I carried the M-9 for the better part of 21 years in the Marine Corps. It is a good weapon. Very easy to break down, when needed. I like the location of the de-cocker. I guess it is all in what we've trained with. Great review.
Exactly. I had to carry a Glock on duty. It’s natural to use what you had to use as a sidearm. I think the beretta is sexy af. It’s just like the m16 platform. You hand me a bullpup or something it’s like day one. I don’t know beretta. But im trying to get to know her better.
Been shooting the Beretta M9/92 series for many years and carried one in Iraq. I’m also a big Glock guy. I’ve found it easier to run the slide release on reloads with the Beretta rather than running the slide. I do the exact opposite with my Glocks. Picked up a M9a4 a couple years back and love that thing, it’s smooth as glass.
I was pretty dang fond of the M9 while I was in the Navy. Wanted the M9A3, but never got one, then this M9A4 came out and my wife surprised me with one. It's an awesome pistol and truly one of my favorites. I also own the G19X which I'm also super fond of. Thanks for your review...very well done.
I wanna point out just how remarkable the new 92x series of pistols is (full size, centurion, & compact). I paid $650 for my 92x G full size shipped w 3 mags (std cap is 17) & it’s IDENTICAL to the M9A3/4 part for part (I think it’s even better). I popped a Wilson fluted guide rod & chrome silicon flat wire recoil spring ($35), Langdon Tactical trigger bar ($75, the BEST), Wilson ChSi 13# hammer spring ($10), & Elite II hammer ($25) in her giving me roughly a 7lb double action & 3.5lb single action trigger pull. The LTT trigger bar makes it butter. The HiViz irons are fantastic. So for $650 plus $150 in parts, I’ve got a 92 with a trigger that’d rival any custom LTT or Wilson trigger job for a total of ONLY $800... That’s STILL $100 cheaper than a stock M9A3/4. IMO my 92x is on par quality wise to my Langdon Tactical Elite LTT Centurion (after upgrading the Elite LTT w the same trigger and internal upgrades as the 92x... they have identical parts... I know how I like my 92’s). I would buy a 92x G (I only run G models) OVER a Wilson, Elite LTT, M9A4, or any other 92 out atm. It’s THAT good & super easy to upgrade. And costing only $650 on avg, it’s the “best/most value for your money” 92 variant out there right now. Just an opinion from a lover of all 92/M9’s. Check em out! 👊🏼😎🗽🇺🇸
I’m in a similar boat. Bought 92x and just a few upgrades and I watch all these LTT and M9a3 reviews and I’ve got the same stuff for cheaper! Recessed crown, vertec grip, g conversion, Wilson combat front sight, Wilson combat hammer spring, etc etc. I LOVE that gun.
I was never fond of the Beretta 92; however, the M9A4 has become my favorite pistol. I recently picked up one of these after watching this video. After 500 rounds everything I've fed it has run through flawlessly. The upgrades Beretta has done with these pistols is definitely worth the price tag. I'm quite happy with it. It's a super accurate and reliable gun.
If I was somehow getting launched into space toward some hypothetical hostile alien planet and I was only able to bring one pistol it would be the Beretta 92FS more specifically the M9A1 in 9x19. I've run thousands of rounds through it including 1k rounds of some questionable reman at the beginning of the coof and have yet to experience a malfunction. Also Mec-Gar makes the best magazines in the industry and is OEM for most European pistols including CZ and Walther and Beretta. If your magazine says "Made in Italy" it's almost certainly made by Mec-Gar. I personally stock their flush fit 18rnd M9 mags with the black anti friction coating.
1000% agree about the Mec-Gar’s. I run em in all my Beretta’s, CZ’s, Walthers, and Sig’s w flawless performance. But to my surprise, I discovered the first awful, unreliable Mec-Gar mags that I’d never buy again: the 10 round, 1911 mags in 9mm. I bought 4 & they ALL nosedive BADLY. The follower is awful causing failures to feed from the steeper feed angle of 9mm vs .45 ACP in 1911’s. I figured I’d swap them out to the “patented” Checkmates in 9mm (best 9mm, 1911 followers IMO) but they don’t fit the 10 round tubes size/shape. The good news is their 9 round 1911 mags in 9mm are fine because they have a totally different tube shape and different anti tilt follower. But the 10 round 9mm’s are nose dive city. Have you ran any of their 1911 mags in 9mm? If so let me know your experience. The 8 round .45 ACP mags run like butter too btw. Fantastic per usual, no nose diving & excellent feeding. But these 10 round, 9mm mags are the FIRST mags from Mec-Gar I’ve ever had not run like a Swiss watch. YMMV, of course. But would love to know if you’ve tried them. Consensus in the forums is mixed. Such a bummer with the 4 costing around $90, which is awesome compared to the price of Wilson’s, Ed Brown’s and Tripp’s. Ed Brown $10 mag swap time I guess 😕🤷🏼♂️🗽🇺🇸
@@MixBetterNowTV I've always had good results with mec-gar but mags are finicky sometimes so idk lol. I've heard mostly good things about Checkmate mags except those USGI M9 mags that the military requested have a finish that is subpar for desert warfare but that's big army's fault more than Checkmate. I would run them.
@@AtomicStateDelivery I agree, I have a bunch of the GI style Checkmate mags that I use for range days if I’ll be dropping the mags on the rocks and concrete. They have been 100% for me so far but that may be due to not living in a desert. YMMV
I have a 92FS and love it. The guy I bought it from threw in a CT rubber grip with it that work awesome. The only things I don’t like are fixed sights (not night sights) and no attachment rail. Not the most convenient for concealed carry, but I love shooting it. I’ve put thousands of rounds through it without a failure.
