The Beretta M9, officially the Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm, M9, is the designation for the Beretta 92FS semi-automatic pistol used by the United States Armed Forces. The M9 was adopted by the United States military as their service pistol in 1985.

This lesson will cover the M9 service pistol to include operational characteristics and capabilities, ammunition, procedures for donning pistol gear, and preventive maintenance.

Mar 15, 2023 · In recent years, M9 and M9A1 pistols in U.S. military service have begun to show their age. Decades spent in harsh conditions combined with poor main­tenance and infrequent parts replacement have taken their toll, and advances in technology have made the core design appear relatively dated.

Nov 12, 2009 · Like the Walther P.38, the 92FS is chambered in 9 mm Luger, is a locked-breech double-action/single-action pistol and uses a slide-mounted safety lever. Both the 92FS and the P.38 safety levers...

The Beretta M9 is a compact, lightweight, semi-automatic pistol produced by Beretta and adopted by the United States military in 1985. The M9 intended purpose was to replace the standard issue M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol and all remaining .38 Spl caliber revolvers that …

May 11, 2024 · The Beretta M9 is still in service with select branches of the United States military. It remains in use as the standard sidearm for certain units, although it has been gradually phased out in favor of newer pistol models.

The M9 is a lightweight, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Beretta and designed to replace the M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol and .38 caliber revolvers. The Beretta M9 has redundant...

The M9 is a full-size service pistol. It features a 4.7 barrel and is of mixed construction, with an aluminum alloy receiver and a steel slide and componentry.

Oct 2, 2024 · Fancy shooting some M9 service pistol in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea? That’s what TFB’s Photo Of The Day is about this fine day. Above you see a Boatswain’s Mate on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), as he fires said pistol during a live-fire exercise.

Jun 16, 2019 · Even though it’s large and heavy for its size, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an outdated firearm. When it comes down to it, the Beretta M9 is a fine example of a DA/SA 9mm service pistol.