92G-SD Proof of life [Archive]

Suvorov

01-08-2015, 02:06 AM

I'm remaining ever so hopeful that this pistol is the same one that is currently on my overlords approved handgun roster list.

If it is, I just have to figure out how to pay for one.

Slavex

01-08-2015, 05:10 AM

mothermayI

farscott

01-08-2015, 06:54 AM

Looks like something lit a fire under BUSA. New M9A3 proposal, the Wilson Combat partnership, the return of the Vertecs, and now the famed 92G-SD is back. Nice to see BUSA trying to compete in the marketplace.

JHC

01-08-2015, 07:23 AM

And the chief advantage over the 92G already out is the heavier slide yes?

farscott

01-08-2015, 07:34 AM

If the same as the last 92G-SD, it should also have tritium inserts for the sights, checkering on the front and back straps, and the frame with the rail.

orionz06

01-08-2015, 07:53 AM

And the chief advantage over the 92G already out is the heavier slide yes?

It's named after Super Dave.

JHC

01-08-2015, 07:54 AM

It's named after Super Dave.

Dayim!!!! I want three! ;)

orionz06

01-08-2015, 08:12 AM

The only thing that would make this better is a press release video with Gene Okerlund.

LockedBreech

01-08-2015, 08:29 AM

Fantastic!

JTQ

01-08-2015, 09:06 AM

orionz06, how are you holster makers doing with all the slide/frame versions Beretta is now offering? I suspect the Wilson gun and the 92D SD would probably use the same holster, but the 92A1 has a different slide, and I think I saw somebody comment the M9A3 will have yet another slide profile.

For a kydex maker, is there even a difference between the straight and angled dust covers of the non-railed guns?

I've been pretty interested in a few the new Beretta models, but I always look at holster availability and wonder if my options may be limited, at least in the near term.

orionz06

01-08-2015, 09:15 AM

I've done OK with OWB's fitting the railed and non-railed frames, 92A1 and FS as I understand it.

At some point I'll have to phone a friend and make a flowchart. I have been developing something that should fit all of them though. It's been a hell of a struggle and may actually be coming to a close soon.

The biggest differences are slide width, trigger guard shape, rail, and the shape of the slide in the case of the Elite models. As someone who like buying guns to have guns because guns are cool I'll likely have to snag a few of whatever folks like to confirm.

opmike

01-08-2015, 09:37 AM

And the chief advantage over the 92G already out is the heavier slide yes?

I wouldn't say the heavier slide is the chief advantage. Standard vs. Brig slide with regard to shootability seems to come down more to shooter preference than anything.

The heavier slide also comes with more sight options since its dovetailed.

You're also getting frame stippling, the magwell bevel, and the rail. That's assuming this has the M9A1 frame which it almost certainly will.

45dotACP

01-08-2015, 11:03 AM

Dammit dammit DAMMIT! My first few years of my salary are apparently going to Beretta. Really guys? This is why I can't have money.

Colt191145lover

01-08-2015, 11:10 AM

Great news!!! I still lust for a Vertec G slide on a M9A1 frame .......maybe someday.

HCM

01-08-2015, 11:56 AM

The 92G- SD has it's own Wikipedia page

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_92G-SD/96G-SD

ToddG

01-08-2015, 04:10 PM

It's named after Super Dave.

Don't tell Beretta that. It wasn't how we sold the idea to them... :cool:

Doug

01-08-2015, 05:29 PM

On the CA DOJ list

92G-SD / Stainless Steel, Steel, AlloyPistol5"9mm1/1/2016

Hopefully the 1M on the SKU does not mess it up for CA.

RAM Engineer

01-08-2015, 05:43 PM

Great news!!! I still lust for a Vertec G slide on a M9A1 frame .......maybe someday.

That's called the M9A3 with grip adapter installed. Coming soon, hopefully!

Edwin

01-08-2015, 07:29 PM

This made my choice much more complicated now. Have to decide between this, the M9A3 or the WC Brig Tac.

Sigfan26

01-08-2015, 08:46 PM

Not sure if i want the M9A3 or this... Since the standard Beretta Grip doesn't bug me, i guess price is going tip be the deciding factor. But, i would need to do the factory conversion on the A3 to make it into a G model. Prob gonna just do a 92G SD as a beater to my Wilson.

But, the M9A3 would look nice with my FDE furniture Colt 6720... This is goons be an expensive year!

LHS

01-09-2015, 05:29 AM

And the chief advantage over the 92G already out is the heavier slide yes?

It's not the weight, but rather the dovetailed front sight. Plus, you get all the benefits of the M9A1 frame (rail, checkering, beveled mag well IIRC). Plus, it was conceived by an unholy union of Todd and Super Dave. It's like the Rosemary's Baby of the Beretta world. How can you not love the little demonic bastard?

1986s4

01-09-2015, 08:18 AM

Any pics? Besides some cool brown boxes, they could anything in them...

