Help Deciding. Glock 17 or Beretta 92FS

I just picked up a used 92FS last night actually. I'll always prefer all metal firearms as opposed to the toy gun feeling. Is the glock more reliable ? Most likely... but it's a non issue for most of us since we live in Canada and not the Somalian desert.

Cheers.
 
Well lets get real here. First the chances of having to defend your life against a two legged villain are about the same as defending your life against a zombie. So if that is the only advantage the Glock might have...

If you are looking for a solid range gun that will last you the rest of your life, that is accurate and reliable than find yourself a CZ 75 B/75 Combat in 9MM. They sell for less than a Glock 17 or a Beretta, are more accurate than a Glock and certainly the equal of the Beretta. The CZ is blessed with one of the best grip shapes ever made. You can find them on the EE along with Sig 226's and Tanfanglios both of which are worth looking at.

Since you say you want a solid range gun then don't pass on a revolver chambered in 38spl/357mag. For a range gun they are hard to beat.

There are not many pistols made today that are not reliable shooters. Find one you like, that fulfills your needs and go play.

Take Care

Bob
ps From this post you can conclude for what you want a pistol for neither of your choices would be at the top of my list but it is your list and your money.
 
The best safety on any gun, is your trigger finger.

Since you won't be competing with it, the Beretta won't be an issue. If you find the safety on the slide hard to reach, just don't use it... Unless you plan on using a holster.

Nobody prefers a double action trigger pull, so rack the slide and shoot in single action.

I own both.
 
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Nobody prefers a double action trigger pull, so rack the slide and shoot in single action.
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This is pretty much what I was getting at too. Glock has the advantage for people that need to carry it in a holster for work. It's lighter, super simple, no safeties to accidentally engage, and the trigger pull is always the same.
Since you will not be carrying it daily in a holster, a SA trigger pull is way nicer: less creep, super crisp, no mush. I've only fired a couple of Glocks but didn't dig the trigger at all.
Shoot a CZ and you will get a addicted to the 'glass rod breaking' trigger. That and tight groups, good hits on the move at 25 meters.

If you HAVE to choose between the two, I would get the Beretta. It's a range gun.
 
buckhunter49 said:
Glock seems to be the favourite by a long shot.
Sounds the only other gun that was mentioned a few times was a Sig 226. I handled one for a split second so may have to go back and handle it as well.
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I own all 3 and i say glock. Between the p226 and 92fs i say p226. But glock beats both in my opinion. In fact i rarely shoot my sig and beretta.
 
Things about the Glock that get overlooked:
All metal is either Tenifer treated, or stainless steel, and the rest is polymer so you have the best corrosion resistance there is. They will run dry as a bone due to the Tenifer treatment as well, which I don't recommend but it's nice to know. You will probably never have to replace anything on it for the life of the pistol, even the recoil spring will last just about forever.

Now, the 92 is one of the smoothest recoiling pistols I own due to the way it locks up....just a pleasure to shoot and I always bring one to the range. It does like to run wet with some lube, it does have parts that will wear and need to be replaced at some point.

If you can only buy one, then the Glock as it will last forever and be reliable.
But you should probably buy both eventually....
 
Not the same type of pistol. Get the best deal...you'll get both in a near future anyway. Everyone need a steel and a polymer handgun.

My first was a Beretta 92G amd i really like it! Im not a Glock-hater, They just don't feel great in my hands.
 
I own both, and it's actually two guns you need to own. BUT if you're a beginner and for your needs, go with the Beretta. It has a way better trigger than the Glock. It's smooth and consistent, and you that way you'll learn how to properly press the trigger. It can also be shot in DA, which is also great to practice for trigger control.. You will also learn how to clean a handgun correctly with this one, because if you neglect it, it won't be as reliable. IMHO, Glocks is more of a law enforcement gun than a casual shooter (don't need as much attention to cleaning, no safety, easy operation, reloading, reliability, etc...)
 
Get the Glock. My G17 has been a workhorse!
If you want to improve the trigger a bit install a NY1 spring with a (-) connector. Glocks have the best trigger reset IMO…..
 
It's not even a contest. For pure practicality you buy a Glock. For romance, nostalgia and ### appeal, the Beretta 92. If you are a man influenced by the latter - there are many, many better guns out there for that. Personally, I don't do Glocks. Or minivans. Or Walmart.

I don't care how convenient or practical they are, I know they're all wonderful and good at what they do - but they rub me the wrong way and that' that for that! Now - if anyone needs me - I will be out shouting and cursing at the clouds.
 
I should mention the Glock is a Gen 4 and comes with 4 mags and is $40 less then the Beretta with 2 mags.
Another Question
What's the average weight on a Glock trigger and what's the weight of the Beretta on Sinle and double action?
 
OP,
You mentioned you may be taking a pistol course soon. Given the choice of the Glock and Beretta ( maybe even the 226), the Glock requires the least muscle memory and is the simplest to put into action with the exact same trigger pull each time. There are no slide mounted safeties, frame mounted decockers, no DA/SA transition and most importantly, no hammer.
You will find most students at pistol courses carry the Glock and so do most instructors. The Beretta is almost never seen.
Unless you are willing to put a lot of practice to familiarize yourself with the 92FS, it will be a difficult gun to run at a modern fighting pistol course.
 
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