SKU: Current Stock: Perfect Impact Guarantee. The Vertec also modernized the 92 design by including an accessory rail on the frame, a beveled magazine well to accommodate quick reloads, and a dovetail cut in the front of the slide to allow the use of different aftermarket front sights. The 92D was a similar story. A slight forward flare was added to the contour of the grip front strap. Several versions of the 92 and 96 Centurion were produced beginning in the early 1990s, but Beretta discontinued all of these models when 92 series offerings were trimmed back in 2004. Early Christmas for me this year, a new WC Vertec for my 75th year. Eventually, the 92SB Compact L was replaced by a compact version of the 92F and then the 92FS in 1990. Notify Me When Available. The Beretta 92 series has been in continuous production in one form or another since 1976, but its popularity in the US really began in 1985 when the 92F was officially adopted by our armed forces as the M9. Beretta answered with the M9A1 which borrows features from the 92G-SD’s frame, leaving the slide of the original M9 largely unchanged. The Beretta Model 92 was originally designed using various elements of previous Beretta pistols along with heavy influence from the Walther P38. The truly innovative feature of the M9A3 is a redesigned slide that allows the pistol to be converted between an FS and G configuration by an armorer with a conversion kit. Legal Disclaimer. In 2010, Beretta released an updated commercial version of the 92FS, somewhat confusingly called the 92A1. This makes for better hand fit. Viewed in profile, the Type M appears to be identical to the standard Compact L, but closer inspection will reveal a slightly narrower grip to accommodate a single stack 8-round magazine. In the early 2000s, as Beretta struggled to compete with other manufacturers in the crowded law enforcement market, one of their major efforts was the 92 Vertec. FL-NC Member. Previously, this kind of conversion could only be performed by a gunsmith which is both expensive and permanent. In fact, since the turn of the century, most new editions of the 92 series have essentially mixed and matched various features originally found on the Vertec and Brigadier. For 92 fans looking for that “holy grail” pistol combining the best of all of the above features, Beretta and Wilson Combat joined forces to offer the 92G Brigadier Tactical in 2014. Out of stock. With other improvements now made standard on the frames of all 92 and 96 pistols, it’s debatable whether the Brigadier slide actually improves the gun’s longevity. Early versions of the 96 were known to wear out quickly, but Beretta later strengthened the frame of all 92 and 96 pistols in places where the high pressure of the .40 S&W cartridge was causing problems. In 1993, Beretta introduced the Brigadier style slide for the 92 series. Beretta 92D Inox Vertec Slide. The result was the 92F, dubbed the “M9” by the US armed forces. All Rights Reserved. View All Close. While the 92FS is the most common variant, there were several 92 models that preceded its introduction in 1985, and countless variants have been produced since, including several that have directly addressed some of the more common gripes folks had with the 92FS. Beretta model: Vertec 92A1 other: Fiber Optic type: Front. The Elite II was a near copy of the original Elite but used Novak rear sights, a target crown barrel, and introduced a frame with aggressive grip texture. Speaking of sights, the Vertec's iron sights are another area where Beretta listened to their customers. It was essentially the same as the 92SB with the barrel shortened from 4.9 to 4.25 inches and the length of the grip reduced, which lowered the magazine capacity from 15 rounds to 13 (full-size Beretta 92 magazines may be used, though they will protrude from the grip slightly). The 92S and 92SB appeared with the now familiar slide mounted safety-decocker (also stolen from the P-38 design). But this gun isn’t just a personal favorite — it’s one of the most ubiquitous full-size self-defense handguns in the country. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. All of these compact models followed the same pattern as the original 92SB, using the same barrel length and magazines. MSRP: $825.00 $771.40. The Beretta 92D has no safety/decocking lever at all and, instead, relies on a double action only trigger for safety, which is what most cops at the time were already accustomed to. Do they shoot like the standard Beretta 92/96 or M9? In 2011, Beretta introduced the latest compact model based on the M9A1, featuring an accessory rail and aggressive grip texture. 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