Sidearms & Scatterguns Opinions of the Beretta 96A1?

[Yustax]

Hello Hide. Im planning to pick up a Beretta 96A1, and I want to hear some opinions of the users who've used them. Primarily: reliability, power, how they function, etc.

So far, I've been hearing good stuff about the 92A1 and 96A1 series.

 

[TAPnRACK]

I have owned the Beretta 92G (very similar) since 2005 and think it's an outstanding handgun. Quick field stripping and very accurate. Some find the grip too "fat", but I like the grip I get with medium size hands. Sights are great as well. The "direct feed" that Beretta uses is fantastic I honestly can't remember having any malfunctions in over 2,000 rds.

 

[Yustax]

I tried the gun in Academy. Felt very good in my hands, they had a hogue grips and they just clicked perfectly, with nice groves in my fingers. I liked the weight, the sights, and that you can add lasers or lam to it. And with 40s&w, its a plus. They let me field strip it too and it was so easy, no tools.

I was also Meh on the Beretta 92's, after all the crap that I've heard, but they've done good with the A1 series.

 

[Veer_G]

Look for the ones that look like this ...

 

[Yustax]

Look for the ones that look like this ...

Sure, I'll buy my bb's from the same store.

 

[ZLBubba]

I've got no nostalgia for my old M9, but I will say this, I didn't have any problems with mine, and it shot straight enough to get me 2nd place in an IPSC competition. It's not great for concealment, and it's a bit of a brick, but you could do a hell of a lot worse. At that price point, I'm always going to snag a Glock instead. That's just me, but if the Beretta fits you, then I don't think it will let you down.

 

[Yustax]

I've got no nostalgia for my old M9, but I will say this, I didn't have any problems with mine, and it shot straight enough to get me 2nd place in an IPSC competition. It's not great for concealment, and it's a bit of a brick, but you could do a hell of a lot worse. At that price point, I'm always going to snag a Glock instead. That's just me, but if the Beretta fits you, then I don't think it will let you down.

Thanks for the intake; I would never use it as a concealed carry, too big. Im just planning on recreational target shooting/home defense combo. Or maybe I'll get something else. Thanks for the words again.

 

[IdahoMike]

Beware, not many manufacturers make holsters for the 92a1/96a1 they don't even have near the same dimensions as the closest 92/96, and NO a Vertec holster will NOT work, neither will one for a GSD. Blade Tech will make you one but you have to call it in then wait 7 weeks. Get an M9a1, holsters are more accessible and the front/back straps are checkered instead of serrated. If your looking to put a dovetail front sight in you need to find a 92/96 with a Brigadier slide i.e. Brigadier, Vertec, GSD, Elite 1a, Elite II Steel 1, Bi-lennium, Combat, Or Stock. ( the last four are SAO and hard to find, not to mention expensive and extremely bad ass)

FYI I think Veer was trying to tell you with a photo what I put into words. That airsoft is an Elite 1a replica, I know it says Elite II, but the II didn't come with a flat mainspring housing.

 

[VJJPunisher]

beretta 92/96 are phenominal pistols, dont care what are the dipshits say

 

[Facemelter]

I have a 96 centurian. My first pistol I ever bought,and it will be one I will never get rid of. Shoots straight and is extremely reliable.

 

[Zebra644]

I owned a 92 at one point and also put a set of Houge Grips on it. Shot straight and was reliable.

 

[softcock]

Plus +1 also on 92/96 models .
Just go threw every Mag. you got . Really check for function/Feed & also last-shot Bolt hold-open . Do That, & It will eat & spit-out anything you throw in it from the Cheep to the Prem. defense ammo . So it GTG for you, on wanting a reliable fun shooter or a Home Def. defender . 92/96 easy to clean & parts maintenance .

also ( for me) has a good natural point of aim but that is different for all people .
92/96 models & Concealed carry . You can get by comfortable with Shoulder-Holster and is GTG, but 92/96 for concealed IWB it is not that great unless you got the perfect body frame/shaped for that & I stick to small like g-26 for that role .
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