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by VodoundaVinci
I owned a early 1980's Italian Built 92S....the one from before it was adopted to replace the 1911. It had the mag release in the middle of the grip. of all the pistols I have ever owned or shot (even some very expensive custom guns) this one stands out as probably the best built, best shooting, best fit and finish gun I have ever owned. i sold mine LNIB for an amount of money that embarrasses me but the new owner was thrilled to have it.
If yer into that platform (and I am) you probably will do well with a carried a lot/shot little Italian Built 92S. With a little love and maybe some upgraded parts and maybe a refinish in Hard Chrome or whatever it'll probably blow the doors off anything new you can buy with the same money. The key is if yer into the DA/SA Hammer Fired pistols with a slide mounted decocker that locks down. I just spent $300ish on a carried a lot/shot not S&W 6906 that I carry - same platform - DA/SA Hammer Fired with Decocker. The only reason I didn't get another 92S is that the S&W is just *that* much shorter and all stainless.
All my carry guns are DA/SA or DAO as I love that platform. Both of my EDC pistols are Beretta made (Px4 SC 9mm and a Pico .380) with the S&W 6906 being carried when I'm certain to get hot, sweaty, and wet. But the Beretta 92S is iconic and worth the $300.
VooDoo
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