Serious man Beretta. Beretta pistols (Beretta). The history of the pistol

Today, the Beretta pistol is considered perhaps one of the most popular in the class of personal weapons intended for self-defense. Its excellent reputation has contributed to the fact that almost all models of this brand are widely used in the world.

History of creation

The Beretta company claims to be one of the oldest in Europe. It owes its origin to the time when the production of rifle barrels began in Italy in 1680. Until 1900, the company produced the Beretta shotgun, intended for hunting and sporting purposes. Even then it was distinguished by its enviable quality, and therefore was widely known not only in Italy itself, but also far abroad. In 1915, during World War I, the company released its first Beretta pistol, gradually gaining the title of one of the world's largest manufacturers of short-barreled firearms.

When in 1985 this Italian brand won the tender, showing the world not only its famous Beretta rifle, but also the 92F army pistol, it managed to receive the largest order in history for the supply and production of its products in this series for the police and the United States Army. Then such famous brands as Colt and Smith Wesson, FN and Browning and many others fought against it.

The famous “92nd” model

The development of this army pistol began at the company in 1970. At the first stage of development, a group of designers led by Carlo Beretta worked in parallel on two promising prototypes. Both of these pistols had a self-cocking trigger, as well as a frame made of aluminum alloy. The first had a locking mechanism similar to the Browning High Power, and the second was based on the Walther P38 prototype. It was with them that the indexing “92” began in the designation of the famous production model. The Beretta 92 pistol designated the 9mm, 2nd model.

The first models appeared in 1975, and a year later their mass production began. In the same year, such an option as the Beretta 92 FS pistol was released, which had a safety lever located on the bolt. When turned on, it also performed a safe decocking. The Beretta 92S modification owed its appearance to the Italian police, who showed great interest in the new weapon.

Highly appreciating the advantages of the pistol, law enforcement agencies began to express their wishes regarding its layout and design. They formed the basis of the updated “police” modification.

Peculiarities

The Beretta 92 service pistol is equipped with an aluminum alloy frame and a steel slide. In 2004, an all-steel version with a fuse on the frame was also released for the civilian market, and primarily athletes. It was an analogue of the ninety-second model - Beretta 92 Steel.

Its design is built according to a scheme that uses recoil energy in a short stroke of the barrel and according to the “Walter P38” type of locking - with the cylinder swinging in a vertical plane. The ejector, mounted openly on the right side, also serves as an indicator of the number of cartridges in the chamber. Safety on 1975–76 Beretta 92 pistols. was located on the left side of the frame, and the magazine release button was located at the bottom of the handle.

Automation

It is based on the energy of recoil. The Beretta 92 pistol itself consists of sixty-five parts. The designers placed the return spring under the barrel, which is locked during longitudinal recoil by engagement with the bolt using a special cylinder swinging on an axis.

The trigger mechanism of this firearm acquired its final form in the Beretta 92SB model. The trigger is made of double action, the trigger is located openly. The coiled mainspring is located in the handle. The drummer is spring-loaded. It is closed by a jumper from the trigger and is held from the primer in the retracted position.

Characteristics

The Beretta 92 series pistol magazine is double-row, extending into one row. Its latch button is located on the left, at the base of the trigger guard. If necessary, it can be moved to the right side. An ejector mounted on the right side of the bolt indicates the presence of a cartridge. Spent cartridges are ejected to the right of the reflector.

When the cartridges are used up, the bolt is held in the rear position. You can remove it by lowering the lever on the left side of the frame or, if there is no empty magazine in the handle, by slightly pulling it back. The service life of these military pistols is more than thirty thousand shots.

Modifications

The family of the modern Beretta 92, which originates from the 34th model, is produced today in a wide variety. Modifications differ in both the size and design of the firing mechanism or safety, as well as the material and surface treatment. Each pistol in this series is characterized by high service and operational qualities.

The main ones are four modifications, which differ in their USM. These are "FS", "G", "D" and "DS". In addition, the models differ in caliber and design features. For example, in the 92-S pistol, created on the basis of the basic Beretta 92, the safety box is located directly on the casing on the bolt, and not under it. This placement allows you to safely lower the trigger when it is turned on with a chambered cartridge.

The Beretta 92-SB model is an improved version of the 92-S. In it, the fuse is located both on the left side of the casing and on the right - under both hands. In addition, in this modification, the magazine latch is moved from the bottom of the handle to below the level of the trigger guard.

