Does anyone here own a 9mm Beretta?

[Longhorn85]

The best insurance though is to fire two to the body and one to the head always. Also, never stop shooting till the threat is neutralized.

Not realistic if you have a limited amount of ammunition and possible subsequent targets. Wouldn't one shot, one kill be a better goal?

 

[minion]

ttlpkg, I think that's the sniper rule. Closed quarter combat is different if I'm not mistaken.
We were always told two slugs center of mass. Or until the target is no longer a threat.

 

[hooch]

you fools!!! "The shotgun is the ne plus ultra of manstoppers. No other weapon will put a man down as reliably as a shotgun, and no other weapon is as likely to hit your opponent as a shotgun filled with buckshot. The fact is that the shotgun is by far the deadliest and most effective firearm for short range personel defense. A 12 gauge shotgun has 2500-3100 Ft-lbs of impact energy. A shotgun is not a magic weapon that will saly all foes, but is simply the most effective man-stopping firearm yet devised.
If you own a 12 gauge you own the most effective and devasting short range firearm ever created. The best defense load: simply 12 gauge 2 3/4" shell 00 buckshot. This is the most effective man-stopping firearm cartridge ever created. Slugs are potent manstoppers, but have limited application for self defense. Slugs lose the one big advantage of the shotgun-high hit probability. Slugs ahve ferocious recoil and often over penetrate.

-quoted from rec.guns.faq-

 

[minion]

This is true, however the topic is about a "SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL" specificly the M9 / Beretta 92f and its top competitors.

There are many situations where a shotgun may prove impractical, but good none the less. You forgot to mention untraceable for ballistics. Granted you don't leave shells laying around.

 

[manny78]

I got to fire mine at work today. (I'm in the Army). It has been a little while but it was fun, I like the action. I am considering buying one for my personal use. Who owns one and will recommend? Or is there a better pistol to buy for target shooting, self-defense?

Here are my 3 favorites:

Colt 1991 .45 ACP (for its handling)
Heckler Koch MK 23 .45 ACP (for its rounds per mag and stopping power)
Magnum Research Desert Eagle 0.357 or .50 Magnum (mostly for its punch)

 

[Longhorn85]

ttlpkg, I think that's the sniper rule. Closed quarter combat is different if I'm not mistaken.
We were always told two slugs center of mass. Or until the target is no longer a threat.

Well in that case maybe the Beretta is a superior weapon. It is very easy to change magazines and continue firing, as long as you have other loaded magazines ready to go.

 

[manny78]

Well in that case maybe the Beretta is a superior weapon. It is very easy to change magazines and continue firing, as long as you have other loaded magazines ready to go.

ye but I doubt a 9 mm could go through my level IIIA body armor...... thats the only negative aspect I find with the Berreta...but anyway for self defence its ok since not everyone is wearing a bullet proof lol

 

[Weapon X]

I'm actually going for a Kel-Tec next since I already have my basic carry and home defense needs taken care of. A subcompact, VERY easily concealable .38 is good for most circumstances unless TSHTF. (The Shit Hits the Fan! )

The 92F is fun, but too big for a small-framed guy like me to carry concealed. Even my G19 is too big unless I wear baggy clothes. It's almost useless in the Summer time.

 

[FrankRizzo]

Baretta 9mm - Pinto of Pistols
Kimber Stainless Gold Match SE II .45 ACP - A beautiful hand held cannon!

 

[1911]

Baretta 9mm - Pinto of Pistols
Kimber Stainless Gold Match SE II .45 ACP - A beautiful hand held cannon!

I'm not a "stainless kinda guy" but my primary is a Kimber 1911. Exceptional out-of-the-box quality & performance at a good price-point.

Later,