There's definitely some nostalgia to be had for the M9 - its served this country well.
It is extremely uncomfortable for like 75% of the population's hand-size and is ergonomically a night-mare, but somehow when it comes to military-style pistols, it ranks like 3rd on a lot of folk's lists (behind the 1911 and Browning Hi-Power).
I have to admit, a true GI M9 (like Soul Man has) would be a gun I would buy and keep forever - it would be along side a good 1911, my M1A, and hopefully in the future - eventually a Garand (and possibly a Thompson).
Aside from the nostalgia and the military-buffs, its not that great of a handgun when compared to other options. I would put it ergonomically just above the HK USP for crappy fit to almost everyone I know who has medium-sized hands.
It does seem to function well and has been proven to be a fairly reliable pistol, but its also friggin HUGE so its not very carry friendly (heavy as hell too - as all steel-framed pistols should be ).
I'd give it a 6 out of 10, but 4 of those points are almost completely due to nostalgia and respect for its military record (the M9).
No respect for the new lots-of-plastic 92fs since Beretta has started saving money when making pistols for the civilian market.
It is extremely uncomfortable for like 75% of the population's hand-size and is ergonomically a night-mare, but somehow when it comes to military-style pistols, it ranks like 3rd on a lot of folk's lists (behind the 1911 and Browning Hi-Power).
I have to admit, a true GI M9 (like Soul Man has) would be a gun I would buy and keep forever - it would be along side a good 1911, my M1A, and hopefully in the future - eventually a Garand (and possibly a Thompson).
Aside from the nostalgia and the military-buffs, its not that great of a handgun when compared to other options. I would put it ergonomically just above the HK USP for crappy fit to almost everyone I know who has medium-sized hands.
It does seem to function well and has been proven to be a fairly reliable pistol, but its also friggin HUGE so its not very carry friendly (heavy as hell too - as all steel-framed pistols should be ).
I'd give it a 6 out of 10, but 4 of those points are almost completely due to nostalgia and respect for its military record (the M9).
No respect for the new lots-of-plastic 92fs since Beretta has started saving money when making pistols for the civilian market.