Beretta Releases the 92GTS with Frame Mounted Decocking Lever

The Beretta 92 series may not be quite as old as Browning’s 1911, but it’s creeping up on 50 years since it was designed in 1975. It’s seen more than its share of use with military and police forces around the world, and has always a popular choice with civilians as well. Beretta continues to … Read more

The Taurus PT-92AF Is Not Obscure, But I Sure Desired It Anyway

In 1974, the Ministério da Defesa Brasileiro (Brazilian Ministry of Defense) awarded Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta the contract for their new 9x19mm service pistol, the Model 92. Part of that contract stipulated that Beretta build a factory in the country and hire Brazilians to manufacture the firearms, so that is exactly what happened. Beretta set … Read more

Not for EDC in California: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

This EDC came to us listed as “NOT for EDC.” The owner doesn’t say whether he actually lives in California but he does say it isn’t for EDC “if you want to stay out of jail in California.” The gun is a Beretta 92FS, a DA/SA semi-auto chambered in 9mm. According to Beretta this model … Read more