Hey fellow gun lovers. I'm an owner of a beretta 92fs and after 500 rounds have been fired through it I'm beginning to have problems with feeding. Every couple of shots and it won't feed all the way and every other time I get to the last shot it ejects and won't stay open I've owned her for about a year. Any help will be appreciated many of my family members own one and they've all have said they never had a problem.
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Re: Having problems with my 92fs
Both mags
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Re: Having problems with my 92fs
<span style="font-size: 11pt">Make sure the gun is unloaded and under proper lighting throughly inspect the gun for the following:</span>:
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<span style="font-size: 14pt">IF this ^^^^^ is found ANY where on the gun you have found your issue! Immediately discontinue use and seek a replacement which has this on it</span>:
<span style="font-size: 11pt">Make sure the gun is unloaded and under proper lighting throughly inspect the gun for the following:</span>:
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<span style="font-size: 14pt">IF this ^^^^^ is found ANY where on the gun you have found your issue! Immediately discontinue use and seek a replacement which has this on it</span>:
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i had one for 10 years, 92 FS stainless. loved the look and feel of the gun. everything i wanted, stainless, decocker, safety. in my opinion, the best looking gun ever made.
what a POS!!! i had all the same problems as you. slide didn't stay open, stove pipes, double feeds, FTE, etc. i had 3 beretta factory mags, and it did it with all of them. it also did it with all the different ammo brands i tried. i only put about 600 rounds thru it in that time frame. so i ditched it about a year ago. i do miss it though. i bought it for my 21st b-day.
just out of curiosity, where did you get it??????? and, is it stainless?
i had one for 10 years, 92 FS stainless. loved the look and feel of the gun. everything i wanted, stainless, decocker, safety. in my opinion, the best looking gun ever made.
what a POS!!! i had all the same problems as you. slide didn't stay open, stove pipes, double feeds, FTE, etc. i had 3 beretta factory mags, and it did it with all of them. it also did it with all the different ammo brands i tried. i only put about 600 rounds thru it in that time frame. so i ditched it about a year ago. i do miss it though. i bought it for my 21st b-day.
just out of curiosity, where did you get it??????? and, is it stainless?
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I got it last year from my local gun store. It's bruniton. It's funny though I guess the ones made in the 90s don't have this problem. I'm pissed off I love the gun. I was raised with them always being around. And I never heard of this issue the company swears the gun can fire thousands of rounds they never said the mags can only take 500 if they did I woulda picked up more. Now bc of political bullshit and everyone buying everything up I can't find a replacement. Also my family members have mags with aluminum followers maybe that's the issue.
I got it last year from my local gun store. It's bruniton. It's funny though I guess the ones made in the 90s don't have this problem. I'm pissed off I love the gun. I was raised with them always being around. And I never heard of this issue the company swears the gun can fire thousands of rounds they never said the mags can only take 500 if they did I woulda picked up more. Now bc of political bullshit and everyone buying everything up I can't find a replacement. Also my family members have mags with aluminum followers maybe that's the issue.
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i duno man. i feel your pain. i ditched it for an XDm, really didn't like those, so now i have sig 226s and really like those. i looked at the berettas again, but i just couldn't do it.
where did you hear that the mags could only take 500?
with my 3 mags, and only 600 rounds thru the gun, i am pretty sure it wasn't the mags.
was yours brand new?
i duno man. i feel your pain. i ditched it for an XDm, really didn't like those, so now i have sig 226s and really like those. i looked at the berettas again, but i just couldn't do it.
where did you hear that the mags could only take 500?
with my 3 mags, and only 600 rounds thru the gun, i am pretty sure it wasn't the mags.
was yours brand new?
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Yea brand new. I didn't hear about the mags but from my evaluation it's had to be the only thing that's doing it. The follower engages the slide release. I took apart and cleaned the mag. I'm gonna try if that helps if it doesn't they better send me a new piece.
Yea brand new. I didn't hear about the mags but from my evaluation it's had to be the only thing that's doing it. The follower engages the slide release. I took apart and cleaned the mag. I'm gonna try if that helps if it doesn't they better send me a new piece.
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Are these stock factory mags? The only two mags I've ever had luck with are factory and MEC-GAR who I believe are the makers of their factory mags also, but don't quote me on that for all their mags. Anyhow, if you're talking about any other brands then I would question them.
