Beretta 90-TWO Type F Beretta 92 Series User Manual - Page 5

- Grip screws The light alloy frame is anodized grey to match the other parts. Some parts are chromium-plated matte (the hammer, the outside of the magazine, etc.) and the rear sight is Bruniton coated. A special model with gold inlays is also available (Inox Golden). DE LUXE MODELS The new De Luxe models are available in three different versions: blued, engraved; silver-plated, engraved; gold-plated, engraved. All versions have special smooth-finish walnut grips featuring an inlaid gold plate for initials, and come in an elegant cowhide-covered case. GENERAL OPERATION The series 92 Beretta pistols are semi-automatic firearms functioning on the short barrel recoil principle and using a falling block locking system. Upon firing, the pressure developped by combustion gas recoils the slide-barrel assembly. After a short run of slide-barrel assembly, the locking block falls and releases the slide letting it recoil while the barrel stops against frame. The slide, during its rearward movement, extracts and ejects the fired caratridge case, cocks the hammer and activates the recoil spring. Pushed by the recoil spring, the slide then moves forward feeding the next cartridge from the magazine into the chamber and causing barrel-slide locking. The slide is designed to stay open after the last cartridge has been fired and ejected. NOTE: Some models are equipped with hammer half-cock position. It is not recommended to carry the hammer half-cocked. This device is intended as an accidental discharge preventive hammer drop catch. 9 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND DATA 92 FS 98 FS 96 Overall Lenght mm/" 217 - 8.5" Barrel Lenght mm/" 125 - 4.9" Overall Width mm/" 38 - 1.5" Overall Height mm/" 137 - 5.4" Weight Unloaded (approx.)gr./oz. 975 - 34.4 Sight Radius mm/" 155 - 6.1" Magazine Capacity rounds 15-10 (96) 92 FS 96 Compact 197 - 7.8" 109 - 4.3" 38 - 1.5" 135 - 5.3" 910 - 32 147 - 5.8" 13-9 (96) 92 FS 96 Centurion 197 - 7.8" 109 - 4.3" 38 - 1.5" 137 - 5.4" 940 - 33.2 147 - 5.8" 15-10 (96) 92 FS Compact "Type M" 197 - 7.8" 109 - 4.3" 38 - 1.5" 135 - 5.3" 875 - 30.9 147 - 5.8" 8 NOTE: Competition Conversion Kit models: specifications of converted pistol. CALIBER: Models 92: 9 mm Parabellum. Models 98: 9 mm x 21 IMI. Models 96: .40 S & W. OPERATION: Semi-automatic, short recoil of barrel. LOCKING SYSTEM: Falling block. HAMMER: Exposed hammer. Models DS, D: Without spur. ACTION: Double and single action. Models DS, D: Double action only. RIFLING, PITCH: R.H., 6 grooves. Pitch: 250 mm/9.8". Cal. .40 S & W: Pitch 400 mm./15.7". FRONT SIGHT: Blade, integral with slide. Competition Conversion Kit models: High front sight dovetailed to counterweight. REAR SIGHT: Notched bar dovetailed to slide. Models Comp. Conv. Kit, Target: Fully adjustable. SAFETIES: All models: automatic firing pin safety. When the trigger is not pulled completely back, a blocking device secures the firing pin and prevents it from moving forward. Manual safety which separates the firing pin from the hammer, lowers the hammer, when cocked, and interrupts, the connection between trigger LOADING AND FIRING Caution: Always keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire. Make sure the pistol is not already loaded by inspecting the chamber-loaded indicator (extractor) (D3 and Fig. 9). LOADING THE MAGAZINE • To load the magazine remove it from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button (Fig. 11). 10