Review of Beretta M92FS Vertec

Today I will be reviewing the Beretta M92FS Vertec this is the same gun as the M92F but with the addition of an accessory rail machined into the frame and other features ill explain below. This is also the gun chosen for our troops as their primary sidearm. I will also talk about the TLR1 weapon light that I use on this gun. And discuss a flaw in the M92F design and fixes for that flaw.

The Beretta M92F is a DA/SA w/Decocker 9mm blowback design with a falling lock that keeps the barrel inline. It’s an all steel gun and quite hefty at 34oz but does balance well in the hand. It’s distinguished by the exposed top of the barrel where the slide is machined away telling you this is a Beretta. This feature also aids in ejection as there is less of a chance an empty case will get kicked back in the action.
“FS”
This design change address a few concerns and improved the gun overall. These included a more vertical grip with thinner grip panels, a shorter reach trigger, a beveled mag well to aid in mag changes, an integral accessory rail and removable front sight. Also they enlarged the hammer pin that will prevent the slide from flying off to the rear incase the slide cracked. This pin sits in a groove on the slide. Ive never seen this kind of failure before but apparently the military has thus the change.
“On the Range”
You will get two 16 round mags with the gun if you live in one of the free states otherwise you get two neutered 10 round mags. This gun shoots well and accurate. Perceived recoil is much less than my other polymer framed guns again due to the weight. I’ve fed lots of ammo through this gun and have never had a FF or FE. The DA is a nice feature for a combat weapon as it gives you a second strike option if a round fails to fire. It is a great gun on the range that wont beat you up with recoil but what 9mm will…
“TRL1 weapon Light”
I included this in the review because I have this mounted on this gun when it serves night stand duty which is pretty much all the time. The TLR1 is a nice fit for this gun and the switch is easily within reach for either on or momentary on. This light is very bright and uses CR123 batteries. It comes with all the parts needed to mount on various guns to get it as far back as you can, I believe the HK USP is not one of them as you will need an adapter for that. All in all if you need a rather inexpensive but quality weapon light this would fit the bill.
“The Bad”
I mentioned that the M92 series has a flaw and here’s what it is. To field strip the gun you grab the top of the slide push a button on one side and slide a lever down on the other. Now that sounds like no big deal but this can be done while loaded with the hammer cocked or uncocked and the slide in the firing position. With a little practice you can grab the gun from the front top and remove the slide therefore essentially disarming the user and rather quickly too. Im surprised this hasn’t been addressed in newer versions. There is a fix out there for this but I have not been able to find the site and I will post it here when I do.
“Final Thoughts”
If you’re looking for a rugged reliable weapon that can take a beating then this would be the gun for you. I would be hesitant to carry this as a service weapon but if it works for you it certainly will hold up to that environment. Again it’s a bit heavy but it was designed that way so as a carry gun you would know it’s there and I would recommend against that especially with all the other options available to you today.

Thanks for reading
Kzguns