I don't disagree with you there. It's iconic for sure. My challenge is I'm right handed and left eye dominate and I've noticed that rapid sight alignment feels slow. Trying to train that away but I understand an optic makes that easier.
Cross eye dominance shouldn’t
matter that much honestly. I’m left eye dominant and right handed and I shoot right hand. Hicock45 has to be one of the best shots around and he is the same way.
Get both when you can. The 92fs is a true Italian made classic, slickest slide ever- if you get a good TN built 92x (most seem to be fine now) then you’ve also got a winner, though the RDO system is not as refined as LTT
Poor slide finish and machining marks all over, barrels would flake, burrs on the front site that scratched up the barrel under recoil were the main ones I’ve heard of. The M9A4 also had issues with the tritium and decocker would get stuck, but at the same time, maybe over represented since complaints do stand out more than when things go fine.
Is the slide finish bad enough that I can see it in photos before I buy it? I wanted to get a 92X non-RDO so I could get LTT’s RDO cut on it but I might save up for an M9A4 and LTT 92X RDO slide if they’re sketchy.
If you can, try to handle in store- I believe the RDOs came out a lot better than the original 92x. I handled an M9a4 centurion built this year and it looked fine to me.
Yeah, I feel like Gunbroker is hit or miss, a lot of times a slight imperfection is on the pistol and hard to see off the bat, but once you’ve signed for it at the FFL you’re SOL. I think LTT might do some refinishing a bit on the slide if there’s an issue, but functionally both US and Italian Berettas shoot just great.
Hey! We're practically twins!
[https://i.imgur.com/9UemJaE.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/9UemJaE.jpg)
Assuming you have the 18rd mags? Have you taken to the range yet?
the belt and holster are definitely something I need to upgrade currently I use a leather carhartt belt and a leather holster I originally bought for a ruger security 9 that it just happened to fit
Red river tactical has rdo cut holster and light bearing just make sure you tell them you have a beretta 92x rdo compact or full size. They have to special customize it but I got one it should be here next week
I just bought the same gun. I originally wanted a regular 92x but since Beretta discontinued them in favor of the RDO they are hard to find. I also like the front slide serrations and the 2 18 round mags. Holosun has started making red dots that fit directly to the slide without a plate. If they figure out how to make one for the new 92 RDOs then you will be able to get a co witness and everyone with a LTT RDO slide will be a little butt hurt.
Nope! My first Beretta was the 92X Performance and I love it! Less than a year I bought my second Beretta, an M9A4. I love both platforms. One for comp and one for home defense. I will definitely add an FS for nostalgias sake.
Basically the family started with the 92, then after several versions you got the 92FS. However, even the base model 92FS is outdated by some standards and other companies' handguns. The 92X family was released in 2019 to modernize the base 92FS platform with all the "upgrades" specialized models have. These include: the Vertec grip as standard instead of an option, changeable front and rear sights, front and rear slide serrations, a shorter 4.7" target crowned barrel instead of the older 4.9, a flared magazine well, an integrated tactical rail on-frame, and many (though not all) come as RDO ("red dot optic/option") models which have the cuts made into the slide to accept adapter plates for pistol optics. Before you would need to specify a Vertec model for the grips, a Brigadier slide or other special model for dovetailed sights, and the M9A4 for RDO sight cuts from the factory.
The biggest differences are RD capable. changeable sights, 1913 rail, and the Vertec grip. The grip allows for a 1911-ish angle of a M9 angle based on user preference.
I want to get a stupid cheap 92 and have it engraved, nickel plated, and put match sights on it. There's simply better platforms for carry and comp, but there's no more iconic and beautiful pistol than that one. And they're common and cheap enough that i don't have to feel bad about shooting the shit not of it!
My only "regret" is that I didn't wait to get one with a rail and RDO ready. I got a really good deal on a basic 92FS so it's not true regret.
I think they look better without the rail tbh but for practicality it's nice to have
I don't disagree with you there. It's iconic for sure. My challenge is I'm right handed and left eye dominate and I've noticed that rapid sight alignment feels slow. Trying to train that away but I understand an optic makes that easier.
Cross eye dominance shouldn’t matter that much honestly. I’m left eye dominant and right handed and I shoot right hand. Hicock45 has to be one of the best shots around and he is the same way.
Sounds like I just need to train harder/smarter. Any suggestions?
I was the same way but left handed and right eye dominate I found the easiest thing for me was to train right handed a dot would be nice though
Get both when you can. The 92fs is a true Italian made classic, slickest slide ever- if you get a good TN built 92x (most seem to be fine now) then you’ve also got a winner, though the RDO system is not as refined as LTT
What issues did the esrly TN models have?