Subsequently produced pistols had an improved safety mechanism, which, when turned on, disconnects the trigger from the hammer and maximally reliably blocks the firing pin, which is only activated when fully pressed. Thanks to this, the shot is fired only after proper preparation for shooting, which eliminates the possibility of an accidental volley from a fall or blow. The Beretta 92-SB-C model has become a shorter modification: its total length is 197 mm with a barrel of 135 mm.

Competition model

When the US Army announced a tender for a new pistol, Beretta, according to the requirements, developed the 92F modification. In terms of its size and principle of operation, it was similar to the previous one, however, the designers provided a small protrusion on the trigger guard. Thanks to this, the pistol could already be held with both hands. The safety button with the magazine latch was also made according to this principle. The handle also received a protrusion in the front lower part and lining. The inside of the barrel was chrome-plated, and the outside of the Beretta 92F pistol was coated with Bruniton, which is an anti-corrosion material like Teflon.

Pneumatic modifications

Firearms from the Italian manufacturer have received worldwide recognition. Apparently, for this reason, many companies began to produce air pistols of modifications of the Beretta 92 series.

The largest number of models are products from Umarex. The Beretta 92 FS, produced by this German manufacturer, is very popular among foreign users who prefer sports and entertainment pneumatics. It has earned recognition, among other things, from Russian sellers of air pistols and potential buyers. Being an exact copy of the combat version of the same name, which has been in service with the American army since 1989, the pistol has a length of 210 millimeters and a weight of 1.26 kilograms.

Exact copy of the original

The similarity is not only visual. The sports and entertainment gas cylinder Umarex Beretta 92 FS is almost entirely made of metal. It also retains the attributes of the nine-millimeter army version. This applies to both the safety box and the slide stop lever and the magazine release button. They are reproduced as accurately as possible, although the shutter stop plays a decorative role.

The pneumatic Glacier Beretta 92 is also considered one of the best models in its class. It is also entirely metal, weighs the same as the combat prototype, and is equipped with a blowback and slide stop, as well as a double-action trigger. The pistol has automatic firing capability.

Many people believe that in the huge range of pneumatic models, the Beretta is the best.

Price

The cost of this weapon depends on many parameters. Of course, the finish of the handle plays a significant role in the price level. For example, a Beretta 92FS air pistol from the Umarex company with a handle made of pure wood costs from twenty thousand rubles. It would make a wonderful gift for any gun lover. In turn, the Gletcher BRT 92FS Auto can be bought for seven thousand three hundred rubles and more, depending on the material of the handle. In addition to the gun itself, the sales package also includes a hex wrench and detailed instructions.

The Beretta M 92FS pistol is one of the most famous and recognizable in the world. It is used by the armies, police and special forces of many Western countries, and is very popular in the civilian arms market. Currently, more than 100,000 92 series pistols are produced annually in the world, both in Italy and under license in other countries. These weapons are produced in a large number of modifications, differing in size, design of the trigger mechanism and safety catch, as well as various types of materials and surface treatments used in production. In general, the Beretta M 92FS pistol has high combat and performance qualities.

Design work to create a new combat pistol for the Italian army in order to obtain a model that meets the new requirements for army short-barreled personal weapons began in 1970. At first, the creators of the pistol - Carlo Beretta, Giuseppe Masetti and Vittorio Valle worked on two prototypes, the main difference of which was the barrel bore locking system. Just as when creating the M 1951, the designers tested the locking systems of the German Walther P.38 and the Belgian FN Browning High Power. However, unlike the 1951 model, these samples were equipped with double-action trigger mechanisms. It was decided to make the frame exclusively from light alloy. As a result of comparative tests, the designers continued work only on a pistol with locking using a swinging combat cylinder, similar to the P.38. Serial production of the new pistol, designated 92, began in 1976.

The main difference between the early version of the Model 92 and the modern M 92FS was the location of the safety lever on the frame, and the magazine catch on the left side of the lower part of the handle. The fuse blocked the sear and the bolt-casing, both when the trigger was cocked and released. Then the M 92S model appeared, in which the safety lever, which when turned on, safely released the hammer from the cocking position, was moved to the bolt casing. The release of this version was initiated by the Italian State Police (Polizia di Stato), who wanted to obtain a weapon equipped with a safety trigger system. It was on the basis of this option that almost all subsequent models of this series were created. Production of the M 92 was soon discontinued, and the M 92S began to be supplied to the army, police and sold for export to other European countries and the United States.

