Prior to the adoption of the Beretta M9, ... the upgraded S&W Model 459 with chrome-lined bore and many stainless steel parts, and the Ruger P-85.

Key Points – The Beretta M9 served as the US military’s standard sidearm for decades, seeing action from Desert Storm through the Global War on Terror, eliciting both strong support and criticism.

The Beretta 92 is currently enjoying a strong resurgence in interest even as its service as our military’s sidearm enters its last lap. The Model 92FS/M9 was red hot at its adoption, featured in ...

While it has had the Beretta M9 since 1985, its previous gun -- the Colt M1911 semiautomatic pistol -- was the standard issue for more than 80 years.

Manufacturer: Beretta. Caliber: 9mm. Barrel Length: 4.9 in. The M9 is a lightweight, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Beretta and designed to replace the M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol and .38 ...

The SIG Sauer P226, a 9mm DA/SA pistol, became the trusted sidearm of US Navy SEALs (as the Mk.25) for over thirty years after they experienced issues with the Army-adopted Beretta M9 in the late ...

Beretta has made an effort to provide updated M9 pistols to the U.S. armed forces. As far back as 2003, we offered the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps M9 pistol upgrades.

The Beretta M9A3 was meant to be the next-generation pistol for the U.S. Army, ... Beretta M9. Years active: 1985 - present. Stephen B. Morton/Associated Press. SIG Sauer P228 (M11) ...

The Beretta M9A3 with Laser Devices DBAL-PL, top, and the wraparound grip, bottom, photographed in Beretta USA's factory in Accokeek, MD, Monday, December 29, 2014. Photo by Rob Curtis, Staff The ...

That’s not what Beretta is after, de Plano says, as he admires the M9A3, the M9’s new cousin. It’s desert tan with a slim grip, accessories rail and brighter sights. He holds it in his left ...

Ferlito praised Beretta’s M9 pistol, which was in service with the U.S. Army for three decades before being replaced last year by the Sig Sauer XM17 Modular Handgun System.