Beretta 92FS Compact L
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The Beretta 92FS Compact L and Beretta 92FS Compact L Inox are semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta.
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History
First appearing in 1992, the Beretta 92FS Compact L model replaces the Beretta 92SB Compact.
Specifications
About the same size as a Beretta 92SB Compact, the Beretta 92FS Compact L added the slide retention device, Bruniton finish on the slide and better sights. The Beretta 92FS Compact L Inox is made out of stainless steel and has the same improvements.
Intended market
The Beretta 92FS Compact L is a law enforcement pistol, but it was also sold to the civilian market for self-defense.
Design advantages
The Beretta 92FS Compact L maintains all the good handling and safety qualities of the Beretta 92FS while being somewhat more compact. On the standard version the barrel bore is hard chromed to reduce wear and corrosion. The Inox version which uses a stainless steel barrel lacks the hard chromed bore, but is not subject to the problem with the Bruniton wearing away inside the slide which leads to increased slide to frame play on non Inox models.
Limitations
Some amateur shooters believe the Beretta 92/96 series pistols have limitations, including not being well suited for use in deserts, jungles and arctic areas; the need for greater spring maintenance and cleaning over other designs; and the belief that the Bruniton® finish wears down quickly which leads to corrosion and more slide to frame play.
However, none of these claims have actually been proven conclusively, and the 92/96 series remains one of the most strenuously tested handgun designs ever created.
Technical data
- Type: Beretta 92FS Compact L/FS Compact L Inox
- Trigger system: Single-action or double-action
- Caliber: 9 mm Luger
- Capacity: 13 rounds
- Frame material: Aluminium light alloy
- Slide and barrel material: Carbon steel or stainless steel
- Grip material: Plastic
- Barrel length: 109 mm
- Length: 197 mm
- Height: 129 mm
- Width: 39 mm
- Mass: 910 g
- Safeties: Slide mounted combined safety and decocking levers. Loaded chamber indicator. Firing pin safety. Slide retention device.
- Magazine release: Lower trigger guard, reversible.
- Production years: 1991 - present day.
- Production locations: Beretta Italy, Beretta USA (Inox only made in US)