Beretta 92fs keeps jamming

[rouger10]

Good to hear !!!
You still may want to order a new recoil spring. It is a wear item, and although it is a bigger problem in compact guns, eventually, you will need a new one. Especially if you keep shooting at the rate you are shooting. (Which is GOOD)


Roger

[bluemon]

Good to hear !!!
You still may want to order a new recoil spring. It is a wear item, and although it is a bigger problem in compact guns, eventually, you will need a new one. Especially if you keep shooting at the rate you are shooting. (Which is GOOD)


Roger

I did clean it. For some odd reason I enjoyed cleaning it. It was only a little dirty.

The replacement spring should be 13 pounds? Just checking before I buy. I already own 6 beretta mags so I'm at least good on that part. Love mini mags for load on target practice.

Also going to need a conceal holster that is easy access that isn't going to come out with the gun. My galco is a nice holster but it isn't speedy nor is it concealable for me. But that might be it's own thread.

[BEAR!]

I used to have a Beretta 92sbf and carried it a few times but it's kinda large for concealed carry for me.

Great reliability I put thousands of rounds through mine without a problem.

On cleaning I have a kinda goofy habit of testing my carry guns. When I get a new prospective carry gun I keep track of how many rounds I put through it. I shoot 500 rounds without cleaning it followed by 100 rounds of the carry ammo I plan to use. If it makes it without any hiccups it makes the cut. Funny thing is the 5 pistols I've done this with all passed, so maybe it's not a good test. Either way it's fun.

[Brian D.]

Your testing method seems pretty good to me, Bear.

[bluemon]

350 rounds so far without a jam. Tried a bunch of different ammo. Seems to be working fine.

Found a holster I would love to try. Would be nice of Beretta allowed me to order it...

http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/beretta ... 03incimrh/

[techmike]

Good to hear you got it running. Check out Alien Gear Holsters. If you want that IWB hybrid thing, they are tops. Less expensive than Beretta, and in stock.

[TSiWRX]

350 rounds so far without a jam. Tried a bunch of different ammo. Seems to be working fine.

Found a holster I would love to try. Would be nice of Beretta allowed me to order it...

http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/beretta ... 03incimrh/

I'm a little leery of open-muzzle holsters (not that the muzzle is open or closed, specifically, but rather that there's exposed slide/front-sight), particularly IWB.

A part of it is due to wear that the front sight, slide, and even barrel may incur on one's pants.

The other part is the increased possibility of snagging the front sight on pants material during the draw.

Neither is exactly something that I'd want, but the latter even moreso.

[ArmedAviator]

I got an AlienGear CloackTuck 3.0 IWB. Worth the price over and over.

[JustaShooter]

Check out Alien Gear Holsters. If you want that IWB hybrid thing, they are tops.

I got an AlienGear CloackTuck 3.0 IWB. Worth the price over and over.

If you like the hybrid style, another one to look at is Hidden Hybrid Holsters. They are a local Ohio company that uses locally-sourced materials. And, in my opinion, are much better quality than Alien Gear or Crossbreed. If you happen to be in the Akron/Canton area, they have a retail store in Canton South at Stark Arms.

[bluemon]

I found the AlienGear CloackTuck 3.0 IWB last night. Was planning to come here to see if it was any good. Read a few reviews. Noticed it covered the whole trigger guard and it mentioned protecting the sites.

Get online here to make my post and it's already been suggested. Is there something special about their belts? Noticed the price was much higher than the ones I can find locally with the belts.

I seem to like large guns. Other than the beretta I also enjoyed the p226 and to an lesser extent the p229. Rented a p226 40 and could not get on target. I might have had 1 or 2 hit out of 50 and the rest were inches off. Switched back to the beretta and within 10 shots I blow out the center. I'm sure I'm just more familiar with the beretta as my hand just molded to it when I picked it up. I'll keep an eye out for something a little smaller in the future. It just has to feel good in my hands.

[Tru-Heathen]

Gun belts that are designed for carrying your holster & weapon are stiffer than run of the mill "work belts" and are the foundation of your carry system.
There are any number of vendors for gun belts,the one at the Alien Gear site is reasonably priced with the discount for buying the holster at the same time.
Don't even consider a dress belt for use with a holstered gun.

