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This thread is dedicated to the tried and true 92fs and all other Beretta handgun models. Let's see em...

Here's my pride and joy (well one of 'em anyway)...


Italian 92fs Inox




She's got looks and personality!

Her little sister's not bad lookin either...


92fs Compact Inox




The compacts are a tad bit smaller than the full sized 92's which makes them a little easier to conceal. They never really caught on though 'cause they're still a bit wide in the hips! Great shooter though.

Here's my latest find...


92fs Compact Type M w/Centurion Slide








This was a unique find in that the Centurion models were only made for a couple years (1992-97) and are pretty rare. They were built with a fullsized frame and a compact upper. The Compact Type M is also pretty hard to find and has a single stacked 8 round magazine and a much thinner frame. I found this pistol with a Compact Type M frame and a Centurion slide. It's been gently used and I can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of it. Oh well, worked out for me! The Type M is MUCH easier to carry concealed due to the single-stacked mags and resulting thinner mag well...

I've always been a fan of mouseguns and Beretta has had some of the most unique designs out there...


Model 3032 Tomcat .32acp




Model 21a Bobcat .22lr




The tip-up barrel is what interested me in the models. It's a really unique feature that allows you to inspect the chamber at any time without having to manupulate the slide. +1 is a sinch, just pop a full mag in, drop a round into the open barrel, close it up, and you're ready to go. They're both loads of fun to shoot too!

Here's a recent family photo...

Here's a pic of my sole Beretta...bought used in 2003 from a friend who decided on something different two weeks later, and sold it to me at a loss for $300.

It's a 9000S series... a polymer framed design that retains traditional open top slide styling with modern materials in 9x19, and is a Type F ( double and single action operation and firing pin block safety, and external frame-mounted manual safety/decocking latches ). This firearm is unique in the Beretta line as it can be carried "cocked and locked". Included were two 12 round magazines, a Beretta cable lock, and original plastic carry case.

It's modern looks can be traced to a legendary Italian race car ( Lamborghini, Maserati, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo ) designer...Giorgetto Giugiaro

It is also a movie star...having been used by the Tom Cruise character in Minority Report.


BERETTA 9000S TYPE F

How d'you like that 9000 SHOOTER?


I know the model didn't stick around very long, but I see them around every once in a while.

Short lived...yea...but a Beretta for $300 I could not pass up !!

Most of my collection ( 75% ) was obtained from people who would impulse buy then decide later...with me being the winner in the deal.

Right spot...right time !!

That's how I ended up with three of my Berettas, both 92 Compacts and the 92 Vertec...

Just realized I hadn't posted up my newest addition to the stable...


92 Vertec








Picked this one up used at my LGS for $339! It's amazing what some people are willing to let go...

Picked up another one!

Beretta 950bs Jetfire .25acp






Like my 3032 Tomcat and 21a Bobcat, the Jetfire features the signature tip-up barrel...




However, the Jetfire is an older model with a single-action only trigger. Only produced for a few years, models with the nickel finish are a bit hard to come by, so when I found this little baby at my LGS there was no way I was leaving without it. It was a bit gunked up and came with the standard plastic factory grips, but that simply wouldn't do. I won the wood medallion grips on a gunbroker auction and put them on after a thorough stripping and cleaning. She turned out to be a real beauty!


Here it is with my other Beretta mousers...

Awesome addition...where do you find all these bargains...Gunshow or local gun shop !?

Thanks Shooter,

I've found all of these but one at my LGS, the Compact Type M was found at another local shop. The Italian 92, Tomcat, and Bobcat I bought new and the rest came into the shop on trade from local owners. It never ceases to amaze me what folks are willing to give up, but it works out for me. I usually stop in at least every other day, so not much comes in or out of the store without me knowing. The shop owner knows my interests all to well and never hesitates to call when something unique shows up...

I can only dream of owning pistols, Damm UK Gun laws

You might just have to move to the US, live anywhere but NY they have so many gun laws as well.

Snapped some new pics of the 92s...

92fs Italian Inox


92 Vertec


M9A1

...and the 92 Compacts...

92fs Compact Inox


92fs Compact Type M 'Centurion Slide'

...and the tip-up pocket guns...

3032 Tomcat .32 acp


950bs Jetfire .25 acp


21a Bobcat .22lr


950bs Minx .22 short

Awesome photos LES !!

Thanks SHOOTER!

The Berettas are pretty camera friendly. I recently lucked up on that 950bs Minx .22 short. It was one of a few made for Beretta in '78 by Firearms International in their Accokeek, MD factory right before they were bought out and set up as Beretta U.S.A. Just one of those cool variants that's always good for conversation...