I have the option to purchase a Beretta gun at factory cost price. Now I'm looking to get a pistol and I'm not too familiar with what's good.. I was looking for a 9mm. Either the m9, m9A1, or the 92 .. I understand they are both similar guns so I'm not 100% sure what to get.. Looking for a good investment.. Gun will probably be lightly used for targets. Thx guys

The 92FS, M9, and M9A1 are all the same gun with some aesthetic differences. All will serve you well. They are all durable and reliable. Any of them will outlast the shooter for sure.
 
The 92FS and M9 are identical guns. The M9 is made in America and the 92FS is made in Italy. The 92's markings are just that, "92FS", "made in Italy", etc. The M9 markings are "M9", "US 9mm",  "Made in USA", etc. The Italian made 92 is more sought after and said to be better made, have a better finish, etc. I've owned both and didn't see any difference. Unless of course, you can find an old NIB 92fs from the 90's, then you might see a difference in fit and finish. Anyway, of these 2, I prefer the M9, because of the "US 9mm" and "made in USA" markings.
 
The M9A1 is an M9 with a rail and different grip checkering and I think it has a different shaped trigger guard. It is a Tacticool version of the M9. Great model if you want to mount lights, lasers, and party favors on the pistol. I still prefer the standard M9 over the M9A1 for its aesthetics.
 
As far as investments go, your not going to make any money off these guns. They will most likely hold their value, but they will never be worth 2x what you paid for them. Resale on the Beretta are usually 80-90% of new pricing.
 
If you want something that might be worth more than you paid later down the road, try to pick up one of those new 92 Inox Brigadiers, or 92 Inox Vertecs. They are very desirable. They stopped making both models years ago, but recently started making both again. Not sure for how long they will keep making them. I still see a bunch of them on GunBroker.
 
 
Now for some Beretta porn to get you in the mood.......
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Thank you! Lots of good info !

Something to note, The M9A1 has a fixed, non - interchangeable front sight. 

Have you shot one? Many people love them, but for some the grip size is an issue.

Something to note, The M9A1 has a fixed, non - interchangeable front sight.

Correct. The 92FS, M9, and M9A1 all have fixed non-replaceable front sights. The 92A1, 92 Brigadier, and 92 Vertec all have replaceable dove tailed front sights.

This can't be Jersey legal.  There MUST be some law against two guns in one case

 

Love that "Beretta Porn" posted by diamondd817!

 

And just to add a few comments (I'm nothing more than a casual observer, so feel free to correct).

For the original poster the M9 has a different sight set up than the 92fs, the M9 has "snowman"(?) sights while the 92 has the standard post and v we are used to seeing, also keep in mind (can't tell how much experience the original poster has) the Beretta 92 series are DA/SA action with a de-cocker.

The 92FS, M9, and M9A1 are all the same gun with some aesthetic differences. All will serve you well. They are all durable and reliable. Any of them will outlast the shooter for sure.

 

The 92FS and M9 are identical guns. The M9 is made in America and the 92FS is made in Italy. The 92's markings are just that, "92FS", "made in Italy", etc. The M9 markings are "M9", "US 9mm", "Made in USA", etc. The Italian made 92 is more sought after and said to be better made, have a better finish, etc. I've owned both and didn't see any difference. Unless of course, you can find an old NIB 92fs from the 90's, then you might see a difference in fit and finish. Anyway, of these 2, I prefer the M9, because of the "US 9mm" and "made in USA" markings.

 

The M9A1 is an M9 with a rail and different grip checkering and I think it has a different shaped trigger guard. It is a Tacticool version of the M9. Great model if you want to mount lights, lasers, and party favors on the pistol. I still prefer the standard M9 over the M9A1 for its aesthetics.

 

As far as investments go, your not going to make any money off these guns. They will most likely hold their value, but they will never be worth 2x what you paid for them. Resale on the Beretta are usually 80-90% of new pricing.

 

If you want something that might be worth more than you paid later down the road, try to pick up one of those new 92 Inox Brigadiers, or 92 Inox Vertecs. They are very desirable. They stopped making both models years ago, but recently started making both again. Not sure for how long they will keep making them. I still see a bunch of them on GunBroker.

 

 

Now for some Beretta porn to get you in the mood.......

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Nice gun porn dude !

Nice pics !

Want some more?

 

M9

 

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PX4 Type C

 

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96FS Inox w/Inox controls, made in USA

 

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PX4 SubCompact 9mm w/ low pro/stealth levers

 

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Nono (spelled incorrect on purpose)

 

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This is not a Beretta

 

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Get one or two.

 

If u want something a weeebit smaller the M9A1 compact is nice.

 

Can you get a beretta shotgun at cost? Better "investment" if that's what your intention is.

yeah factory cost price.. I was thinking a shotgun but I'm a big fan of handguns now .

I would definitely get a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon shotgun at factory price over one of their pistols...  MUCH bigger savings.

I would definitely get a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon shotgun at factory price over one of their pistols...  MUCH bigger savings.

+1. It's an awesome piece that I wish I could afford. E savings on a 92 series will be modest. They sell for 650 at most all day long.

Personally I like the fullsize 92. I have both a px4 storm in fullsize and compact for sale locally because I just did not like them. They are not bad guns, but they are not the best either.

I have the compact PX4, and while a great pistol the cost definitely leaves much to be desired. Trigger and slide are a little sloppy. Now the 92 has a very nice fit.

Strange - my Px4 (Fullsize) isn't sloppy at all... 

My fullsize px4 storm is the furthest thing from sloppy ?

Mine is no where near as smooth operating as my 92. It's just an inherit property of having the metal guide rails embedded in a polymer frame. It shoots great and I will say that it is my bed side pistol.

OP I think diamondd817 pretty much hit the nail on the head...all three models are pretty similar. However I would do the M9A1 because of the rail.

 

However if you can wait, I would love to test drive the M9A3. It's their submission to the US Army to replace the M9...looks sweet:

 

http://www.beretta.com/en-us/m9a3/

OP I think diamondd817 pretty much hit the nail on the head...all three models are pretty similar. However I would do the M9A1 because of the rail.

 

However if you can wait, I would love to test drive the M9A3. It's their submission to the US Army to replace the M9...looks sweet:

 

http://www.beretta.com/en-us/m9a3/

Hey get in line!

OP I think diamondd817 pretty much hit the nail on the head...all three models are pretty similar. However I would do the M9A1 because of the rail.

 

However if you can wait, I would love to test drive the M9A3. It's their submission to the US Army to replace the M9...looks sweet:

 

http://www.beretta.com/en-us/m9a3/

That M9A3 is a 92 Vertec Inox in disguise. It has that straighter Vertec (1911 style) grip angle. Just an FYI.

 

The 92G-SD, now that's one that will be worth more $$$ down the road.