 92 series is the M9A3, and it may be the most feature-rich 92 model yet. Even after 40 years of evolution and innovation, it’s clear that we haven’t seen the last changes to the 92 series, and we probably won’t for many years to come. As a result, the Brigadier design has been used in many 92 variants designed with high-performance action pistol competition in mind. View All Close. White dots were added to the sights and the shape of the trigger guard was changed from a rounded profile to a more squared design. Many of these features were added as the result of special requests from law enforcement contracts while others were influenced by target and action pistol competitors. This was originally done to strengthen the frame of the Beretta 96 .40 caliber, and Beretta decided to do the same with the 92FS as well. Legal Disclaimer. This slide is reinforced at the locking lugs for greater durability, creating a trademark “hump” in the slide’s contour when viewed from the side. Related Products; Customers Also Viewed; Related Products. In 2010, Beretta released an updated commercial version of the 92FS, somewhat confusingly called the 92A1. The primary difference is that the back strap is straight and smaller in cross section than the standard Beretta 92. The traditional blued finish was changed to the more utilitarian matte black Bruniton finish. As law enforcement personnel across the country transitioned from carrying double action revolvers to semi-automatic pistols, some of their leaders were looking for ways to make that transition as pain-free as possible. Beretta’s exclusive Bruniton non-reflective matte black finish is a superior corrosion resistant coating. You bet there is! Quickview. Follow Lucky Gunner Lounge from your Inbox! The result was the 92F, dubbed the “M9” by the US armed forces. Quickview. But this gun isn’t just a personal favorite — it’s one of the most ubiquitous full-size self-defense handguns in the country. Notify Me When Available. It was essentially the same as the 92SB with the barrel shortened from 4.9 to 4.25 inches and the length of the grip reduced, which lowered the magazine capacity from 15 rounds to 13 (full-size Beretta 92 magazines may be used, though they will protrude from the grip slightly). It's been a while since we first released the results of our... Henry X Model .357 and .44 Magnum: Classic Meets Modern, Self-Defense Ammo: Ballistic Gel Test Update. $39.00) Quantity. It appears the only differences from the standard Beretta 92/96 or M9 is the slimmer handle and light rail. With a short reach trigger and a drastically reduced backstrap, the Vertec model was a radical deviation from previous 92 models ergonomically speaking. The 92FS Compact L has been in Beretta’s catalog on and off ever since. Several versions of the 92 and 96 Centurion were produced beginning in the early 1990s, but Beretta discontinued all of these models when 92 series offerings were trimmed back in 2004. Among other things, the Vertec attempted to address the common criticism that the 92 series is difficult to use for shooters with smaller hands. Around the same period, the US military requested some changes to the original M9 design. The Beretta 92FS Vertec Inox combines the benefits of the thinner slide is reinforced at the locking lugs for greater durability, creating a trademark “hump” in the To kick-off this mini-series, I thought I’d give a brief history of how the Beretta 92 has changed over the years. The 92D was a similar story. For a very brief period in the early 2000s, Beretta produced limited-run special edition compact models called the Custom Carry (a 92 FS Compact L with a single-sided safety lever) and the Custom Carry II (a 92FS Type M Inox with a single-sided safety lever and Novak rear sight). The butt of the 92 Compacts is roughly the same length as other compact models, but the ammo capacity is only 13 rounds of 9mm, compared to the 15 rounds you’ll usually get from other guns. Is there really a difference with Dawson Precision sights? When you start with a larger-than-average full-size pistol, it’s no surprise that the compact version also ends up being a bit large compared to its counterparts from other manufacturers. View All Close. Beretta 92FS Slide. This disparity in size and ammo capacity has prevented the 92 Compact from being a popular option among today’s concealed carry pistols, but fans of the full size 92 often find that the Compact L offers just enough reduction in size to make the 92 manageable for concealed carry while still retaining most of the larger gun’s shootability. Allows the user to load the chamber one cartridge at a time should the magazine be lost or damaged. FWIW, one of my favorite pistols is a Beretta 