Beretta 92X vs. Wilson Combat BrigTac

Published on March 12, 2020
Duration: 17:49

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Beretta 92X Performance and the Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical, both based on the Beretta 92 platform. The presenter, Justin Opinion, highlights key differences in features, specifications, and shooting performance. The 92X Performance is geared towards competition with its safety-only frame-mounted controls and adjustable sights, while the Brigadier Tactical offers a more traditional DA/SA operation with a decocker and enhanced Wilson Combat refinements. Both pistols are praised for their excellent triggers and build quality, though they cater to different user preferences and shooting disciplines.

Quick Summary

The Beretta 92X Performance and Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical offer distinct approaches to the 92 platform. The 92X Performance is competition-focused with safety-only controls and adjustable sights, while the Brigadier Tactical provides a refined, traditional DA/SA experience with a decocker. Both boast excellent triggers, but the 92X's steel construction makes it heavier than the Brigadier's alloy frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:24Beretta 92 Models Overview
  3. 00:46Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical Details
  4. 01:09Brigadier Tactical Barrel Length & Dimensions
  5. 01:25Brigadier Tactical Frame & Finish
  6. 01:47Brigadier Tactical Sights
  7. 02:00Brigadier Tactical Action Type & Capacity
  8. 02:15Brigadier Tactical Trigger Pull
  9. 02:26Beretta 92X Performance Details
  10. 02:3092X Performance Barrel Length & Dimensions
  11. 02:5192X Performance Weight & Construction
  12. 03:0092X Performance Finish
  13. 03:1592X Performance Sights
  14. 03:2692X Performance Action Type & Capacity
  15. 03:4292X Performance Trigger Pull
  16. 03:54Grip Index Comparison
  17. 04:06Price Comparison
  18. 04:33Shooting Test Setup
  19. 05:01Wilson Combat Shooting Results
  20. 06:19Beretta 92X Performance Shooting Results
  21. 07:21Presenter's Shooting Impression
  22. 07:3092X Performance Grip & Trigger Reach
  23. 07:53Sight Preference Discussion
  24. 08:36Steel Tree Challenge
  25. 10:20Feature Comparison: Grip Frame
  26. 10:40Feature Comparison: Decocker vs. Safety
  27. 11:20Feature Comparison: Picatinny Rail
  28. 11:29Feature Comparison: Sights
  29. 11:56Night Sight Capability
  30. 12:05Feature Comparison: Grips
  31. 12:31Feature Comparison: Magazine Release
  32. 12:35Feature Comparison: Triggers
  33. 12:49Feature Comparison: Takedown Lever
  34. 13:21Feature Comparison: Slide Lock Lever
  35. 14:00Final Shooting Group Analysis
  36. 14:23Conclusion: Best Beretta 92 Options
  37. 14:4892X Performance: Competition Focus
  38. 15:37Wilson Combat: Traditional Enhancement
  39. 15:52Brigadier Slide Commonality
  40. 16:14Wilson Combat: Nicer Traditional 92
  41. 16:29Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Beretta 92X Performance and the Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical?

The Beretta 92X Performance is designed for competition with safety-only controls and adjustable sights, while the Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical offers a more traditional DA/SA operation with a decocker and enhanced Wilson Combat refinements. They also differ in frame material (steel vs. alloy) and overall dimensions.

How do the triggers compare on the Beretta 92X Performance and Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical?

Both pistols are praised for having excellent, well-tuned triggers. The Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical has a double-action pull of 6 lbs 10 oz and a single-action of 3 lbs 10 oz. The Beretta 92X Performance has a DA pull of 7 lbs 3 oz and a SA pull of 3 lbs 11 oz, with the Wilson Combat being slightly lighter in double-action.

Which pistol is better for competition shooting, the Beretta 92X Performance or the Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical?

The Beretta 92X Performance is generally considered more suited for competition due to its safety-only frame-mounted controls and fully adjustable sights, which are preferred for action pistol disciplines like USPSA and IDPA. The Wilson Combat is a refined traditional pistol but less geared towards competition out-of-the-box.

What are the weight and material differences between the two Beretta 92 variants?

The Beretta 92X Performance is an all-steel gun weighing 47.61 ounces, while the Wilson Combat Brigadier Tactical features an alloy frame, making it lighter at 36 ounces. This difference in construction impacts their overall feel and recoil impulse.

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