beretta 92fs boolit

got a 92fs coming next week and need some info on a proven boolit.
have a .358 sizer, too big ??
SWC work ok ? i like the nice holes in paper i get with my 1911..
how many gr boolit for nice point of impact at 25yds ?
i like clays and have a bunch of it, how many grs ?
would like to find somebody that's gone down this road so i can take the short cut.

You really won't know what diameter to size until you slug the barrel. If you don't slug the barrel I wouldn't size over .356 to start. As far as powder charge I'd go straight to the manufactures web sight once you decide on boolit weight better to get your info straight from the horses mouth so to speak. For boolit design I like NOE 135gr but haven't tried them in a 92 so I'm not sure but it might hit a little high since the 92 is usually used with nato 115gr. Then again the nato load is pretty stout and a 135 handload may have POI just right won't know till you try. Good Luck FB

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I shoot 9s w/Lee 356-124 TC ,of course mine water drops 50/50 ww/pure at 360 sized to 358, the BHP clone shoots every boolit I've fed it . As they get slower and heavier it tends to go lower and farther left.
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Don't take shortcuts. 9mm are sensitive. Most 9s arebover bored. The 92 and its variants are notorious for this. Start with light loads if you are jumping straight to 358. There can be an increase in pressure if its too large. But you should definitely slug it. 358 might chamber, mine has a roomy chamber and decent bore. Little differences in seating depth makes for big differences in pressure for the 9mm. Most of my loads are compressed and over chsrged, I broke the locking block after 3000 rounds of +p+

thanks for the info.
was hoping to find somebody with a 92 to get me in the ballpark.
i'll slug the barrel when i get it and play with powder to get the slide to lock on the last round.

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By swc I assume you mean something around 125gr?

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IME two guns of the exact same model can give VERY different results. I also would never recommend a "shortcut" in this hobby...

By swc I assume you mean something around 125gr?Yes, i believe that's std

IME two guns of the exact same model can give VERY different results. I also would never recommend a "shortcut" in this hobby...don't belive their is a "shortcut" to the "sweetspot", just trying to get in the "ballpark" then will "finetune" it....

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Sig P226 or Beretta 92FS Inox?

I think the Inox Berettas are some of THE sharpest handguns made in the last 20 years. Sure took them awhile to finally offer stainless handguns...but WOW, they did it right. Otherwise, I'm not a big fan of the '92s in general, but they are certainly quality handguns.

There's precious few Sig pistols I care for at all, and the true Sig designs (P226, P220, et all) I quite specifically don't like in any way. I find the controls to be oddly placed and the decocker in there just rubs me the wrong way. I do believe those series of pistols are well made and of decent quality, but I've seen things from Sig lately that I -really- don't like and it doesn't give me a warm & fuzzy feeling.

So choosing between the two would be very easy for me.

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Beretta PX4 Compact Question

My question is for those who own a PX4 Storm Compact.
I own one in 9mm, that has maybe 800 rounds or so being shot.
Today at the range, after the slide locking back when empty, after inserting
a full mag the slide didn't want to return after dropping the slide release.
I didn't give it much thought, as after fiddling with both sides release, or inserting an empty mag it would then slide back.
When I cleaned the gun, I noticed something that maybe you could check on yours for me.
The "Extractor Spring Pin" (hole in top of slide) seems to be protruding into
the underside of my slide, and has been causing wear on the polymer frame below. I don't recall it protruding before, and I suspect this may be my problem. My pic attached is very blurred (sorry), but you can still see the protruding pin.
Maybe you would be kind enough to see if yours is "flush" on the underside of the slide.
Thanks so much!
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Note: The "pin" appears as a white dot on my poor photo. Last edited by ShootingNut; Yesterday at 03:54 PM. Reason: Added Information

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Beretta mag. question

Possibly a Beretta 8000 (Cougar) mag. Only a guess, though.

Photos would probably help - a lot.

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Anyone have the Beretta ARX160?

