Beretta 92
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The Beretta 92 (also Beretta 96 and Beretta 98) is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. The Beretta 92 was designed in 1975, and production began in 1976. Many variants in several different calibers continue to be used to the present.
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Italy |
Service history | |
In service | 1976–present |
Used by | See Users |
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Designed | 1975 |
Manufacturer | Beretta |
Produced | 1976–present |
No. built | 3,500,000[1] |
Variants | See Variants |
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Action | Short recoil, hinged locking piece assisted breechblock |
Muzzle velocity | 381 m/s (1,250 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 50 m (160 ft) |
Feed system | Detachable box magazine:
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The United States military replaced the .45 ACP M1911A1 pistol in 1985 with the Beretta 92FS, designated as the "M9."