I have both a G19 and this M9A4. Personally I feel the Beretta is better overall for me. I really like the DA/SA. Only issue I found with mine is finding a holster for it is like finding Jimmy Hoffa. Found one finally from DARA holsters and its top notch quality IMO. I also have a SIG P320 and IMO the Beretta is far supirior to that platform as well.
@@napster1363 no problem, That was one of the reasons I end up not picking that as my first gun because I was having trouble myself finding holsters for it
Most glocks have polymer guide rods. And Mec Gar is the very best metal mag manufacturer in existence -- CZ, Sig, Beretta, etc., aftermarket mags are made by them (as well as some of those OEM maker), and they're the gold standard.
Surprising to see a weapons expert not know anything about Mec Gar. The new Walther PDP and Canik models all use Mec Gar with their own branding on top as well.
Most of these guys aren't experts, or if they are, it's in a very particular and niche aspect of shooting. The majority of these toobers are "click on my video and give me ad revenue and a percentage of a purchase by using my affiliate link".
As a Federal Officer and once retired working PT as a Bailiff for my home stateI have carried the Beretta 92D. It was an issued weapon when I was in the federal government and once retired and needing a 9 mm it’s what I bought. I have the Centurion model version of the 92D so it has no external safeties or decocking mechanism, every shot is double action think of a revolver in semi automatic form. When I was with the federal government I consistently was one of the top shooters. The target we shot it was a top score of 50 and for the majority of my career I shot a 49 or 50 (sometimes had a problem with my first round using my weak hand). When I got it for my bailiff position I didn’t have the opportunity to go to the range to practice with it however, right out of the box (used) I qualified my very first time. I have other guns but the 92D and my 2” taurus lite-titanium are my go to’s.
My 92FS is one of my favorite guns in my collection. I'm probably most accurate with it over any of my other pistols including my P226. Love the factory single action pull on it. Reliability second to none. It's in the conversation about best pistols ever produced. I like it so much I bought a stainless Taurus PT92 knock-off. Also a good gun, they frame-mounted the safety/decocker, which is an improvement IMO. But not the same as the Beretta. When I bought the 92FS it was already well-used (I've replaced a lot of worn parts, including the barrel), and I've NEVER fired a semi-auto with smoother, glassier action than my 92FS. It just gives you that ultra-safe feeling that "this thing is never going to fail me."
Mec-Gar makes the best mags in the industry. They are made in Italy, but distributed from Middletown, Connecticut. They make "aftermarket" mags that don't have witness holes for the M9A4. You can buy a "Beretta" mag for $50 or a "Mec-Gar" mag for $20. They work the same.
I carried an M9A1 in the Marines, including through sandstorms in Iraq. Other than the location of the safety on the slide, I absolutely loved the M9 and it was incredibly reliable. And in regards to the slide safety, operating it became muscle memory through proper training. I'm sure the new A4 variant is even better, but if I ever buy one it will be an M9A1 for nostalgic purposes. My Glock 19 will always be my carry pistol.
Bravo Zulu! Fine review, Sir. When in trials before the Army accepted the M9, they cycled 80,000 rds, without failure. It IS a fine weapon. Take care, and God Bless You All!
You can get magazines from Langdon Technical who customizes Berretas. Further , for your friends concern, Langdon will also have a steel replacement rod for the plastic rod. While you are at Langdon's also replace the current spring around plastic rod with a 13# spring which will reduce oresuure on both first round pull and second trigger pull. If you want to make that M9A4 drop dead amazing buy the trigger in a bag from Langdon and replaace the current trigger the b est trigger ever made by Langdon
I have the M17, the 19x, and the M9A4. I have to say out of the box the M9 is the best. I’ve upgraded the trigger in it. Only complaint is the same as you mention. The safety is not great. I’m hoping to switch it to a decocker only like my PX4 Storm.
Glad to see you review the M9A4. Always been partial to the M9 series. One comment on the mags: you can use mags from the M9 on the M9A3 and M9A4. They're interchangeable, and plentiful.
Thanks for the detailed review. As a Canadian about to have our legal access to handguns taken away... I'm hoping to be able to own one of these before they completely ban our ability to attach them.
Move down here to North Minnesota or Montana, North Dakota or my home state of Iowa. We'd love to have you! Always enjoyed my visits to Canada. Best vacations I ever had were there in Ontario. Sucks I can't carry or use a barbed hook. My hiw times have changed there and not for the best. But I love Canadians themselves too.
Out of all the gun range videos I've seen, this has the best use of camera lens. Too many people aren't making use of telephoto lenses for outdoor filming.
The M9 has been in service with your military for quite some time. Which means the M9 and Berreta 92 variants has been around for long enough that you shouldn't have problems finding replacement mags.
If your magazine is made by Mec-Gar you can rest assured it’s a good one. They make the factory branded magazines for a lot of manufacturers. They also make their own brand of magazines. USA or Italy I don’t give a hoot.
Next to the 1911, the beretta 92 platform is the proficient and proven combat pistol on the market. We all that Sig played the game when getting all of the new military contracts. I think we will all see in time that the DoD made a mistake replacing the beretta for the sidearm contract. Cheers for the informative video!
I have the M9A4. Holster for it came in the mail yesterday. Went with a C&G Holsters OWB tactical w light. Has cut out for red dot. Limited options out there for this gun with light and red dot.
Mec-Gar mags are incredibly easy to get directly from there website and they are in Middletown, CT. Most people are unaware that they make several big name firearm manufacturers steel mags.
Former Glock guy here was absolute fan boy for Glock for the past 10 years but i recently bought an original 92fs centurion from the early 90s fell in love with it immediately went out and got a 92x rdo compact to go with it I will never say Glocks aren’t good but the m9/92 design is much much easier to shoot with it’s lighter trigger and just something about my gun being metal as opposed to plastic just makes me feel better and the added weight helps with recoil and accuracy these people running the beretta down either 1 haven’t ever used or been around one or 2 are just completely ignorant thinking striker fired guns and glocks are the best there is
I had a service buddy at Fort Benning Georgia in the early 1980's that was part of the testing team for those pistols.... The competition was between the Beretta 92, Browning's offering,Glock, And I think Sig??? He told me that the Army was most likely going to go with the Beretta 92....
