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1. MILITARY SURPLUS BERETTA M9 SERIAL
2. MILITARY SURPLUS BERETTA M9 FULL SIZE
3. MILITARY SURPLUS BERETTA M9 SERIES

I detailed stripped the gun for fun and to inspect the hidden areas, and everything was lighly coated with carbon, as it should be. When you first get the gun, it sounds dull, but loosesns up nicely and very evenly in the normal wear areas. This M9 went off without a hitch during the break in period, and now has that nice metalic sound when you rack it.

I fired 400 rounds, non stop, at one range visit this past week. I took the gun home (after the unconstitutional five day waiting period we have all throughout FL, now) and lubed the rails and swept the barrel. I bought this gun as a duty side arm, if the should come, and as an add on to my military side arm collection.

MILITARY SURPLUS BERETTA M9 SERIES

This configuration apart from the other 92 series pistols.Ĭ.

MILITARY SURPLUS BERETTA M9 SERIAL

Unique M9-prefixed serial number: (M9-xxxxxx) sets

Distinctive military style markings: on various componentsĬlosely replicate those of the U. The commercial M9 pistol is the closest replica to the military M9 that a civilian may legally own.Ī. Armed Forces have counted on the Beretta M9 pistol for over two decades of distinguished service and reliability. Dot-and-Post sight system clones that of the M9.įrom the jungle heat of Panama to the sandstorms of Iraq, the men and women of the U.S. Unique M9-prefixed serial number: (M9-xxxxxx) sets this configuration apart from the other 92 series pistols. Distinctive military style markings on various components closely replicate those of the U. For those out there that want to start messing around with a great SA/DA gun or breathe new life into a military classic, the M9 is one of my top choices for you.Model 92 M9 Military Copy 9mm 4.9" Barrel, Bruniton Finish, Two Dot USGI Sights, Plastic Grips, 15 Round MagsĬlosest replica to the military M9 that a civilian may legally own. There are plenty of gunsmiths out there boosting the popularity of the M9 by tuning them up for competition and concealed carry. It will need to find a bigger role on the civilian market and I think it really is starting too. The M9 is still the same great gun that has been carried by our military for three decades. Some would consider retirement a death sentence, but others might consider it a time to re-invent themselves. Thank you to Ammunition To Go for the quality ammo supplied in this review.

MILITARY SURPLUS BERETTA M9 FULL SIZE

This is a full size “fighting handgun” with a nice high beaver tail to allow for a very aggressive grip. You will be hard pressed to find a more comfortable shooting handgun than the M9 straight from the manufacturer. Make sure you do your homework when buying and if you can physically inspect the components that is even better. I will say that if you are buying from the surplus market that a lot of the parts and pieces have been well loved. Some of this support is military surplus from extensive service life and some is from the cult like following Beretta has developed over the years.

The M9 has an extensive supply of aftermarket parts, holsters, mags, etc. Once the M9 is out of the holster it shoots like a calm lake.ĭuring a 40-year period a gun can develop a lot of aftermarket support. Unloaded the M9 weighs 33 ounces, which is heavy and probably not the best choice for concealed carry, but it aids in keeping felt recoil to a minimum. With the current trend of duty weapons shifting away, though, it makes me wonder: what’s the Beretta M9’s place in today’s marketplace? (Photo: Ben Brown/) The M9 has not only withstood the test of time in the hands of our troops, but also here state’s side with various law enforcement agencies as well. This is a gun that will not quit on you with minimal maintenance required. The most common malfunction you may run into would be a failure-to-fire but even that is mitigated by the M9’s strong single- and double-action hammer. The M9’s open slide design works to its advantage by not trapping spent brass or dirt in the action. You cannot spend three decades as a military sidearm fighting in deserts, on mountain tops, and everything in between only to be deemed unreliable. With the current trend of duty weapons shifting away, though, it makes me wonder: what’s the Beretta M9’s place in today’s marketplace? military for more than 30 years only to be recently retired by a more modern duty weapon design. The Beretta M9 was the standard side arm for the U.S.