Beretta M9 A3 Suppressed

Published on December 17, 2015
Duration: 26:00

The Beretta M9 A3 in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) offers modern upgrades like tritium night sights and a threaded barrel for suppressors. While maintaining the classic 92 series reliability, its ergonomics are improved with a thinner grip, and it can be converted to decocker-only mode. Suppressed shooting is fun but increases fouling, and accuracy remains excellent.

Quick Summary

The Beretta M9 A3 offers modern upgrades like higher tritium sights for suppressors, a threaded barrel, and an FDE finish. Its ergonomics are improved with a thinner grip, and it can be converted to decocker-only ('G-mode'). While suppressed shooting is enjoyable, it increases fouling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Beretta M9 A3 Suppressed
  2. 00:34Visual Comparison: M9 A3 vs 92FS
  3. 01:31Key Features: Sights, Barrel, Rail
  4. 02:16Disassembly & Parts Interchangeability
  5. 03:57Ergonomics and Grip Options
  6. 05:49Safety/Decocker & G-Mode Conversion
  7. 07:56Range Test: Suppressed Shooting
  8. 10:24Unsuppressed Shooting & Reliability
  9. 13:31Trigger Pull and Accuracy Test
  10. 15:59Conclusion: Is the M9 A3 Worth It?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key upgrades on the Beretta M9 A3 compared to the standard 92FS/M9?

The M9 A3 features a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish, higher tritium night sights to clear a suppressor, a threaded barrel, an integrated Picatinny rail, and an improved, thinner grip profile with enhanced checkering.

How does shooting the Beretta M9 A3 suppressed affect the firearm?

Suppressing the M9 A3 significantly increases the fun factor and changes the sound signature. However, it causes the firearm to get dirty much faster due to blowback of carbon and debris, requiring more frequent cleaning.

Can the Beretta M9 A3's safety mechanism be modified?

Yes, the M9 A3's safety/decocker mechanism can be converted to 'G-mode', which functions as a decocker only. This modification is often preferred by tactical shooters for its simplicity.

What is the accuracy like on the Beretta M9 A3?

The Beretta M9 A3 demonstrates excellent accuracy. Hickok45 successfully hit various steel targets at distance, showcasing the pistol's precision in both double-action and single-action trigger modes.

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