The double action trigger pull requires a lot of pull compared to the single action, thus your first shot you must take some time, or pull the hammer back before firing. I have qualified expert on the M-4 but never on the M-9 and probably never will, we only shoot twice a year on this weapon in the Air Force.

I enjoy shooting the M9 Beretta. One of the few pistols that I can attain a "natural" grip with. Definately not for the small handed shooter, though. I've yet to come across any major malfunctions. Easy cleaning and maintenance. Just wish the government would go to the .40 and not the 9mm.

This is the gun I carry on the job. It has served me well although the mostly retired military civilian police officers (DOD) I work with seem to prefer the glock.

OKAY WEAPON Our AGENCY Is Going To The PX-STORM. As a Certified FI in my opinion I would have Chosen the SIG DAK or SIG 228 or the HK USP all in .40cal.

Where's my 1911? Not a great gun, not really any stopping power in this, and it just doesn't feel right, maybe it's just me. But I do know that this was my dads favorite weapon he shot back in his day in the military and Law Enforcement.

This was the issue duty gun I carried in a specially modified version, an agency REQUIRED / FACTORY modification. The pistol had a magazine disconnect safety created...(with pros & cons to that particular feature). High cap, with nite sights... hard to go wrong... the detractors say the 9mm is not a fight stopper.... this is true but it's lethal ability is also proven...

Is it minimally acceptable...sure. But there are a ton of firearms out there that outclass it from bullet size to control to cycling to EVERYTHING. The manual safety can cost you precious seconds. It can take 15 in the mag but I'd rather have 12 .40's over 15 9mm's. The one aspect where this firearm is superior is ease of takedown. You can field strip it in seconds with minimal training.

Other than that...go get a Sig.

Good 'Ol Military Special. In all honesty not a bad pistol with good accuracy.

Good weapon if you like 9mm. Never had a problem with one. Very accurate.

I have gotten used to this weapon. It does require practice to make sure your accuracy is spot on. I would not turn it down in a fight, but would rather have my XD in .40 or .45.

I wish the Army used something else...like the 1911 or XD.....the grip is too big for my hands....and just dosent feel good.......9mm....when you shoot someone it just ticks them off....espcially with the military ammo

great weapon, very accurate, reliable easy to clean, easy takedown, open chamber for easy visual inspection, too bad this model didn't come with rails for expansion or mods

No, No, and NO..
After witnessing a slide separation and having to administer First Aid at the shooting range, I will NEVER carry this, even if it means not working for a department. I will never bet my life on it, and I would never bet my life on a 9x19 anyways. At least my local agency carries the G31 in .357SiG, but I still hate Glocks as well.

A lot of people do not like this weapon, but it has served me well since 1991.....

If you shot someone with this and they found out they would be very angry with you. In my opinon if you threw this at someone it would have more sotpping power.

sorry but i have fired a few of these and not impressed at all. the trigger pull seems too heavy and just an awkward handgun.

Ok weapon never really had any problems.. the caliber is less than desirable..

love this weapon. great peice of gear. im going to be getting the M90-2 soon. same model just modified a smiggin.

Great weapon for just plinking around with but the caliber leaves much to be desired and during a tactical training exercise several year ago an instructor showed an officer that was caring one what happens in a close quarter fight with some one who knew how to take the slide away from him and potentially use it as a blunt instrument. Not no But Hell no as a duty weapon for me.

POS weapon! I wouldn't even stop a squirrel. I don't understand why they are still used and issued in the Army!

I hate this weapon... Always had problems with jamming. I perfer 1911, better weapon for overall mission. In Afgan. I had issues with it constantly jamming, and I cleaned it regularly.

Over priced junk! Should be named the jam o matic! Have been a range instructor for overs 20 yrs years, have seen more problems with this weapon than all others combined!

i dont like this gun at all. its over priced, the trigger pull is WAY too heavy, and its all metal so its considerably heavier than it needs to be. i will NEVER recommend this gun, not even to my worst enemy

I hated carrying this weapon all of the 5 years I was in the Army. The trigger is too heavy, it's a small caliber. I can put tons of rounds right down the middle with just about 99% of the pistols I have ever shot, the Beretta M9 is one of the 1% that just doesn't work.

You’re better off just beating someone over the head with this because that will at least cause some damage. With only a 9mm round you need to unload your entire magazine into someone before they fall, and if they are on any kind of drug forget about it, you’re screwed. Also, the gun feels so awkward in my hands, and for a 9mm the trigger pull is just to much. Not worth the money, you could definitely get a lot better gun for just as much, if not cheaper. I’d go with the Springfield XD .45 myself, but that’s just me.

An OK handgun...carried it for many years and became a very proficient reflexive-tactical shooter with it.

Geez... I have a 92g... I have a small hand and I shoot expertly. I've never had trouble shooting anything I fired though. I carried the M9 in the service, so when I went to civilian LE, it seemed like the easiest thing to do. I've heard plenty of arguments for stopping power... I've sem an H&K 45 shot to the sternum that didn't penetrate... soooo.. never over estimate the ability of any gun or yourself. I like my 92 g better.

