Beretta M9 COMMERCIAL BERETTA 92 SERIES - V2 - Page 2

92FS World Defender You won't find a more inhospitable place than Iraq. Beretta has been there since day one, on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces. In fact, Beretta's M9 (military designation for the 92FS pistol) has been in the service of the U.S. Military for almost twenty five years. It is estimated that more than 3,500,000 Model 92 series pistols have been sold worldwide in the military and civilian markets. Military and police agencies of 25 nations (not including the United States) have purchased more than one million 92 series pistols. Since 1987, Beretta U.S.A. has made 1.4 million Model 92 pistols. 540,000 of these have been delivered to the U.S. Armed Forces and to U.S. foreign military customers worldwide, including U.S. allies like Kuwait, Iraq, Colombia, Panama and other countries throughout the Caribbean. Each pistol is subjected to hundreds of dimensional inspections and dozens of performance tests. Military pistols particularly go through a battery of performance tests including durability and reliability testing, testing for compatibility with different types of ammunition, and targeting and accuracy testing at a range of 54 yards (50 meters). Almost 10 million rounds have been fired through military-issue Beretta M9 pistols at Beretta U.S.A. During the course of this testing, these pistols have averaged only one malfunction every 21,500 rounds. Law enforcement and military officers across the United States have relied upon the street-tested and battle-proven design of the 92/M9. The 92 series is currently available in five configurations: • 92FS • M9 • M9A1 • 92A1/96A1 Common Features The 92 series of semiautomatic pistols operates on a short recoil, delayed blowback system, which yields; faster cycle times, exceptional accuracy and greater reliability. Double/Single action provides a very safe and timeproven design. High-capacity steel magazines are durable and drop-free when the magazine button is depressed, even when empty. Chrome-lined barrels provide extreme corrosion resistance, as well as ease of cleaning. Barrels also feature a deeply recessed combat muzzle crown to protect the rifling. A. Open Slide Design: Open top slide virtually eliminates jamming and stove piping. Allows the user to load and chamber one cartridge at a time should the magazine be lost or damaged. B. Disassembly Latch: Simplifies field stripping for maintenance by allowing quick and easy disassembly. Stays on the gun, preventing accidental dropping and loss. C. Visible Automatic Firing Pin Block: The front part of the firing pin is blocked from any forward movement until the trigger is pulled completely back.The block is located rearward, far away from the fouling and debris of the breech face. Since the block is visible, the user may ascertain its proper operation at any time. Even if the pistol falls and strikes the ground muzzle down, the firing pin will not strike the primer. D. Rear Sight Profile: The rear sight is designed to provide a front projection so that in an emergency, the user may retract the slide single-handedly by pushing the rear sight against the edge of a table, door, etc. E. External Hammer Design: A traditional feature of Beretta pistols, this design provides the energy to the firing pin, virtually eliminating the possibility of misfires due to light primer. Also provides an immediate visual and tactile indicator as to the cocked/uncocked status of the pistol. F. No Glare Finish: Beretta's exclusive BrunitonTM non-reflective black coating is a superior corrosion and wear resistant finish. G. Light Aluminum Frame: Each pistol features a lightweight, forged frame made from extremely strong aircraft-quality aluminum alloy. H. Reversible Magazine Release: Positioned next to the trigger guard for either right or left-handed shooters, allowing rapid reloading. Magazine drops clear when released. I. Unique Ultra Safe Design: The ambidextrous safety lever, easily accessible by the thumb of a right or left handed shooter, is spring loaded so it's either positively "on" or "off ".The safety lever also functions as the pistol's decocking lever. When pushed down, the rear part of the firing pin (striker) is rotated out of alignment with the front part of the firing pin. Additional hammer drop catch (half-cock notch prevents striking of the firing pin unit) in the remote chance of unintentional hammer drop. J. Sure, Firm Grip: The front and back of the grip are grooved on the 92FS and M9, while the M9A1 and 90-Two feature checkering.The grip frame is flared slightly at the base to enhance pointability and control. K. High-Capacity Magazines: The 92 family magazines are interchangeable within caliber, and range in capacity from 10 to 20 rounds in 9mm. L. Chamber-loaded Indicator: When a round is chambered, the extractor protrudes slightly to show a red indicator. In the dark, the user can feel the protruding extractor. WORLD DEFENDER TIMELINE 2010 Beretta launches the new Model 92A1 and 96A1 pistol in 9mm and 40 S&W calibers.This evolution of the world famous 92FS integrates the best features of the 90-Two pistol: increased capacity magazines (THREE included per pistol), removable front sight, accessory rail, captive recoil spring assembly, rounded trigger guard and frame recoil buffer. Beretta U.S.A. continues to deliver Model 92FS pistols against the contract awarded by the U.S. Army in 2009.