96 "Frankenstein gun". It may be said that this grip frame is … Beretta 92G Slide w/Rear Sight . Beretta 92/96 Vertec - posted in Semi-Auto [Handguns]: Does anyone have experience these guns which are now discontinued? Viewed in profile, the Type M appears to be identical to the standard Compact L, but closer inspection will reveal a slightly narrower grip to accommodate a single stack 8-round magazine. During the 1990s and early 2000s, Beretta rolled out dozens of limited-production variants of the 92FS with interesting features that would eventually find their way into major updates of the design. This makes for better hand fit. Add to Wishlist. BERETTA 96 VERTEC : 1) Open Slide Design. You didn't think we had forgotten, did you? However, many users have noticed that the Brigadier slide provides the unintended benefit of reducing felt recoil and muzzle rise. Beretta answered with the M9A1 which borrows features from the 92G-SD’s frame, leaving the slide of the original M9 largely unchanged. One of the first users of this style slide was the US Border Patrol, who ordered the Brigadier version of the 96D in the hopes that the pistol would better hold up to the hot .40 S&W duty loads they issued at the time. Beretta 92G Slide Assembly. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Do they shoot like the standard Beretta 92/96 or M9? Previously, this kind of conversion could only be performed by a gunsmith which is both expensive and permanent. Discussion in 'Handguns: Autoloaders' started by gregp74, Dec 19, 2018. In Stock. It functions perfectly, and I like the lack of safeties or decockers. Mentally keeping track of all of the present and past 92 models is nigh impossible, so we’ve created this handy chart that includes the most common models (and a couple of those that aren’t so common). Early versions of the 96 were known to wear out quickly, but Beretta later strengthened the frame of all 92 and 96 pistols in places where the high pressure of the .40 S&W cartridge was causing problems. Beretta. This feature didn’t last for long, however, and the second iteration of the 92 series — the 92S — debuted with a slide-mounted safety lever. Neither The High Road nor any of its directors, members, managers, employees, agents, vendors, or suppliers will be liable for any direct, indirect, general, bodily injury, compensatory, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages including, without limitation, lost profits or revenues, costs of replacement goods, loss or damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use this forum or any services associated with this forum, or damages from the use of or reliance on the information present on this forum, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. During the course of our series on double action semi-autos, I mentioned a couple of times that I’m a fan of the Beretta 92 pistols, and it’s one of the guns I’ve been spending a lot of time with at the range this year. The pistol is easily recognizable as a variant of the proven Beretta 92 pistol. This pistol is heavily based on the 92G-SD, but also includes, among other things, a rounded trigger guard, 4.7-inch barrel (which some shooters believe offers better accuracy than the standard 4.9-inch barrel), a Trijicon replaceable front sight, Wilson Combat rear sight, and VZ grips. Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings of the Beretta 96 Vertec pistol. In 2011, Beretta introduced the latest compact model based on the M9A1, featuring an accessory rail and aggressive grip texture. Early Christmas for me this year, a new WC Vertec for my 75th year. With a production period of just a few years in the mid-2000s, the 92G-SD would become a sought-after fan favorite and would go on to influence the design of future 92 variants. The Elite LTT was introduced by Beretta in 2018, in conjunction with firearms trainer Ernest Langdon. Discussion Starter • #1 • Nov 15, 2018. I also wanted to try the Beretta Vertec Tritium M9A3 Night Sights on this slide and that combination worked out well too. Entire books have been written about the 92, and it’s been the topic of much debate in the shooting world. The 4.25-inch barrel of the 92 Compacts is closer to the length of most full-size pistols than it is to other popular mid-size compacts like the Glock 19 and Sig P229. In the early 2000s, as Beretta struggled to compete with other manufacturers in the crowded law enforcement market, one of their major efforts was the 92 Vertec. The 92G and 92D were among the more popular law enforcement variants. Shortly after introducing the 92F, Beretta released the updated 92FS, which included a minor internal safety improvement. This first Model 92 is recognizable as