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Subject:
The CX4 Storm

Submitted By:
TRY2RUN

Product:
CX4 Storm

After reading all about the storm, I had some extra money and made a down payment on a 40 cal version to be ordered to our local shop. Now I am paying off two other Beretta's so I have not got the storm yet. However, the shop asked if they could display mine, and I said yes. Since then they have sold 16 more of them and are still getting more orders. I do not even own your gun yet, but it is so good, I have sold many. Cheers.

Subject:
Beretta 96G Centurion

Submitted By:
R.Gillenwater

Q: Just purchased this weapon could anybody tell me anything about it? Thank You.

A: The basic difference between your Centurion and a standard Beretta 96 is that the centurion has a 4.3" barrel and proportionately shorter slide and dust cover. the "G" denotes that your gun is Decock only and does not have a decock/safety like the "F" models. Standard 92/96's have a 4.7 or 4.9 " barrel depending on model. A good source for more information about your gun is one one of the many Beretta user websites such as Berettaforum.net.

Subject:
Love my Beretta

Submitted By:
Sam F

Product:
Model 92

I have recently switched to the Beretta 9mm as my primary duty weapon. My agency allows us to carry a variety of manufactures. How to make the choice? I had carried the 92FS in the Air Force in 1988. I did a lot of research and asked a lot of Law Enforcement Armorers questions. Overall, the 92 was the choice. One of the armorers agencies (They have carried the Beretta 15 plus years) had just transitioned from the 92DAO to the Glock 30. When I asked more questions he said that they would have stayed with Beretta if they had a .45 ACP model available. In the end the weapon of choice was the weapon I was most familiar with, the most recommended and the one I was most comfortable with — the 92. Kudos to Beretta for the high recommendations of LEO Armorers.

The Glock is a fine weapon but the trigger pull was too lite. It is also unforgiving of failing to lock your arms and wrists. The Sig is also nice but the costs was higher and comfort level lower.

Most went with the Glock or Sig. The Glocks had numerous shooter issues and were jamming a lot. I will admit the Sigs held their own. Hands down I know the Beretta was the right choice.

I was the only one in the class with a Beretta. The only problem was firing without a magazine in (Breech loaded magazine well empty )— Jams (Stove Pipes) every time. Once the weapon was breech loaded with a magazine inserted, it fired flawlessly. Other than that the weapon has functioned flawlessly.

Subject:
The CX4 Storm in .45 ACP 042704

Submitted By:
Larrycwdc

Product:
CX4 Storm

Got mine this past weekend and am going to shoot it tomorrow with some of our SRT guys. I'm psyched (!!) but a little bummed out that the largest capacity .45 cal magazine on the market is only 9-rounds (the largest that was comfortable with the 8045 Cougar pistol).

My greatest hope is that my agency will get that weak 5.56-mm rifle out of our cruisers' trunks, and replace it with this carbine. In our potential engagements — none of which are greater than 100 yards, and most of which are within 25 yards — I want to be firing .45 ACP (leaving a debilitating wound), instead of 5.56 mm (leaving an angrier perp with one or more icepick-sized penetrating wounds).

Pro-Mag (800.438-2547) is very interested in hearing if there is a market out there for high capacity magazines (such as a 20 rd mag) for the .45 Storm. If you call them please have the receptionist take a message "for the technicians" from you that includes at least the following information: First Name, State, CX4 STORM IN .45 CAL, Desired capacity, number of mags you might purchase.

If there is enough resonance out there, we could very well see some high cap mags ... and even spacers for the area between the bottom of the pistol grip and the base of the high cap magazine. Thanks, especially to those of you that report a desire to purchase such mags.

Subject:
I just bought my Beretta 92FS

Submitted By:
Gene Jackson

Product:
Model 92

Thank you for having a special on the Beretta 92FS. It really excited me to have the opportunity.

I'm a firearms instructor, armor with the Maryland State Police. I have carried 92F for 12 years and a 96D for 8 years. I also have a mini-cougar for off duty. On 3-9-01 my 96D saved my live in a police involved shooting. I will never carry anything but a Beretta.

