Beretta 92 | Personal Defense Firearms | MidwayUSA

Published on March 8, 2010
Duration: 1:31

The Beretta 92 FS, a civilian variant of the M9 military pistol, is a full-size, high-capacity 9mm handgun. Tested for personal defense, it scored 367 for Time to First Hit and 467 for accuracy within 3 seconds. Its 9mm Luger 124 grain JHP +P cartridge achieved a knockdown factor of 755, contributing to an overall personal defense score of 755/1000.

Quick Summary

The Beretta 92 FS, a civilian version of the M9, scored 367 for Time to First Hit and 467 for accuracy within 3 seconds. Its 9mm Luger 124gr JHP +P ammo achieved a knockdown factor of 755, leading to an overall personal defense score of 755/1000.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Beretta 92 FS
  2. 00:31Time to First Hit (TTFH) Test
  3. 00:46Accuracy Test Results
  4. 00:59Knockdown Factor Analysis (9mm)
  5. 01:11Overall Personal Defense Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Beretta 92 FS and its relevance for personal defense?

The Beretta 92 FS is the civilian model of the US military's M9 pistol. It's a full-size, high-capacity 9mm handgun popular since 1975, tested here for its effectiveness in personal defense scenarios.

How did the Beretta 92 FS perform in accuracy and speed tests?

In the Time to First Hit test (20ft, one hand), it scored 367. The accuracy test showed 5 additional hits within 3 seconds, resulting in a category score of 467.

What is the knockdown factor for the 9mm Luger cartridge used?

The 9mm Luger 124 grain JHP +P cartridge achieved a knockdown factor score of 755. This metric assesses the ammunition's ability to stop an assailant effectively.

What is the overall personal defense score for the Beretta 92 FS?

Based on Time to First Hit, accuracy, and knockdown factor, the Beretta 92 FS received a total personal defense score of 755 out of 1000.

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