Beretta 92 Italy v. USA

[ILikeFtLbs]

Does anyone have an opinion on which one is better... Italy made or USA made. I only ask because the Italian made 92s seem to cost a little less. This could just be a used versus new thing. Since the made in Italy 92s are going to be 92 SB and 92 f models, maybe the slide retaining stop adds value? What's the opinion out there?

The only one I have is a 92 SB made in Italy. It is blued with walnut grips. It looks practically new, is accurate as any 9mm I have shot, and is totally reliable.

[MrMurphy]

Having shot both, including a Beretta 98 (92 in 9X21 IMI) in Italy....

Either. No real difference I can tell. And I own a US made 92FS myself as well.

[sticks]

Based upon what I have read on the Beretta forum

http://www.berettaforum.net/

the general consensus is that there is really no difference between Italian made & U.S. made . . .

however, some seem to prefer Italian made over U.S. made, primarily because the Beretta originated in Italy.

Myself, I own an Italian made 92FS.

[bac1023]

I'm not sure which is better, but I love my italian made 92f.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc226/bcutillo/000_0399-1.jpg

[ILikeFtLbs]

Is that a Beretta USA Maryland slide on an imported gun?

[dberry]

I have had both and did not tell a differnece. I think alot of it is preference. I have a friend of Italian heritage and he will only own Italian models and some like the made in USA ideology. I dont care as long as its a Beretta.

[blueiron]

They are identical. Neither is better than the other.

[jimmy]

The main difference between them is the markings.

[Patmos]

Does anyone have an opinion on which one is better... Italy made or USA made. I only ask because the Italian made 92s seem to cost a little less. This could just be a used versus new thing. Since the made in Italy 92s are going to be 92 SB and 92 f models, maybe the slide retaining stop adds value? What's the opinion out there?

The only one I have is a 92 SB made in Italy. It is blued with walnut grips. It looks practically new, is accurate as any 9mm I have shot, and is totally reliable.




Beretta 92FS models made in the U.S. or in Italy are both made very well. I believe Beretta 92FS models made in the U.S. after 2003 will come with Plastic triggers, sights, and guide rods. Present day made Italain models don't have these features.

[Azjeeper]

I believe there is no difference, I would like an Italian model just cause its an Italian design but i would rather have a brand new US made pistol then a used import. thats my 2 cents.

[Generalcarry]

Is that a Beretta USA Maryland slide on an imported gun?


I have the same gun. One side says Made In Italy, and the other says "Mod. 92FS - CAL. 9 Parabellum -PATENTED".
Beretta USA holds the patent.

[theberettaman]

The rollmarks on the right side of the slide is the Importer.BUSA. The rollmarks on the left side will be the origin of manufacture.

[Rusty Guns]

Well I have the M9, and carry the 92FS at work.
I would get an Italian made if I ran across one just to have it.

Rusty