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TacticalChungus

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So I usually just collect antiques, but I wanted something more modern and practical for home defense...

...But it had to fit within the scope of my collection (20th Century firearms models/series representing milestones in tech and/or in usage by military forces). This Beretta 92A1 fit the bill. I chose it over the 92FS for the removable 3 dot sights, the Picatinny rail and the fact that it came with three magazines.

With the light attached, it is bigger and heavier than it already was

I stuck a Steamlight TLR-2 HL on it. I don't really want to keep it on at the range, but it is so damn hard to put back on after taking off that maybe I'll have to deal with being made fun of.

In the future I plan to possibly add some tritium night sights for when the light is off and an extended magazine release button (I'm a left handed shooter). I have yet to find any aftermarket grips that don't look cringe-y. (taking suggestions)

I have not taken it out to shoot yet, but my verdict so far is that it is big and heavy yet intuitive to handle. It is not meant to be a concealed carry gun; anyone thinking of buying one for that purpose should spend their money on something else. Current price (new) is around $700 and the Streamlight cost around $250.

Happy shooting!

sussemilch

gun porn

9 years ago |

BigStank79

I have the M9a1. Damn good firearm.

mikeymike

cringey is your justification for leaving the light on and the contradiction that you chose it for the sights but plan to put tritiums on it

like what even? cool gun though. do want one.

That's why I said "possibly"... If I take it off. It's a tight fit on the rail, and I'd rather not mar the finish too much.

DadSavage

The button is reversible for lefties.

Yep, you'll notice that I reversed it. I don't have the largest hands though, so I'd still benefit from a bigger button.

Well I hope it helps. It is imperative that a weapon feels comfortable in your hands.

The springs are really strong and I have short thumbs, but I'm hoping to break it in over time. I shoot 2 handed, so I can use my index...

...finger on my non-shooting hand to press the button pretty well as I lower it to grip the empty magazine.

I know that vets have a love/hate relationship with Beretta pistols. Tell me horror stories about them if you have them!

SorryiPooped

Got a 22lr ....love it

I was in from 99-03. Had one the while time as a 19d. Great side arm. Reliable and accurate when you need it.

While = whole.... sorry, been drinkin.

I had an Army vet tell me that they hated sand, and the magazines lost tension after a while. Any truth to that?

When the magazines are packed 24/7 that'll happen for any thing. Plus these things aren't new when we get them. You can stretch the spring 1

To get it to chamber rounds again though. 2

ATLandNerdy

Can't beat a 12Ga for home defense, I have a .38 revolver for carry, but a pump action gets attention and has a lot of stopping power

I'm not experienced with shotguns, and I appreciate the maneuverability associated with a handgun...

So does a cane corso.

Also in the event of a home invasion, I want more of a "fear factor" for the intruder than lethality. firing it is a last resort.

With a pump action, racking that shell, its a universally recognized "Oh Shit" moment.

Cane Corso. Same thing. The low growl of a sentry trained Corso is scarier than being shot at.

True. I'm just not comfortable with shotguns... and they aren't allowed at my range :( (indoor range+buckshot+loud=their reasoning)

There are outdoor ranges that do allow. My concern is being able to stop someone and not pose a risk to people on the other sides of walls.

For that you want high mass low velocity, which a shotgun uniquely fits. I carry a .38 but I'm afraid it wont be enough if I ever need it

Yeah, I get that. I have FMJ shown in that picture, but I'm thinking of looking into a less penetrating round to keep on hand just in case.

I shoot at a public range run by my county. I can get to an outdoor range in about an hour drive. Maybe I'll get a shotgun someday.

So I usually just collect antiques, but I wanted something more modern and practical for home defense...

With the light attached, it is bigger and heavier than it already was

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