Also, Beretta 92/M9s need a tiny amount of oil on the rails to run properly. Back in my instructor days I was witness to thousands upon thousands of rounds being fired through these pistols, and other than the limp wristing newbie shooters, the #1 cause of failures were dry weapons. It doesn't take much, but if they're dry bare metal they WILL NOT RUN. Dampen a Q-Tip with CLP or similar and wipe down the entire rail channel, reassemble and work it in.
I'm not saying you don't know how to lube your weapon, but when you don't mention that it is, I have to wonder...
Are these stock factory mags? The only two mags I've ever had luck with are factory and MEC-GAR who I believe are the makers of their factory mags also, but don't quote me on that for all their mags. Anyhow, if you're talking about any other brands then I would question them.
Also, Beretta 92/M9s need a tiny amount of oil on the rails to run properly. Back in my instructor days I was witness to thousands upon thousands of rounds being fired through these pistols, and other than the limp wristing newbie shooters, the #1 cause of failures were dry weapons. It doesn't take much, but if they're dry bare metal they WILL NOT RUN. Dampen a Q-Tip with CLP or similar and wipe down the entire rail channel, reassemble and work it in.
I'm not saying you don't know how to lube your weapon, but when you don't mention that it is, I have to wonder...
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Thanks redmanss ill be honest and say I haven't tried that. I hope this works.
Thanks redmanss ill be honest and say I haven't tried that. I hope this works.
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Knowing that, my money is on the oil now. I don't know if it's actual galling (requires same metal, doesn't it?) or just metal on metal that they don't like, but they sure hate running completely dry.
Knowing that, my money is on the oil now. I don't know if it's actual galling (requires same metal, doesn't it?) or just metal on metal that they don't like, but they sure hate running completely dry.
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Thanks redmanss woud you know what the best lube would be?
Thanks redmanss woud you know what the best lube would be?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ghogs Nightmare</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Make sure the gun is unloaded and under proper lighting throughly inspect the gun for the following:</span>:
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<span style="font-size: 14pt">IF this ^^^^^ is found ANY where on the gun you have found your issue! Immediately discontinue use and seek a replacement which has this on it</span>:
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That is so freakin funny! Mostly because its true!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ghogs Nightmare</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Make sure the gun is unloaded and under proper lighting throughly inspect the gun for the following:</span>:
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<span style="font-size: 14pt">IF this ^^^^^ is found ANY where on the gun you have found your issue! Immediately discontinue use and seek a replacement which has this on it</span>:
That is so freakin funny! Mostly because its true!
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Getting more believable every day. However my heritage is from the Balkans and I just don't believe in plastic (polymer) whatever. I know it's arrogance but metal feels better in my hand. I don't have anything against glock great company, I'm getting either a 26 or 36 soon but for my full size I love that beretta 4.9in of barrel. <span style="font-weight: bold">[/b]</span>
Getting more believable every day. However my heritage is from the Balkans and I just don't believe in plastic (polymer) whatever. I know it's arrogance but metal feels better in my hand. I don't have anything against glock great company, I'm getting either a 26 or 36 soon but for my full size I love that beretta 4.9in of barrel. <span style="font-weight: bold">[/b]</span>
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A common issue I see with Berettas not locking back on an empty mag is the shooter's thumb pressing down on the slide release during recoil. Ensure your thumbs are not putting pressure accidentally on the release or this may be your problem.
A common issue I see with Berettas not locking back on an empty mag is the shooter's thumb pressing down on the slide release during recoil. Ensure your thumbs are not putting pressure accidentally on the release or this may be your problem.
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mine had the malfunctions no matter what. the slide not staying open wasn't due to my riding the release either.
mine had the malfunctions no matter what. the slide not staying open wasn't due to my riding the release either.
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The only reason I don't think it's my thumb is bc all year last year it didn't happen. After the tenth box the failure to feed and stay opened started happening. I kept the same cleaning regiment and my uncle said keep it dry bc that's how he kept his but then again he hasn't fired his as much as I do mine. I was skeptical about not lubing it up that could be it. I also cleaned out the mags real good. Do you guys know if changing that spring out would help.
The only reason I don't think it's my thumb is bc all year last year it didn't happen. After the tenth box the failure to feed and stay opened started happening. I kept the same cleaning regiment and my uncle said keep it dry bc that's how he kept his but then again he hasn't fired his as much as I do mine. I was skeptical about not lubing it up that could be it. I also cleaned out the mags real good. Do you guys know if changing that spring out would help.
