92 G Conversion kit?

[Rmiked]

You guys have me wanting to convert my 92A1 to decocker only. I read on Beretta website where a customer complained to right side lever was “beefy” and stick out more. Is this true? Does the factory delivered gun have same right side lever? I want a right side lever the same as my factory 92A1. Is the Langdon Tactical G conversion kit the “non-beefy” right side lever? In summary where can I get a G Conversion kit with levers like my factory pistol ? Also, I used an Allen Key with 0.05” diameter as a punch to remove these small pins. If I were to buy a specific punch for this is 1/16” too big? 1/16” is 0.0625” Thanks

[Dave J]

I read on Beretta website where a customer complained to right side lever was “beefy” and stick out more. Is this true? Does the factory delivered gun have same right side lever?

It looks bulkier, but the overall width is actually a little bit less with the new style lever.


I want a right side lever the same as my factory 92A1. Is the Langdon Tactical G conversion kit the “non-beefy” right side lever? In summary where can I get a G Conversion kit with levers like my factory pistol ? Thanks

You can't. There are no drop-in "conversion kits" that will do what you are asking. The conversion kit contains a torsion spring that enables it to work with a factory "F" type slide, but that spring is of necessity housed in the extended cylindrical portion, which is what makes the "bulky" appearance.

If you want the "factory G" appearance you will need to have the slide modified by Wilson Combat or Allegheny Gun Works.

I too somewhat prefer the appearance of the old style factory G pistols, but the new style lever is much easier to remove and reinstall, and the supposed "bulk" is mostly an illusion.

[Bigghoss]

There is only one drop-in conversion kit to convert an F to a G and it's from Beretta. It's kinda ugly but it's the only one out there. As stated above there are a couple companies that can convert your gun to a G and have it look stock.

I have used several of the G conversion kits and they've all worked great. Not super hard to install but not the easiest thing either.

[Rmiked]

I understand. I was wondering why Wilson was offering the conversion with the kits available . Now I know. Thanks. And will a 1/16” punch work for the small pins?

[FreedomFries]

I understand. I was wondering why Wilson was offering the conversion with the kits available . Now I know. Thanks. And will a 1/16” punch work for the small pins?

The G conversion kit right side lever is held on with one roll pin. My 1/16" roll pin punch worked fine for this. However, there are two smaller roll pins that hold the F style right side lever in place. The 1/16" punch is a little bit large for these because they are 1.5mm. I used a smaller punch, if I remember correctly, one that I used for S&W revolver front sights, probably about 0.050". Textbook answer would probably be to use the correct small metric size punches.

[Rmiked]

Thanks for the info👍

[Bigghoss]

Brownells sells a specific set of punches just for the safety levers on the Berretta 90-series for $15 I think it is.

[EVP]

People have measured them and say the levers are the same width.


That may be so but for me the new levers definitely print when compared to the regular g levers due to the edges and profiles. If you don’t AIWB then it may not be a issue. Like all things individual build and holster may dictate that.


I am tempted to send the gun into Wilson for a single sided lo pro lever. Wish LTT would come out with a single sided lo pro lever that does not have to have the frame modified.

[medmo]

Top and right factory conversion G lever. Bottom and left factory G lever. Visually a little different, functionally same-same. Neither print when worn under an untucked T for me. If printing is a problem I can’t see how that min dimension is primary reason for printing. I would be checking into the right holster for best fit and positioning rather than sending out a slide for pricey surgery.

[NuJudge]

The machining on FS slides is different from the machining on the G slides. FS slides can have certain new holes drilled, and other filled, and G parts installed, and it becomes a G slide. The G conversion works on a FS slide, with no machining. The alternative to this is to find a factory G slide, but it will not have 92A1 markings.

The easiest to find G slides are for the .40 caliber 96. For range use only, I've used a 96G slide with a 92 barrel and magazine, with no issues.

Finding a 92G slide will take some looking. Ask about it on the Beretta forum, and someone will eventually make you an offer.

[medmo]

The easiest to find G slides are for the .40 caliber 96. For range use only, I've used a 96G slide with a 92 barrel and magazine, with no issues.

I’ve converted a 96G Centurion and a 96A1 to 9mm by swapping bbls, mags and extractors. Both have run without a hiccup and are trusted by me for carry. I haven’t seen any info where someone has made this conversion and had problems but would be interested in any other info out there.

[Rmiked]

I’m not crazy about the right side lever. I am used to the safety on my 92A1. I’m process of finding another 92 since my wife feels comfortable with mine if she needs it. With grandkids and me gone at times (hunting) she likes me leaving 92A1 with her. So I need another pistol. She likes the “dead trigger” of safety so I’ll probably NOT convert this one. I will certainly look for a decocker-only 92. Went to LGS to buy an LTT Elite a while back but rear sight was woefully “not centered in slide”, overhanging dovetail edge. This pistol was directly from Beretta. I don’t buy many pistols and I keep them. Just want to see one in hand before buying. And prefer to get one with sights reasonably centered (especially front) and no obvious machining issues. Have bought two 92A1s and wound up giving 1 to my son. Both were well manufactured. I know the Italian pistols can have problems too but these 2 were good. I’m pretty much sold on the 92 platform. My 87 year old mother has a Ruger 380 with a hammer (not striker) you can see but not put thumb on. She still shoots the pistol at times for practice and keeps bedside. She has been robbed (not home when happened) and lives alone. Last weekend she wanted to see mine. She loves the double action trigger (14# hammer spring) compared to her Ruger and likes being able to see hammer easily to tell if cocked. She is always uncertain about her Ruger’s status. She also likes the safety/decocker. Now she wants a Beretta. We are gonna shoot at my farm in a couple of weeks together. If she likes it she will probably want to buy one. That’s pretty funny if you ask me: 87 year old woman likes the controls of the DA/SA 92. Go Beretta!

[JTQ]

Another option is the PX4 "F" model, which would give you similar controls, including the safety/decocker and "dead trigger", in lighter package.

PX4 https://www.beretta.com/en-us/px4-storm-full/

Also, if hand size is an issue for the ladies, the 92X has the same controls, but a slimmer grip and shorter trigger reach than the 92A1, and allows the use of the same magazines.

92X FR https://www.beretta.com/en-us/92x-full-size/