From 1978 to 1985 Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. participated in the famous American XM9 competition for a new 9 mm army pistol. Several new versions of the standard M 92S were created especially for this competition: Beretta M 92S-1, Beretta M 92SB and Beretta M 92SB-F. In addition of these Italian pistols, the American pistols Colt SSP and Smith & Wesson M 459, the German Heckler und Koch models P9S, P7 and VP 70, the Belgian FN High Power and the Spanish Star 28 M took part in the initial stage of the competition. due to the delay in the competition, there was no immediate success.In 1983, the following models were nominated for a new stage of the competition: Beretta M 92SB-F, Sig Sauer P226, FN High Power, HK P7A13 (later became the prototype P7M13), Walther P88, Smith & Wesson M 459, Colt SSP and Steyr GB. As a result, two pistols met all the newly developed requirements - M 92SB-F and P226. For the Italians, the result of the tests and the requirements for the new weapon were such changes as a double-sided safety, plastic grip cheeks , trigger guard with finger rest and location of the magazine latch at the base of the trigger guard. The Beretta M 92F pistol received all of the above features. It was not until January 1985 that the winner of the XM9 competition was officially announced, which was the M 92F pistol, designated M9.

The Americans explained this choice by the lower cost of the weapon, complete with all accessories, compared to the P226, although the real motive for making such a decision, according to unofficial information, was Italy’s cooperation with the United States and permission to place American missile bases on its territory. Be that as it may, the Italian Beretta became the new service pistol of the US Army. However, it was not without serious problems. From 1987 to 1988 In the armed forces, especially in the US Marine Corps and special forces of the US Navy - US Navy SEAL, there have been cases of destruction of M9 bolt casings during shooting with injuries to shooters.

The consequence of these events was first the restriction of firing until the bolt-casing was replaced, and then the holding of a new competition in 1988, which, nevertheless, was again won by an Italian pistol. The manufacturer solved the identified problem in the simplest way - when the bolt casing was destroyed, its rear part became wedged on the pistol frame, without causing injury to the shooter. In addition, the M9 production technology has also been changed. As a result, incidents with the destruction of shutter casings stopped. A modification of the M9, designated M9A1, was adopted by the US Marine Corps. This pistol has rails on the lower front of the frame for mounting a tactical flashlight or laser designator and a differently shaped front of the trigger guard, as well as large horizontal checkering on the front and rear surfaces of the grip.

Iraq, Fallujah

The version of the M 92 pistol for the civilian arms market is the M 96 Inox model chambered for 40 S&W cartridge with a stainless steel bolt-casing

However, when used in harsh operating conditions - the sandstorms of Iraq, during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Shock and Awe in 2003, there were delays in firing due to sand getting into the mechanism, which rarely happened with the old M1911A1. The sand fell mainly into the locking unit through an elongated and widened window for ejecting spent cartridges. US National Guard soldiers serving in Iraq reported delays due to the quality of the magazines. There is an opinion that the M9 is too big even for a military pistol, since in the army short-barreled personal weapons are used mainly in extreme cases. But the combat experience of American soldiers gained while serving in Iraq shows the opposite. A powerful combat pistol is indispensable when “cleaning up” buildings and private houses. That is, where maneuverability and compactness are needed, which long M16 assault rifles cannot provide.

The experience gained during the XM9 competition was successfully used by the company. Soon the M 92FS pistol entered the arms market and is produced both in Italy and in other countries, including the USA. In particular, currently produced pistols have thick walls of bolt casings that guarantee their strength. Moreover, citizens who purchase the M 92FS for private use do not receive any complaints about the destruction of the shutter casings. It was this version of the M 92, which became the pinnacle of the evolution of the M 1951, that became the most widely used of all Italian pistols. The pistol was adopted by the Italian army and law enforcement agencies. Of course, these weapons have become in high demand in the civilian market, in countries where citizens are legally allowed to own personal short-barreled weapons. The peak popularity of M 92FS pistols was the 1990s, but even now various versions of this pistol are in stable and fairly high demand in Europe and the USA. At the same time, if American-made Berets are mainly produced as army weapons, then the Italians spend a little more time on fine-tuning and assembly. For example, in the Italian Beretta, the slots on the screws securing the cheeks of the handle are turned parallel to each other, and the chrome plating of the barrel bore includes the muzzle.