Well . . . finally did it, bought a pistol I've never shot simply because it feels so great in my hand. It's an F-type 9000S in 40 S&W and my first Beretta. Unfortunately I've had it for two whole days and haven't been able to make it to the range and my teeth are beginning to feel a little short, (gnash, gnash).

I bought it for three reasons; personal protection primarily, an ambition to get into shooting sports (old target archer), and to step up from 9MM to 40 S&W.

My 9MM Ruger P95DC is a one-hole shooter but there's a slight problem with the operator, hopefully to be cured by the 9000S. I have so much confidence in this miracle, that I've already sold the P95 to my brother, as he lasciviously leered at my Beretta . . . and no, he can't shoot it. He's gonna hafta get his own fantasy.

I'll get back with you after it drags me to the range and let you know how it felt. It's time for me to work on that 'one-hole' thing again and I can't wait.

Subject:
Just a great handgun

Submitted By:
Charles Surfus

Product:
Model 92

I've worked in the Security, police and correction fields starting in 1979. I've used a lot of different handguns over the years. You can name one and I've carried it. In 1992 while I was working for the Federal Reserve Bank I got my first Beretta 92F. I got the Beretta as an off duty weapon. I've stopped looking at other pistols from that time on. The Fed had us carry something other than a Beretta, and it showed in the qualification scores. The thing I'll say is the 92F always works, and I can hit with it. Some say the 9mm is too small. I say hit the spot and it will get the job done. It has been proven for over 100 years!

In 2001 my wife and I went to Italy. While there, was able to see how other countries use security and police. I was very impressed with the Italians. I did talk with a number of police officers and they wouldn't carry anything, but a Beretta. They are very friendly and warm, and we love the county. We plan on going back. I just wanted to say Thank You for making the best pistol I've seen in a long time.

Subject: Newspaper Ads

Submitted by: Jerry J. Kosik

Subject: I carry a Beretta now as a cop

Submitted by: DualBerettas

Product:
PX4

I now get to carry a 92FS or Cougar on duty as a cop. They have continued to serve me well. Previous non-Beretta shooters have tried them out and they are much to their liking. Two of these people have told me they would now buy one once they where able. I can't wait to try out the PX4.

Subject:
Reliability

Submitted By:
SSG James Mattimor

Product:
Model 92

I recently went through the NRA LEAD Tactical Handgun Instructor Development Course. I met great people, had fantastic training and an exceptional learning experience. I brought 3 Beretta 92's with me. We fired 1500 rounds per man in five days. The only time my weapons stopped working was during the malfunction drills when we deliberately loaded dummy rounds. I was most pleased with myself when I was able to hit a steel silhouette target at 100 yards, standing, weaver position. (thank god for luck and a good optician) I would not hesitate to train and send out my people armed with Berettas. All across the world good men are going into harms way carrying your pistols. Thank you for keeping up the quality.

I bought my 92F in 1992 from a local gun shop. This was my first Beretta firearm. I am a licensed security officer, and have been so from 1979. At the time I worked for the Federal Reserve Bank. I have used this handgun for home protection, work, and competition shooting. I've fired some 10,000 rounds without a malfunction. It's been one of the best handguns I have owned. Many police officers I work with say the same. I think so much of Beretta; I went out and got a 3032 tomcat in 1998 as a backup to my 92F. This handgun has worked without fail, and is one of the best small handguns I have owned. When a meth user tried to break into my home I had the tomcat in my pocket. The fact I had one of your handguns with me at the time stopped this crime and kept my family safe.

Thank You for making a great handguns, keep up the good work.

I carried a Beretta as a police officer and still carry one in my personal life today. I load lots of +P and wide JHP's. I've owned 3 model 92's and have never had a problem. It is a robus,t accurate, fast pistol. It is very easy to rhythm fire. For a long time I bounced between SIG's and Beretta's but in the end the Beretta is where I'm gonna stay. Keep it up. Use Mec Gar or Beretta magazines and the damn things are bulletproof reliable!

