Buttons and Switches: Beretta 92FS Dumpster Fire

Published on March 25, 2019
Duration: 4:49

This video demonstrates how to intentionally induce a common malfunction (failure to eject) on a Beretta 92FS using a piece of spent brass. It then shows the 'tap and rack' method to clear the malfunction and highlights a potential issue where aggressive slide manipulation can re-engage the safety, leading to a dead trigger. The instructor emphasizes that this specific malfunction scenario is less likely on striker-fired pistols like Glocks or M&Ps.

Quick Summary

Aggressive slide manipulation during a 'tap and rack' malfunction clearance on a Beretta 92FS can re-engage its external safety, resulting in a 'dead trigger'. This is a potential drawback compared to striker-fired pistols where such a safety mechanism is absent.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Beretta 92FS Malfunction Demo
  2. 00:09Beretta 92FS Buttons and Switches
  3. 00:17Standard Malfunction Clearance Procedure
  4. 00:34Inducing a Malfunction on the Beretta 92FS
  5. 00:58Demonstrating the Malfunction
  6. 01:08The Safety Re-engagement Problem
  7. 01:22Comparison to Other Pistols (Glock, M&P)
  8. 01:27Beretta Reliability with Feokey Ammunition
  9. 01:37Extended Firing and Observation
  10. 01:42Potential for Malfunction
  11. 01:48Setting up the Malfunction (Brass in Mag)
  12. 02:03Concealing the Malfunction Inducer
  13. 02:09Cycling the Slide and Observing
  14. 02:15Clearing the Malfunction: Tap and Rack
  15. 02:24Result: Dead Trigger
  16. 02:30Muscle Memory and Unresponsive Trigger
  17. 02:36Conclusion: External Safeties as Drawbacks
  18. 02:46Beretta Fanboys and Outdated Views
  19. 02:54External Safeties for Home Defense
  20. 02:59Carrying Empty Chamber Analogy
  21. 03:04Flat Earthers of the Gun World

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a common malfunction that can occur with a Beretta 92FS due to its design?

A potential malfunction with the Beretta 92FS is that aggressive slide manipulation during a 'tap and rack' clearance can re-engage the manual safety, leading to a 'dead trigger' and preventing the firearm from firing.

How can you induce a failure to eject malfunction on a Beretta 92FS for training?

You can induce a failure to eject malfunction by placing a piece of spent brass on top of a live round in the magazine before inserting it into the firearm and chambering a round.

Why might external safeties on firearms like the Beretta 92FS be considered a disadvantage for self-defense?

External safeties can be a disadvantage for self-defense firearms because, under stress, they can be inadvertently re-engaged during malfunction clearance, rendering the firearm inoperable when immediate action is required.

What is the 'tap and rack' drill for clearing semi-automatic pistol malfunctions?

The 'tap and rack' drill involves tapping the bottom of the magazine to ensure it's seated, then racking the slide to eject the faulty round and chamber a fresh one, preparing the firearm to be fired again.

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