What year was my Beretta 92FS made?

What year was my Beretta 92FS made?

The Beretta 92 was designed in 1975, and production began in 1976. Many variants in several different calibers continue to be used to the present. The United States military replaced the .45 ACP M1911A1 pistol in 1985 with the Beretta 92FS, designated as the “M9.”

How much does a Beretta 92FS weight?

Beretta 92 FS

What happened to the Beretta 92 Centurion?

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. 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.

What is the Beretta Model 92?

The Beretta Model 92 was originally designed using various elements of previous Beretta pistols along with heavy influence from the Walther P38. This first Model 92 is recognizable as part of the 92 family but just barely.

What kind of problems do Beretta 92 and 96 pistols have?

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. Among the more popular 92 variants over the years have been the “Inox” models.

What is the Beretta Centennial M9A1?

The Beretta medallion in each wood grip panel displays the anniversary dates in Roman numerals, which are also engraved on either side of the steel slide. The pistol is packaged in a custom M2A1 ammunition can bearing the Centennial logo. The M9A1 was adopted by the USMC in 2006.