Beretta Semi Automatic Pistol - 92S surplus?

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What can you tell me about the Beretta Semi Automatic Pistol - 92S being sold from Italian police surplus?


Is a police pistol in Italy carried a lot but not shot much, as in only to requalify for service carry? Or do they practice a lot?

What are the quirks about the pistol?
 
MD said:
Is that a big deal?
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If you are used to modern semi auto mag releases, AND you use your gun for competition then yes. If you just want a fun, reliable gun for plinking and bench shooting, then no. The Beretta mag catch is actually a button and not a clip style, like most European handguns of that era. I suppose, if you holster the gun, there is a chance you could bump the button and drop your mag accidentally.

Also, due to the mag catch position, you need specific S series mags. Regular 92F, SB, FS mags won’t work.
 
Still alive said:
Also, due to the mag catch position, you need specific S series mags. Regular 92F, SB, FS mags won’t work.
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Easy there big fella. Beretta mags for the 92fs and newer series will fit the S as they have the bottom cut out. Off brands made for the 92 series may or may not have the bottom cut out.

Take Care

Bob
 
There are a bunch of you tube vids on this subject, as the Italian Police surplus pistols are shipped here in crates for re-sale. They are nice looking pistols, but I haven't made it to the range yet.
 
I just got one,nice and tight,serial numbers match,not much bluing wear,grips are clean..working on the bore,it was a bit filthy when she arrived,poor girl...working on it....all in,a nice pistol..!...
 
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