I don't understand how he doesn't know who mec gar is and why he would think there would be any difficulty finding mags for a gun that has be out for like 30 years and a main pistol issued to the military
Didnt the Seals carry the M9 as a side arm for a while? I know they were a military go to at one time for sure.Police issue too I believe! Keep up the great work Chad and thanks for your service sir
Awesome high quality made Beretta! That'd be #1 choice, although I know the Glock 19x is at the top of the list, this is my preference! Really good video!
A few years ago when I was looking for a new full size "combat pistol" It was between the M9A4, Glock 19X, and the Sig M18. Twenty years of carrying an M9 it was kinda my first choice. But the price just seemed ridiculous. I liked the Glock 19X but because of so many years shooting 1911's and the M9 it seems like I always naturally aim low with a Glock. The M18 felt great and was an easy transition from the M9. Im old and prefer a a safety after so many years of teaching and preaching "keep your weapon on safe until ready to fire". I can flick the safety off as Im coming out of the holster and presenting to the target and it does not slow me down at all. Its just natural. Same with an AR or M16. Some dont like the safety on a pistol but I like it. And no one says you have to use it if you down want to. In the end the Marine Corps went with the M18 and I did too. Id still like to get my hands on an M9A4.
I say this with complete humility because I know this guys experience is well beyond mine. It's called a beaver tail, not a dove tail. Also mec-gar is one of the prolific magazine manufacturers, makes mags for tons of oem's and can be found just about anywhere that sells mags.
The Berreta is the best fit for me. I like Glock too, but not as natural in my hand. I shoot best with the M9, and for that reason alone... But I find it to be more reliable, less picky about ammo, and just a little more naturally accurate as well.
I have an M9a4 with a 508T & TLR 7 compensated. I also have a Gen 5 Glock 17 with a Trijicon and TLR.. both guns are great and I’d trust both with my life. BUT, there is something to be said about an all metal frame.
I'm a glock fun but I am fond of the Beretta and I would guess it's a very clean gun because of that exposed barrel that allows for the gun powder to escape which is nice but downside to is its exposed to the elements just my opinion another good review
It's not hard to get mags. Order extra mags prior to buying your gun so by the time you pick it up, you have the mags. I always order 5-6 mags so I always have at least 7-8 mags for every semi auto pistol I own.
Carried the M9 my entire career in both the Marine Corps and the Army. Training and Battle tested. I have yet to find a better weapon. It works when you need it to work.
MEC-GAR is one of the finest manufacturers of magazines. Real quality. The fact that they’re made in Italy doesn’t concern me. Beretta is an Italian company even though they do manufacture here in USA. I have Sig magazines made in both Germany and Italy. You can purchase them from most retailers. The most common Brownells, Midway USA, Primary Arms and GunMag Warehouse is what comes to mind. Availability shouldn’t be an issue.
I've run about 400 rnds through one, I have had 2 or 3 failures to fire, even on second strike. After clearing the ftf and reloading, they all fired. I can't say for sure if it was ammo or the gun, but I can't call that 100% reliability yet. Was run suppressed when this happened, using 124gn belom
Mec-gar mags are pretty easy to get. They are probably the largest OEM mag manufacturer in the world. They make OEM mags for S&W, CZ, Walther, beretta just to name a few
after the Colt .1911 that's perhaps my favorite gun, or the Beretta series, however want something that says ' revolt ', or war, or something that's more army, or than authorities the Beretta is a clean, efficient, or bit too law maker design, however if it's superior build, accuracy, or also function, or it might be one of the best guns, or that work to all scenarios, or tenacity
Question: on the Beretta, when the slide locks back from an empty mag, and you insert another…I noticed you use the slide pull method vs the slide release button. What your reasoning for that? More of a positive release for the slide? Thanks!
Nice review, good information. If you were choosing between this latest version of the Beretta and a Sig P226, what’s your preference. Trying to nail down a decision on a DA/SA pistol for the collection. I like the optics ready and threaded barrel on the Beretta. Both running around that $1000 range. Thx.
Did he really say it might be difficult to get mags for this pistol? It's a Beretta M9 [92 series]. Mags will be super easy to find. I realize the ones that come with the pistol have a special color base plate but still... Good review of the pistol.
Glocks are good for small conceal carry. Beretta is good everything else. I love having this gun for my open carry! I would love a Co2 blowback airsoft version for it too
I do have the KWA Tactical green-red gas airsoft pistol and my god does it feel quality. Very little play in the parts and its grams off the real Beretta M9 and aside from the outer barrel (I think the inner part is still metal) being plastic and the grip, everything else is metal and feels damn good. The only weakness is the trigger spring that is not the most durable thing in the world
I believe that guns should FIRST/primarily be called a "FIREARM" instead of a "WEAPON", -as you called it every time in this video. This is because a gun FUNCTIONS first/primarily as a "firearm" and secondarily, may or may NOT be used as a "weapon". Are you using your "firearm/gun" as a "weapon" when you are shooting paper targets? -Of course not. Not every "firearm" is designed to be used in combat or defense as a "weapon". And calling a gun a "weapon" instead of a "firearm" leads naieve people to think "weapon" implies =hurting or killing someone. That is why people who are anti-guns almost always call guns/firearms "weapons" to make others believe that the only thing firearms can be used for is to cause hurt, suffering and death and not "sport-shooting". Calling guns "firearms" sounds better and less threatening than calling then "weapons" to novice shooters and gun-banning anti-gun people as well. Guns are first/primarily designed and function as "FIREARMS" before they are ever carried or used as "WEAPONS". And "Firearms" are used in multiple sporting applications as well as owning to use as "weapons". -I am a senior citizen, former U.S.A.F. Officer/Pilot and have been shooting competitively since 1985, when I purchased my first Italian Beretta 92SB. Still, I do not claim to be a FIREARMS "expert", although I have used FIREARMS for both sport-shooting and to save my life as a "WEAPON" when I was attacked by a street gang that attacked me with multiple "weapons" that included a baseball bat, nunchucks and a "FIREARM" that they used as a "WEAPON" in their attempt to kill me. So stay safe and carry a "firearm" in case you need to use it as a "weapon". But it is a "firearm" before it is a "weapon".
