Opinions on used 92S from Italy?
- Thread starter Scott35867
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the 92s has a frame safety and a heel mag release, which may make it hard to get mags for it, even assuming it's got a new tube- i've got an sb( slide safety) with the same heel mag release and i have to look very carefully to find any mags or "make" one out of a sb-f or later style mag-
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
They're not that hard to get. 92FS mags have the cutout on the right side at the bottom.
The "BU" is an Italian date-code indicating year of manufacture (or in some rare cases factory refurbishing.) It appears your gun was either made or refurbished in 2004. Follow the link for a full date-code listing: http://www.berettaweb.com/DL1.htm
I almost purchased one. I was turned off when I found out they only came with one mag. The price seems a little steep considering that it’s surplus and only comes with one mag.
They look like an OK deal. New Beretta mags will have the dual cut out for the heel release. - So no worries about mags.
Personally I'd spring for the extra $250 and get a new one unless you've already got a new one or just want a classic 92S.
$550 + tax + shipping + another mag and your darn close to a NIB Beretta purchased locally.
There are ways to abuse these guns; letting the slide close on an empty chamber, dry firing, etc. (this coming from a guy who demands that people take their wedding rings off before touching one of my pistols - I'm not kidding.) Without knowing it’s history (previous owner) I’d be a little jaded.
If Lever Arms had a history of backing up their product It wouldn't be so bad. I've never had a problem myself, well maybe one, but there have been complaints from many. That being said they ship FAST! and always get the order right.
Jeff
They look like an OK deal. New Beretta mags will have the dual cut out for the heel release. - So no worries about mags.
Personally I'd spring for the extra $250 and get a new one unless you've already got a new one or just want a classic 92S.
$550 + tax + shipping + another mag and your darn close to a NIB Beretta purchased locally.
There are ways to abuse these guns; letting the slide close on an empty chamber, dry firing, etc. (this coming from a guy who demands that people take their wedding rings off before touching one of my pistols - I'm not kidding.) Without knowing it’s history (previous owner) I’d be a little jaded.
If Lever Arms had a history of backing up their product It wouldn't be so bad. I've never had a problem myself, well maybe one, but there have been complaints from many. That being said they ship FAST! and always get the order right.
Jeff
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- Location
- southern ontario
where's the best place to pick up a NIB 92?
is this question considered "highjacking"?
is this question considered "highjacking"?
