It was about the weapon itself, but as this particular weapon is specifically chambered for 9x19 I think it was germane to the poll question. Unfortunately, it appears to have morphed into the old .45 v 9 debate. My bad. LOL.
It was about the weapon itself, but as this particular weapon is specifically chambered for 9x19 I think it was germane to the poll question. Unfortunately, it appears to have morphed into the old .45 v 9 debate. My bad. LOL.
Sorry, what would be the first choice then?
Despite sarcasm, you are actually onto something. Not CO2, but hydrogen powered pellet gun pushing 4gn 17cal pellet at 8400ft/s (600ft/lb muzzle energy) - might be the most devastating handgun ever: I don't have any real data but we are talking about 4-6" permanent cavity here!
1200fps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEDo_PbAvJc
2100fps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpnnh-0YEbk
2800fps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGTUGFdLLE
3100fps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m2vaJCBQTs
Ditto.
My first choice is a rifle. LOL. Seriously, my personal preference is generally a large/ medium DA wheel gun, but that is not always practical. I use, and have used, 1911s, the M&P, and XD's in 9MM, .40, and .45. Any of the pistols would be my preference over the Beretta or Glock. it really boils down to ergonomics for me. I have a large hand with short fingers. I would not feel under gunned with the M9, and I shoot it with relative accuracy, but accuracy is better, for me, with the other choices.
They say "Beware the man with one gun", but having some experience with 'pickups' is not a bad idea. I suppose I am not stuck on one gun or round, but some I like better than others. For example, I am not a .40 fan, but some swear by it. I really was not being sarcastic. My point was if you are that good with a particular combination, then go with it.
I have a PMR that will hold 31 rounds of .22 WMR and still weigh less than either a 1911 or 92, I'm going to carry it.
Well, I'm late to this thread and I can see that it has wandered.
On the 92...it rocks. For years I was blissful in my ignorance: the Beretta was too fat, too big, 9mm sucks, the safety sucks. Blah blah blah. Then I picked up Ayoob's book on Beretta for $5 at B&N. Hmmm...
Since LE trade-ins could be had pretty reasonably, I ended up with one shortly thereafter. Yes, the grips seem fat but it handled well for me, unlike an HK USP. In fact, it's rather a natural pointer for me.
Safety and TDA...I'm over it. It works fine for me once I tried it instead of navel-gazing about it.
Big, blocky sights: work like a charm for me.
Ease of takedown for cleaning and maintenance: just outstanding, and makes it much less of chore.
Obviously some of you have had lousy trigger pulls, but the ones I've tried range from very good to an outstanding (on a DAO). The trigger reach for my medium sized hands: no problem, and better than a CZ75.
Parts and mags: inexpensive, available, and of good quality. I have had outstanding reliability.
Accuracy: quite fine and fully as good as any other service pistol I've tried.
Now I realize that no pistol can be all things to all people, and for various reasons the 92 may not be "it" for you. But don't knock it unless you've tried it for yourself. I'm no fanboy either, as I appreciate other platforms such as Glock, Sig, the 1911, CZ75 and S&W third gen autos.
Still, this is a rare opportunity to proudly cast a vote for a candidate that I really like!
On the 92...it rocks. For years I was blissful in my ignorance: the Beretta was too fat, too big, 9mm sucks, the safety sucks. Blah blah blah. Then I picked up Ayoob's book on Beretta for $5 at B&N. Hmmm...
Since LE trade-ins could be had pretty reasonably, I ended up with one shortly thereafter. Yes, the grips seem fat but it handled well for me, unlike an HK USP. In fact, it's rather a natural pointer for me.
Safety and TDA...I'm over it. It works fine for me once I tried it instead of navel-gazing about it.
Big, blocky sights: work like a charm for me.
Ease of takedown for cleaning and maintenance: just outstanding, and makes it much less of chore.
Obviously some of you have had lousy trigger pulls, but the ones I've tried range from very good to an outstanding (on a DAO). The trigger reach for my medium sized hands: no problem, and better than a CZ75.
Parts and mags: inexpensive, available, and of good quality. I have had outstanding reliability.
Accuracy: quite fine and fully as good as any other service pistol I've tried.
Now I realize that no pistol can be all things to all people, and for various reasons the 92 may not be "it" for you. But don't knock it unless you've tried it for yourself. I'm no fanboy either, as I appreciate other platforms such as Glock, Sig, the 1911, CZ75 and S&W third gen autos.
Still, this is a rare opportunity to proudly cast a vote for a candidate that I really like!
That is an interesting weapon. How do you like it?
I'm not getting into the caliber war here just wanted to give my opinion of the M92. I have owned two, an original 92 with the frame mounted safety, it worked perfect wish I had not traded it off. And, my current Beretta, an Elite II. Sure it is large for a high cap 9mm, but it has a good SA trigger pull, works 100%. and is very accurate. For a hammer fired, aluminum frame 9mm it is right in there with the Sig P226 and S&W 3rd generation. I think it is a fine pistol myself.
According to whom? Just curious, since you're speaking in absolutes, do you have a scientific study showing that weight makes NO difference whatsoever?
Oh yeah?!! Well my caliber can beat up your caliber.
I'm not getting into the caliber war here just wanted to give my opinion of the M92. I have owned two, an original 92 with the frame mounted safety, it worked perfect wish I had not traded it off. And, my current Beretta, an Elite II. Sure it is large for a high cap 9mm, but it has a good SA trigger pull, works 100%. and is very accurate. For a hammer fired, aluminum frame 9mm it is right in there with the Sig P226 and S&W 3rd generation. I think it is a fine pistol myself.
Those Elite IIs are just dead sexy.
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