Being a veteran I bought a OD92FS at a recent gun show. After an initial cleaning I fired over 500 rounds in one range visit using winchester fmj 115 grain from Walmart. Not one jam on this pistol. The accuracy was great to the end out 25 yards. Grouping was 2 inches or less. For dependability and accuracy you can't go wrong with this model. I now have Hogue grips on it and is now at 1.5 inch groups.

Subject: Accuracy
080402
Submitted By:
Tim Crowe

Product:
9000

I am within 2-2.5 years of retirement and have recently decided to enhance my personal arms battery with Berettas. The first time on range with my new Elite II, I got mad because i couldn't "find" the sights and saw only one hole at the lower left of my Shoot-N-See target as I fired. When the range was cold, I walked the 15 yards to the target and saw one hole with 11 bullets that I literally covered with a quarter. In and of itself, this is impressive but the fact I was shooting mixed commercial ammo says it all. The same thing happened 20 minutes later with my new 9000, although the hole was just a bit larger. None the less, I shall always have Beretta in my house.

I have been an armed security guard since I was legally able to do so, Since that day, I have carried my 92FS. I have thought of carrying others, I have bought and sold them, but Beretta will always be in my holster.

Today I am an armored car guard and MUST trust my sidearm with my life. I chose my 92 over the company issue .38 revolver. (Was there any doubt?) I love the accuracy of the weapon as well as the pre-ban Hi-cap mags. Being in the type of business that I'm in, I thought of going with the .45 but do not care for the choices out there. Like I said I love the features of the 92. So I wonder, will Beretta make a .45 in the 92 design? (oh please,oh please,oh please)

Thanks for everything.....

When I went into Law Enforcement, I purchased a 92F, and carried it for many years while working as a city cop. I was the department high shooter with it for many years, and had also shot competitively while in the Corps, and on the SWAT team. It saw many tours of duty, since I was assigned to both narcotics and SWAT at the time. We would shoot at the sniper ranges, and after we were done with the rifles, we would grab some pistol ammo, and work on knockdown targets at 100 and 200 yards with our pistols. People were amazed at the accuracy of the Beretta, and I could drop the knockdowns 9 out of 10 times at 200 yards. (I won quite a few free beers that way!)

I needed a backup gun for Narcotics, so I decided to go with the best, and bought a second Beretta 92F!

When I became Chief of a small rural community near salt water, I switched to the Stainless 92F, which I dearly love, and it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

My final upgrade was to the Stainless 92 Vertec, which maintains the same high standards of all of the others, with a few wonderful improvements. I was worried about the change in the grip, but it still points as perfect as ever, and having the light/laser mounted on the gun for building searches is a wonderful feature.

I've been betting my life on Beretta Pistols every day for over 20 years. I can purchase and carry any pistol in the world. I've shot them all, and tried them all. I'll stick with my Beretta. There was an old saying in the old West; "Beware the man with one gun". Especially if that gun is a Beretta!

Keep up the good work!

Chief Mike Lasnier

Subject:
98fs cal.9x21040204

Submitted By:
Isp. Polizia Locale- Antonio Gestri

HO avuto la mia prima pistola Beretta modello 98, quando ancora nel mio paese, l'Italia il calibro 9 mm non era ancora consentito, allora possedevo una calibro 7,65 parabellum,dopo alcuni anni, finalmente, la legge permise di adottare il calibro 9x21 IMI, sono 20 anni che porto affianco nella mia fondina una pistola mod 98FS, Ho lavorato come guardia di sicurezza, e adesso sono un Ispettore della Polizia Locale, e posso dirvi che diverse volte ho dovuto estrarla, per far cessare attività criminose in atto. Non cambierei la mia pistola con nessuna altra al mondo. Grazie Beretta.

Subject:
Amazing M92040204

Submitted By:
David Schafer

Product:
Model 92

During my service in the United States Army, I carried a Beretta M9. Not once did my weapon have a hiccup, misfire or anything else. Even when half packed full of sand. My thanks to Beretta for making such a fine sidearm.

