beretta 92 SB
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The 92SB was the second upgrade following the 92 and 92S model during the early '80's. The 92SB version had a firing pin block added and the magazine release relocated to behind the trigger guard from the base of the grip. There's a compact version of the SB as well with a 13 round capacity, the 92SB-C and a type "M" with a single stack mag capacity of 8 rounds.
I don't think your 92SB is worth any more than a modern 92FS. I think it's less desirable as it preceded the F modification with an enlarged hammer pin head to prevent the slide from flying back in case of breakage.
The 92F had the grip and trigger-guard reshaped, followed by the 92G (Gendarmerie) where the safety lever is used only to decock the hammer. No safety capability.
Then came the 92FS version with the enlarged hammer pin head to stop the slide from flying off the back, then the 92D double action only version, the Brigadier with the beefed up slide and dovetail cut into the slide for the front sight and finally the Centurion, the Vertec and the Beretta 90two.
In short you have an old gun that may or may not be safe to shoot for fear of the slide flying off the back. It also requires the appropriate magazines with the notch cut on the bottom to function with the annoying catch near the base of the grip.
I don't think your 92SB is worth any more than a modern 92FS. I think it's less desirable as it preceded the F modification with an enlarged hammer pin head to prevent the slide from flying back in case of breakage.
The 92F had the grip and trigger-guard reshaped, followed by the 92G (Gendarmerie) where the safety lever is used only to decock the hammer. No safety capability.
Then came the 92FS version with the enlarged hammer pin head to stop the slide from flying off the back, then the 92D double action only version, the Brigadier with the beefed up slide and dovetail cut into the slide for the front sight and finally the Centurion, the Vertec and the Beretta 90two.
In short you have an old gun that may or may not be safe to shoot for fear of the slide flying off the back. It also requires the appropriate magazines with the notch cut on the bottom to function with the annoying catch near the base of the grip.
Then yours is not an SB. If yours has the safety/decocking lever on the slide and the magazine catch at the base of the grip, it is a 92S.
Here's a 92SB ... it shows the mag release behind the trigger guard.
Here's a 92S ... note the mag release at the heel of the grip.
The designation "B" was added to the 92SB indicating the addition of the firing pin block. The magazine catch was relocated at that time and the trigger guard was reshaped.
The "F" nomenclature came with the next revision, 92SB-F to denote being entered in US government trials as the simply 92F. Other changes came into effect then also ... like a reshaped front strap at the base for better control, Beretta's new Bruniton coating was introduced then and I think some other changes I don't remember.
Then came the 92FS with the big hammer pin under the slide. "S" being nomenclature for "Safety"
The slide WILL NOT malfunction and hit you in the face.
I think people should do some reading and stop promoting BS. There was a lot more to the story when you find out what really happened.
The gun will work fine with current manufactured 9mm rounds.
The gun in question is a good shooting pistol.
Approximate value if in good working order is $400-$500.
I think people should do some reading and stop promoting BS. There was a lot more to the story when you find out what really happened.
The gun will work fine with current manufactured 9mm rounds.
The gun in question is a good shooting pistol.
Approximate value if in good working order is $400-$500.
Take it easy man, the slide flying off was a product of hot +P loads. It's still a concern for those who load hot fodder. I'm stating facts here. If you think Beretta added a large hammer pin for nothing, you should be the one doing more reading.
Premature failures were caused by using large amounts of ammunition specifically designed for Sub Machine Guns like the MP5 and the Uzi. These rounds exceed +P+ and are not intended for use in a pistol.
JUST SHOOT THE GUN AND HAVE FUN.
You are right, I should do more reading.