The automatic operation of the Beretta M 92FS pistol works according to the scheme of using recoil with a short barrel stroke. Locking is carried out using a swinging combat cylinder. The trigger mechanism is double-action, with a safety cocking mechanism. The double-sided safety levers are located on both sides of the rear part of the bolt casing. When turned on, the safety lever releases the hammer safely from cocking. The ejector is also an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber. The weapon is equipped with an automatic firing pin safety. The bolt stop lever and the barrel lock lever are located on the left side of the frame. The barrel release button is located on the right side of the frame. The magazine release is located at the base of the trigger guard. The frame is made of light alloy based on aluminum.

The Beretta M 92FS Centurion pistol features a short barrel and a slide-shroud

The Beretta M 92FS Compact pistol, in addition to its shortened overall length, also has a shortened grip

By order of the French gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale), in 1987, the Beretta M 92G pistol (G - “Gendarmerie”) was created. In this version, the levers on the side surfaces of the rear part of the bolt-casing perform only the function of safely releasing the trigger. Thus, the pistol does not have manually controlled safeties and can always be in full combat readiness. At the same time, safety in handling is ensured by an automatic firing pin safety, safety cocking of the hammer and, in fact, safety release levers. In 1989, this weapon was adopted by the gendarmerie to replace the Mle.1950 pistol. The pistols produced under license at MAS factories received the designation PA MAS G1, and were also adopted by the Air Force, and since 1999, by the French Army and Navy. But even in France there were problems with these weapons. During operation, like the Americans, there were cases of destruction of the shutter-casing, although at present such incidents are no longer reported. Another problem was the short service life of the weapon, caused by the insufficient quality of materials used in production in France. It should be noted that French special forces currently use German Sig Sauer P226 and HK USP pistols.

The 92 series is distinguished by a large number of options, of which it is necessary to note the most famous models, after the standard versions. The Beretta M 92D pistol, introduced by the manufacturer in 1990, is equipped only with a self-cocking trigger mechanism. The trigger is without a head, the safety lever is missing. The Beretta M 96, which is in service with the US Border Guard, uses .40 S&W cartridges with a magazine capacity of 11 rounds. The M 92FS Brigadier, produced from 1993 to 2006, features a reinforced bolt casing and a front sight mounted in a dovetail groove. It is in service with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The M 92FS Centurion, produced from 1992 to 1996, is a shortened version of the standard M 92FS with an overall length of 197 mm and a barrel length of 103 mm. Pistols of the 92 series are also available in Inox version, the differences of which are stainless steel slides and frames with a matte white finish.

The appearance of 92 series pistols on the civilian arms market made it possible to evaluate their real advantages and disadvantages. The most significant drawback when using full-size pistols of this series for self-defense turned out to be the dimensions and weight, which are quite consistent with a military pistol, but greatly complicate concealed carry. Actually, the M 92FS is bought mainly for shooting at a shooting range and self-defense at home or when stored in the glove compartment of a car, since it is really impossible to carry it covertly, especially in latitudes with warm climates. However, if you select a suitable holster and wear sufficiently wide outerwear, such as a light jacket, this pistol can be carried unnoticed. In this case, the dimensions and rather large mass will have an effect, making themselves felt when performing habitual actions.

Beretta M 92A1 pistol - new Shot Show 2010

Custom Beretta M 92FS with Olive Drab slide

Another disadvantage of the M 92FS is the safety lever, which complicates the handling of the weapon, which is especially important for inexperienced users who do not have the opportunity to constantly train in handling and shooting. In an extreme situation, owners often forget to turn off the fuse, whether it was turned on before or where it is located. In addition, the very placement of the levers on the bolt-casing makes it difficult or even impossible to quickly turn it off when removing the weapon. There were more advantages. The problem with a manually operated safety is significant only when using a weapon for self-defense. The solution is also quite simple - this fuse is simply ignored, that is, it never turns on, but is used only for safely releasing the trigger and then returning the levers to their original position.

Users note high quality workmanship, small, soft recoil, good controllability of the weapon, including high-speed shooting, high accuracy and reliability when using cartridges from different manufacturers with different types of bullets. Most owners speak very highly of the convenience of the handle. Its ergonomics, despite its rather simple design, are really good. The only negative here is that it is not entirely suitable for people with small hands, like the gun itself, due to its size. The combat qualities of the M 92FS are at a high level thanks not only to the ability to be constantly ready to open fire while being safe to handle, but also to the high firepower achieved by using a double-row magazine with 15 rounds, although this increases the width of the weapon.

