Beretta M9 COMMERCIAL BERETTA 92 SERIES - V2 - Page 5

92A1/96A1 New for 2010, the Model 92A1 and 96A1 G B represent Beretta's evolution of the world famous 92FS pistol. Combining the best elements of the 92FS and the 90-Two, these pistols feature: A. Higher capacity magazines: 17 rounds in 9mm and 12 rounds in 40 S&W. Completely interchangeable with other 92 family magazines. THREE magazines included per pistol. B. Removable front sight: Allows the user to easily replace a damaged sight or replace it with an accessory sight. 92A1/ 96A1 F C. Accessory rail: The frame of the A1's have an integral MIL-STD-1913 rail for rapid attachment of tactical lights and laser aiming devices. D. Internal recoil buffer: Increases service life by reducing stress on the receiver created by the more C powerful .40 S&W caliber ammunition. E. Captive recoil spring assembly: The single-piece design simplifies the assembly and disassembly process and minimizes the possibility of spring loss. F. Rounded trigger guard: Updated styling to conform with current pistol gripping practices. G. Caliber Availability: The pistol is available in both the 9mm (92A1) and the .40S&W (96A1) calibers. A The 92A1 accept the optional 20 round 9mm extended magazine of the 92FS D family E January 14, 1985 The U. S. Army announces the victory of the 92 SB-F, soon renamed the M9. Contract awarded April 10, 1985. According to the military contract the first supply is for 315,930 pistols for a total value of approximately $75 million U. S. D. The M9 becomes the standard sidearm for the U. S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard). 1984 The XM9 program starts and Beretta presents the model 92SB-F (combat-style trigger guard, Bruniton coating, chrome-lined bore, new grips). 1982 The U. S. Department of Defense decides to repeat the tests and launches a new tender with the denomination of XM9 (Experimental Model). 1981 The victory and success of Beretta at the JSSAP tender was contested by the competitors that lost. 1980 The 92S-1 becomes the 92SB (the automatic firing pin block safety was added) and it is adopted by the Italian State Police, Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza. One of the most important agencies to adopt the 92SB in the United States was the Connecticut State Police.