Grapeshot 301 Posted September 18, 2014 Always wanted a Beretta and have one last permit to use up. I am looking at both the M9 and 92 FS (obviously I want something in 9mm), and am having trouble deciding. I know a lot of you have either the M9 or 92, and some have both. This will be a range toy, could possibly be used for HD, and I would like to try my hand at some competitions in the future. Any advice, caveats, etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arbelest 29 Posted September 18, 2014 I have the M9 and and can't say anything bad about it. I am not aware of any major differences between the two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 826 Posted September 18, 2014 The M9 has that classic straight dust cover. The 92FS has the slanted dust cover. I like the straight dust cover look much more. The M9 also has "US 9mm / M9" on the frame and slide, and a unique M9 serial #. Also, the M9 has no lawyer mumbo jumbo warnings on the on the frame, the 92FS does. The new 92FS Inox models use the straight dust cover M9 frame. Beretta went to the straight dust cover M9 frame for the Inox once they discontinued the 96Fs, which required the slanted dust cover for extra strength. Real nice looking if you want something a little different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94dak 0 Posted September 18, 2014 I've got a 92fs brigadier, was the first gun I purchased for myself, and will never get rid of it. have upgraded it over the years, took a defensive pistol course with it(and was the only one in the class that didn't have a striker fired pistol), shoots awesome. cant go wrong with any 92 or m9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted September 18, 2014 I have a 25th Anny M9. Its N OK gun. It was my first and I barely ever use it though. I find the M9 to be more aesthetically pleasing because of the dust cover. Other day than that it's pretty much the same. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted September 18, 2014 havent shot my 92 since I got my glock...very solid gun though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,137 Posted September 18, 2014 They are mechanically the same, big solid and accurate. The only functional dif I can think of are the sights, 92 has 3 dot, M9 two dot. I also like that the mags pull dbl duty with my cx4. Beretta also makes other 9s, Px4 and Cougar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSD1026 48 Posted September 18, 2014 I have a 92A1.. Same as the others, but it has a replaceable front site and rails on the frame.. excellent gun, shoots straighter than I, and built like a tank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millsan1 3 Posted September 18, 2014 I have and love a 92FS. That being said, if you are planning on using the gun as an HD, I would say go for the A1, because it is my belief that all SD weapons should either have a laser or a light on them, and you need a rail for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted September 18, 2014 I have a 92A1.. Same as the others, but it has a replaceable front site and rails on the frame.. excellent gun, shoots straighter than I, and built like a tank. Ditto here. But I only use mine at the range, not for training, gun games or HD. I don't like having to deal with a safety and the DA/SA difference., but I think it's my finest looking gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seamusSU 0 Posted September 18, 2014 I just sold my M9 once I finally gave up on the very large grip. It never fit my hand well, but was otherwise great. Just make sure if you have medium hands to try one out first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarecrow 0 Posted September 18, 2014 Had a 92FS. Never a failure of any kind but the ergonomics of the gun just did not work for me. But tons of people love them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 692 Posted September 18, 2014 Go for the 92A1, as previously mentioned it has a replaceable front sight and rail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang69 505 Posted September 19, 2014 Either would be a great choice, differences are mainly cosmetic. I have a 92s Inox, and the sights are red-dot. Not the best visibility in any conditions. Gun shoots very well though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
areacode201 4 Posted September 19, 2014 Love my 92A1. It's currently the HD gun and it's a lot of fun at the range. Built like a tank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted September 19, 2014 I have a 92 a1 also. The grip is a bit wide. But i have larger hands so it works for me. I use it for idpa uspsa and that stuff. I have never ever had any type of failure. Not even at the range let alone in competition. Its got thousands of rounds through it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe P. 4 Posted September 19, 2014 i know your looking for 9mm , but i went with the 96 a1 for my first purchase and also used this in some USPSA matches and never had a failure in any way. testament to the platform , but it pretty much speaks for itself. A little more challenging to use in the games.(safety, weight, sights,but can be swapped out) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom-NJ2AS 31 Posted September 19, 2014 Don't forget the 90-two. I love mine in 9mm. I carried the Bereta m9 in the marines. Can't go wrong with a beretta. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted September 20, 2014 I like the 92FS Inox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
