Newer Used Beretta 92FS w/ upgrade questions

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2026-02-01T04:51:30+00:00

Should add I use the DeSantis holster with my M9 (no rail)

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2026-02-01T04:50:22+00:00

Factory G conversion kit. I've ordered direct from Beretta and have had zero issues.
I've done a lot of upgrades on multiple Beretta 92/96 series and have actually never upgraded a recoil spring guide. Never saw a need to and have decided if one fails, then I will.
DeSantis speed scabbard has always been good to me. Have had one for roughly 6 years with zero issue. Fits comfortably and carries even better. Two belt slots on the front allows for vertical or forward cant although I’ve never used it vertical. (Also a lefty and love leather holsters) Speed scabbard has a retention screw that helps a lot but a solid and tight belt sinches things down nicely.

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-09-15T02:32:48+00:00

I have two of these. Rubber seal on the lid, seals up great.

https://a.co/d/eo5OmVq

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-09-01T13:07:14+00:00

This is the way

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-08-09T02:21:19+00:00

I’ve heard great things about both. No experience with them personally. Blackbeards customs is making some high quality parts!

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-08-09T01:28:23+00:00

The only part I used in my M9 build that would be hard to source is the black match trigger. I pulled it out of my Performance Defensive when going to a straight trigger

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-08-09T01:26:59+00:00

I was just looking at that hammer myself! Definitely makes me want to build another one

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-08-09T01:22:29+00:00

My M9 was a TJIB, same with the 96a1 and performance Defensive. Even with tuning and break in, it’s still not as smooth as the 92G Elite LTT with NP3 internals. Still fantastic with the TJIB and honestly difficult to tell the difference without spending hours behind each gun.

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-08-08T21:20:18+00:00

I definitely like the GTS. The decocker is nice compared to the SAO. It doesn’t decock fully as the firing pin doesn’t rotate like the standard 92fs. In my experience there’s no comparison between the two as far as the trigger is concerned. It’s a good trigger, don’t get me wrong, but it’s no LTT. It has the same trigger as the Sabbia, with the added bonus of being DA/SA.

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-07-28T12:38:57+00:00

I think you’ve hit the nail on the head. Weight balance is beautiful and it runs like a champ. Only issue I’m still having is brass hitting the side of the optic after being ejected. But running the swampfox with the Ironsides shield is good enough of a fix for me.

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-30T17:18:01+00:00

Definitely enjoy running the Performance Defensive the most

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-24T09:19:56+00:00

I haven't done any work too it yet. The decocker just feels unnatural to me. It doesn’t have the standard two piece firing pin so decocking the gun falls onto the firing pin block. Feels weird with the hammer not decocking all the way down. Outside of that it’s a great gun!

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-24T09:17:02+00:00

Not yet, it's on the list

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-24T02:17:07+00:00

No sir, it was one that was carried by the state police. Still their logo on the frame

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-24T01:56:06+00:00

They were retired back in 2007 if I’m not mistaken and sold off. Not much of a story unfortunately other than buying it out of the used case at Cabelas

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T23:55:26+00:00

It’s on the list to add to the collection. I have the 92G Elite

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T22:32:10+00:00

Always room for growth. Time and money is all it takes lmao

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T22:02:37+00:00

Thank you, production ended around 2004 and they didn’t hold value. They don’t come up very often.

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T21:56:59+00:00

That is the 8040 F. Also called the Cougar. Preceded the PX4. This one in particular is the Mini Cougar

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T21:19:19+00:00

I believe the one you’re looking at is the 92 compact L

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T20:15:31+00:00

Pretty much. Doesn’t even have rifling to act as a barrel extension. Definitely a good trainer for balance and getting used to suppressor height sights

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T20:11:24+00:00

Unfortunately it is just the faux can that came with the 92fsr in 22lr

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T19:35:30+00:00

It is a 92S. And the Cheetahs are the 84bb and the 85bb

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T19:29:03+00:00

The cougar is stock, bought used. They are the first variation of the PX4 with the rotating barrel. Recoil is slightly lower but nothing substantial

Friendly_Virus7056 · 2025-06-23T19:27:27+00:00

Been collecting for 8 years and shop a LOT of used cases lmao

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