The 9mm cartridge used is quite effective and works well with the latest types of hollow point bullets, which can be combined with powerful powder charges in +P and +P+ cartridges. The high stopping power of the bullet combined with the firepower makes this pistol a very effective police weapon, although in the US many people prefer lower firepower to the higher ODP of .45 ACP cartridges. In the armed forces, the problem of the stopping power of pistol cartridges is more acute, since the Geneva Convention prohibits the use of bullets that easily expand or flatten in the human body. Therefore, in Iraq, some American military personnel, whenever possible, preferred to carry 45-caliber pistols, which were either the old Colt M1911A1, still remaining in army warehouses, or the new M1911 variants with various improvements. For the civilian weapons market and police, the M 92FS pistol is a very good choice, as evidenced by good reviews from owners.

A new step in the evolution of the 92 series is the Beretta M 92A1 pistol in 9 mm caliber and M 96A1 chambered for .40 S&W, presented at Shot Show 2010. This time the Italians simply added a few design details to the design of the M 92FS, which otherwise cannot be called new, but as a result the 92 model became much better suited to the requirements of the times. At the same time, in contrast to the design innovations of the 90-Two, to the delight of lovers of traditions in weapons, the pistol retained the classic design, with the exception of the fashionable Picatinny rails in the front of the frame. In addition to the “rail”, the M 92A1 and M 96A1 received larger capacity magazines - for 17 and 12 rounds, respectively, a trigger guard with a rounded front part without an unnecessary protrusion, replaceable front sights, a single assembly of the return mechanism with a return spring, as well as a recoil buffer for the M 96A1.

This section of the Popadiv10 online store presents Beretta air pistols. The main feature of such pneumatics is its complete resemblance to the original weapon.

The original Beretta pistols are manufactured by the Italian company of the same name and have attracted the attention of many gun enthusiasts over several decades.

Air pistols are supplied to the Russian market by foreign brands and below are some modifications available on our website:

• Air pistol Stalker S84 (Beretta M84);
• Air pistol Borner Sport 331;
• Air pistol Umarex Beretta M92 FS (Black);
• Air pistol Cyber ​​Gun GSG 92 (Beretta);
• Air pistol Crosman C31;
• Air pistol Gletcher BRT 92FS Auto;
• Air pistol Swiss Arms Beretta P92 (Beretta) and others.

As you can see, the range of products is large and new modifications from foreign brands appear every year. There are no Russian products that copy the Italian Beretta on our market yet.

As with other air pistols, in this case the energy for the shot is taken from a 12-gram canister of CO2 carbon dioxide. The compartment for mounting the cylinder is located inside the handle or directly in the magazine itself.

The gas energy is enough to shoot at cans and paper targets, and after a little training you will be able to shoot a rodent or bird.

To protect against accidental pull of the trigger, each model of the air-powered Beretta is equipped with a special safety lock.

Key features of Beretta air pistols:

• Semi-automatic fire mode;
• Rolling shutter (Blowback);
• Steel ball speed - 130 m/s;
• 4.5 mm caliber balls are used as ammunition;
• No additional license required;
• Additional rail for tactical devices;
• Classic sight with front sight and rear sight;
• Non-automatic fuse.

Functional features of Beretta air pistols (Beretta)

Unlike replicas of Soviet pistols such as the Makarov and TT pistols, Beretta air pistols are distinguished by the ability to install tactical equipment.

For these purposes, a special mounting strip is provided at the bottom of the barrel. A tactical flashlight or laser sight will come in handy when firing from a long distance or in poor visibility.

Plus, of course, there are standard sighting devices in the form of a rear sight and a front sight. With their help, an accurate shot from close and medium distances will not be a serious problem.

It is also worth noting the presence in some modifications of such a system as Blowback. Thanks to this, the shooter can conduct semi-automatic fire without being distracted by reloading.

The power of the Beretta air pistol is enough to make an aimed shot at a distance of up to 20-25 meters. Provided there is no headwind.

With undeniable advantages, the price of Beretta air pistols will please the eye of every buyer with their affordability.

Design features of Beretta air pistols

With such power and a moving bolt, the Beretta pneumatic needs a durable and reliable body. For these purposes, engineers use materials such as alloy metal and impact-resistant ABS polymer in the manufacture of the case.

Not only the body, but also the gun barrel is made of metal. Prevention of corrosion is achieved by using a special solution that is used to treat steel elements.

The frame and pistol grip are made of plastic, which significantly reduces the weight of the structure without losing strength. Plastic has long been known for its resistance to mechanical damage and corrosion.

