Beretta introduces the M9A3, successor to the M9

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http://www.beretta.com/en-us/beretta-usa-presents-next-generation-handgun-to-the-department-of-defense

According to Beretta, "The M9A3 introduces major improvements to the M9 that will increase the operational effectiveness and operational suitability of the weapon. The improvements include design and material enhancements resulting in increased modularity, reliability, durability, and ergonomics. They are being submitted via an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in accordance with the terms of the current M9 contract."

Safety seems slide mounted. Same great magazines, I am assuming. 2nd quarter 2015 for civy sales. I plan to be first in line.
 
An M9 with removable sights, i'm in!
I have started shooting with a 92FS, and since I sold it I always go back to thinking I still desire one.
It's main drawback we're the fixed sights, now this is the answer.
Edit, I knew of the Elite ll, but I do not like shooting high round counts in something not produced anymore
 
From what i see real quick, threaded barrel, oversized mag catch, factory night sights, slim grips, tan finish for the tacticoolness
 
yohann160 said:
You sound right handed.
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Let's look at this logically.

The vast majority of pistols are offered with(or were offered with) mag releases on the left side of the gun. This works well for both right and left handed users. Now seeing as many of the current pistols in the world cannot have their mag release reversed, and nearly all left handed shooters have become accustomed to the left side release, there's no logical reason to want or need a reversible release.

Most people are right handed to begin with which also makes a reversible release an academic exercise.

What beretta is offering here is nothing new and nothing that hasn't been available for at least 2 decades. Its still a heavy oversized overly conplex dated da/sa action with a poorly placed safety/decocker.

Tdc
 
Looks like they dusted off the old Vertec Frame and painted it tan.

Not complaining, I love the 92 but the grips are a bit large for me. If the M9A3 ever makes its way to the Civilian line, and comes in a more utilitarian black finish, I might consider it.
 
TDC said:
Let's look at this logically.

The vast majority of pistols are offered with(or were offered with) mag releases on the left side of the gun. This works well for both right and left handed users. Now seeing as many of the current pistols in the world cannot have their mag release reversed, and nearly all left handed shooters have become accustomed to the left side release, there's no logical reason to want or need a reversible release.

Most people are right handed to begin with which also makes a reversible release an academic exercise.

What beretta is offering here is nothing new and nothing that hasn't been available for at least 2 decades. Its still a heavy oversized overly conplex dated da/sa action with a poorly placed safety/decocker.

Tdc
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Teddy, I can't agree with you on that one.

To actuate a left-sided magazine catch I mostly have to break my grip. Even on a thin frame like a 1911. That is a disadvantage. Translate over to a double stacked pistol, like our issued Hi-Powers and the problem magnifies. Taking the Hi-Power as an example again, most often the only way for me to actuate the derpy and tiny thumb safety on the thing quickly is with my right hand.

I am satisfied that in 2014, even Beretta has come to terms with the fact that some people are not right handed. Given that reality, I think the logical approach is to at least give lefties the option.

Of course, instead of modding their M9s they should be buying M&P's but that's a whole other argument.
 
TDC said:
Let's look at this logically.

The vast majority of pistols are offered with(or were offered with) mag releases on the left side of the gun. This works well for both right and left handed users. Now seeing as many of the current pistols in the world cannot have their mag release reversed, and nearly all left handed shooters have become accustomed to the left side release, there's no logical reason to want or need a reversible release.

Most people are right handed to begin with which also makes a reversible release an academic exercise.

What beretta is offering here is nothing new and nothing that hasn't been available for at least 2 decades. Its still a heavy oversized overly conplex dated da/sa action with a poorly placed safety/decocker.

Tdc
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The vast majority of pistols also don't require the trigger to be pulled for field stripping either....you would think Glock would address that by now if they ever want to be considered for US military adoption...
 
Kinda fugly.

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Damn, you guys all beat me to it. Lol

But, yes, it takes me more soul searching to get rid of a pistol that indulges my sinistral ways than it does one that doesn't.

Which is partly why I'm not ready to sell my G41 ;)

The decocker on my former Girsan posed no issues. It was a good pistol for ergonomics. Trigger is one of the worse things that it inherited from daddy Walther, though, I admit. Mind you my actual P-38 is much much worse!
 
Hitzy said:
The vast majority of pistols also don't require the trigger to be pulled for field stripping either....you would think Glock would address that by now if they ever want to be considered for US military adoption...
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And almost everyone recommends dry fire practice. What the hell is the difference? If you are too stupid to unload your gun before field stripping it, sell all your guns and buy Nerf.
 
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