Eventually I will buy both, but it'll take me another 4-6 weeks to obtain another NJ Pistol Purchase Permit, so I want to make the right initial decision to buy and go to the range / practice field stripping and disassembling.

I went to a couple of gun dealers in my area, and pretty much decided, i want to buy a used model. I saw Obin's post about the SIG P225/P6 from AIM and I found a 92FS for sale online for $280 less than a new model from my gun dealer.

From experience, can you guys tell me the pros and cons of both?

Both are relatively quality guns. I've never been a real fan of the Beretta and I absolutely love Sigs (I own 4). I like the way they handle better, they are very accurate out of the box and their reliability is virtually unmatched. They simply go bang EVERY time you pull the trigger.

If you're eventually going to get both, then whats another few months to wait. Just buy whichever one you can find now for a good deal and get the other later.

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... divided by 2.

I love Sigs, and own 2, with more to come.

Broke

1988 Scirocco 16V
1986 GTI 8V 2.0L

That one sucks -- but the tides are shifting.

from my experience the Beretta is a few ounces heavier. that might seem like a con but it does help to tame recoil a little. the Beretta is a bit thicker in the grip but some people find this more comfortable.

the Sig doesn't have a manual safety/disconnector like the Beretta does. some people might find that to be a con.

honestly you are just going to have to try both and see what feels better to you. good luck and have fun!!!

obin

X2. Four yrs ago I ordered a P226 9mm from my local dealer/indoor range. While waiting on it I rented 4-5 different 9mm and loved the way the 92FS felt in my hand. Low and behold they had a used "Made in Italy" 92FS the following week and it was in MINT condition! I paid $520 for it and I fire ~150 rounds through both guns about once per month going on 4 yrs. Neither has ever let me down. If I had to make a "you could only take one with you" choice...I'd take the Beretta just on personal feel and accuracy, even though the Sig cost me much more $. My father- and brother-in-law, who between them have over 20 semi-auto pistols and favor Sigs and Glocks love the look and feel of my 92FS but admit that it's not made for their smaller hands. Like it's been said 100 times...all personal preference and you can't really go wrong with either one.

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Love the Hk 9SD? or Tac 45?

oh, that pic was one i just found on the web for picture's sake.

obin

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the 92FS/M9 has a decocker/safety mounted on the slide. it's easy to reach with your thumb. the Beretta 92D has a decocker on the slide that does not act as a safety. the 92D is DAO and functions like the SIG.

obin

Ummm, why does a DAO weapon need a decocker? If its DAO, the hammer always comes back down to the ready position after every shot and doesnt stay cocked.

sorry, typo. lemme do that again:
the 92G has a decocker on the slide that does not act as a safety. the 92D is DAO. the 92G functions like the SIG.

here's a 92G:

here's a 92D:

thanks for noting that! the typo could be a bit confusing. so much for trying to type something confusing while you're on the phone!

obin