Everything about Beretta M9

About Beretta M9

M9 The model M9, is semi automatic pistol, chambered with 9mm Luger ammunition, M9, is a 9×19mm Parabellum pistol adopted by the United States Armed Forces in 1985. Winning a competition in 1980, the M1911A1 became the primary sidearm of the U.S. military. It officially entered service in 1990. The Beretta M9 is simple blowback, with a single or double action trigger mechanism and with exposed hammer. The magazine release button is placed in the left side of the grip, located between the grip retaining screws. The frame is made of aluminum alloy. Slide and barrel are either made of carbon steel or stainless steel. The hammer has a half-cock safety system These were completely made of steel, including the frame and other parts. The M9 was designed without any extractor. It is relying just on blowback inertia in order to remove fired cases from the chamber. It can make it sensitive to choice of ammunition to permit dependable operation. Concealed carry options and its suitability are various. However smaller versions can be concealed easier although might be more difficult to handle. More powerful ammunition has greater stopping power but it’s more difficult to fire accurately. Sights of the model are fixed on the frame.