First things first... this is NOT a Chiappa. The weight, grip, fit, finish, and overall feel is extremely close to a regular M9/92 series... except it eats .22lr food.

 

The box says Beretta, the grips have the Beretta trident, the take down is the same, the trigger feels the same, all the controls are the same, even the recoil spring and barrel come out the same. The only give away it's NOT actually made by Beretta is the dust cover marking "Made in Germany by Umarex." The firearm comes with only one magazine, but unlike the conversion kit it will take 15 rounds. No idea what extra magazines cost yet.

 

On to a bunch of pictures. (note if they're not working right, blame photobucket. they're being weird again.)

 

 

This morning's outing allowed me to put about 150 rounds down range, and I can that I'm extremely happy with this purchase. I've been hunting for a full sized .22lr to practice with, and being a lefty I have certain "needs" for the controls. I've been kicking myself since last Christmas as I was going to pick up the .22lr conversion kit from Beretta when the price was heavily discounted, but I chose not to at that time. Now i'm glad I procrastinated. When I found it it wasn't actually made by Beretta I was a little nervous, but after holding it last night at the dealer I could tell my concerns were unfounded.

 

If you're at all a Beretta 92 series fan and want something chambered in .22lr, you should give this a look. My cost was, as my dealer said, "5 shekels under 400, all included." I think it's worth every penny. (In case you couldn't figure it out... it's Steve @ Monmouth Arms)

 

Comparative specs:

 

Model			M9 22LR		92G
Action			Single/Double	Single/Double 
Barrel length (in)	4.9"		4.9"
Caliber			.22 LR		9x19
Grip Width		1.3"		(not listed)
Magazine		15		15
Overall height (in)	5.5		5.4
Overall length (in)	8.5		8.5
Overall width (in)	1.52		1.5
Sight radius (in)	6.1		6.1
Weight unloaded (OZ)	26.08		33.3

Way cool.

Very nice!

 Do you think the 15 rnd mag would retro to the 92fs with the 22 kit? That would be sweet.

Mags do not interchange

 

 

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Mags do not interchange

 

 

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Woulda been nice...

Sa-weet!

 

Nice job on the pics and stats too!

 

Thanks!

I still need to get the Beretta .22 conversion kit

 

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Super fast shipping from this guy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Beretta-22LR-Conversion-KIT-Factory-92-96-SERIES/281841946511?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3Dd8e4dc40fa7f43d5a71d07fcd9ad6540%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D281816796456

Ouch for that price might be a better deal to get the Beretta .22LR providing u got yer P2Ps.

 

 

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Check what Beretta wants for one.

I just want to have the same trigger pull/weight and such. Without wasting a p2p...

I was going to get the conversion kit. In fact I was kicking my self last christmas for NOT getting it when all those discounts were stacking. However i have to say, this was a great choice. I would have bought a used 92FS to perch the kit on to anyways. IF you were the type who doesn't mind converting back and forth all the time, then the kit might be a better choice. If you would have wound up perching it on a frame (semi) permanently, then frankly the new gun is a better deal. In my not so humble opinion of course.

I was going to get the conversion kit. In fact I was kicking my self last christmas for NOT getting it when all those discounts were stacking. However i have to say, this was a great choice. I would have bought a used 92FS to perch the kit on to anyways. IF you were the type who doesn't mind converting back and forth all the time, then the kit might be a better choice. If you would have wound up perching it on a frame (semi) permanently, then frankly the new gun is a better deal. In my not so humble opinion of course.

Looks pretty good!

 

I got a 22 conversion kit last year for $194 with all the stacked discounts, but this beats the $390 full price any day of the week.

Check what Beretta wants for one.

I just want to have the same trigger pull/weight and such. Without wasting a p2p...

Steve @ Monmouth Arms actually had one in stock. Smitty by any chance did you get to look at it while you were there last week? I didn't check on the price. 

I wasn't really thinking about it . I was still pissed about the traffic. lol