NOT BAD IS EASY TO SHOOT-PERFER THE 40

This is the weapon of choice for the US military and let me tell you, its garbage. If you get a little dirt or sand in it its done, great feature for those in the desert...

I carried it when I was in the Military it NEVER did me wrong I was dead on target with it. Not a bad handgun.

Ok firearm one good thing is the high capacity.

It is an alright weapon, after carrying one as an MP for 7+ years I realized it cant compete with Glock or Smith & Wesson M&P series. I am really looking forward to shooting the new Beretta Ninety-Two.

SUCKS!!!! in the 11 years that ive been in the service, never liked it. Its good for keeping the bad guys head down, thats about it. Oh and making Noob JO's feel safe

Alot of people hate this weapone due to its size and weight. I have been carrying this for almost 6 years now in the military whether it be here at home on the LE side or deployed as a secondary weapon. I fire accurate as hell with this weapon and it has never let me down. Of course there is always something better but I know it will fire and hardly jam on me! 5 stars for me

Hate it. Too heavy for 9mm. Also expensive, i'd pay $300 for it but not more. Hpwever, choice between SA and DA is a plus.

ok gun. to heavy. round to lite in the azz. give me my GLOCK, or even a SIG...

I have been using the M9 for about 9 years now, I have found it to be a very easy weapon to fire, and it is very accurate. The M9 is easy to maintain and is extremely durable. The only downfall is that its smaller caliber has little stopping power however; in the hands of a skilled marksman, it does a fantastic job.

Only problem I have with this one is my hands are small - I can handle it to shoot, but it's not my first choice for a conceal carry.

I have carried a 92FS - same as the M9 - for 10 years. No jams. feels good in the hand and point very naturally. I really LIKE thise firearm.

I feel its a good weapon to start with. The only problem that I have seen with it is the weapon is a large frame and is hard to fire with small hands. But if you have normal size hands fire away.

This is a very good weapon, just like any weapon it has its pros and cons. I have been using this weapon for 12 years and never have I had any malfunction with the gun. I have seen some malfunctions with the weapon, all of them were shooter induced with the exception of one. the locking block cracked.

Some cons of the weapon could be: If you are small handed it will not work well due to its big hand grips, The first double action for some is hard to pull (you need to work on your hand strength) and there is not much room for additions to the weapon.

Some Pros: The single action, yes the first double action might be tough for some, but you can not beat the single action on every round fired after the first round. Safety; it has serveral safety features, such as the safety/deckoing lever and the firing pin block.

This is a weapon that needs to grow on you. It is not the fancy type and like others said, it is only a 9mm.

Excellent weapon. I dropped one off of a shelf (on accident) once and it stood strong! No problems with it ever.

Accurate as hell, but still best applied as a blunt instrument to the temple as opposed to actually firing it, or alternatively, leaving it in your foot locker in favor of a nice .45 or even .40 that'll get the job done. And, yeah, I KNOW the slide trick! (heh...) Anyone training Krav Maga will eventually learn it too as a fun joke even if for no other use. We train with the blank-only theatrical model in simulated "live-fire" exercises and the "slip-n-slide" as we call it has become a sort of comedy relief maneuver in the gym. Funny to see two armed combatants in a simulated CQ encounter both try for the move at the same time then have to disengage because they're both laughing too hard to continue.

I carried one of these while I was in the US Navy and I hated it... I did not like the M9 at all. I was big and 9mm. I love my Glock .40's so much better.

I have carried one for 19 years. Have seen malfunctions and breakages over the years - most due to rubbish ammo or magazines - a few were locking block failures due to eleventy gazillion rounds fired with no overhaul. The beretta is a fine handgun and its main problem is military ammo - MILBALL sux in every way. Further the issue (non-beretta) mags are rubbish. For duty carry where a manual safety is required, it really is first class. That being said - off duty I carry a GLock 29 in 10mm.

I have used this gun on duty for over six years and I've broken the Locking Block on about 4 of them and the safety switch on two of them. It is an accurate gun this is true however it is too heavy and outdated I recommend any Glock product over this model.

I use the civilian version 92brigadierFS the problem I see with it is you have to use 124grain round 115grain tends to jam but overall is an exeptionally proficient weapon. I love mine

This lil beauty came through for me when I needed it most, thank God!

I have carried the military issued weapon for around 6 or so years now. Honestly, out of the box they are decent starting weapons, but over time without real maintenance these weapons deteriorate quickly. The military doesn't always spend the money on repair or constant maintenance of their weapons like they should. This is where most service members get their bad experiences from. They have been issued a weapon that has been mishandled by some idiot over the past 3 years and the guy before him didn't take care of it either. Now it's the next guys problem when it jams or fails. I have seen many malfunctions, but I'll be honest, it's usually caused by military issued ammo or issued (non-beretta) magazinse with weak springs and defects inside the mag. Would I buy one for my personal carry, no, especially not in 9mm. I commonly carry no less than .40 or a 357. I am actually looking to get back into revolvers as personal carry. For a new owner and user, this is actually a great weapon as long as your hands are big enough to make it around the grips.

