[Spartacus100]

For those who have one or who have shot the Beretta M9A1 Compact Inox, what are your impressions of it? Local Cabelas has a used one in pretty good condition for $499.99 plus tax. I dont know what it comes with as far as mags case etc. Is that a decent price for one? Tempted to pick it up for a house gun and occasional carry gun.

 

[CBennett]

I like them thats the one I would like to get. price wise I have no idea so cant help with that. A guy at work has one ive shot a few times and I really wanted one after shooting it . He said he has never had any issues with it as far as shooting/malfunctions. It was his carry gun...well at least in the rotation .

 

[bac1023]

I guess they're ok, but not something I'd buy.

I prefer Italian Berettas, like they're supposed to be.

 

[CBennett]

Yeah BAC but for a guy looking at it more as a NON collector but CC weapon its still a good gun . I agree 100% if given a choice id take the "home grown" variety of a gun every time(a Italian Beretta vs a USA one, a German Sig VS a American one, etc,etc) but if im getting it to use and carry and probably get some wear on it id not be as picky.

 

[bac1023]

Yeah BAC but for a guy looking at it more as a NON collector but CC weapon its still a good gun . I agree 100% if given a choice id take the "home grown" variety of a gun every time(a Italian Beretta vs a USA one, a German Sig VS a American one, etc,etc) but if im getting it to use and carry and probably get some wear on it id not be as picky.

I certainly understand and it makes sense.

 

[s&wfan]

I'm still kicking myself for letting a Made in W. Germany Sig P220 go. And it was a carry gun, I didn't even have it as a safe queen, but still...

 

[Trigger Finger]

Several Detectives carried them when I was with the LAPD. They all liked them allot even if they are not really small enough for truly concealed carry.

I shot one once and liked it allot, but then I also liked the full sized Beretta 92 also.

 

[Dave.1]

Several Detectives carried them when I was with the LAPD. They all liked them allot even if they are not really small enough for truly concealed carry.

I've got an earlier Italian version without rail, and you're right they aren't all that compact. Here's mine next to my 92A1.


I carry mine with a 15 round magazine and a CZ SP-01 Base Plate.


My Glock 19 weighs 30.25 oz loaded and my Beretta Compact L 37.55 oz. So, a bit more weight but I shoot the Beretta more accurately and I am used to the DA/SA and Safety/Decocker.

For $499.99 you would have a really nice house gun and with the rail you can add a light of your choice.

Dave

 

[NeverMore1701]

The only time a rail belongs on a pistol is on a full sized duty or HD gun that needs to wear a light. Compact anything ain't it.

 

[Spartacus100]

I looked at the 92 again but wound up getting a Glock 19 from a local pawn shop. The Glock was priced at $50 less than the Beretta and it looks to be unfired or at best only a few rounds to it. There isnt a mark on it anwhere and the serial number puts it a June 2013. I couldnt pass it up and it will serve my wife and I well as the house gun.

Appreciate the input on the Beretta though and i came close to picking it up and may regeret not doing so.

 

[Dave.1]

Congrats on the Glock 19, sounds like a good deal.

It's a great pistol and I'm sure it will do the job.

Dave

 

[Glock40man]

Congrats on the G19!

 

[ashecht]

Can't speak for the compact, but I have a Italian 92fs Inox. While too big to carry, it is a well built, heavy 9mm that shoots like an absolute dream. 100% reliable, recoil like a cap gun, and just plain fun to shoot. Oh, and it's dead sexy too

 

[AK_Stick]

The only time a rail belongs on a pistol is on a full sized duty or HD gun that needs to wear a light. Compact anything ain't it.

I like the glock 19 with a light over a lot of full size guns. It's nice when the gun is big enough to fill the hand, but not so big that I can't easily reach all the controls.