I've been carrying a 92F since 1987 when my agencies SRT team decided on it as the teams side arm of choice. I have to tell you that I fired thousands of rounds in this pistol, rapid fire succession with multiple magazine exchanges during a course of fire. I had the barrel hot enough to burn you and never a malfunction. It just seem to get smoother with age and of course my intimate familiarity over time. Just a fine reliable pistol and I'm still "totin' it". Thanks.

I've carried the 92/96 for several years in every environment conceivable. I've never had a failure that was the fault of the weapon and it is the only weapon I would rely on out of the box. I didn't think I would find a weapon that I preferred for duty use until I tried the 92/96 Vertec. IMHO this is the best weapon Beretta has designed to date. Thanks Beretta.

Subject: I use a 92FS as a security officer at a bus station of a well known company
061104
Submitted By:
DB

Product:
Model 92/96

I am a Marine serving in my second combat zone with my Beretta side arm. It has served me faithfully in two deserts, no matter how much sand and crap gets in it. I have had other pistols that jam with the least amount of fouling, but this one has saved my neck several times even after I abuse her. Thank you for such a wonderful weapon.

I am an armed Public Safety Officer, and am trying to find any information from LEO's, or other Security professionals, who have carried, and/or used the Beretta Type M. Any information will be a great help. My e-mail is: Ofc.SFox@copmail.com.

I just recently bought a Beretta model 96 in 40 S&W and have not ever owned a better handgun. As an armed security officer working on of the worst areas in my city, I know how important it is to have a weapon that is
a) reliable
b) functional
c) comfortable to carry
The 40 S&W is one of the best calibers I have ever used. I originally owned a Glock model 22 but went with the Beretta just for the name and I am glad that I did.

Subject:
45 caliber dinosaur
052404
Submitted By:
James Mattimore

Product:
Model 92

While competing at the NY Adjutant Generals match in Camp Smith this year we had two competitors shooting the old govt. model 45. It was nothing but incessant jamming, magazine changes due to tap rack procedures etc. One of the "gentlemen" was tossed out of the match because his jam clearing procedures looked dangerous to the range safety officer. At the end of the match I approached one of these "gentlemen" and told him he was using a dinosaur. He was still sputtering nonsense about the 45 when I left in disgust. The US military has been using Beretta for almost twenty years now and still the "Dinosaur Lovers" carp, criticize and whine about their relics of the past. The 45 can't compete in a rapid fire high capacity world. I wish the gun writers and "aficionados" would give it a rest.

Subject:
Beretta VS. Glock
051704
Submitted By:
E.G. Mckinley

Product:
Model 92
Couger

I'm writing in Praise of Beretta Firearms, the company and its staff.

I own ten Berettas my favorite is my Italian 92FS & 2nd the 8045F Cougar.

I have been to several armorer schools and shot many weapons and to my experience Beretta is tops. My department issues the Model 22 40cal. I went to a NRA school and got done shooting 1000 rounds I had metal flakes coming off of the inside of the slide, I was told no big deal just take a hard Arkansas stone to it and it should be okay. (I don't think I'd ever hear that from Beretta) Thank God I don't have to carry that Glock much, and that I can carry the best on my hip.

THANKS TO BERETTA!!!!!!!!!!

Subject:
The CX4 Storm 042704

Submitted By:
Chris Davidson

Product:
CX4 Storm

I have recently purchased the new CX4 Storm, and I couldn’t be happier. I'm turning heads at the range; everyone wants to know about it. And the ones who have shot one, or own it themselves can't shut up about how happy they are. Thank you for the gun. It’s absolutely beautiful, and it shoots even better.

Subject:
Model 92 04/15/04

Submitted By:
Larry L.

Product:
Beretta 92

I was a dyed-in-the-wool 1911A1 man until I purchased my Beretta 92. I still have my 1911A1 and enjoy shooting it, but compared to the M92, it's just not the same. I tried several pistols before selecting the Beretta. The Glock kept jamming and the Sig felt unsafe. I thought the military made a mistake switching from the old .45 ACP, but they were right.

