I just got back from visting Jim Flynn's Truck Repair in Glen Gardner, to see if Jim could get me a new Beretta 92A1. He quoted me a price that was at least $100 less than what I've been quoted at some of the local shops, and was even cheaper than the cheapest price I've found online!!! He's ordering one for me and I'll get it from him once I get my permits from teh NJSP within the next couple of weeks.

 

This was my first time dealing with Jim Flynn, but I can tell you that I'll definitely be dealing with him again for more purchases. Great guy and his prices are just awesome!

I don't get the connection between truck repair and guns!? Can you clear this up for me?

 

Cool gun tho, I love 92's. Whats the different between the A1 and the 92? More goodies?

I don't get the connection between truck repair and guns!? Can you clear this up for me?

 

Cool gun tho, I love 92's. Whats the different between the A1 and the 92? More goodies?

 

I don't think there is any conenction between truck repair and guns... The guy just runs his FFL business out of his truck repair shop, that's all. Jim seems like a really great guy to do business with, so I'm sure I'll be back to him for more firearms in the future.

 

From what I've read, the differences on the 92A1 vs. the 92fs:

 

- The 92A1 has some updated internals (supposedly improved)

- Picatinny Rail

- Removable front and rear sight (the 92fs had a permanent front sight)

- Rounded trigger guard

- Internal Recoil Buffer

- Captive guide rod assembly

 

Here's a picture comparison:

 

92A1:

 

 

and the 92fs:

 

Jim is a great guy! You'll have a wonderful experience dealing with him.

Now when you get it, see if there's a "Read manual before use" warning label on it

Nice gun, Tony. Have fun with it. Some flavor of Beretta is on my short list for next year. Let us know how it shoots for you.

Now when you get it, see if there's a "Read manual before use" warning label on it

 

Yeah, it does have that stupid disclaimer on it... I checked one out in person at another shop and it did have it... So dumb!

Nice gun, Tony. Have fun with it. Some flavor of Beretta is on my short list for next year. Let us know how it shoots for you.

 

Thanks! Once I do get it, I'll be sure to post some pics and my first range report. I've shot the 92fs and loved it... so I'm sure I'll like the 92A1 as well. I've read reviews from people that have both the 92fs and the 92A1 and they report that the A1 shoots even nicer than the FS... I can't wait to find out for myself!

nice choice...

is there a difference between this and the m9a1?

i was shopping around for this too as my first handgun

Yeah, it does have that stupid disclaimer on it... I checked one out in person at another shop and it did have it... So dumb!

 

Where is it? On the frame near the rail?

Where is it? On the frame near the rail?

 

See here:

 

nice choice...

is there a difference between this and the m9a1?

i was shopping around for this too as my first handgun

 

The difference between the M9A1 and the 92A1 is that the M9 has a beveled mag well, sand resistant mags (unless you're planning to use this pistol in afghanistan, I don't this is necessary), and has 15rnd mags vs. 10 rnd mags on the 92A1. Supposedly the 92A1 internals are the latest and greatest. The 10 rnd mags weren't a deal breaker for me, as the 92A1 can take the 15 rnd mags as well and I can buy them any time I want.

 

Oh, and teh 92A1 has the rounded trigger guard, whereas the M9A1 has the old squarish looking one. There is about $60 difference in MSRP too... the MSRP on the 92A1 is $690 and the M9A1 is: $750.

 

If you're checking these out and want to get one, I'd say go with the 92A1.

See here:

 

 

Man that's more blatant and obnoxious than the one on my Px4

Jims a great guy. I bought a Mossberg from him earlier this year. He has great prices on ammo too so make sure to ask him to take you out to his stash. Haha...