Beretta 92 Stock
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The Beretta 92 Stock is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Beretta.
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History
First appearing in 1994, the Beretta 92 Stock model came into being on the demand of combat shooting competitors.
Specifications
The Beretta 92 Stock is fitted with the heavy Brigadier slide but reverts back to an ambidextrous frame mounted safety based on the Beretta 92. In combat shooting this is useful as this way all shots can be fired in single-action with no variation in trigger pull. Thus like the original Beretta 92, the Beretta 92 Stock is a single-action pistol with a double-action capability in case of a misfire. Unlike a standard Beretta 92FS the Berreta 92 Stock is fitted with a front barrel bushing to increase its accuracy.
Intended market
The Beretta 92 Stock is a pure sports pistol, used for IPSC and other pistol sports.
Design advantages
The Beretta 92 Stock is designed for high volume combat shooting. Like other Beretta 92s, it is very reliable and with its single-action trigger a fast shooting pistol. The Beretta 92 Stock safety levers are very fast to operate, enabling a proficient sports shooter to fire two shots in less time than is required to fire a single shot out of a typical double-action first shot pistol like the Beretta 92FS. Because the Beretta 92 Stock is built with fewer parts it is somewhat more reliable than a Beretta 92FS. The barrel bore is hard chromed which reduces wear and corrosion.
Limitations
The Beretta 92 Stock is not suited for police or military use as, due to its large safety levers, it would be too easy to take off the safety without noticing it. The Bruniton finish wears off inside the slide and increases slide to frame play. Like all Beretta 92 pistols the Beretta 92 Stock is not suited for use in harsh environments.
Technical data
- Type: Beretta 92 Stock
- Trigger system: Single-action with double-action re-strike capability
- Caliber: 9 mm Luger
- Capacity: 10-15-17 rounds depending on magazine
- Frame material: Aluminium light alloy
- Slide and barrel material: Carbon steel
- Grip material: Plastic
- Barrel length: 125 mm
- Length: 217 mm
- Height: 137 mm
- Width: 44 mm
- Mass: 1015 g
- Safeties: Frame mounted manual safety. Loaded chamber indicator. Firing pin safety. Slide retention device.
- Magazine release: Lower trigger guard, reversible.
- Production years: 1994 - present day.
- Production location: Beretta Italy
See also
External links
- View of the Beretta 92 Stock (http://www.berettaworld.com/index.aspx?m=53&did=121)