Comments on: Beretta’s new Model 92A1 and 96A1 pistols http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:10:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: William http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-80854 William Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:19:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-80854 Have had my 96A1 for a couple weeks. I looked at a lot of guns before purchasing this one as it is my first. I grew up shooting revolvers with dad and never got into the upkeep and ownership issues. I LOVE this gun. I like the aesthetics first of all, and after having put through 375 rounds in two sessions, it shoots like a dream. At 10 yards, I'm all over the 9 and 10 rings and even out to 25 yards, I can easily hit 8 out of 12 in the 8 ring. For the record, the gun shoots better than I aim, although with more practice that difference should narrow. My recoil spring rod was a little bent before I ever fired it. Having read all the comments on here and other blogs, I ignored that and so far so good. I was checking two different ammos, Remington NON bonded JHP 165 Golden Sabers and Winchester 155 Silvertip JHP. I had 3 feed jams on the Winchester and the weight is the issue for sure. But the 165s flew and loaded without issue (I will not be using the 165s though as I have seen some negative youtubes AFTER I purchased these). I am stepping up to some Winchester PDX1 180s and I might even try the PDX1 165s and am confident they will work well. I'll let you know. My results for the 155 grain round suggest it is too light for the 96A1. The gun is easy to field strip even for a novice like me and I feel like I have made a great choice for my first pistol. Have had my 96A1 for a couple weeks. I looked at a lot of guns before purchasing this one as it is my first. I grew up shooting revolvers with dad and never got into the upkeep and ownership issues.
I LOVE this gun. I like the aesthetics first of all, and after having put through 375 rounds in two sessions, it shoots like a dream. At 10 yards, I’m all over the 9 and 10 rings and even out to 25 yards, I can easily hit 8 out of 12 in the 8 ring. For the record, the gun shoots better than I aim, although with more practice that difference should narrow. My recoil spring rod was a little bent before I ever fired it. Having read all the comments on here and other blogs, I ignored that and so far so good. I was checking two different ammos, Remington NON bonded JHP 165 Golden Sabers and Winchester 155 Silvertip JHP. I had 3 feed jams on the Winchester and the weight is the issue for sure. But the 165s flew and loaded without issue (I will not be using the 165s though as I have seen some negative youtubes AFTER I purchased these). I am stepping up to some Winchester PDX1 180s and I might even try the PDX1 165s and am confident they will work well. I’ll let you know. My results for the 155 grain round suggest it is too light for the 96A1. The gun is easy to field strip even for a novice like me and I feel like I have made a great choice for my first pistol.

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]]> By: tonymac http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-77915 tonymac Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:14:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-77915 Bought the 92 A1 and very happy I bought it. But, after only 100 rounds the trigger spring broke and I had to send it in. Like the 3 year warranty, now even more since this problem. I also own a PX4 Storm 9mm and after over 1000 rds no problems. The price is right also, $525. And used to own a 92 fs and after years of use never had a problem. If I was in law enforcement I would carry the Storm 45 mm. Any input ? Bought the 92 A1 and very happy I bought it.
But, after only 100 rounds the trigger spring broke and I had to send it in.
Like the 3 year warranty, now even more since this problem.
I also own a PX4 Storm 9mm and after over 1000 rds no problems. The price is right also, $525.
And used to own a 92 fs and after years of use never had a problem.
If I was in law enforcement I would carry the Storm 45 mm.
Any input ?

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]]> By: stein http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-77842 stein Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:53:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-77842 The plastic guide rod is a milspec change due to soldiers bending the metal guide rods through field abuse and making the weapons inoperable. Here endth the lesson. The plastic guide rod is a milspec change due to soldiers bending the metal guide rods through field abuse and making the weapons inoperable.

Here endth the lesson.

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]]> By: jim t http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-75167 jim t Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:17:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-75167 two questions. Has anyone found a fiber optic front sight (red) for the 96A1 and who makes a holster for range wear? Thanks much two questions. Has anyone found a fiber optic front sight (red) for the 96A1 and who makes a holster for range wear? Thanks much

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]]> By: jim t http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-70294 jim t Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:22:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-70294 Has anyone been able to find a replacement sight for the 96A1? I am used to the truglo sights on my glocks, but truglo has not made sights for the 96A1. any suggestions would be helpful. Has anyone been able to find a replacement sight for the 96A1? I am used to the truglo sights on my glocks, but truglo has not made sights for the 96A1. any suggestions would be helpful.