Subject:
Model 96 accuracy04/15/04

Submitted By:
Michael Hanshawr

Product:
Beretta 92

This will not be a surprise for those who have a Beretta firearm, but this was my first, and is a great story. I am a Deputy Sheriff in Buchanan County, Missouri, and as a smaller community (90,000), we have no private County range. I had purchased my 96FS just 2 weeks prior to this event and was enjoying every bit of it. As I was putting my 400th rounds downrange, a local had arrived with an H&K .308. Nice rifle, but an obviously inexperienced shooter. At 25 yards, I had a 3.5-inch grouping after 100-200 rounds and feeling good. This guy had 40 shots he brought with him, to the 25-yard pistol area mind you. After 25 shots, his target had not one hole in it. So this guy attached a Styrofoam shell carrier to the top of the net and attempted to hit this. After admiring his rifle, I figured I'd say "hey", and maybe let him squeeze some off in one of the greatest pistols ever made as trade for some shots on his .308. It worked. But first I asked him if I could try at that styrofoam with my pistol, "sure", he says. He hadn't hit it in six shots. I raised my 96, squeezed that trigger and that styrofoam flew in the air. Now, the H&K is nice, but like I said, this guy obviously didn't shoot much. Everyone on the range was impressed and thought I was showing off my skills. I haven't shot handguns but for the last year through the Academy. I was showing off the awesome, out-of-the-box accuracy of these fine guns. I was even impressed. Thanks guys, I have never been happier. Now I have to save up for that beautiful mirrored-finish, 470th anniversary Model 96. Then I'll be happy for a while. Thanks Beretta.

Subject:
Amazing M92040204

Submitted By:
David Schafer

Product:
Model 92

Subject:
New Member 03/17/04

Submitted By:
Age Ranger

Product:
Beretta 92

Not sure how this works yet. Just purchased my first Beretta, but used the model 92 in the USAF for years. Nice to see a group devoted to discussion on Beretta.

Subject:
Beretta 92 03/17/04

Submitted By:
Dep. Paul Sperandeo

Product:
Beretta 92

I am a Deputy in Louisiana and want to tell you about an incident that happened where the half-cock feature on the 92 saved me. I responded to a fight in progress, inside of a vehicle, at a local gas station. Upon arrival I was advised that one of the combatants had a gun. I was able to remove the occupant with the gun and hold him in a cover position until help arrived; however, the second subject picked up the gun that fell on the floorboard and was getting ready to point it at me. I turned to cover him and yelled at him to drop the gun. He did as he was instructed and soon my back up arrived. I then attempted to reholster my 92 and found the gun on half-cock. It seems I was extremely close to firing on this subject. I soon learned that the subject I was close to shooting was a car jack victim that was also kidnapped. This subject was fighting with the perpetrator in order to escape. I believe that if I carried any other type of duty weapon the hammer might have fell that night, with very negative results! I am very glad my Department issues the Beretta 92.

Subject:
The CX4 at the range (03/17/04)

Submitted By:
The Rifleman

Product:
CX4 Storm

I had finally finished my CX4 when I received the top rail and I mounted a new 50mm red dot scope. Wow what a nice carbine it is now. The scope allows you to be able to see the standard sights right through and the red dot at the same time. Of course the scope was easy to set without firing a single shot. I went to the range and at 50 yards was shooting the wooden cloths line clips that were holding the target up. It was a great deal of fun and everyone around wanted to shoot the new rifle. After 500 rounds everyone was able to and we spread around the love for the CX4. I think quite a few will be sold around here now.

Subject:
M9 Pistol (03/17/04)

Submitted by:
M. Palmer

Product:
M9 Pistol

I have been carrying a M9 pistol for the last ten years while on patrol, on post and different countries. Except for one minor incident with a magazine during training I have never had a problem with any of the issued M9 pistols.

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