Beretta putting in WORK. As a GWOT vet it's nice to see the 92 get some new life in it. 92 will always feel familiar. Kind of like shaking hands with old friend.
I have been wondering recently what the reaction was like when the US announced it was going to field the 92 over anything American made. Thanks for your service.
I have the LTT version of the Squalo with ported barrel. I knew the gun would shoot well but I"m shocked just how accurate and smooth shooting it is. Maybe I shouldn't be. It easily outshoots other competition style pistols that I paid far more for. Although a bit lighter (aluminum), I would compare performance to the SIG P226 X5 Legion and CZ Shadow 2. Of course, the LTT trigger on the Squalo is better (but not much). I recently read someone comment that the Squalo's felt recoil is high but I strongly disagree. I've put about 1000 rounds through and can confirm it is flat and smooth, no malfunctions. In fairness, I suspect some shooters with large hands may dislike the frame mounted safety and complain that it interferes with placement of their dominant thumb grip. I heard HonestOutlaw comment on this recently because he has Neanderthal hands. Personally not a problem for me and I think most will like the frame mounted ambi safety. My only gripe with the Squalo out of the box is the breakdown lever which poses as a "gas pedal". For me, it did little except aggravate my support thumb with its ridged edges and smallish size. I quickly switched it out for a true gas pedal from GoGunUSA. One of the other things I appreciate about the Squalo is that the barrel seems to disperse heat well. The frame and the gas pedal tolerate many dozens of rounds without becoming overheated to the touch (where as the 226 Legion will light your ass on fire). This is also a competition pistol that smaller-handed shooters will like with its slim grip module. The grip is roughly the same size as the SIG P320 DH3 but not nearly as beefy as the 226 Legion and Walther PDP SF. Im no expert but the Squalo shoots great and is easily one of my favorites. I love high quality pistols and wouldn't hesitate to buy the more expensive Atlas, Nighthawk, etc., but the Squalo is proof that you can get a great competition-quality shooter without spending huge.
@@m4rvinmartianfrom what i understand, cowitness sights help speed up dot acquisition. With out a stock to help align your eye to the sight; you find the irons first and the dot should be just above it
@@nfaisnfgayGod forbid thr man have his own opinion on sights. You don't need a red dot. So tired of kids acting like irons don't work anymore just because red dots are better.
I have seen some OEM tall sights on certain models but they seem to be quite uncommon. They are also EXTREMELY tall thanks to Beretta's thicc ass plates, still think it's a shame they didn't opt for the LTT option.
@@Snakesht172Using the irons to find the dot kind of defeats the purpose of the dot. Its basically a crutch for bad presentation. Gotta practice your draws until the dot naturally appears.
I did 8 years ago. I drive down the street literally to an empty gated members only range every week. Nice, no employees, yet to see 1 person. Move dude, and buy all of the guns you want. GA is a good option.
Every new Beretta 92 released without the Langdon optic cut is a mistake. They need to phase out their own plate system for the Langdon one. It doesn't matter what it takes to make that happen, make it happen.
Too many parts have to be redesigned for the LTT cut, I only run the LTT cut myself but I can understand the logistics/costs around supplies/tooling to make this happen. D-lahh already makes a slimmer plate for Beretta's RDO, Beretta should really focus on making co-witness sights for this thinner plate. D-Lahhs setup isn't much higher than LTT and requires fewer part modifications.
Almost bought one today but the milling and level of finish on the underside of the slide was not good and no where near a CZ or Sig at the same price point. There was overspray and rough edges that looked like it was done with a hand tool. I know that does not impair function but if you are going to charge $1,200 you have to do a little better than that on the small stuff.
Those Berettas models are popping up like every month and I love it but all of them are geared towards competition single action where is my double action??? Just waiting for it…
@@Rubeless Man, I'm just trying to poke some fun at both good pistols and companies. I own a beretta model 92. I'm a competitive shooter. Have a sense of humor.
Glock makes Glocks. All different versions of the same weapon. Beretta makes 92 series, 80 series, 30 series, Nano, PX4, APX, semiauto shotguns, two barrel shotguns, semiauto rifles, bolt action rifles, assault rifles, machine-guns... If you don't want a 92, it's not like Beretta doesn't have other options. So what's the pun. That Beretta doesn't make a 92 that's not a 92?
You know they should spend some time thinking about this name. His accent made it sound like "Squalor" which is not the mental picture they are looking for. Just call it a Shark.
I wish the nice Italian guys at Beretta would have just asked one American gun enthusiast before naming it. Because I know alot of people including me is going to call it the Beretta Swallows. Tag line: "Don't worry about blowing your load, Beretta Swallows"
You have had two to choose from for almost a year now. The Performance Defensive and the PCO (which stands for ... wait for it ... Performance Carry Optic)
Has Beretta completely abandoned stainless as a cost savings measure? The only thing left in actual stainless since they launched the 92X line is the Bobcat. The recent two tone models are painted “stainless appearance”, the performance line is Nickel Teflon over carbon steel, and the Inox PX4 slide is explicitly discontinued on their website.
ugh, still with the 92? Beretta is trying to squeeze all the juice they can out of the 92 despite it being outdated from the moment it was designed. If the 92 had an onlyfans it'd be granny porn and nobody wants to see that. They're trying to sell us granny porn with a couple modern clothing elements and it's not competing.
Some people still buy 1911s, apparently. And CZ75s and P226s and all sorts of other antiquated designs. Of that lot, I'd say the 92 is easily the best.