I've got two very nice 92s one is a full langdon and the other with a langdon slide and trigger with a rmr. I like to beat my glocks tho the berettas stay in the safe. G17/43x
I bought one last year and the frame was defective. Too much material in front of the hammer and it wouldn’t get a clean strike on the firing pin. Nearly half a year later and Beretta still has the gun for repairs. I went from being way excited to own this gun to despising Beretta as a company.
The polymer guide rod WILL NOT BREAK!! It there for weight! If you prefer a metal guide rod fine, but the polymer guide rod HAS NEVER HAD A ISSUE!!! I've seen thousands of videos sootch 00 has about 10 videos on the Beretta 92 FS, M9, M9A1, M9A3, M9A4 all polymer guide rod NO ISSUES
This is hammer fired. Glock is striker fired. Apples and oranges and I don't prefer to mix the two. I only purchase hammer fired pistols, which makes me interested in this pistol. I currently have no striker fired handguns in my arsenal and have no plans to change that. That's why my P30sk goes everywhere with me when my P229 is on vacation. But hey, whatever gets you through the night. ;-)
what looking for is a gun that says ' murder ', or then ' SWAT ', or also hellish, or go crazy army tactics, or that's why the MP5, or the Krieg 6 are my favorites, also the navy portable gattling system think the Colt .1911 is a cool series, or they say both army, or also resolve, or that one could call it the Clint Eastwood of gun - series, or perhaps Mr. John Wayne, or that's what want from a gun, or also force recon, or hellish SWAT
Growing up by hallway stood boredom was superior to Glock. My buddy and me when we turned 21 went together and got our first-hand guns. I gotta M9A1 and he got a Glock 19 or 17 I don't remember and go into the range. I remember how cheap and snappy. The Glock felt compared to the solid Burden and nine, and they only upgraded that with the PX four, making it more. Argon ramic, Calvin, Thurber, lighter and. All around You You can't beat A beretta Like I told my buddy. If I ever ran out of bullets or was it a Apocalypse situation that gun could not only be a firearm put also a hammer or a hand weapon like a hatchet with a Blunt, and you could also hammer and I've seen it done. Windows and board them up with nails. With that gun handle, they're just solid guns and they change out their models and styles. On my clock, you see one Glock. You see them all. They're just big boxy uncomfortable guns to me.
Both Glock and Beretta are excellent pistols. Glock has a weight advantage, Beretta has a better trigger and sights. And let’s be clear, Glock mags are steel lined polymer. The polymer is self lubricating. Never had a mag stick.
I carried the M-9 for the better part of 21 years in the Marine Corps. It is a good weapon. Very easy to break down, when needed. I like the location of the de-cocker. I guess it is all in what we've trained with. Great review.
Exactly. I had to carry a Glock on duty. It’s natural to use what you had to use as a sidearm. I think the beretta is sexy af. It’s just like the m16 platform. You hand me a bullpup or something it’s like day one. I don’t know beretta. But im trying to get to know her better.
@@ChanceUrtaking😂
Been shooting the Beretta M9/92 series for many years and carried one in Iraq. I’m also a big Glock guy. I’ve found it easier to run the slide release on reloads with the Beretta rather than running the slide. I do the exact opposite with my Glocks. Picked up a M9a4 a couple years back and love that thing, it’s smooth as glass.
Thank you for your service
I was pretty dang fond of the M9 while I was in the Navy. Wanted the M9A3, but never got one, then this M9A4 came out and my wife surprised me with one. It's an awesome pistol and truly one of my favorites. I also own the G19X which I'm also super fond of. Thanks for your review...very well done.
You picked an awesome wife mate!
@@thaddeusswitz6081 thanks 😊
Let me know if you divorce her.
I wanna point out just how remarkable the new 92x series of pistols is (full size, centurion, & compact). I paid $650 for my 92x G full size shipped w 3 mags (std cap is 17) & it’s IDENTICAL to the M9A3/4 part for part (I think it’s even better). I popped a Wilson fluted guide rod & chrome silicon flat wire recoil spring ($35), Langdon Tactical trigger bar ($75, the BEST), Wilson ChSi 13# hammer spring ($10), & Elite II hammer ($25) in her giving me roughly a 7lb double action & 3.5lb single action trigger pull. The LTT trigger bar makes it butter. The HiViz irons are fantastic. So for $650 plus $150 in parts, I’ve got a 92 with a trigger that’d rival any custom LTT or Wilson trigger job for a total of ONLY $800... That’s STILL $100 cheaper than a stock M9A3/4. IMO my 92x is on par quality wise to my Langdon Tactical Elite LTT Centurion (after upgrading the Elite LTT w the same trigger and internal upgrades as the 92x... they have identical parts... I know how I like my 92’s). I would buy a 92x G (I only run G models) OVER a Wilson, Elite LTT, M9A4, or any other 92 out atm. It’s THAT good & super easy to upgrade. And costing only $650 on avg, it’s the “best/most value for your money” 92 variant out there right now. Just an opinion from a lover of all 92/M9’s. Check em out! 👊🏼😎🗽🇺🇸
I’m in a similar boat. Bought 92x and just a few upgrades and I watch all these LTT and M9a3 reviews and I’ve got the same stuff for cheaper! Recessed crown, vertec grip, g conversion, Wilson combat front sight, Wilson combat hammer spring, etc etc. I LOVE that gun.
