Beretta’s new Model 92A1 and 96A1 pistols

The 9mm Beretta 92FS and 96 have been updated for 2010. The new 92A1 and 96A1 feature

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The .40 S&W Model 96A1

  • Higher capacity magazines (17 rounds for 92A1 and 12 rounds for 96A1). They are still compatible with older magazines.
  • Picatinny rail.
  • Rounded trigger guard.
  • Removable front sight.
  • Captive recoil assembly. Less chance of losing springs!
  • Recoil buffer (96A1 only).

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Recoil assembly.

The A1 line does not replace the older models, but will be offered alongside them.

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Steve Jan 19th 2010 handguns Tags: , , , , , , , , 9 Comments

9 Responses to “Beretta’s new Model 92A1 and 96A1 pistols”

  1. JSon 20 Jan 2010 at 2:24 am link comment

    I wonder why they went with the Rounded trigger guard? I prefer the other for two hand grip.

  2. Mike Son 20 Jan 2010 at 5:25 am link comment

    Nice!

    FYI – your first line of text there says “91A1″ instead of “92A1″

  3. tomon 20 Jan 2010 at 7:09 am link comment

    I wonder why on the rounded guard too. I guess I wonder mostly from the standpoint of what is the correct way to hold a combat pistol now?

    If it is such a good way to operate a pistol, then why are so many new designs not using the squared trigger guard. I have been working on it so much, hope I’m not wasting my time.

  4. Lanceon 20 Jan 2010 at 8:25 am link comment

    This is a cilvilian model of the Marine Corps new M-9A1 only differnce is the trigger guard.

  5. Whateveron 20 Jan 2010 at 9:40 am link comment

    Maybe I am alone in this, but I’d buy a Beretta 92F that used a single stack magazine, had a steel frame, and was chambered in 45 ACP.

  6. Carlon 20 Jan 2010 at 11:25 am link comment

    The consensus among the pros these days seem to be that the support hand should be below the trigger guard.
    But it is always good to have the option of course. Maybe they think the rounded guard will help with carrying or holstering.

  7. Steveon 20 Jan 2010 at 2:48 pm link comment

    Mike, thanks

  8. Cymondon 24 Jan 2010 at 3:49 am link comment

    Lance, I think the M9-A1 still has the old style magazines, recoil assembly, and fixed front sight.

    I like the option to attach a light or laser, and was one factor that discouraged me from choosing the 92FS as my first centerfire handgun.

    I wonder if Beretta will modify the CX4 to take the new magazines. Shared magazines is one of the carbine’s selling points. I would feel sorry for anyone who buys a 92A1 and must use the 15 round magazines in order to maintain commonality with the CX4.

  9. Pete Malloyon 30 Jan 2010 at 8:34 am link comment

    The Trigger guard question from above could probably be answered as, the older squared style was made to rest on metal objects (military vehicles and equipment) as a shooting platform. It was also taught to wrap your finger around the trigger guard for added support.

    I’m not sure if any military handgun instructors still teach these techniques but I don’t think any police instructors advocate these shooting style.

    Neither are good techniques really.

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