Beretta 92G Duty

The Beretta 92G-SD Special Duty is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Beretta.

History

First appearing in 2001, the Beretta 92G-SD model was designed for law enforcement use.

Specifications

Similar to a Beretta 92FS Brigadier and fitted with its heavy slide that has night sights. The Beretta 92G-SD is only fitted with a decocking device. Unlike the Beretta 92FS Vertec, the Beretta 92G-SD uses a frame based on the standard Beretta 92FS frame with the addition of the equipment rail.

Intended market

The Beretta 92G-SD was primarily designed for elite police forces that require a high quality duty pistol that can be fitted with a light or laser.

Design advantages

The Beretta 92G-SD with its slide mounted decocking lever is quick into action, but somewhat less safe then a Beretta 92FS during unloading. The added advantages of night sights and an equipment rail make it an attractive law enforcement pistol. Like all newer Beretta pistols not made out of stainless steel, the barrel bore is hard chromed to protect it from wear and corrosion.

Limitations

The Beretta 92G-SD has similar limitations as the Beretta 92FS. It is not well suited for use in deserts, jungles and arctic areas. While it will perform quite well in such harsh environments, any negligence in spring maintenance and cleaning will reduce its reliability. The Bruniton finish applied on the Beretta 92G-SD wears down quickly which leads to corrosion and more slide to frame play. The barrel, unprotected in the open slide is prone to corrosion.

Technical Data

• Type: Beretta 92G-SD\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: Rubber\n* Barrel length: 125 mm\n* Length: 217 mm\n* Height: 140 mm\n* Width: 39 mm\n* Weight: 1010 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: 2002 - present day.\n* Production location: Beretta USA

See also: Beretta 92 Models, Beretta 92FS Brigadier