Beretta 92FS Brigadier The Beretta 92FS Brigadier and Beretta 92FS Brigadier Inox are semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta. History First appearing in 1993, the Brigadier models came into being after the Beretta 96D Brigadier slide was adapted to the Beretta 92FS. Specifications The Brigadier models are fitted with a heavier slide that is stronger in the locking lug area, this reduces muzzle rise and speeds up follow up shoots. Except for the slide being heavier by about 60 g and 1 mm wider and having a removable front sight, the Beretta 92FS Brigadier is identical to the Beretta 92FS in its function. Intended market The Beretta 92FS Brigadier was primarily designed for high volume shooting sports like combat shooting. Being very similar to a standard Beretta 92FS it is also suited for military, police or self-defense use. Design advantages The Beretta 92FS Brigadier with its slide mounted decocking and manual safety is very easy to load and unload in a safe fashion. With the safety on, the slide can be manipulated without the risk that touching the trigger would fire the pistol as the trigger is disconnected. The safety is also accessible on both sides of the slide, a feature that enables left handed users to easily use the Beretta 92FS Brigadier. The magazine release button is reversible, another feature that allows left handed users to make the most out of the Beretta 92FS Brigadier. The Beretta 92FS Brigadier retained the reliable function from the Beretta 92FS, properly oiled, cleaned and maintained it would hardly ever fail to function in a moderate climate. The barrel bore is hard chromed to reduce wear and corrosion on the standard model. The Inox version uses a stainless steel barrel without the hard chromed bore. Limitations The Beretta 92FS Brigadier has similar limitations as the Beretta 92FS. It is not well suited for use in deserts, jungles and arctic areas. While it will perform quite well in such harsh environments, any negligence in spring maintenance and cleaning will reduce its reliability. The Bruniton finish applied on the Beretta 92FS Brigadier wears down quickly which leads to corrosion and more slide to frame play. The barrel surface, unprotected in the open slide is prone to corrosion. The Beretta 92FS Brigadier Inox, made out of stainless steel eliminates the corrosion problems and also the slide to frame play problems as there is no Bruniton to wear away. Technical data Type: Beretta 92FS Brigadier/FS Brigadier Inox Trigger system: Single-action or double-action Caliber: 9 mm Luger Capacity: 10-15-17 rounds depending on magazine Frame material: Aluminium light alloy Slide and barrel material: Carbon steel or stainless steel Grip material: Plastic or Rubber Barrel length: 125 mm Length: 217 mm Height: 140 mm Width: 39 mm Weight: 1000 g Safeties: Slide mounted combined safety and decocking levers. Loaded chamber indicator. Firing-pin safety. Slide retention device. Magazine release: Lower trigger guard, reversible. Production years: 1993 - present day. Production locations: Beretta Italy, Beretta USA (Inox only US made) See also Beretta 92 Models Beretta 92FS External links View of the Beretta 92FS Brigadier Photo and information about the Beretta 92FS Brigadier FAVORITE ARTICLES: History of the World    History of the United States    History of Europe    Ancient History    History    Military History    World War I    Bombing of Dresden    California    US Constitution    Frank Sinatra    Boston    Marbury v. Madison This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html You may copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. You must provide a link to http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html To view or edit this article at Wikipedia go to http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_92FS_Brigadier