Totally agree. Love mine.
Put me one together and let’s see 👍
I was never fond of the Beretta 92; however, the M9A4 has become my favorite pistol. I recently picked up one of these after watching this video. After 500 rounds everything I've fed it has run through flawlessly. The upgrades Beretta has done with these pistols is definitely worth the price tag. I'm quite happy with it. It's a super accurate and reliable gun.
If I was somehow getting launched into space toward some hypothetical hostile alien planet and I was only able to bring one pistol it would be the Beretta 92FS more specifically the M9A1 in 9x19. I've run thousands of rounds through it including 1k rounds of some questionable reman at the beginning of the coof and have yet to experience a malfunction. Also Mec-Gar makes the best magazines in the industry and is OEM for most European pistols including CZ and Walther and Beretta. If your magazine says "Made in Italy" it's almost certainly made by Mec-Gar. I personally stock their flush fit 18rnd M9 mags with the black anti friction coating.
1000% agree about the Mec-Gar’s. I run em in all my Beretta’s, CZ’s, Walthers, and Sig’s w flawless performance. But to my surprise, I discovered the first awful, unreliable Mec-Gar mags that I’d never buy again: the 10 round, 1911 mags in 9mm. I bought 4 & they ALL nosedive BADLY. The follower is awful causing failures to feed from the steeper feed angle of 9mm vs .45 ACP in 1911’s. I figured I’d swap them out to the “patented” Checkmates in 9mm (best 9mm, 1911 followers IMO) but they don’t fit the 10 round tubes size/shape. The good news is their 9 round 1911 mags in 9mm are fine because they have a totally different tube shape and different anti tilt follower. But the 10 round 9mm’s are nose dive city. Have you ran any of their 1911 mags in 9mm? If so let me know your experience. The 8 round .45 ACP mags run like butter too btw. Fantastic per usual, no nose diving & excellent feeding. But these 10 round, 9mm mags are the FIRST mags from Mec-Gar I’ve ever had not run like a Swiss watch. YMMV, of course. But would love to know if you’ve tried them. Consensus in the forums is mixed. Such a bummer with the 4 costing around $90, which is awesome compared to the price of Wilson’s, Ed Brown’s and Tripp’s. Ed Brown $10 mag swap time I guess 😕🤷🏼♂️🗽🇺🇸
@@MixBetterNowTV I've always had good results with mec-gar but mags are finicky sometimes so idk lol. I've heard mostly good things about Checkmate mags except those USGI M9 mags that the military requested have a finish that is subpar for desert warfare but that's big army's fault more than Checkmate. I would run them.
@@AtomicStateDelivery I agree, I have a bunch of the GI style Checkmate mags that I use for range days if I’ll be dropping the mags on the rocks and concrete. They have been 100% for me so far but that may be due to not living in a desert. YMMV
I have a 92FS and love it. The guy I bought it from threw in a CT rubber grip with it that work awesome. The only things I don’t like are fixed sights (not night sights) and no attachment rail. Not the most convenient for concealed carry, but I love shooting it. I’ve put thousands of rounds through it without a failure.
I have both a G19 and this M9A4. Personally I feel the Beretta is better overall for me. I really like the DA/SA. Only issue I found with mine is finding a holster for it is like finding Jimmy Hoffa. Found one finally from DARA holsters and its top notch quality IMO. I also have a SIG P320 and IMO the Beretta is far supirior to that platform as well.
Gl💩ck is a mediocre pistol and the M9A4 is high quality. I would easily take my M9A4 over any Glock. I even would take the new APX A1 over a Glock 17
Look up ANR kydex holsters , they make holsters for everything and are extremely nice and priced good , trex arms makes holster for them aswell
@@raymondpedrick1734 Thanks bro!!! funny enough I got sick of looking and bought a taco press and everything and made my own!!!
@@napster1363 no problem, That was one of the reasons I end up not picking that as my first gun because I was having trouble myself finding holsters for it
@@raymondpedrick1734 yeah wierd they dont have alot of accessories. I want supressor height sights but can find em.
I had a 96G Vertec in .40. It was an excellent weapon. It shot exceptionally well. I carried a beretta Brigadier as an LEO. They never let us down.
I own a 96, one of my favorites and the softest shooting 40 cal😮
Most glocks have polymer guide rods. And Mec Gar is the very best metal mag manufacturer in existence -- CZ, Sig, Beretta, etc., aftermarket mags are made by them (as well as some of those OEM maker), and they're the gold standard.
Surprising to see a weapons expert not know anything about Mec Gar. The new Walther PDP and Canik models all use Mec Gar with their own branding on top as well.
Most of these guys aren't experts, or if they are, it's in a very particular and niche aspect of shooting. The majority of these toobers are "click on my video and give me ad revenue and a percentage of a purchase by using my affiliate link".
I insist on em for all but my Glock and 1911. Mec-Gar is the gold standard. I use in my Berettas and a few others.
I love my A3! I put a Wilson combat metal guide rod and 14lb spring in it! Shoots underwood +p like it’s a .22!
Just got the 14lb Spring and guide rod for my 92X Compact!!! Haven't shot it with the change... Now I'm REALLY STOKED.... THANX!!!
As a Federal Officer and once retired working PT as a Bailiff for my home stateI have carried the Beretta 92D. It was an issued weapon when I was in the federal government and once retired and needing a 9 mm it’s what I bought. I have the Centurion model version of the 92D so it has no external safeties or decocking mechanism, every shot is double action think of a revolver in semi automatic form. When I was with the federal government I consistently was one of the top shooters. The target we shot it was a top score of 50 and for the majority of my career I shot a 49 or 50 (sometimes had a problem with my first round using my weak hand). When I got it for my bailiff position I didn’t have the opportunity to go to the range to practice with it however, right out of the box (used) I qualified my very first time. I have other guns but the 92D and my 2” taurus lite-titanium are my go to’s.
