![]() ![]() Horses for courses, and there are plenty of aftermarket options if you want to swap them out. On the other hand, I prefer the texturing of the 92FS wood grips over the new plastic panels on the M9A3. I like the improved texturing on the rear of the M9A3 as it’s a bit more aggressive than the M9 backstrap. I actually don’t prefer one over the other. If you have big hands and really liked that old oil can-sized circumference, Beretta makes a wraparound grip panel to get you back to the size of the original M9s. ![]() Shooters with small hands couldn’t get a good hold on the gun and it’s a real stretch getting to the trigger for a double action pull.Īs you can see above, the backstrap on the M9A3 is straight on the modular Vertec-style grip, resulting in a noticeably thinner handle and a much better experience for small-handed shooters. One of the big gripes people had with the Beretta 92 design was its grip circumference. Yes, I can buy them on Amazon, but if I spend $800 or on a gun with a threaded barrel I want a rubber o-ring included. When you tighten the thread protector down on the M9A3, that o-ring keeps the thread protector under enough pressure to lock it in place, but it’s still removable by hand.Īll manufacturers should include o-rings. I can’t even begin to guess how many times a thread protector has walked off a handgun while I was shooting. This tiny piece of rubber that must cost a couple of pennies (if that) and should be included on all threaded pistol barrels. Most important, Beretta takes the extra step of installing a little red rubber o-ring at the base of the threads. The threads are cleanly done and the textured thread protector is well made. Well, that and the rail.īeretta really nailed the threaded barrel on the M9A3. The most obvious difference between the Beretta 92FS (M9) and M9A3 is the threaded barrel. I understand that function is more important than looks, but this is an Italian pistol so looks matter. I love the look of my old 92FS with its wood grips, but the M9A3 doesn’t have quite the same panache. After the Army decided to go in another direction, the improved M9A3 was made available to the gun-buying public.ĭespite its extensive duty history the M9 hasn’t aged quite as well as other classics like the 1911. ![]()
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