I had a shot at another Beretta 92 compact today (I bought one 2 days ago) - Everyone knows I am a 92 fanatic. I have 6 prior to today… I thought about it the past couple of days, and I decided to shift my deposit from the full rail Springfield TRP Operator 1911 to this compact 92FS…
I already have a 1911 Springfield Custom Shop 9mm Full Rail Operator (which is not a standard production Springfield, but essentially like a 9mm Professional with a full rail). I had been wanting the TRP version in 45 ACP - but I’ve been having second thoughts…
It sorta popped up outta no where after 2 years of looking, and it is a fairly expensive gun. After I pay for new sights and a trigger job, it was gonna be pushing $2k with the shipping price to send the gun off… I had been comparing all that to a chance at another Compact 92FS, which haven’t been imported in over 10 years…
As the 92 platform is my all time fav, and the most comfortable gun in my hands… I shifted the money and got the Beretta… Luckily, the shop let me do it… Also, I haven’t been as “into” 1911s lately, because of my Beretta interests…
So, now I have 2 Beretta 92 compacts, and 7 different 92s total… Unless something else unforseen pops up (some other strange or new variant), this is probably the last 92 I’ll get… I’m not a fan of the Inox models - I only like Berettas in black for some strange reason…
Here is a quick picture. When I get a chance, I’ll take a group photo on my red background
Nice. I was really tempted to get another 92 Compact when Bud’s had them last month. I love the one I have, but it needs some serious work to fix the trigger job that was done prior to me buying it. Still, how many 92G Compacts does one find?
Well, I just got back from shooting the 2 compact 92s. These guns rock! I love the hogue grips and D springs…
Ya know, I get grief on other forums for liking the 92 platform so much - even more so than 1911s. I have owned a lot of guns over the years. My 92s are my fav. I have seven total, and I will probably own more in the future.
The 92s shot extremely well at all ranges, and even in DA mode (decocking after each shot). I shot 1 a tiny but better than the other, but each were fantastic. I do not regret buying 2 of the same model at all
They shoot VERY well. Not much difference. I shot both of the compacts on the same trip - so I didn’t get to compare one head to head with one my my fullsize models. But, I was impressed at how they fired. And, I would venture to say that any extra recoil from the smaller size would be very, very tiny.
I will likely bring my fullsize 92FS carry gun and one of these compacts to the range and do a head to head in a month or so…
Even before this latest re-issue, there have still been parts floating around, if ya know where to look.
Yes, the 15 round mag will fit, but it isn’t too comfortable in a 2 handed grip. The longer 20 round MDS mags actually work better, IMHO.
A fullsize upper SHOULD fit, as the dustcover is the same length. Only the slide/barre; and grip were cut down. You wouldn’t be able to use a full length guiderod without a full length slide.
A full-size upper doesn’t fit quite right. Yes, it’ll slide on, but there is a gap between the slide’s recoil spring retaining pocket and the front of the dust cover. The first thing I tried when I got my compact was to slip my Elite slide on it. I haven’t tried a standard 92FS slide though, so take it for what it’s worth.
Yes, standard mags fit in the compact, but as Shipwreck mentioned, the 15-rounders aren’t all that comfortable. 20-rounders are better.
I’m really starting to feel the desire to get one of these compacts after your posts…
I sold off a 92D that I had for years but seldom shot. Replaced it with an Italian made 92fs. After about 6 months I was approached by an acquaintance with a US made 92fs that only had 30 rds through it. Box papers, ect for $250. Well… now I own two 92fs’s. Then after reading a bit, I called Brownells and ordered some D model springs. Huge difference.
I really like guns the size of the Glock 19, the Sig 228. The 92fs compact is really starting to call to me.
Ok, that makes sense. There is a somewhat similar issue if you try to put a 90-Two or 92A1 slide onto a regular 92FS frame. It will work, but you get a cap with the spring showing.
I’ll bet that the fullsize slide on the compact frame would still actually function, but I wouldn’t do it.
Grips, guderods and recoil springs for the 92 compact are easy to find. And, mags are not hard to get either. Most other parts are interchangeable…
