Beretta 92 Steel I
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The Beretta 92 Steel I is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Beretta.
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History
Manufactured in a limited number starting in 2004 the Beretta 92 Steel I is a collectors pistol.
Specifications
The Beretta 92 Steel I is all made out of carbon steel which is nickel plated. Like for a regular Beretta 92FS Vertec barrel bore is hard chromed to reduce wear and corrosion. The slide is a Brigadier model while the safety system comes from the Beretta 92 Stock. The frame is a Vertec type made out of steel. The trigger system is single-action only and was taken from the Beretta 92 Combat.
Intended market
The Beretta 92 Steel I is intended for Beretta collectors, but some are being used for high volume shooting because of the fact that they have steel frames.
Design advantages
Mainly beauty, probably one of the best looking pistols ever manufactured.
Limitations
First weight, the Beretta 92 Steel I is very heavy which makes it kind of hard to shoot for a prolonged time. Other then that the nickel finish is delicate and turns black when in contact with moisture. This pistol was made for collectors, while it works, it does not shoot any better than a standard Beretta 92 and is subject to the same limitations in a harsh environment.
Technical data
- Type: Beretta 92 Steel I
- Trigger system: Single-action
- Caliber: 9 mm Luger
- Capacity: 10-15-17 rounds depending on magazine
- Frame material: Nickel plated carbon steel
- Slide and barrel: Nickel plated carbon steel
- Grip material: Plastic
- Barrel length: 119 mm
- Length: 211 mm
- Height: 139 mm
- Width: 41 mm
- Mass: 1200 g
- Safeties: Frame mounted manual safety. Loaded chamber indicator. Firing pin safety. Slide retention device.
- Magazine release: Lower trigger guard, reversible.
- Production years: 2004 onwards
- Production location: Beretta Italy
See also
External links
- View of the Beretta 92 Steel I (http://products.berettausa.com/frame_tabellaprodotti_2002.asp?sgmt=31&Model=92/96%20Series#)