My 92FS is one of my favorite guns in my collection. I'm probably most accurate with it over any of my other pistols including my P226. Love the factory single action pull on it. Reliability second to none. It's in the conversation about best pistols ever produced. I like it so much I bought a stainless Taurus PT92 knock-off. Also a good gun, they frame-mounted the safety/decocker, which is an improvement IMO. But not the same as the Beretta. When I bought the 92FS it was already well-used (I've replaced a lot of worn parts, including the barrel), and I've NEVER fired a semi-auto with smoother, glassier action than my 92FS. It just gives you that ultra-safe feeling that "this thing is never going to fail me."
Mec-Gar makes the best mags in the industry.
They are made in Italy, but distributed from Middletown, Connecticut.
They make "aftermarket" mags that don't have witness holes for the M9A4.
You can buy a "Beretta" mag for $50 or a "Mec-Gar" mag for $20. They work the same.
I remember when Mec-Gar first started making mags. Early 90s if my memory is working.
I carried an M9A1 in the Marines, including through sandstorms in Iraq. Other than the location of the safety on the slide, I absolutely loved the M9 and it was incredibly reliable. And in regards to the slide safety, operating it became muscle memory through proper training. I'm sure the new A4 variant is even better, but if I ever buy one it will be an M9A1 for nostalgic purposes. My Glock 19 will always be my carry pistol.
Both Beretta and Glocks are great handguns . I own them and I love them . Extremely extremely reliable
Bravo Zulu! Fine review, Sir. When in trials before the Army accepted the M9, they cycled 80,000 rds, without failure. It IS a fine weapon. Take care, and God Bless You All!
Thanks for the thoughts Brother, good stuff! Got a 19x coming, a4 remains a strong future option.
You can get magazines from Langdon Technical who customizes Berretas. Further , for your friends concern, Langdon will also have a steel replacement rod for the plastic rod. While you are at Langdon's also replace the current spring around plastic rod with a 13# spring which will reduce oresuure on both first round pull and second trigger pull. If you want to make that M9A4 drop dead amazing buy the trigger in a bag from Langdon and replaace the current trigger the b est trigger ever made by Langdon
Will check that out when I get my hands on an M9 again. Is sorely miss my old M9.
I have the M17, the 19x, and the M9A4. I have to say out of the box the M9 is the best. I’ve upgraded the trigger in it. Only complaint is the same as you mention. The safety is not great. I’m hoping to switch it to a decocker only like my PX4 Storm.
I absolutely hated the M9 when I carried it while on active duty. I later learned that it was the magazines. Maybe I’ll have to give it a try.
Glad to see you review the M9A4. Always been partial to the M9 series. One comment on the mags: you can use mags from the M9 on the M9A3 and M9A4. They're interchangeable, and plentiful.
Thanks for the detailed review. As a Canadian about to have our legal access to handguns taken away... I'm hoping to be able to own one of these before they completely ban our ability to attach them.
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Move down here to North Minnesota or Montana, North Dakota or my home state of Iowa. We'd love to have you! Always enjoyed my visits to Canada. Best vacations I ever had were there in Ontario. Sucks I can't carry or use a barbed hook. My hiw times have changed there and not for the best. But I love Canadians themselves too.
Great video, brother. I am a Beretta fan for sure. The Elite LTT is the best model for me for sure. The M9A4 looks excellent though.
Out of all the gun range videos I've seen, this has the best use of camera lens. Too many people aren't making use of telephoto lenses for outdoor filming.
They should be suppressor height sights
it's a DAMNED good pistol!!! I love shooting it(good review too)
The M9 has been in service with your military for quite some time. Which means the M9 and Berreta 92 variants has been around for long enough that you shouldn't have problems finding replacement mags.
If your magazine is made by Mec-Gar you can rest assured it’s a good one.
They make the factory branded magazines for a lot of manufacturers. They also make their own brand of magazines. USA or Italy I don’t give a hoot.
Next to the 1911, the beretta 92 platform is the proficient and proven combat pistol on the market. We all that Sig played the game when getting all of the new military contracts. I think we will all see in time that the DoD made a mistake replacing the beretta for the sidearm contract. Cheers for the informative video!
I have the M9A4. Holster for it came in the mail yesterday. Went with a C&G Holsters OWB tactical w light. Has cut out for red dot.
Limited options out there for this gun with light and red dot.
Mec-Gar mags are incredibly easy to get directly from there website and they are in Middletown, CT. Most people are unaware that they make several big name firearm manufacturers steel mags.
this was a very good safe pistol to carry on duty as LE, we were issued the base model 92fs
Great video I just purchased my M9a4 today I’m very happy with it
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Impressive that you have had no failures. It definitely does not mind running dirty. Great review! Can't wait to see it go up against the 19X!
very impressive run down of the berreta man you seals know your firearms well trained
Former Glock guy here was absolute fan boy for Glock for the past 10 years but i recently bought an original 92fs centurion from the early 90s fell in love with it immediately went out and got a 92x rdo compact to go with it I will never say Glocks aren’t good but the m9/92 design is much much easier to shoot with it’s lighter trigger and just something about my gun being metal as opposed to plastic just makes me feel better and the added weight helps with recoil and accuracy these people running the beretta down either 1 haven’t ever used or been around one or 2 are just completely ignorant thinking striker fired guns and glocks are the best there is
Have the M9A3 and it runs great suppressed also.
I had a service buddy at Fort Benning Georgia in the early 1980's that was part of the testing team for those pistols....
The competition was between the Beretta 92, Browning's offering,Glock, And I think Sig???
He told me that the Army was most likely going to go with the Beretta 92....