part of the 92 family but just barely. The Beretta Model 92 was originally designed using various elements of previous Beretta pistols along with heavy influence from the Walther P38. Purchased a few to replace my regular 92FS Inox slides because I much prefer the three white dot sights on the Vertec slide instead of the three red dot sights that came on my regular 92FS Inox slides. Additionally, the barrel was shortened from 4.9 inches to 4.7 inches while retaining the same slide length as the standard 92FS, thereby eliminating the barrel protrusion that had always been a visual trademark of the 92 series. A popular modification made by 92 series owners (and also found in some factory models) is to replace the standard hammer spring used in F and G models with the lighter “D spring” in order to slightly reduce the weight of the double action trigger pull. 171 Posts . In 1993, Beretta introduced the Brigadier style slide for the 92 series. The Elite IA was similar but utilized the Vertec’s straight backstrap grip design and railed frame. Not Yet Rated In Stock. However, in recent years, Beretta has made a return to serving some of the more niche interests among 92 fans, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a Centurion variant offered again at some point in the near future. First unveiled at SHOT Show in 2015, the M9A3 has a replaceable front sight, railed frame, and a Vertec style backstrap combined with aggressive grip texture. The 92D was never much of a success commercially, but it has made a lasting impression in the development of the 92 series thanks to the lighter hammer spring Beretta used in these pistols. Ratings Snapshot 4.5. out of 5. $257.00. Would recommend this product. $275.00. The Vertec also modernized the 92 design by including an accessory rail on the frame, a beveled magazine well to accommodate quick reloads, and a dovetail cut in the front of the slide to allow the use of different aftermarket front sights. A slight forward flare was added to the contour of the grip front strap. One of the very first variants of the 92 series ever offered was the 92SB Compact L, which came along in the very early 1980s. $217.65. Eventually, the 92SB Compact L was replaced by a compact version of the 92F and then the 92FS in 1990. The 92A1 has a replaceable front sight along with some internal slide design changes that were originally used on the 90Two, an odd 92 variant with a drastically restyled external appearance. The popular 92G-SD was the first to combine a railed frame with the standard 92 grip contour, beveled mag well, and aggressive grip texture from the Elite II. All Rights Reserved. Beretta model: Vertec 92A1 other: Fiber Optic type: Front. Despite this, however, I’ve found that there are a lot of misconceptions about the Beretta 92 that seem to pop up again and again. While other sights give off a hazy glow making it difficult to focus, DP sights offer you the sharpest picture. This feature was retained on the 92S, but after the US armed forces expressed interest in the 92S, Beretta changed the layout of the pistol’s controls. While the Vertec grip design has some fans, it’s never been the most popular modification to the 92 series. The following model 92SB went into production with the mag release moved to its more accessible location behind the trigger guard. Following another trend in law enforcement, in the early 90s, Beretta began offering a version of the 92 chambered in .40 S&W called the Model 96. BERETTA 92FS 9MM VERTEC INOX 10RD PLASTIC GRIPS. For 92 fans looking for that “holy grail” pistol combining the best of all of the above features, Beretta and Wilson Combat joined forces to offer the 92G Brigadier Tactical in 2014. But the M9 maintains the flat cover like the 92FS used to. In the late 80s through 2004, Beretta also offered the Compact L Type M variant. In fact, since the turn of the century, most new editions of the 92 series have essentially mixed and matched various features originally found on the Vertec and Brigadier. For the first half of this year, Wilson Combat offered the Beretta 92G Compact Carry with a target crown barrel and Wilson Combat grips and rear sight. Beretta 92D Inox Vertec Slide. Open top slide virtually eliminates jamming or stovepiping. Not Yet Rated Sold Out. Quickview. 