Beretta 92FS Compact Type M
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The Beretta 92FS Compact Type M is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Beretta.
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History
First appearing in 1992, the Beretta 92FS Compact Type M model was designed for law enforcement use.
Specifications
About the same size as a Beretta 92FS Compact L, the Beretta 92FS Compact Type M uses a specific frame that has a smaller grip that only accepts a single stack magazine that is specific to the Beretta 92FS Compact Type M.
Intended market
Primarily designed for law enforcement use, targeted at those with small hands like female officers.
Design advantages
The Beretta 92FS Compact Type M maintains all the good handling and safety qualities of the Beretta 92FS Compact L while being somewhat more compact. The barrel bore is hard chromed to reduce wear and corrosion. The smaller grip makes it attractive for small handed users.
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 Type M
- Trigger system: Single-action or double-action
- Caliber: 9 mm Luger
- Capacity: 8 rounds
- Frame material: Aluminium light alloy
- Slide and barrel material: Carbon steel
- Grip material: Plastic
- Barrel length: 109 mm
- Length: 197 mm
- Height: 129 mm
- Width: 39 mm
- Mass: 895 g
- Safeties: Slide mounted safety and decocking device. Loaded chamber indicator. Firing pin safety. Slide retention device.
- Magazine release: Lower trigger guard.
- Production years: 1992 - present day.
- Production locations: Beretta Italy