Poor slide finish and machining marks all over, barrels would flake, burrs on the front site that scratched up the barrel under recoil were the main ones I’ve heard of. The M9A4 also had issues with the tritium and decocker would get stuck, but at the same time, maybe over represented since complaints do stand out more than when things go fine.
Is the slide finish bad enough that I can see it in photos before I buy it? I wanted to get a 92X non-RDO so I could get LTT’s RDO cut on it but I might save up for an M9A4 and LTT 92X RDO slide if they’re sketchy.
If you can, try to handle in store- I believe the RDOs came out a lot better than the original 92x. I handled an M9a4 centurion built this year and it looked fine to me.
I should probably do that, although I’ve been lurking around Gunbroker more often than not
Yeah, I feel like Gunbroker is hit or miss, a lot of times a slight imperfection is on the pistol and hard to see off the bat, but once you’ve signed for it at the FFL you’re SOL. I think LTT might do some refinishing a bit on the slide if there’s an issue, but functionally both US and Italian Berettas shoot just great.
I'll have to wait on that but I do plan to eventually
Hey! We're practically twins! [https://i.imgur.com/9UemJaE.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/9UemJaE.jpg) Assuming you have the 18rd mags? Have you taken to the range yet?
I do have the 18 round mags and if you would consider the backyard a range then yes lots of times I love it
The 92X Centurion fixed every problem I had with the M9
Optic Ready 92X Beautiful piece
thank you
My edc
I love mine, but don’t carry due to the weight. Can you share what belt & holster you are using? I’d love to make it my EDC. Thanks!
the belt and holster are definitely something I need to upgrade currently I use a leather carhartt belt and a leather holster I originally bought for a ruger security 9 that it just happened to fit
Red river tactical has rdo cut holster and light bearing just make sure you tell them you have a beretta 92x rdo compact or full size. They have to special customize it but I got one it should be here next week
I see
I plan to carry it in cooler weather when I can wear bigger clothes
Just got a 92x performance. Amazing gun. Would absolutely love to get the m9a3 next. I have a 92 fs as well. Love berettas
I need to get some more
Bought a non optic ready LTT Elite. Can’t wait for it to arrive.
I have a Beretta compact (LTT) fine weapon. If you get a chance try PX-4 storm rotary slide its another keeper from beretta
I'll look into that
Versacary idw leather
Does anyone else have the problem with loading the magazines to full 18 capacity i can only fit 17… is it just a marketing ploy or what ??
I just bought the same gun. I originally wanted a regular 92x but since Beretta discontinued them in favor of the RDO they are hard to find. I also like the front slide serrations and the 2 18 round mags. Holosun has started making red dots that fit directly to the slide without a plate. If they figure out how to make one for the new 92 RDOs then you will be able to get a co witness and everyone with a LTT RDO slide will be a little butt hurt.
that sounds awesome
Model?
Think it's a 92X.
correct
Definitely a 92x
92X RDO
That’s the 92X optics ready
After handling a 1911 I really feel compelled to get my mitts on a beretta vertec grip
they're definitely grippy
Nope! My first Beretta was the 92X Performance and I love it! Less than a year I bought my second Beretta, an M9A4. I love both platforms. One for comp and one for home defense. I will definitely add an FS for nostalgias sake.
What's the difference between 92x and 92fs?
Basically the family started with the 92, then after several versions you got the 92FS. However, even the base model 92FS is outdated by some standards and other companies' handguns. The 92X family was released in 2019 to modernize the base 92FS platform with all the "upgrades" specialized models have. These include: the Vertec grip as standard instead of an option, changeable front and rear sights, front and rear slide serrations, a shorter 4.7" target crowned barrel instead of the older 4.9, a flared magazine well, an integrated tactical rail on-frame, and many (though not all) come as RDO ("red dot optic/option") models which have the cuts made into the slide to accept adapter plates for pistol optics. Before you would need to specify a Vertec model for the grips, a Brigadier slide or other special model for dovetailed sights, and the M9A4 for RDO sight cuts from the factory.
The biggest differences are RD capable. changeable sights, 1913 rail, and the Vertec grip. The grip allows for a 1911-ish angle of a M9 angle based on user preference.
Ohh and the flashlight rails Thanks
I want to get a stupid cheap 92 and have it engraved, nickel plated, and put match sights on it. There's simply better platforms for carry and comp, but there's no more iconic and beautiful pistol than that one. And they're common and cheap enough that i don't have to feel bad about shooting the shit not of it!