Beretta 92FS Centurion

The Beretta 92FS Centurion and Beretta 92G Centurion are semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta.

Table of contents

1 History 2 Specifications 3 Intended market 4 Design advantages 5 Limitations 6 Technical data 7 External links

History

First appearing in 1992, the Beretta 92FS Centurion model came into being on demand of police users. The Beretta 92G Centurion is a decock only version with no manual safety.

Specifications

The Beretta 92FS Centurion is made out of the frame of the Beretta 92FS with the slide of the Beretta 92FS Compact L. This reduces its length somewhat while maintaining the full ammunition capacity of the Beretta 92FS.

Intended market

The Beretta 92FS Centurion was a law enforcement pistol, but it was also sold to the civilian market for self-defense.

Design advantages

The Beretta 92FS Centurion maintained all the good handling and safety qualities of the Beretta 92FS while being somewhat shorter. The barrel bore is hard chromed to protect it against wear and corrosion.

Limitations

Like all Beretta 92 pistols it suffers from the same limitations in harsh environments. The slides inside Bruniton finish wears away with use and increases slide to frame play.

Technical data

• Type: Beretta 92FS Centurion\n* Trigger system: Single-action or double-action\n* Caliber: 9 mm Luger\n* Capacity: 10-15-17 rounds depending on magazine.\n* Frame material: Aluminium light alloy\n* Slide and barrel material: Carbon steel\n* Grip material: Plastic\n* Barrel length: 109 mm\n* Length: 197 mm\n* Height: 139 mm\n* Width: 39 mm\n* Weight: 920 g\n* Safeties: Slide mounted combined safety and decocking levers. Loaded chamber indicator. Firing pin safety. Slide retention device.\n* Magazine release: Lower trigger guard, reversible.\n* Production years: 1992 - 1996\n* Production location: Beretta Italy
• Type: Beretta 92G Centurion\n* Trigger system: Single-action or double-action\n* Caliber: 9 mm Luger\n* Capacity: 10-15-17 rounds depending on magazine.\n* Frame material: Aluminium light alloy\n* Slide and barrel material: Carbon steel\n* Grip material: Plastic\n* Barrel length: 109 mm\n* Length: 197 mm\n* Height: 139 mm\n* Width: 39 mm\n* Weight: 920 g\n* Safeties: Slide mounted decocking levers. Loaded chamber indicator. Firing pin safety. Slide retention device.\n* Magazine release: Lower trigger guard, reversible.\n* Production years: 1992 - 1996\n* Production location: Beretta Italy

See also: Beretta 92 Models, Beretta 92FS Compact L

External links

• Details on the Beretta 92FS Centurion
• Details on the Beretta 92G Centurion