Therefore, after several years of daily use, every shooter will be able to see the ideal appearance of the Beretta air gun.

Why is it worth buying a Beretta air pistol from the Popadiv10 online store?

Firstly, only our online store offers a range of products from well-known companies, and we also act as an official representative. This will provide each buyer with permits.

Secondly, when purchasing Beretta air pistols from us, the buyer will receive a guarantee for a period of 6 to 18 months.

Thirdly, at the time of purchasing goods in the amount of 6,500 rubles, delivery is carried out at our expense.

History of the Beretta pistol (Beretta)

The production of original Beretta pistols is carried out by the Italian company of the same name.

Initially, the company was engaged in the manufacture of hunting and sporting rifles. However, after several decades, namely in 1915, it was decided to produce the first firearm.

Beretta products are used not only by police and military personnel, but also by civilians.

Recommendations for using Beretta air pistols

The use of Beretta air pistols is no different from models of other brands. And just like other weapons, Beretta pistols require proper care.

The main attention is required by the gun barrel, which takes on the main load when firing a shot. After which, particles from the shells remain inside the barrel, which will soon negatively affect the accuracy of fire.

The procedure itself takes 10-15 minutes, but will keep the elements of the weapon intact for many years.

Shooting is carried out using the energy of CO2 gas and steel BB balls with a caliber of 4.5 millimeters. A special magazine is provided for loading them (the amount of ammunition depends on the model).

Beretta pistols are a legendary brand, known throughout the world for their power and reliability. The brand was developed in Italy, and is famous for a couple of very famous models, such as the compact Beretta M 84 pistol and the Beretta 92, famous throughout the world for its high-capacity clip and automatic firing mode.

In this section you will find Beretta air pistols, structurally similar to combat models.

Beretta- one of the main Italian weapons companies. Its products are in service with the police and army in many countries around the world, and are widely used for self-defense by civilians. One of the oldest companies in the world - it has been owned by the same family for about 500 years. Until 1900, the Beretta company specialized in hunting and sporting rifles. With the outbreak of World War I in 1915, the company produced its first pistol.

Among modern small arms, the pistol brought the company the greatest fame Beretta 92 caliber 9x19 and its numerous modifications (92S, 92F, 92FS, 92DS, 90two, M9, M9A1, etc.). In 1976, mass production began; it combined the functions of civilian, service and police weapons. Low recoil for such a caliber, magazine capacity of 15 rounds and good accuracy ensured its rapidly growing popularity. The wide trigger guard, which allows you to shoot even with gloves, also turned out to be an important factor.

The Beretta 92F, designated M9, replaced the .45-caliber M1911 as the US Army's standard pistol in 1985. Beretta 92FS(differs from the 92F by a disc on the head of the hammer axis and a groove for it along the slide) has been in service since 1989 and is one of the most recognizable pistols in the world. The annual production of 92 series pistols of all modifications worldwide is more than 100,000 units.

Beretta 92FS pistol

Overall, the Beretta 92 series pistols eventually earned a reputation as fairly reliable, if somewhat bulky, weapons. Some complaints are caused by the overly thick handle, which is only comfortable for shooters with fairly large palms, and the pistol itself is quite large in size.

Gun Beretta PX4 Storm has been produced since 2014 and is primarily aimed at the police weapons market in the USA, where the first sales began. From the point of view of the device, it is a further development of the Beretta M8000 pistols, having inherited from them the general scheme of automation and trigger. The ergonomics of the weapon and its ability to adapt to each individual shooter have undergone significant improvements. In addition, the PX4 pistol has a standard Picatinny-type rail under the barrel, allowing installation of an under-barrel flashlight or laser pointer. Standard magazine capacity is 17 rounds of 9mm caliber or 14 rounds of .40 caliber.

In the Pnevmat24 online store you can buy Beretta air pistols at a good price with fast and convenient delivery throughout Russia by courier, transport company or Russian Post.

Beretta 92 is the base model.

Beretta 92SB-C is a compact model.

Beretta 92FS Brigadier - with a reinforced bolt.

Beretta 92FS Elite - with a reinforced bolt and a slightly shortened barrel.

Beretta 92FS-C is a compact model.

The Beretta 90two is a variant of the Beretta 92 pistol, with redesigned bolt contours and a modular grip guard.

