Page 5 of 6 - Beretta 92FS Reviews

This is a follow-up to a review I posted a little over 2 years ago. Having owned the gun for over 2 years, and put over 15,000 rounds through it in my basement range, I can say that it has performed exactly as I had hoped and is really a ton of fun. There is much to like about this pistol, but the realistic feel, general accuracy, quality of construction, efficient use of gas are but a few.

As another reviewer has noted, this gun shoots high at 10M. I have been able to modify a slightly taller front sight from the adjustable set to work with the original rear sight to bring it onto a proper POI. About a year ago I installed the optional adjustable sight set (no longer available from Umarex) and it corrected the elevation problems. At about 12K rounds the trigger return spring broke and I sent it back to Umarex for repair. They turned it around in 1 day but, unfortunately, didn't pack it very well for the return trip and the rear sight was broken in shipment. Umarex themselves were unable to track down a replacement (although I think the one for the Walther will work) and did give me a credit for merchandise equal to the cost of the sight and smooth out the trigger while it was in for service. I was still without a rear sight so I put the original rear sight back on (better notch than the adjustable anyway) and took a little metal off of the adjustable set front sight to get it where it needed to be. Needless to say, I don't think the sights are quite up to the level of the rest of the gun. There is really nothing else I would change at this price point.

I originally bought it to provide a way to practice presentation and trigger pulls when not able to get to the range with my 9mm, 40S&W and 45ACP pistols. I have a set up that allows a quick practice session using a metal pellet trap and 9" x 7" targets. I have found that using a slow fire, aimed technique shooting mainly for accuracy, I am able to get accurate shots (best groups are all 8 pellets in 1 inch NRA air rifle target off-hand at 10M) from 14 magazines (clips) on a single CO2 cartridge. Fast fire cuts back on the number of shots pretty quickly. I also tend to start at 10M and shoot the final 6 mags (clips) at 7 yards for practice similar to the regular range. I HIGHLY recommend getting the Air Venturi speed loader that will allow the QUICK loading of 7 mags (clips) at a time. I've discovered by shooting a lot of different pellets, that the RWS Hobby gives me the best balance of accuracy for the dollar and they just so happen to be the only pellet I've found that works perfectly with the speed loader (ALL others would have several pellets that would try to go into the holes upside down and cause a delay in the process). After shooting A LOT of pellets through the Beretta, I still enjoy using it and highly recommend it as a way to keep your handling, aiming, breathing and trigger skills sharp.

Nice blue finish,good balance,well made{see below}

Adjustable rear sight [ele.,windage

Returned 2 92 FS for gas leaks in poorly fitted breech are.Casting show seperation.Uamex should take a long look @ some quality control or redesign!! The CO2 [when firing ]where the only reasons I had for 2 returns!!!! PA quickly returned my funds. My hat off to them for the outstanding customer service service! I'm still buying goods and pellet guns!!!

full metal no plastic accurate the way of peircing the c02 is cool but when you take it out it sprays out. about 70 shots per c02

need more power

sometimes the gun jams and u cant pull the trigger or the hammer you have to push the button to take out the mag harder

The accuracy and realism of the 92 FS airgun are excellent as the power is substantial. Upon opening the box I was amazed at how similar the airgun version is to the actuall 9mm. The weapon itself is a work of art, and its performance is even better. It is also very efficient with Co2, as it is able to blow off about 3-4 rotary mags with retained accuracy on one canister. Perhaps one of the greatest features though was the ease effort I had to put into putting in a new canister. The Handle Grips come off easily to allow you to put in a new canister, but WILL NOT come off when you don't want them to.

Nothing. I like it best the way it is.

You may want to get some extra rotary magazines. They go pretty fast and they can take some time to reload. Also, people who want increased performance may want to use PBA gold pellets. Regular lead pellets can deform inside the mag and jam the weapon if they get stuck, although it is easy to unjam it.

The first thing you have to notice is the weight of the gun. It's a substantial piece of metal. The second thing (after unwrapping it) is the detailed similarity of it compared to the real thing - which I have. This is a very realistic and well made product.

MY biggest disappointment was that it didn't fit into the holsters I have for the real Beretta 96f. So, I couldn't do draw & shoot exercises as I was hoping to do. I guess that's a design necessity for the mechanics of the air pistol vs. the real thing. No biggie, if you're not into shooting from a holster.

The only other thing I was disappointed in was the perception that it lacked the power I was used to from another CO2 pistols I have. I wasn't getting that "pop." At 25 feet, I would hear the puff of the air, then the smack at the paper target. Two separate sounds. With my other air pistols, it has always been one "pop," or my CO2 cartridge needs to be changed. Maybe it had more to do with the rate of firing, although I did shoot fast AND slow with the same results.

It's very much like my Beretta 92 9mm, although because it has a steel frame, it may weigh even more than a fully-loaded 9mm. It "feels" like a real firearm (where some cheaper air pistols feel like toys). Accuracy is very good, even with bargain priced RWS Diablo Basic pellets. I'm getting 80-100 good shots from a CO2 cartridge. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

Like many said before, it should come with five or six magazines (clips), because you're going to want them. If you buy one, order another 3-pack of magazines at the same time. The method for piercing the CO2 cylinder is "different". By design, I think it helps with consistency ... it keeps you from placing too much pressure on the seal. On the other hand, it seems like you have to push unduly hard on the bottom lever to pierce the cylinder. I'm not suggesting this is a problem, but it's a little unnerving if you're used to the standard method of turning a screw to pierce the cylinder.

For me, it shoots high at 10 meters with every pellet I've tried ... even those of 10+ grains. I fitted an old Colt 1911 adjustable rear sight to bring everything down, and this works OK. But if you're going to spend the money for the pistol, I think the Beretta adjustable rear sight might be worthwhile (although I haven't tried it myself).

Amazing fit and finish. When I opened the box and lifted the gun out I actually thought for a moment it was a real 9mm. Excellent weight and balance. With the exception of recoil, this gun feels identical to the real thing. A wonderful backyard training and plinking weapon for someone owning the real thing or not.

It is a bit expensive for a CO2 pellet pistol. There are much less expensive guns out there that will give you equal performance. None however that will give you the realistic feel and finish that this weapon allows

As far as a CO2 model of the real thing, there are none better

Good weight, good feel, accurate at 10M.

Add a click-type windage adjustment screw...or have (as an option) a rear sight that is adjustable for both elevation and windage.

Really like the item, but, unfortunately, had to return it within a couple of weeks. The cylinder-advancement pawl stopped working so the cylinder will not advance. It appears to have become disconnected internally. Really can't say anything further until I receive the replacement.

This gun is fun to shot. The weight was heavier then expected. It feels like the real thing.

Send more clips in the package. 2 clips are not enough. I bought 3 extra just so I don't have to reload all the time.

Fit and function are excellent. All the operating parts have a very good feel to them and the weight and size closely matches the real thing.

More power- A power select switch to bump up the power when wanted would be awesome!

Power is adequate for target shooting, plinking at cans and such.