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 the United States military as their service pistol in 1985.

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 beloved for its power ...

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 automatic...

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 replaced ...

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 trained on it alternately praise and criticize the pistol’s attributes.

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. Both weapons are 9mm handguns with double-stack magazines. The M9 has a 4.9-inch barrel, the M17 has a 4.7-inch barrel and the M18 has a 3.9-inch barrel.

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 M9 has proven...

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, many troops find the M9 to be unnecessarily heavy for a piece …