US M9 pistol - military version of the Beretta 92FS pistol

Beretta M9A1 - an option proposed for the US Army but rejected by it

Beretta M9A3 - another version developed for the US Army, but also not yet successful

Beretta 92FS - partial disassembly.

Characteristics

Caliber: 9x19mm (also 40SW in model 96 and 9x21mm in model 98)
USM: double acting
total length: 217 mm (197 mm for compact models)
Barrel length: 125 mm (109 mm for compact models)
Weight: 950-1000 g without cartridges (depending on model)
Magazine capacity: 15 rounds (models 92 and 98); 13 rounds (92 compact); 11 rounds (model 96 cal. 40); 8 rounds (92 compact type M)

The development of a new military pistol to replace the Beretta M951 began at Beretta in 1970. The design team, led by Carlo Beretta and including Giuseppe Mazetti and Vittorio Valle, developed two prototypes in parallel at the first stage. Both pistols were supposed to have a self-cocking trigger and an aluminum alloy frame. The first prototype had a Browning High Power type locking, the second a Walther P38 type. It was from these prototypes that the index “92” appeared in the designation of serial pistols. It meant "9mm pistol, 2nd model." Obviously, the “9mm pistol, 1st model” (with Browning locking) did not satisfy the designers, and they focused specifically on the “92” model.
The first prototypes of the pistol appeared in 1975, and mass production began in 1976. In the same year, a version of the Beretta 92S pistol appeared, which had a safety lever located on the bolt, which, when turned on, also performed a safe decocking. This model owes its appearance to the Italian police (Policia di Stato), who showed interest in the new pistol, but wanted to have an option with a safety trigger mechanism (Beretta 92 pistols had a safety on the frame that locked the bolt and a sear both when the hammer was cocked and released ). Beretta 92S pistols quickly replaced the first model from production and were widely used by the Italian army, police, and were also exported. Between 1978 and 1984, Beretta took part in the American competition for a new 9mm XM9 army pistol. For this competition, several versions of the Beretta 92 pistol were consistently developed - Beretta 92S-1, Beretta 92SB, Beretta 92SB-F. It was the Beretta 92SB-F pistol, renamed the Beretta 92F in the series, that was declared the winner of the XM9 competition in 1985. Currently, Beretta produces a fairly wide range of models based on the Beretta 92F pistol, both at a factory in Italy and at a subsidiary in the USA.

All Beretta 92 series service pistols have an aluminum alloy frame and steel slide. In 2004, a Beretta 92 Steel variant was also released for the civilian market (primarily for athletes), which has an all-steel construction and a frame-mounted safety (similar to the first Beretta 92 pistols). The automation is built according to a scheme using recoil energy with a short barrel stroke and locking like a Walter P38 - a larva swinging in a vertical plane. The pistol bolt is open at the top, which is why it has a significant width to create the necessary safety margin. The ejector, openly mounted on the right side of the bolt, additionally serves as an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber. The safety on pistols produced in 1975-76 was located on the left side of the frame, the magazine release button was located at the bottom of the handle, on the left cheek. There is also a shutter stop lever on the left side of the frame.
Overall, the Beretta 92 series pistols eventually earned a reputation as fairly reliable, if somewhat bulky, weapons. Some complaints are caused by the overly thick handle, which is only comfortable for shooters with fairly large palms, and the pistol itself is quite large in size. It is interesting that cases of the destruction of the bolt with the separation of its rear part, which led to injuries to shooters, that occurred in the period 1986 - 1989 in the US Armed Forces, occurred not only in the USA, but also in France (about 10 years later). After the introduction of the Beretta 92FS modification for the American military, Beretta 92F series pistols were sold for a long time on the civilian and police markets without modifications that prevented the bolt from tearing off in the event of its destruction. Despite this, the new reinforced bolt with a completely closed upper part, developed by Phrobis at the request of the US Navy, never went into mass production, and over time, the Beretta 92FS pistols completely replaced the previous model from production. During the military operations of the US Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2002 - 2004, problems with the reliability of M9 pistols (American-made Beretta 92FS) also became more frequent, mainly associated with weakening of the magazine feed springs due to prolonged wearing of magazines fully loaded with cartridges.