[WY_Not]

Normal dress belts true. But there are a few makers/manufacturers out there that make dress belts with a stiffener between the layers and some extra stitching that will support even a full size pistol. I've got two, one brown and one black, that can handle my 1911 just fine with no fear/danger of it being anything less than solid on the waist. I want to say they were from Blackhawk but I'd have to double check later tonight when I get home.

Gun belts that are designed for carrying your holster & weapon are stiffer than run of the mill "work belts" and are the foundation of your carry system.
There are any number of vendors for gun belts,the one at the Alien Gear site is reasonably priced with the discount for buying the holster at the same time.
Don't even consider a dress belt for use with a holstered gun.

[Tru-Heathen]

True in addition to my other gun belts, I have one of those from Bullhide belts.com, bought it off their gun belt page.

[WY_Not]

IOW, OP get belts that are designed and made for carrying a pistol in a holster. Normal belts generally won't provide a solid platform for carry.

[TSiWRX]

Get online here to make my post and it's already been suggested. Is there something special about their belts? Noticed the price was much higher than the ones I can find locally with the belts.

I'm a geardo - I love gear. I like paying for gear.

With that in mind, some folks are surprised when I say that I see cost as only a sideshow.

Why?

Because it's not impossible to find quality at reasonable costs.

And also, where it comes to belts, it's the interplay of three distinct factors that translates into the final quotient - which itself is very subjective.

- Width
- Stiffness
- Thickness

These three characteristics interplay and are a give-take. Additional considerations like stiffening inserts and/or various types of liners for the belt can also impact the interplay of these characteristics.

A wide and thick belt may not need to be all that stiff to be effective. Look at various "rigger's belts" and the ever-popular-for-the-gun-community Hank's "Amish Belt" (http://www.hanksclothing.com/hanks_a2755_belt.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;).

A wide and stiff belt may not need to be thick - look at The Wilderness' "Instructor Belt."

An ultra-stiff belt may not need to be either wide or thick - look at the Ares Gear "Ranger" belt.

Different people have different subjective takes on what is comfortable: what's too stiff, what's not stiff enough? Different folks dress differently - for some, nylon gear may look out-of-place, yet for others, their belt loops may not be able to pass 2, 1.75, or even 1.5 inch belts.

The last factor is gear. This is often overlooked until the end-user runs into issues. For example, while it is easy to remember that some belt clips are not wide enough to accommodate the width of certain belts (this is often a parameter in holster/belt-clip orders), the thickness of the belt can also affect how well any particular type of belt mounting may work. It's not just whether or not the gun can get out of the holster (as the holster breaks in, this should reach a compromise state that you are comfortable with), but also whether the holster will stay in place during draw. The latter can be impacted by everything from the holster's belt-mount hardware to how that hardware interacts with the belt itself (the J-hook of a particular make/brand not wide enough to really capture the thickness of your belt? guess what? with a draw, it's possible to pop the holster clean out of the pants; a spring-steel clip that seems to hold tight in everyday wear? try a draw under stress and see what happens).

How tight the belt is cinched at the waist can also impact the draw, particularly if the holster/gun is worn IWB.

A well-made leather dress belt - even an el-cheapo "Amish belt." A climbing/rigger's belt like the Arc'teryx LEAF. A sturdy synthetic "work belt." These can all be used just as successfully for their intended purposes as they can to support the weight of a concealed-carry setup.

There's always that compromise of stiffness, width, and thickness, no matter what belt you choose - material, cost, aesthetics, etc. It's how you want to play with those three factors - based on your individual perception of everything from subjective comfort and how as well as what you usually carry - that will determine whether if any particular belt better or worse fits your individual needs.

Just because a belt is a known "gun belt" doesn't necessarily mean it'll be a good fit for you. For example, if you wanted a very stiff synthetic belt but purchased the highly acclaimed The Wilderness 5-Stitch, you're probably not going to be a happy camper.

On the other hand, if what you're looking for is a wide, thick belt that's not too stiff, you'd likely be very happy spending just $35 for an "Amish" leather belt or a Tractor Supply Co. workbelt.