I am considering buying an ARX160 at the local Academy for $558 (incl. sales tax). I have searched this Forum for info about the build quality and operation of this gun, but there is nothing useful. The last post was by someone who saw it at the 2013 Shot Show in January. This was before it was released for sale in the US. Has anyone bought one? If so, do they recommend it?

I'm also considering the popular S&W M&P 15-22 (Standard) and the somewhat maligned Walther/Colt M4 Ops. After reading numerous threads on this Forum, I am dropping from consideration the Mossberg 715T.

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Beretta U22 NEOS (check it out)

As we all did when we lost out adolescent gawkiness.

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Beretta PX4 Storm - Overview and Shooting Demo Video

Picked up the PX4 Storm about a month ago and have enjoyed shooting it. Finally got around to making this overview and shooting demonstration video. It's one great shooting pistol. Takes a little getting used to Beretta's sighting method, front post over, not under, the intended point of impact, but ... once you get used to that, it's as accurate for me as any other 9mm I've used.

Here's Beretta's description, I find the barrel lock cam and pin system is really quite unique, and I believe it does make for a sturdier firing system, and smoother shooting feel.

Here's the video, and following the video link, I've provided more details about the Beretta, from Beretta's web site:

Beretta PX4 Storm Review with Shooting Demonstration - YouTube

The Beretta Px4 Storm is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Beretta of Italy and intended for personal defense and law enforcement use. The Px4 uses the same short-recoil, rotating barrel action as the Beretta 8000 Models and uses the same trigger and safety system as the M9/92/96 series, while being completely different in design from either. Light-weight polymer construction with steel inserts, a modular trigger group, fully enclosing slide, Picatinny rail, and changeable backstrap options for the grip are a radical departure from previous Beretta designs.

Unlike the first generation Beretta 92/96/M9 series, the Px4's trigger guard is rounded for better concealed carry. The takedown pin of earlier models is replaced by a spring-loaded bar, accessed via frame recesses on both sides, which must be grasped and pulled down simultaneously to release the slide. The slide spring is doubly captive, being inserted approximately an inch into the transfer block at one end and a receiving hole in the front of the slide at the other. It is a self-contained assembly, completely captured by the polymer guide. The magazine holds the top round directly behind the barrel's breech end so only a slight feed ramp is needed. This allows the barrel to fully support the case. The 6-R rifling of the barrel generates counter-clockwise torque which is harnessed by the locking system to reduce the amount of pressure required from the rotating barrel lock's cam and pin system to effect unlocking. The steel transfer block's cam pin is 5 mm wide and 2 mm deep. The entire hammer unit mechanism can be removed from the Px4, without the use of special tools, as a single group. This allows easy access to the firing mechanism for cleaning. The Px4's design makes it impossible to assemble incorrectly from a field-stripped takedown.

The Px4 features an interchangeable, luminescent 3-dot sight system (coated in Super-LumiNova) for use in dark or low-light situations. With short exposure to any kind of light, the night sights' luminescence lasts up to 30 minutes. The weapon also incorporates a Picatinny rail under the muzzle to allow flashlights, laser sights, and other accessories to be attached. Beretta discontinued the luminescent 3-dot nights sights for the Px4 in 2010, replacing them with standard 3-dot sights.

Removable and interchangeable parts: To aid the versatility of the Px4, a number of parts were designed to be removable and interchangeable. These parts include the backstrap, the magazine release button, the slide catch and the hammer unit mechanism. The backstrap is available in three sizes: slim, standard and oversized. The magazine release button can be mounted on either side of the weapon and replaced by one of three types: standard, large or combat (extended). The standard slide catch can be replaced with a slimmer version to avoid snagging when the weapon is drawn quickly from a holster.

The Px4 is available in four models:

Type F: Single and double-action. Decocker. Manual safety.
Type C: Single-action-only ("Constant Action"). Spurless hammer. No decocker. No safety.
Type D: Double-action-only. Spurless hammer. No decocker. No safety.
Type G: Single and double-action. Decocker. No manual safety.

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Beretta manf. date?

1995 according to Beretta's serial number lookup.

There's a sticky thread at the top of the General Handgun Forum with a variety of serial number resources.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400599

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