0 Reviews. It quickly became a popular choice in American law enforcement and on the commercial market. Another conspicuous attribute of the first Model 92 was the heel-mounted magazine catch, which was common among European-designed pistols of that era, instead of a thumb-activated magazine release button. A lot of people are only aware of the 92FS version, and many of the criticisms and complaints about the 92 revolve around this particular model. Create New Wishlist × Description. The French national police, or Gendarmerie, requested a version of the 92FS with no manual safety. The Beretta 92 series has been in continuous production in one form or another since 1976, but its popularity in the US really began in 1985 when the 92F was officially adopted by our armed forces as the M9. Beretta 3 Vertec 96g Slide Asp Dot BY Beretta 3 Vertec 96g Slide Asp Dot in Articles Beretta 3 Vertec 96g Slide Asp Dot On Sale . 3) Automatic Firing Pin Block. It includes a railed frame but, unlike the M9A1, uses the standard grip serrations of the original 92FS. I put some rounds through the Beretta 92 Vertec Inox 9mm and go over the features of it and what I think of it overall. Beretta offered the 92G, which is identical to the 92FS except the slide-mounted safety lever functions only as a decocker. The slide is marked with Wilson Combat’s logo and specially serialized “to ensure it’s place in Beretta history,” the presser says. It has an American DAO slide on top of a standard Italian frame. The frame is anodized with a dye to match the silver appearance of the slide. All of these compact models followed the same pattern as the original 92SB, using the same barrel length and magazines. Taken from the French word “inoxidable”, Inox Berettas have a stainless steel slide and barrel. 2. For many years, the 92G was only available as a special order option for government contracts but, eventually, Beretta would begin to produce limited runs of 92G variants for the commercial market. Is it that other slides won't fit on the A1 frame, or the A1 slide won't fit other frames or both? The truly innovative feature of the M9A3 is a redesigned slide that allows the pistol to be converted between an FS and G configuration by an armorer with a conversion kit. 2) No Glare Finish. While the 92FS is the most common variant, there were several 92 models that preceded its introduction in 1985, and countless variants have been produced since, including several that have directly addressed some of the more common gripes folks had with the 92FS. While the standard M92 has a diminutive front sight milled directly into the front slide ring, the M96G has a front dovetail to facilitate the mounting of tritium glow in the dark sights. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Like the 96, most 92 variants have been offered with Inox as an option at one time or another. The LTT uses the Vertec slide with front cocking serrations on a modified M9A1 frame, and wears Langdon Tactical G10 grips. The Beretta 92D has no safety/decocking lever at all and, instead, relies on a double action only trigger for safety, which is what most cops at the time were already accustomed to. Weighing in at 32 ounces unloaded, and with an OAL of 8.3 inches, the 92G Vertec/Brigadier Tactical ships with three 15-round magazines. Among the more popular 92 variants over the years have been the “Inox” models. SKU: Current Stock: Perfect Impact Guarantee. The pistol also includes a wraparound style rubber grip to mimic the feel of the standard M9A1 backstrap. FL-NC Member. The first guns had a frame mounted safety like is seen on the Taurus 92. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. One final size variant of the 92 that’s often overlooked is the now-discontinued Centurion. $225.00. During that first decade of its existence, the Beretta 92 underwent many critical changes to its design before it eventually became the iconic 92FS that we’re so familiar with today. The parts might fit together, and the combo may even function for a while, but the pistol will experience increased wear and less reliable feeding. The 92SB is the gun that evolved into the 92F. In the meantime, some Beretta owners may be tempted to create their own “Centurion” by mating their 92 Compact slide to a full size 92 frame, but Beretta does not recommend it. I know most of the Beretta 92 series slides and frames are standard and will fit with each other. Out of stock. Speaking of sights, the Vertec's iron sights are another area where Beretta listened to their customers. In place of the slide-mounted safety/decocking lever that has become one of the trademarks of the series, it had a frame-mounted safety similar in appearance to the thumb safety found on the M1911. Add to Cart. Not Yet Rated Sold Out. Since then, the majority of 92 variants produced have also been made available as a 96 option, sold both to cops and commercially to non-uniformed citizens. With other improvements now made standard on the frames of all 92 and 96 pistols, it’s debatable whether the Brigadier slide actually improves the gun’s longevity. 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