Suvorov

01-09-2015, 04:33 PM

On the CA DOJ list

92G-SD / Stainless Steel, Steel, AlloyPistol5"9mm1/1/2016

Hopefully the 1M on the SKU does not mess it up for CA.

I'm hopeful. I'm kind of thinking that given that Beretta ponied up whatever coinage it took to renew the SD through 2016, they are planing on selling it to us poor Gunnies trapped behind the Redwood Curtain. Given that 92A1s and the Wilson 92G Tactical are off limits, the SD just might be the Holy Grail.

RAM Engineer

01-09-2015, 06:08 PM

M9A3
92G-SD
Whatever's in the ammo can...

Looks like I need to sell some Glocks quick.

LHS

01-09-2015, 06:35 PM

M9A3
92G-SD
Whatever's in the ammo can...

Looks like I need to sell some Glocks quick.

Yeah, BUSA seems bound and determined to deflate my safari fund this year...

dookie1481

01-10-2015, 02:06 PM

Beretta rep intimated yesterday that some other popular models may be coming back as well.

I believe he said SD is a limited run. I am going to make sure we get some of these.

GardoneVT

01-10-2015, 06:34 PM

Beretta rep intimated yesterday that some other popular models may be coming back as well.

I believe he said SD is a limited run. I am going to make sure we get some of these.

The Brigadier and the "G" are back. It would seem Ackokeek MD is taking no prisoners,and so much the better for us this is so.

Sigfan26

01-10-2015, 07:49 PM

beretta rep intimated yesterday that some other popular models may be coming back as well.

I believe he said sd is a limited run. I am going to make sure we get some of these.

come on steel 1!!!!

WDW

01-10-2015, 07:56 PM

Here ya go....
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_52/products_id/411555699/Beretta+92FS+Fusion+9mm+Exclusive+1+of+60

GardoneVT

01-10-2015, 10:15 PM

Cash Discount Price: $10,999.00

Beat Trash

01-10-2015, 10:43 PM

And it ships free!

orionz06

01-10-2015, 10:51 PM

What a rip! Only seems to come with one mag.

WDW

01-10-2015, 10:57 PM

What a rip! Only seems to come with one mag.

When I first saw it, I thought it was $1,099... & actually considered buying it. It's cool, steel frame, something different. Went back for a second look, saw the real price & let out an epic WTF!!!

Sigfan26

01-10-2015, 11:08 PM

Here ya go....
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_52/products_id/411555699/Beretta+92FS+Fusion+9mm+Exclusive+1+of+60

"A gun for those who don't actually shoot their guns". I hope Dan Blizerian buys one and runs some 9BPLE through it!

Bigghoss

01-11-2015, 12:28 AM

It's named after Super Dave.

Well hell, that's worth the price of admission right there.

Anyone ever see the episode of The Man Show where Adam and Jimmy did 100 shots with Super Dave?

LHS

01-11-2015, 01:54 AM

Well hell, that's worth the price of admission right there.

Anyone ever see the episode of The Man Show where Adam and Jimmy did 100 shots with Super Dave?

Different Super Dave.

Bigghoss

01-11-2015, 06:56 AM

Different Super Dave.

Well then I just don't know what to believe anymore.

tcba_joe

01-11-2015, 08:45 PM

So...
M9A3
G
G-SD
Wilson Combat guns

Beretta seems to be making a big marketing push/come-back in popularity. So, maybe Beretta is taking the SIG approach with a variety of models? They've always had limited runs, but to my eyes it appears the market can bare more than the limited runs of non-plain M9 or 92s they make.

Now, the thing in the box... maybe an American introduction of the Combat*? Sig has the P226 SAO and I could see the Stock competing with it. Or, based on the can, more likely whatever their MHS entrant is.

*Pure speculation based on Beretta seemingly listening to consumer demand.

LHS

01-12-2015, 01:57 AM

ToddG

01-12-2015, 02:22 AM

I think I just threw up a little in my mouth. And then Beretta painted a gun to look like it.

MD7305

01-12-2015, 03:37 AM

That looks like a Vertec grip panel by the different textures on it. Maybe an MulitCam M9A3?

GardoneVT

01-12-2015, 04:50 AM

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10848869_10152666446112877_71702090187581091_o.jpg

Latest teaser pic. I'm not too worked up over this. If it's just an M9 with multicam-ish dip, that won't interest me.

It would interest the WROL youtube "Tactic-cool" demographic. Cleetus may have poor taste, but selling to his rampant consumerism pays the bills for the nice guns WE want.

JodyH

01-12-2015, 08:13 AM

Diamond plate is next. You heard it here first.

RAM Engineer

01-12-2015, 08:33 AM

Elite Dark Scorpion Combat Model!!!! Explosions! Lens flare! Being too cool to look at the explosions!

45dotACP

01-12-2015, 10:22 AM

Well, at least I'll only need to be saving for a WC Beretta then....

