The Beretta model 92 is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Beretta in Italy. The gun is most famous for having won a competition issued by the U.S. Army in the 1980s for a new service pistol to replace the Colt 1911.
The Italian Beretta Model 92 FS pistol, chambered in 9mm Luger, has been in service with the U.S. Army for decades as the M9. The gun has an all-metal construction with a number of safety features. The slide is locked by a swing bolt, SA/DA trigger mechanism with a firing pin lock and ambidextrous manual safety that, when engaged, safely releases the cocked hammer to the safety position. The Model 92 FS utilizes a double row magazine with a capacity of 15 rounds. The gun has a hard-chromed barrel bore and is widely used by armed forces around the world. It is characterized by good reliability, safety, accuracy and durability.