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a friend of mine stretched the springs and said that was an issue also.
i think he said 4 coils out past the bottom of the mag.
someone correct me if i am wrong.
a friend of mine stretched the springs and said that was an issue also.
i think he said 4 coils out past the bottom of the mag.
someone correct me if i am wrong.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redmanss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are these stock factory mags? The only two mags I've ever had luck with are factory and MEC-GAR who I believe are the makers of their factory mags also, but don't quote me on that for all their mags. Anyhow, if you're talking about any other brands then I would question them.
Also, Beretta 92/M9s need a tiny amount of oil on the rails to run properly. Back in my instructor days I was witness to thousands upon thousands of rounds being fired through these pistols, and other than the limp wristing newbie shooters, the #1 cause of failures were dry weapons. It doesn't take much, but if they're dry bare metal they WILL NOT RUN. Dampen a Q-Tip with CLP or similar and wipe down the entire rail channel, reassemble and work it in.
I'm not saying you don't know how to lube your weapon, but when you don't mention that it is, I have to wonder... </div></div>
+1
but screw the "tiny amount of oil"...lol
Make sure there is a good solid coat of oil on the frame rails and on the inside of the slide rail. Lube around the locking block too. Run the gun nice and wet, I do this on all my pistols. If you are range shooting it, then get it good and wet. If you are carrying it put a light coa ton the rails but make sure they are fully covered, cycle it a bunch of times to work it in and then wipe off any excess that may leak out. No matter what make sure it, and any other gun is well lubed. Nothing runs well dry...a Glock may "run" dry, but will always run better wet.
And yes, I have 10's of thousands of rounds through both Glocks and Berettas as well as 100's of thousands through 1911's.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Redmanss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are these stock factory mags? The only two mags I've ever had luck with are factory and MEC-GAR who I believe are the makers of their factory mags also, but don't quote me on that for all their mags. Anyhow, if you're talking about any other brands then I would question them.
Also, Beretta 92/M9s need a tiny amount of oil on the rails to run properly. Back in my instructor days I was witness to thousands upon thousands of rounds being fired through these pistols, and other than the limp wristing newbie shooters, the #1 cause of failures were dry weapons. It doesn't take much, but if they're dry bare metal they WILL NOT RUN. Dampen a Q-Tip with CLP or similar and wipe down the entire rail channel, reassemble and work it in.
I'm not saying you don't know how to lube your weapon, but when you don't mention that it is, I have to wonder... </div></div>
+1
but screw the "tiny amount of oil"...lol
Make sure there is a good solid coat of oil on the frame rails and on the inside of the slide rail. Lube around the locking block too. Run the gun nice and wet, I do this on all my pistols. If you are range shooting it, then get it good and wet. If you are carrying it put a light coa ton the rails but make sure they are fully covered, cycle it a bunch of times to work it in and then wipe off any excess that may leak out. No matter what make sure it, and any other gun is well lubed. Nothing runs well dry...a Glock may "run" dry, but will always run better wet.
And yes, I have 10's of thousands of rounds through both Glocks and Berettas as well as 100's of thousands through 1911's.
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Thank you Pat will you be able to tell me how long those factory mags last?
Thank you Pat will you be able to tell me how long those factory mags last?
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I never had trouble with factory mags. Changed the springs out once. They never failed me. The only time I had a jam with my 92fs was when the locking block broke. I broke three locking blocks in about 30,000 rounds. One at 7500, one at around 15,000 and one around 25,000. Each time I got a stove pipe and that how I knew I broke something, those were the only 3 jams I ever had with it. I also broke the weak hand safety lever.
From what I understand the locking blocks are much more durable, butI sold the gun not long after I broke the third and got a Glock. The only thing I broke on the Glock was the Slide lock (don't remember the round count) so I removed it and ran the gun without one. The Glock wasnt nearly as reliable as the Beretta. It would run factory ammo fine but reloads could be problematic. The Beretta ran EVERYTHING.
Now in fairness this was an early 90's Beretta and a second gen Glock.