Below is a list of the main modifications of the Model 92 in order of their appearance, as well as differences from the base model. The year of manufacture of the models is given in parentheses.
Beretta 92S(1976) - The first modification of the base model 92. Instead of a fuse on the frame, a fuse appeared on the bolt, which also serves as a safe release lever (when the safety is turned on, the firing pin is blocked, the hammer is released from the cocking position and the trigger is locked). In all other respects it is no different from the base model. Currently no longer in production.
Beretta 92SB(1981) - development of the 92S model, originally designated 92S-1. The safety/safety release lever has become double-sided, automatic firing pin blocking and half-cocking of the hammer have appeared. The magazine latch was moved to the base of the trigger guard. Production discontinued in 1991.
Beretta 92SB-C(1981) - Compact version of the Model 92SB, with a shortened barrel, bolt and handle. The total length decreased to 197 mm, the barrel to 103 mm, the magazine capacity became 13 rounds, but the ability to use standard 15-round magazines remained.
Beretta 92SB-C type M(1983) - a variant of the 92SB-C model, characterized by a single-stack magazine with 8 rounds, and, accordingly, a flatter handle and lighter weight. The release has been discontinued.
Beretta 92F(1984) - originally designated 92SB-F. Developed as part of the American XM9 competition as a further development of the 92SB model, it is distinguished by a slightly modified handle shape, plastic handle cheeks and coating of metal parts. The bore and chamber are chrome plated. Modern pistols of this model do not differ in appearance from the 92FS model.
Beretta 92G(1987) - The "Gendarmerie" variant was created by order and adopted by the Gendarmerie Nationale de France in 1989. Manufactured in France under license at GIAT Industries factories under the designation PA MAS G1. It differs from the 92FS model in that the lever on the bolt only has the function of safely releasing the trigger, and the trigger is not blocked (the pistol is always ready to fire).
Beretta 92FS(1989) - modification of the Beretta 92F pistol, which has an enlarged hammer axis head, which prevents the rear part of the bolt from falling off the guides when it is destroyed. Created based on the sad experience of the American military. In the US Armed Forces it is in service under the symbol M9; it differs from commercial pistols in markings and external decoration.
Beretta 92FS-C(1989) - a compact version of the 92FS, with a shortened barrel, bolt and handle. Magazine 13 rounds, same dimensions as Model 92SB-C.
Beretta 92FS-C type M(1989) - version of the 92FS-C with a single-stack magazine for 8 rounds.
Beretta 92DS(1990) - the model is similar to the 92FS model, except that the trigger of this pistol is only self-cocking (Double Action Only). When the safety is on, it blocks the trigger and firing pin.
Beretta 92D(1990) - the model is similar to the 92DS, but does not have a safety lock. The trigger does not have a spoke.
Beretta 96(1992) - modification of model 92F chambered for .40SW for the American police market. Magazine capacity - 11 rounds. Modifications to the Model 96 are similar to the corresponding modifications to the Model 92 (D, Brigadier, Elite, etc.). Widely used by the US police, is in service with the US Border Guard, and is successful in the civilian market.
Beretta 92FS/96 Brigadier(1996) - modification of the 92FS model with a reinforced and heavier bolt. It was initially implemented as a modification of the Model 96 (chambered 40SW) by order of the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), and later transferred to the Model 92. Another difference is that the front sight is removable.
Beretta 92FS Centurion(1996) - model 92FS with a shortened barrel and bolt with the same frame. Total length 197 mm, barrel 103 mm, magazine 15 rounds.
Beretta 92 Vertec(2003) - a modification primarily aimed at the US police weapons market. The main difference of this modification is the modified shape of the handle with a straight back, making it more convenient to handle the weapon for shooters with medium and small hands. Another improvement is integral guides for mounting a laser pointer or flashlight on the frame under the barrel.
Beretta 90two(2006) - the newest option in the line of modifications of the 92 model. It is distinguished primarily by a modified design of the handle with unitary modular overlays made of plastic and having a U-shaped profile when viewed from above (encompassing the handle from the sides and back, in contrast to only the side overlays on previous models). In addition, cosmetic changes have been made to the shape of the bolt and safety levers; a guide for attaching a flashlight or laser laser has been added to the frame under the barrel; if necessary, we can close it with a special plastic cover.
Beretta M9A1: an improved version of the M9 pistol, distinguished by the presence of a Picatinny-type under-barrel guide integrated into the frame and a number of minor improvements. Offered to the US Army to replace M9 pistols, but so far unsuccessful
Beretta M9A3: further development of the M9 pistol family. It also has an integrated Picatinny rail under the barrel, a replaceable front sight, and a smaller grip handle (similar to the 92 Vertec). In the muzzle of the barrel there is a thread closed with a removable bushing for installing a quick-release muffler.