Lyonsgrid

01-12-2015, 10:27 AM

Another BUSA facebook pic

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10923617_10152669494077877_2091356427987214921_n.j pg?oh=9b4b95b22f05c118e4b157d961e3cb26&oe=556A0BE6&__gda__=1429888752_952f03b7e02fb2de04e184c356586ae 3

LHS

01-12-2015, 01:02 PM

Doh! I meant to post that under the generic Beretta thread. I don't think that's got anything to do with the SD.

GardoneVT

01-12-2015, 01:16 PM

Doh! I meant to post that under the generic Beretta thread. I don't think that's got anything to do with the SD.

Au contraire-the SKU sticker says "92G-SD".

JTQ

01-12-2015, 01:52 PM

I think LHS is talking about his picture at post #44.

GardoneVT

01-12-2015, 02:18 PM

I think LHS is talking about his picture at post #44.

And ive followed his mistake with my own.

-1 Internets for me today.:(

LHS

01-12-2015, 09:43 PM

And ive followed his mistake with my own.

-1 Internets for me today.:(

It happens to us all. ;)

LockedBreech

01-13-2015, 01:23 PM

I confess that I don't understand why Beretta is sending out the G-SD with 15-round magazines when their superb 17-round factory PVD magazine is available. Cost?

GardoneVT

01-13-2015, 08:15 PM

I confess that I don't understand why Beretta is sending out the G-SD with 15-round magazines when their superb 17-round factory PVD magazine is available. Cost?

My understanding is the PVD magazines are 15 rounders, not 17.

Beretta does have factory 17 round ,smooth finish 92 mags-but they ship with the Italian import 92A1s.The G-SDs are US made.Methinks different logistical channels between BUSA and the Gardone V.T. home office.

LockedBreech

01-13-2015, 08:18 PM

My understanding is the PVD magazines are 15 rounders, not 17.

Beretta does have factory 17 round ,smooth finish 92 mags-but they ship with the Italian import 92A1s.The G-SDs are US made.Methinks different logistical channels between BUSA and the Gardone V.T. home office.

I'm dumb, I always thought that smooth, slick fingerprint-lovin' finish is what we're talking about when we talk about PVD. So the PVD mags are just those standard blue steel 15-rounders?

Still, it seems they'd be working on moving the 17-rounder to being their standard magazine. Two extra rounds is a good selling point.

RAM Engineer

01-13-2015, 08:21 PM

The PVD ones are almost a tannish color.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/857346/beretta-magazine-beretta-92-m9a1-9mm-luger-15-round-steel-pvd-matte

GardoneVT

01-13-2015, 08:24 PM

I'm dumb, I always thought that smooth, slick fingerprint-lovin' finish is what we're talking about when we talk about PVD. So the PVD mags are just those standard blue steel 15-rounders?

Still, it seems they'd be working on moving the 17-rounder to being their standard magazine. Two extra rounds is a good selling point.

PVD= sand resistant 15 round mags. They ship with the M9A1s. Im away from home right now,but ill post a photo of mine later.

Frankly, ive prefered the balance of the 15 round mags to the 18 round MecGars or 17 round "Italian" mags.The latter two mags seem to alter the balance of the gun beyond my comfort for carry purposes. Odd how two or three rounds can do that,but here we are.

-Forgot to note, the 17 round Beretta mags are a pain to load compared to the 15 rounders or the MecGar(think PX4 Storm spring resistance).The price for more rounds is mandatory use of a magazine loader during extended sessions.

GardoneVT

01-19-2015, 08:00 PM

Beretta 92G/SD officially revealed today at SHOT show.

https://www.facebook.com/BerettaUSA/photos/a.489035362876.267268.156180932876/10152683045077877/?type=1&theater

Sigfan26

01-19-2015, 09:41 PM

Beretta 92G/SD officially revealed today at SHOT show.

https://www.facebook.com/BerettaUSA/photos/a.489035362876.267268.156180932876/10152683045077877/?type=1&theater

I just want the MSRP so i know whether to get it or another Wilson Combat Brig Tac!

Sensei

01-22-2015, 01:32 AM

I just want the MSRP so i know whether to get it or another Wilson Combat Brig Tac!

Someone on M4C said the MSRP will be around $1300. However, I suspect that market forces will drive the street price down to a bit less than the Brig Tac which I consider to be an enhanced G-SD.

Sigfan26

02-06-2015, 12:36 PM

MSRP is, according to my dealer that just started listing them, $1350... And dealer cost is more than the Brig Tac.

Suvorov

02-06-2015, 03:35 PM

MSRP is, according to my dealer that just started listing them, $1350... And dealer cost is more than the Brig Tac.

All of a sudden - a shiny new Vertec seems a lot more appealing, especially if these are a one shot deal.

Jared

02-07-2015, 04:29 AM

MSRP is, according to my dealer that just started listing them, $1350... And dealer cost is more than the Brig Tac.

The dealer cost I saw was at RSR, and it was $999. Made me sad really.