92FS First Pistol Your Thoughts.
- Thread starter Innercity
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- Location
- Prince George BC
I owned a 92f as a first pistol in the early 90s. Loved it. But I agree that you can get better for less.
- Location
- Prince George BC
I got out of firearms for quite awhile and sold everything off. Now that I'm back in I sure regret letting my 92f go. You could do worse. If its what you want go for it.
Pros:
Beautiful gun
Accurate right out of the box
Good reliability
Easy to disassemble and clean
Cons:
Grips are pretty thick- not for small hands
Mags are expensive
Overall: If it fits you, don't hesitate to buy one. They are readily available gently used for +/- $700, and you can sell it for the same if you end up not liking it.
However, as other have mentioned, try one out before you get excited.
Paul
Beautiful gun
Accurate right out of the box
Good reliability
Easy to disassemble and clean
Cons:
Grips are pretty thick- not for small hands
Mags are expensive
Overall: If it fits you, don't hesitate to buy one. They are readily available gently used for +/- $700, and you can sell it for the same if you end up not liking it.
However, as other have mentioned, try one out before you get excited.
Paul
redshooter
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Central Ontario
I have med sized hands and the grip was just a whisker too large for my liking. If it wasn't for that I'd have kept my Girsan (92F clone).
I have been thinking about a 92FS for a long time but wasn't sure I would like 9mm .... got an inexpensive (Norinco 213) gun to see if 9mm was a round that I wanted to shoot, turns out I like it.
A local dealer had a like new M9 (replica of M9 issued on the 20th year of service with U.S. Military) which is the same as a 92FS except for sights and markings.
I find it an easy gun to shoot in either single or double action and the inexpensive ammo equals more trigger time, I don't regret buying the gun...should have done it sooner.
A local dealer had a like new M9 (replica of M9 issued on the 20th year of service with U.S. Military) which is the same as a 92FS except for sights and markings.
I find it an easy gun to shoot in either single or double action and the inexpensive ammo equals more trigger time, I don't regret buying the gun...should have done it sooner.
kschneider
Regular
- Location
- southern ontario
My Girsan Regard Beretta clone may not be better for less, but probably close to as good as for less. And damn pretty.
I am a woman and I have no problem holding it but I read reviews comparing it to the Beretta and most people liked the feel of the Girsan better. I think the finger grooves make it feel a tad smaller. I love it and have well over 1000 rounds through it without any problems. The only fte's were when we experimented with reloads and went to light. Tried 3.2 and 3.5 grains green dot and wouldn't cycle, then 3.8 worked like a charm and not a problem after that.
I am a woman and I have no problem holding it but I read reviews comparing it to the Beretta and most people liked the feel of the Girsan better. I think the finger grooves make it feel a tad smaller. I love it and have well over 1000 rounds through it without any problems. The only fte's were when we experimented with reloads and went to light. Tried 3.2 and 3.5 grains green dot and wouldn't cycle, then 3.8 worked like a charm and not a problem after that.
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thenewbieglockguy
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Ontario (GTA)
You really got to go feel it and see how it fits in your hand and if YOU like it.
I just bought a 9mm FS INOX. I really like it. Luckily I have pretty big hands so the grip size isn't an issue for me. The gun is very accurate and so far utterly reliable. Not a single FTF or FTE. I also have a Taurus PT 99 which was made in Brazil on Beretta machinery. It is also extremely reliable. In fact I only bought the Beretta because I'm a stainless freak and I got it for a good price. If the gun fits you I would say that you would be happy with a Beretta, Taurus or Girsan as they are all basically the same gun and should all be accurate & reliable.
I would recommend a .22 for a first pistol and upgrade to a larger caliber after learning to shoot it well. The Beretta is a excellent pistol and I thoroughly enjoy mine. However im glad it wasn't my first pistol I bought.
This. Or if you have it set on this pistol get a 22 variant that has identical manual of arms and train with that and in the future pick up the full size.
Since you live in Calgary according to your user info you NEED to go and try a bunch of guns out at The Shooting Edge located in Calgary. Link to company info found in the buttons at the top of the page. Try a bunch of different handguns in 9mm and then go buy the one that fit and felt the best.
If you've already done this and you liked the Beretta then fine, you should go buy one.
Then, when you find you have a massive flinch issue or other issues and can't group decently, go and buy a nice .22 rimfire pistol to work on your technique.
I tend to agree with the others that say that these are big pistols that need a big hand to hold them really well. I've got one and love it. And it shoots fine for me. But despite having L to XL size hands for gloves I tend to prefer my CZ pistols over the Beretta. I think I keep it around more because it is just a cool looking "different" sort of design compared to so many other semi auto guns.
When I have used it in matches I did OK but I think I'm a little faster with my CZ's. But then I practice more with them than the Beretta. So perhaps it isn't a fair comparison.
So yeah, if you have the hands that fit the 92 then go for it. But I'm also the guy that says that if your first handgun isn't a .22 then your second darn well should be.
If you've already done this and you liked the Beretta then fine, you should go buy one.
Then, when you find you have a massive flinch issue or other issues and can't group decently, go and buy a nice .22 rimfire pistol to work on your technique.
I tend to agree with the others that say that these are big pistols that need a big hand to hold them really well. I've got one and love it. And it shoots fine for me. But despite having L to XL size hands for gloves I tend to prefer my CZ pistols over the Beretta. I think I keep it around more because it is just a cool looking "different" sort of design compared to so many other semi auto guns.
When I have used it in matches I did OK but I think I'm a little faster with my CZ's. But then I practice more with them than the Beretta. So perhaps it isn't a fair comparison.
So yeah, if you have the hands that fit the 92 then go for it. But I'm also the guy that says that if your first handgun isn't a .22 then your second darn well should be.