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]]> By: Enkidu http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-69586 Enkidu Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:32:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-69586 Beretta would and has used parts that don't function: My original 92fs had a plastic recoil rod with a standard spring: The plastic rod disintegrated after about 750 rounds. I called Beretta and complained; they sent me a metal rod for free: I have put more than 2,000 rounds thru this weapon; only other fix was to replace the recoil spring Beretta would and has used parts that don’t function:
My original 92fs had a plastic recoil rod with a standard spring:
The plastic rod disintegrated after about 750 rounds.
I called Beretta and complained; they sent me a metal rod for free:

I have put more than 2,000 rounds thru this weapon; only other fix was to replace the recoil spring

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]]> By: Enkidu http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-69585 Enkidu Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:27:26 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-69585 I replaced the plastic recoil rod in my 92 a1 with the older style metal rod and spring: so far it appears to be working fine: I called Beretta and asked them about this sustitution: They said not to do it: I asked why? They said it invalidated the warranty...... I replaced the plastic recoil rod in my 92 a1 with the older style metal rod and spring: so far it appears to be working fine: I called Beretta and asked them about this sustitution:
They said not to do it:
I asked why?
They said it invalidated the warranty……

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]]> By: tonymac http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-67754 tonymac Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:13:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-67754 Just picked up my 92a1, had to special order it thru Bass Pro shops. This weapon is the ultimate in handguns. I think the main reason for the plastic rod is weight. And I cannot believe Beretta would use a part that would not function. Also own a PX4 Storm and it also has a plastic rod. Just picked up my 92a1, had to special order it thru Bass Pro shops.
This weapon is the ultimate in handguns.
I think the main reason for the plastic rod is weight.
And I cannot believe Beretta would use a part that would not function.
Also own a PX4 Storm and it also has a plastic rod.

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]]> By: gabo http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-61873 gabo Tue, 03 May 2011 16:00:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-61873 Blue cylinder tray is to keep box from collapsing and damaging weapon. I had the same question. I have put probably 800 rounds through mine and the plastic guide seems fine. Blue cylinder tray is to keep box from collapsing and damaging weapon. I had the same question. I have put probably 800 rounds through mine and the plastic guide seems fine.

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]]> By: Jared http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-61837 Jared Tue, 03 May 2011 04:34:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-61837 Just got a 96A1 about a week ago. Haven't hit the range with it yet, but played with it enough. It's my first handgun. I live in NYC, so it was a project getting one of these. A few questions I hope someone could answer: 1. Anyone else get additional backstraps? 2. What is that that blue cylinder tray that comes with the gun? Also, if anyone has pumped a few thousand through the gun, how did that plastic spring guide hold up? Is it worth me searching for a steel replacement from the get-go? Just got a 96A1 about a week ago. Haven’t hit the range with it yet, but played with it enough. It’s my first handgun. I live in NYC, so it was a project getting one of these.
A few questions I hope someone could answer:
1. Anyone else get additional backstraps?
2. What is that that blue cylinder tray that comes with the gun?

Also, if anyone has pumped a few thousand through the gun, how did that plastic spring guide hold up? Is it worth me searching for a steel replacement from the get-go?

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]]> By: newbie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-61825 newbie Tue, 03 May 2011 02:14:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-61825 Ok what is everyone using for a holster on this 96A1 that isn't leather? Ok what is everyone using for a holster on this 96A1 that isn’t leather?

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]]> By: gabo http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-58751 gabo Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:28:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-58751 have put 500 rounds through my 96A1 without a single problem. The weapon is comfortable, accurate and smooth. It's a keeper. have put 500 rounds through my 96A1 without a single problem. The weapon is comfortable, accurate and smooth. It’s a keeper.

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]]> By: SURESHOT http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-56391 SURESHOT Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:14:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-56391 Thanks for the feed back. I should have looked a little closer before i bought it. I have a 92fs and just assumed they were the same. Checked out midway USA and they list a stainless replacment. Thanks for the feed back. I should have looked a little closer before i bought it. I have a 92fs and just assumed they were the same. Checked out midway USA and they list a stainless replacment.

