The Beretta M9, officially the Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm, M9, is the designation for the Beretta 92FS semi-automatic pistol used by the United States Armed Forces. The M9 was adopted by …

Apr 6, 2025 · The M9‘s story begins in the late 1970’s, when the U.S. Military sought to replace the M1911A1, the legendary .45 ACP workhorse that had served since World War I. Though …

The M9 is a lightweight, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Beretta and designed to replace the M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol and .38 caliber revolvers. The Beretta M9 has redundant …

Key Points: The Beretta M9 served the U.S. military for decades but garnered mixed reviews. Critics decried its 9mm round’s limited stopping power compared to the .45 caliber M1911 it …

The Army grew tired of the M9 pistols mainly due to design flaws and reliability issues. Army officials cited soldiers who complained of problems with the M9's slide-mounted safety. During ...

Mar 15, 2023 · As it is finally replaced by the M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System (MHS) after 32 years in U.S. military service, the Beretta M9 leaves behind a mixed legacy. Those who …

Mar 11, 2025 · The gun would replace the Beretta M9 and become the M17 (full-size model) and M18 (compact design) series. Yet, the M17 (and M18) doesn’t seem to be all that different to …

The M9 is a semiautomatic, magazine fed, recoil operated, double action pistol, chambered for the 9mm cartridge. The M9 enhances lethality and survivability in close combat...

Nov 12, 2009 · Nearly 25 years after its adoption, the Beretta M9 is the primary sidearm for all U.S. military branches except the Coast Guard, which recently switched to a SIG model. The …

Jan 11, 2021 · The M9 is a full-size combat handgun made mostly of metal. Weighing in at 34.2oz unloaded, you certainly notice it strapped to your thigh or on your hip. A product of its time, …