I don't understand how he doesn't know who mec gar is and why he would think there would be any difficulty finding mags for a gun that has be out for like 30 years and a main pistol issued to the military
Didnt the Seals carry the M9 as a side arm for a while? I know they were a military go to at one time for sure.Police issue too I believe! Keep up the great work Chad and thanks for your service sir
Awesome high quality made Beretta! That'd be #1 choice, although I know the Glock 19x is at the top of the list, this is my preference! Really good video!
Do you like the Beretta 92 or SIG P226 better?
A few years ago when I was looking for a new full size "combat pistol" It was between the M9A4, Glock 19X, and the Sig M18. Twenty years of carrying an M9 it was kinda my first choice. But the price just seemed ridiculous. I liked the Glock 19X but because of so many years shooting 1911's and the M9 it seems like I always naturally aim low with a Glock. The M18 felt great and was an easy transition from the M9. Im old and prefer a a safety after so many years of teaching and preaching "keep your weapon on safe until ready to fire". I can flick the safety off as Im coming out of the holster and presenting to the target and it does not slow me down at all. Its just natural. Same with an AR or M16. Some dont like the safety on a pistol but I like it. And no one says you have to use it if you down want to. In the end the Marine Corps went with the M18 and I did too. Id still like to get my hands on an M9A4.
I say this with complete humility because I know this guys experience is well beyond mine.
It's called a beaver tail, not a dove tail. Also mec-gar is one of the prolific magazine manufacturers, makes mags for tons of oem's and can be found just about anywhere that sells mags.
I have a 92x and I don't have to lock the slide back. I have 7 magazines for my 92x. I love magazines.
The Berreta is the best fit for me. I like Glock too, but not as natural in my hand. I shoot best with the M9, and for that reason alone... But I find it to be more reliable, less picky about ammo, and just a little more naturally accurate as well.
Nice review. I’m a super fan of metal firearms. Polymer is still plastic.
Mecgar mags are top of the line and they make many OEM mags for other manufacturers. They are easy to come by.
Awesome review!
I thought Beretta was "messing with sasquatch"... Took me a minute to realize this wasn't a jack link's beef jerky commercial.
I have an M9a4 with a 508T & TLR 7 compensated. I also have a Gen 5 Glock 17 with a Trijicon and TLR.. both guns are great and I’d trust both with my life. BUT, there is something to be said about an all metal frame.
I think these are compatible with most m9 mags. And the guide spring rod isnt a pressure baring part. Shouldnt ever have an issue
I'm a glock fun but I am fond of the Beretta and I would guess it's a very clean gun because of that exposed barrel that allows for the gun powder to escape which is nice but downside to is its exposed to the elements just my opinion another good review
It's not hard to get mags. Order extra mags prior to buying your gun so by the time you pick it up, you have the mags. I always order 5-6 mags so I always have at least 7-8 mags for every semi auto pistol I own.
Carried the M9 my entire career in both the Marine Corps and the Army. Training and Battle tested. I have yet to find a better weapon. It works when you need it to work.
This new A4 is def an upgrade. the Grip alone is money.
MEC-GAR is one of the finest manufacturers of magazines. Real quality. The fact that they’re made in Italy doesn’t concern me. Beretta is an Italian company even though they do manufacture here in USA. I have Sig magazines made in both Germany and Italy. You can purchase them from most retailers. The most common Brownells, Midway USA, Primary Arms and GunMag Warehouse is what comes to mind. Availability shouldn’t be an issue.
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I've run about 400 rnds through one, I have had 2 or 3 failures to fire, even on second strike. After clearing the ftf and reloading, they all fired. I can't say for sure if it was ammo or the gun, but I can't call that 100% reliability yet. Was run suppressed when this happened, using 124gn belom
M9A4 A Dream Gun
Suppressor Ready option is great u don't need to spend extra on after market Barrol
Mec-gar mags are pretty easy to get. They are probably the largest OEM mag manufacturer in the world. They make OEM mags for S&W, CZ, Walther, beretta just to name a few
after the Colt .1911 that's perhaps my favorite gun, or the Beretta series, however want something that says ' revolt ', or war, or something that's more army, or than authorities
the Beretta is a clean, efficient, or bit too law maker design, however if it's superior build, accuracy, or also function, or it might be one of the best guns, or that work to all scenarios, or tenacity
Question: on the Beretta, when the slide locks back from an empty mag, and you insert another…I noticed you use the slide pull method vs the slide release button. What your reasoning for that? More of a positive release for the slide? Thanks!
M9a3 or 4. Best pistol for running cans. No spring changes needed. Great pistol without cans , really when do you have a can on a pistol anyways.
Great review. It's gonna be a long, long while before a malfunction. I'd bet on the Beretta.
love the beretta, thanks for the good info,...love your channel.
Nice review, good information. If you were choosing between this latest version of the Beretta and a Sig P226, what’s your preference. Trying to nail down a decision on a DA/SA pistol for the collection. I like the optics ready and threaded barrel on the Beretta. Both running around that $1000 range. Thx.
Hands down the M9a4. Sig is a gamble. Owned a 226 and a 229 legion...sold them off. No comparison to the Beretta.
I have the 92x and love it
Bought two Beretta mags on line. 25 bucks a piece. They are everywhere. If you can't get Beretta...Get Mec Gar, don't cheap out!
See that twitch at 10:16???
Those MecGar mags are available everywhere.
Good review 👍 what do u think of the 96 berreta
Did he really say it might be difficult to get mags for this pistol? It's a Beretta M9 [92 series]. Mags will be super easy to find. I realize the ones that come with the pistol have a special color base plate but still... Good review of the pistol.
As far as the magazines go, any m9 of 92fs magazine will work. I have a bunch of OEM beretta 92fs and surplus GI m9 magazines that work just fine.