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]]> By: Ric http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-56302 Ric Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:38:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-56302 I'm very very disapppointed with the way Beretta made the A96a1 spring assembly. The concept of it being as one piece is a great idea BUT using "cheap" plastic rod on a .40 caliber just don't make sense. I already put 150 rounds on my new piece (got it 2/19/11) and when I clean it today, it's already bent? I would be lucky to reach 4000 rounds with it. My Glock 19 (4th gen) uses "plastic rod" too BUT at least it's RIGID. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement spring for A96A1? I've seen this guy that makes stainless rods but it's not yet available for the A961. Ahhh..the life of a pistol lover.... I’m very very disapppointed with the way Beretta made the A96a1 spring assembly.
The concept of it being as one piece is a great idea BUT using “cheap” plastic rod on a .40 caliber just don’t make sense.
I already put 150 rounds on my new piece (got it 2/19/11) and when I clean it today, it’s already bent? I would be lucky to reach 4000 rounds with it.
My Glock 19 (4th gen) uses “plastic rod” too BUT at least it’s RIGID.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement spring for A96A1?
I’ve seen this guy that makes stainless rods but it’s not yet available for the A961.
Ahhh..the life of a pistol lover….

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]]> By: Lance http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-55927 Lance Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:42:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-55927 While my duty weapon has metal trigger and recoil rod. Ive seen other with newer beretta's and they dont have much problem with plastic parts. I perfer metal but not too bad for cheaping the price either. While my duty weapon has metal trigger and recoil rod. Ive seen other with newer beretta’s and they dont have much problem with plastic parts. I perfer metal but not too bad for cheaping the price either.

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]]> By: John Schulz http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-55903 John Schulz Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:27:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-55903 Response to to sureshot I think the plastic recoil assemby is CHEAP and comprimises the function and safety of the firearm. It bends while its installed which shows it can not hold up to the strain its under. I would not have purchased this firearm if I had know of these cheap parts installed. No body makes a steel replacement for this crappy componant, I have contected Beretta about this defect and my disgust. Response to to sureshot

I think the plastic recoil assemby is CHEAP and comprimises the function and safety of the firearm. It bends while its installed which shows it can not hold up to the strain its under. I would not have purchased this firearm if I had know of these cheap parts installed. No body makes a steel replacement for this crappy componant, I have contected Beretta about this defect and my disgust.

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]]> By: SURESHOT http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-55684 SURESHOT Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:30:52 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-55684 WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT THE PLASTIC RECOIL ASSEMBLY. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT THE PLASTIC RECOIL ASSEMBLY.

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]]> By: Arthur http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-53959 Arthur Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:35:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-53959 Ok, JS, if you feel that's better for you, enjoy it! Oh! And just a curiosity: I know this may sound dumb for you, but I don't know, what did you mean when you said "Every gun in my collection is marked LEO or MIL ONLY". I mean, what do LEO and MIL ONLY mean? Thanks. Ok, JS, if you feel that’s better for you, enjoy it! Oh! And just a curiosity: I know this may sound dumb for you, but I don’t know, what did you mean when you said “Every gun in my collection is marked LEO or MIL ONLY”. I mean, what do LEO and MIL ONLY mean? Thanks.

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]]> By: JS http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-53910 JS Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:06:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-53910 Arthur, thank you. I think I still prefer the squared trigger guard, so I might go with that model. I have huge hands, but I will try both in the store. Every gun in my collection is marked LEO or MIL ONLY so it will probably be the M9A1 for me, with some new 17rd mags, and the only thing I will be missing is the replaceable front sight. Arthur, thank you. I think I still prefer the squared trigger guard, so I might go with that model. I have huge hands, but I will try both in the store. Every gun in my collection is marked LEO or MIL ONLY so it will probably be the M9A1 for me, with some new 17rd mags, and the only thing I will be missing is the replaceable front sight.

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]]> By: Arthur http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/01/19/berettas-new-model-92a1-and-96a1-pistols/comment-page-1/#comment-53722 Arthur Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:34:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=10492#comment-53722 Loved it! The rounded trigger guard makes it a LOT more beautiful!!! And as a response to "JS" (the first comment), you can still use the two hand grip. The only difference is that now it's more smooth. I always thought that the squared trigger guard looked very nice in Glocks, but never in Berettas... Loved it! The rounded trigger guard makes it a LOT more beautiful!!! And as a response to “JS” (the first comment), you can still use the two hand grip. The only difference is that now it’s more smooth. I always thought that the squared trigger guard looked very nice in Glocks, but never in Berettas…

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