Beretta 92x centurion specs manual#

The Beretta isn’t a small pistol, but it is light enough and features a good reserve of ammunition. The Beretta also seems to be among the least likely of any 9mm handgun to tie up or malfunction.

Beretta 92x centurion specs manual#

While true safety is between the ears, a combination of a positive manual safety, a double-action first-shot trigger, a loaded-chamber indicator and a positive firing-pin block are good features. Research indicates that there are fewer accidental discharges with the Beretta 92 than practically any other service pistol. Personally, I love used firearms for competition, they are already broken in and, in cases like this, offer extra gear that can save money and time.The pistol - in military parlance the M9 - has proven reliable, accurate and easy to use well. I’d feel very comfortable taking this pistol straight into competition, and I just might do exactly that! The particular used one I tested came with extra magazines and two Ghost Elite holsters, one for Limited Division and one for Carry Optics. If you are looking for a competition-ready pistol right out of the box that’s set for multiple divisions, the Beretta 92X Performance is something to consider. As the Performance line grows, I’m sure this model will become more and more popular, which it deserves to be. If you’re a Beretta fan, you’ll love the modularity between the two models. In recent news, Beretta liked this model so much it came out with a 92X Performance Defensive model, which is based on this one. Thus, there’s an array of upgrades that are available should you choose. The last few years have proven the 92X Performance can, well, perform. For the price point, these pistols are in line with the market and can compete at the highest level. Truly, there isn’t any negative feedback minus fatigue from the wide frame, but that’s a personal issue. I like this gun and not just because this is an article on it. When I wanted to ramp up the speed, the X Performance easily allowed for quick trigger pulls. Accuracy was not an issue even at 50 yards. That said, it is very well balanced and shot reliably through 500+ rounds. I’m a fan of the Vertex frame, but even though it is thinner, this pistol is wider overall compared to a lot of the other ones out there. This is a very comfortable pistol to work with: oversized controls, serrations, and checkering all come together to allow easy manipulation. If you would like to adjust it, there’s a screw in the frame next to the upper section of the magazine well that gives you the ability to regulate extra travel. Pretty respectable for a factory trigger. After that, it’s all single action in the light 3-pound range. The first shot is a crisp 6-7 pounds for the double-action pull. That short reset is great. (Photo: Taylor Abney/) When I say this is one of the best out-the-box triggers for competition, I mean it. If you prefer a dot, the slide is ready to host one. These sights are fully adjustable and removable.

The contrast works nicely to get your eyes on target. Looking down the sights, a bright red fiber-optic dot greets you, mated with a serrated matt black rear sight. Beretta shooter Jess Hook said, “When I made the transition from a polymer pistol to the 92X Performance, I was amazed by the reduced felt recoil between shots!” It likes to stay as nice and flat as possible. That’s something to consider, but the smooth recoil impulse more than makes up for that. It also helps you stay on target easier with less muzzle flip, and the list of benefits goes on. The heavy weight brings balance and smoothness to transitions and reduces recoil. It was designed to meet other various USPSA and IDPA division requirements and has proven itself over the last several years as a platform that performs.

In fact, until recent rule changes, it exceeded the carry optics division in USPSA. Despite all of the changes made to the 92 platform to create the X Performance, it still has a comfortable level of familiarity. Sometimes, when manufacturers come out with a competition model, it feels nothing like the basic version. It's controllable, and the sights line up nice and fast. (Photo: Taylor Abney/) I would happily take this gun into competition.