Beretta 92fs vs. S&W m&p 9mm - which to buy

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Apologies if this is a duplicated topic but a quick search didn't show it.

So just got my restricted and looking to make a decision on which route to go.

Looking to CGN for feedback on the two options ideally from owners, past owners or people with experience with both of them.

Additional items to consider would be as follows:
Shooting Enjoyment
Price point/best spot to buy it (online or GTA)
 
Had the mp9 and sold it, bought an M9 beretta and LOVE it!!
A bit large but much better firearm in my opinion as far as accuracy and overall quality.
Guess it depends what you intend to do with it as the Beretta DA/SA is not for everyone but if i had to do again i wouldnt even bither with the Smith ;)
 
Totally different pistols, you'll like one or the other - odds are you won't like both. Personally I think the Beretta's a boat anchor with a bad trigger and longevity issues, some guys swear by them though. Either gun can be shot accurately by a decent shooter.
 
Intended use would be the ocassional range day to Hamilton or silverdale.

As someone with a large frame/ large hands I appreciate the M9 being a bit larger.

Thanks for the response so quickly and doubly so that you have experienced both of them. :)
 
Don't go to beretta 92FS, instead go to Girsan Yavuz 16 (beretta clone) at least 300 bucks cheaper with a steel guide rod ( beretta is plastic).
Google it...
 
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kiki231 said:
just out of curiosity, what brought you to those two guns as a final choice?
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Nothing in particular. I like the look of them, price point is fairly similar, I feel that there are lots of people walking around with glocks and CZs so I went for something else.

That being said I am always open to other suggestions.
 
tk1360 said:
Nothing in particular. I like the look of them, price point is fairly similar, I feel that there are lots of people walking around with glocks and CZs so I went for something else.

That being said I am always open to other suggestions.
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Same thing, there is a reason. I have both MP9 and Beretta 92FS. And a Glock 22 and a CZ SP-01 Shawdowline. The CZ gets shot everytime i go to the range because it's my best shooter. The MP9 and Glock are close to the least.

MP9 has good fit for me. Feels good. Light, nothing special about the trigger. Should be the cheaper one on the pocket book. Range kit come with 3 mags and holster
92FS is bigger, heavier. More parts. Tigger is not bad, but still could be lighter. Is usually $100-150 more, just gun and 2 mags.
 
If you want to be different, try a HK, FN, SIG or Walther. M&Ps are common as dirt too.
The 92 series is a love/hate thing. Pros are beautiful lines, reliable enough and easy disassembly. Cons are big hefty size, heavy DA trigger, creepy SA trigger, fixed front sight integral to the slide, plastic parts in the new ones. Personally, I don't like a DA/SA transition pistol when so many better options are out there. I barely shoot my DA/SA pistols now.
 
I owned a 92FS. It had a fairly smooth slide, and was comfortable, but the finish looked painted on, and the gun just didnt do anything for me. I bought several Sigs, which, for bigger hands, are a better choice, albeit more expensive. They are all ultra smooth, and soft shooters. On the side i too have a CZ75b in stainless. Like the post above, it is so comfortable in my hand, it goes to the range every time with me. That, plus there is something about it i like that i cant explain. If the Smith or the Beretta ring your bell, then i would stick with them.
If you are looking for the bigger guns, dont forget Sig226, as i mentioned, also browning Hi-power (a fatty).
 
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I owned a 92FS. It had a fairly smooth slide, and was comfortable, but the finish looked painted on, and the gun just didnt do anything for me. I bought several Sigs, which, for bigger hands, are a better choice, albeit more expensive. They are all ultra smooth, and soft shooters. On the side i too have a CZ75b in stainless. Like the post above, it is so comfortable in my hand, it goes to the range every time with me. That, plus there is something about it i like that i cant explain. If the Smith or the Beretta ring your bell, then i would stick with them.
If you are looking for the bigger guns, dont forget Sig226, as i mentioned, also browning Hi-power (a fatty).
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For a DA/SA gun, the 226 is a winner for me. Natural pointability and it's a SIG! The BHP, not so much. Heavy, not super accurate, old school disassembly, dumb mag disconnect safety and a really crappy trigger. Yes, I own one but I only bring it out to entertain my retired CF buddies!
 
I bought a surplus Beretta 92FS and it has surprised me. I love it. I have big hands and it fits me like a glove. First thing I did was get rubber hogue grips, a steel guide rod and a new 13 lb spring (Brownells).

Shoots 100% reliable like a brand new gun. They're awesome pistols with low recoil and great feel. You are comparing a striker fired to a hammer fired DA/SA, so it depends what fits and what you prefer. I'm a Sig guy so this complements my 226 and 2022 perfectly.
 
I own 4 Berettas (3 Elite IIs and a 92FS Inox) and for casual range day shooting they are great guns. My IDPA gun is a Glock 34 and My IPSC gun is a Glock 17 or the G34 depending on phase of the moon. For competition it's just easier to NOT have to flip off the safety and it's way better to NOT have to do the first shot DA. I also own an M&P, tho that's at LGS for sale these days.

I really like my Berettas, they work well for my big hands and the weight feels nice when shooting. Have you been able to fondle either / both 92FS and M&P9? If you haven't, you really should and see which fits your hands better. A lot of the polymer guns feel a little "top" heavy, while something like the 92FS just feels heavy...
 
Both are fine choices but the Beretta is more money. For that money you get a longer barrel but the lockup on the front of the slide is not improved. The M&P long slide is the same. Plastic guide rod on the Beretta is not an issue, just a preference. John Browning's magnificent 1911 doesn't employ a full length guide rod.

Both guns are capable of exceptional accuracy even out to 50 yards, just ask me. It appears that money is the big issue for most on this site, so the M&P range kit is a good way to maximize your $$$.
 
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