I never had trouble with factory mags. Changed the springs out once. They never failed me. The only time I had a jam with my 92fs was when the locking block broke. I broke three locking blocks in about 30,000 rounds. One at 7500, one at around 15,000 and one around 25,000. Each time I got a stove pipe and that how I knew I broke something, those were the only 3 jams I ever had with it. I also broke the weak hand safety lever.
From what I understand the locking blocks are much more durable, butI sold the gun not long after I broke the third and got a Glock. The only thing I broke on the Glock was the Slide lock (don't remember the round count) so I removed it and ran the gun without one. The Glock wasnt nearly as reliable as the Beretta. It would run factory ammo fine but reloads could be problematic. The Beretta ran EVERYTHING.
Now in fairness this was an early 90's Beretta and a second gen Glock.
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Again thank you Pat ima get her lubed up and test her out. I hope it's nothing more than that.
Again thank you Pat ima get her lubed up and test her out. I hope it's nothing more than that.
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A buddy of mine has the same problems with the same gun. Factory mags and after market mags. We also tried other shooters. We are still working through the issues but all we have done so far us weed out probable causes.
A buddy of mine has the same problems with the same gun. Factory mags and after market mags. We also tried other shooters. We are still working through the issues but all we have done so far us weed out probable causes.
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I called Beretta they were "shocked" haha about this I am at work so when they asked for the ser.# I couldn't give it to them and they couldn't help me further. Costumer service huh.
I called Beretta they were "shocked" haha about this I am at work so when they asked for the ser.# I couldn't give it to them and they couldn't help me further. Costumer service huh.
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Any type of quality gun lube is fine, I use regular Breakfree CLP here at work as that's the issued item. There's all kinds of other oils out there, but I recommend to use a wet lube. I don't oil it past the point of dripping out, don't want it slippery when I need it most, so the light oil on the rails is the minimum. I also oil the locking block area and a couple other metal on metal spots. If it shines, it gets oiled.
If it isn't running right after you get it lubed, then I would recommend contacting Beretta, but otherwise I wouldn't worry about it until it gets there.
Any type of quality gun lube is fine, I use regular Breakfree CLP here at work as that's the issued item. There's all kinds of other oils out there, but I recommend to use a wet lube. I don't oil it past the point of dripping out, don't want it slippery when I need it most, so the light oil on the rails is the minimum. I also oil the locking block area and a couple other metal on metal spots. If it shines, it gets oiled.
If it isn't running right after you get it lubed, then I would recommend contacting Beretta, but otherwise I wouldn't worry about it until it gets there.
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What ammo are you running through it? What does the feed ramp look like? I've heard of some JHP marring the feed ramp and causing hang-ups. As ar as the slide not locking back, I have no clue other than if you bought used and it were a franken gun possibly a Brig slide release?
What ammo are you running through it? What does the feed ramp look like? I've heard of some JHP marring the feed ramp and causing hang-ups. As ar as the slide not locking back, I have no clue other than if you bought used and it were a franken gun possibly a Brig slide release?
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I bought it brand new. I run speer lawman 124 gives me the best groups.
I bought it brand new. I run speer lawman 124 gives me the best groups.
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Sounds like something is wrong to me. Properly lube the gun and see what happens but I'm thinking that something is wrong and the gun needs to go back for repairs. I know that they have fell out of favor since the plastic pistol revolution and the second coming of the 1911 but Beretta's are usually very reliable pistols. I've been shooting a Beretta Custom Carry for around ten years now side by side with my buddys Glock and neither one has ever expierenced any malfunction.
Sounds like something is wrong to me. Properly lube the gun and see what happens but I'm thinking that something is wrong and the gun needs to go back for repairs. I know that they have fell out of favor since the plastic pistol revolution and the second coming of the 1911 but Beretta's are usually very reliable pistols. I've been shooting a Beretta Custom Carry for around ten years now side by side with my buddys Glock and neither one has ever expierenced any malfunction.
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I had the same exact issue years ago after I bought 6K rounds of 9mm of a certain brand. I inspected the weapon and the slide and slide rails were dry. I lubed them and she ran like a singer. Lube it my man!
I had the same exact issue years ago after I bought 6K rounds of 9mm of a certain brand. I inspected the weapon and the slide and slide rails were dry. I lubed them and she ran like a singer. Lube it my man!
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Will do and ill test her out hopefully tomorrow thanks guys.
Will do and ill test her out hopefully tomorrow thanks guys.
Did you ever come up with a resolution on this?