I love mine best investment I’ve made in a while
Glocks are good for small conceal carry.
Beretta is good everything else.
I love having this gun for my open carry!
I would love a Co2 blowback airsoft version for it too
I do have the KWA Tactical green-red gas airsoft pistol and my god does it feel quality. Very little play in the parts and its grams off the real Beretta M9 and aside from the outer barrel (I think the inner part is still metal) being plastic and the grip, everything else is metal and feels damn good. The only weakness is the trigger spring that is not the most durable thing in the world
Excellent firearm excellent review. 👍
Beretta fs92 is one of the best pistols ever designed.
Good review, thanks.
Can you review the PSA Dagger?
I believe that guns should FIRST/primarily be called a "FIREARM" instead of a "WEAPON",
-as you called it every time in this video.
This is because a gun FUNCTIONS first/primarily as a "firearm" and secondarily,
may or may NOT be used as a "weapon".
Are you using your "firearm/gun" as a "weapon" when you are shooting paper targets?
-Of course not.
Not every "firearm" is designed to be used in combat or defense as a "weapon".
And calling a gun a "weapon" instead of a "firearm" leads naieve people to think "weapon" implies =hurting or killing someone.
That is why people who are anti-guns almost always call guns/firearms "weapons" to make others believe that the only thing firearms can be used for is to cause hurt, suffering and death and not "sport-shooting".
Calling guns "firearms" sounds better and less threatening than calling then "weapons" to novice shooters and gun-banning anti-gun people as well.
Guns are first/primarily designed and function as "FIREARMS" before they are ever carried or used as "WEAPONS".
And "Firearms" are used in multiple sporting applications as well as owning to use as "weapons".
-I am a senior citizen, former
U.S.A.F. Officer/Pilot and have been shooting competitively since 1985, when I purchased my first Italian Beretta 92SB.
Still, I do not claim to be a FIREARMS "expert", although I have used FIREARMS for both sport-shooting and to save my life as a "WEAPON" when I was attacked by a street gang that attacked me with multiple "weapons" that included a baseball bat, nunchucks and a
"FIREARM" that they used as a "WEAPON" in their attempt to kill me. So stay safe and carry a
"firearm" in case you need to use it as a "weapon".
But it is a "firearm" before it is a "weapon".
Beretta: Dependable, Functional and Sexy. Nuff said.
I've got two very nice 92s one is a full langdon and the other with a langdon slide and trigger with a rmr. I like to beat my glocks tho the berettas stay in the safe. G17/43x
Just got the m9a4 centurion. Having a hard time finding a holster for it. It’s a midsize. Thanks for the video!
Running with a light?
@@briancox2592 yes sir. I have a Olight Boldr mini on it
@@tomas7730 if it was an X300 or a TLR one I would suggest a Philster floodlight.
@@briancox2592 thanks ! I will maybe scoop up a diff light so I can try the holster.
I bought one last year and the frame was defective. Too much material in front of the hammer and it wouldn’t get a clean strike on the firing pin.
Nearly half a year later and Beretta still has the gun for repairs. I went from being way excited to own this gun to despising Beretta as a company.
The polymer guide rod WILL NOT BREAK!! It there for weight! If you prefer a metal guide rod fine, but the polymer guide rod HAS NEVER HAD A ISSUE!!! I've seen thousands of videos sootch 00 has about 10 videos on the Beretta 92 FS, M9, M9A1, M9A3, M9A4 all polymer guide rod NO ISSUES
Go to war pistol???? Glock ? Sig 226? Beretta? Which is best
such a good looking piece of metal
This is hammer fired. Glock is striker fired. Apples and oranges and I don't prefer to mix the two. I only purchase hammer fired pistols, which makes me interested in this pistol. I currently have no striker fired handguns in my arsenal and have no plans to change that. That's why my P30sk goes everywhere with me when my P229 is on vacation. But hey, whatever gets you through the night. ;-)
Beretta , Italy ' s visit card in This business .
That mag company supplies most gun companies
Can the safety be changed out for a different safety say for like the beretta 96a1 that I have because I love the look but the safety I don't care for
what looking for is a gun that says ' murder ', or then ' SWAT ', or also hellish, or go crazy army tactics, or that's why the MP5, or the Krieg 6 are my favorites, also the navy portable gattling system
think the Colt .1911 is a cool series, or they say both army, or also resolve, or that one could call it the Clint Eastwood of gun - series, or perhaps Mr. John Wayne, or that's what want from a gun, or also force recon, or hellish SWAT
I am trying to decide between this and the centurion model. Do you think the shorter barrel (4.7) is going to make a significant difference?
15 round capacity?? I just purchased my M9A4 from cabelas (late 2023 build) and all 3 mags have 18 round mag capacity.
Mecgar mags are an industry standard and make mags for a ton of manufacturers. They are easily attainable
As an Aussie I really want a Beretta
Growing up by hallway stood boredom was superior to Glock. My buddy and me when we turned 21 went together and got our first-hand guns. I gotta M9A1 and he got a Glock 19 or 17 I don't remember and go into the range. I remember how cheap and snappy. The Glock felt compared to the solid Burden and nine, and they only upgraded that with the PX four, making it more.
Argon ramic, Calvin, Thurber, lighter and.
All around You You can't beat A beretta Like I told my buddy. If I ever ran out of bullets or was it a Apocalypse situation that gun could not only be a firearm put also a hammer or a hand weapon like a hatchet with a Blunt, and you could also hammer and I've seen it done. Windows and board them up with nails. With that gun handle, they're just solid guns and they change out their models and styles. On my clock, you see one Glock. You see them all. They're just big boxy uncomfortable guns to me.
Both Glock and Beretta are excellent pistols. Glock has a weight advantage, Beretta has a better trigger and sights. And let’s be clear, Glock mags are steel lined polymer. The polymer is self lubricating. Never had a mag stick.