I have carried this weapon for 17 years and it is reliable and accurate. It fits large hands well and is extremely easy to take down. I would prefer a larger caliber and have heard that after X amount of rounds the slide system can fail and cause injury. I personally have not witnessed this failure, although the AF CATM personnel provide good maintenance to our weapons.

30 yrs in the Army I carried a variety of weapons. As a pilot sidearms were the norm.

In Viet Nam I carried the renowned 1911... and it was a piece of junk. Barrel was shot out and it rattled even in the holster. I have a Colt Gold Cup and a Kimber .45 that are fine weapons but my issued 1911 was a POS. I carried 'acquired' M2 carbines, M3 SMGs or AKs for combat.

Next was S&W Model 10 .38 revolvers. Scores went up modestly in qualifications and most pilots and crew-chiefs were moderately competent whereas only us 'gun nuts' had been competent with the 1911's.

The M9 was heralded with such bad press (mostly from the 1911 zealots) that I disliked it before I'd ever held one. I was sure my Sig 226(9mm) or 220(.45) were far superior weapons in every respect. I was in for a pleasant surprise. The M9 was a very easy pistol to shoot well. Qualification scores went up significantly throughout my battalion. As far as being an all around combat pistol I think it is excellent. As far as significantly better stopping power is concerned, the only sure one shot stopper in my experience comes down the barrel of a Ma Deuce... and no one's carrying one of those on their hip.

In my opinion the M9 does what it is supposed to do. I pack one here in Iraq. We "draw" smiley faces and anatomy parts on targets during qulaification. If I need serious stopping power I have a M249 light machinegun and a M2 on my HMMWV. Cant say it better than he did..
*As far as significantly better stopping power is concerned, the only sure one shot stopper in my experience comes down the barrel of a Ma Deuce... and no one's carrying one of those on their hip.*

I hate this thing, it is a piss-poor caliber and it sucks up so much dust in the desert that you would think it was a vacuum cleaner. If I had my choice, I would never wear one again.

This is my first handgun, while it shoots smooth and rarely jams, the grip is quite large and uncomfortable. Overall this is not a bad gunl.

Overall a good weapon.

Fit: My hands hold the grip well with ease of reach to the trigger. However, even with my long fingers the decocking level can be a pain to reach without moving the hands on the grip.

Weight: Easy on the arms even during extended periods of keeping the weapon out of holster. I have had to hold onto my weapon for more than hour in a low ready(ish) position and I didn't think it would be any more heavy than other guns for that time period.

Power: With the NATO ball round, this weapon sucks. No other words can discribe just how poor this weapon is at stopping the target. The high velocity is great if you need to punch through light metal but horrible in a one on one interface. When I shot my targets I could literally watch the rounds exit out the back and impact whatever was behind them. The targets continued with very little slow down. If it wasn't for good shot placement, the targets would never have dropped. I venture to think if it was a hollow point the same wouldn't probably have happened as there would have been some stopping power and cause more internal trauma.

Otherwise, I like this weapon but I will always prefer my Glock 22 (.40S&W).

Easy enough to handle and the ambidextrous thumb safety is handy, but stove pipes often, the locking block is fragile, and it doesn't really have the stopping power when you absolutely need it.

I don't care much for it. I was pissed when they took the 1911 away. I wondered why the 1st MARDIV general staff at that time still had the .45's. The trigger pull is too long for me. The "slip and slide" feature turns me off too. Accurate enough for its purpose. Better than "giving 'em the bird".

This is a pretty decent weapon. The only thing that sucks is that it builds up a lot of carbon....then again....it could just be the cheap rounds the Army uses......Damn the cheap ass Army!!!!!

I know that Beretta offers .40 and .45 but this says M9 so I'm only giving four stars because it is a 9mm. Carried an M9 in combat twice and never had any malfunctions, just needs more knock down.

I carry one....and would not go to Glock even though my Department is going to them now as standard issue....it's a great piece in my opinion. A well placed Baretta 9mm is just as effective as a Glock 9mm, 40 cal or 45 cal. It is not the size but the placement of that hollow point round that counts.

Love it own it carry it!

I shot a 30 out of 30 at camp perry didn't miss a shot. The hand grip is a little big also hit five targets with four bullets thanks to a ricashay

Yeah to be honest, I really did not like how this gun felt and fit my hand...not a fan.

This was a big mistake for the military to pick up. It was a quick fix to get rid of the 38's that we use to have. I hate it for the simple fact that it is way too heavy, and the round is too small. With all the spec ops that is out there using the 45acp i see no need for us cops to have this gun in out inventory. We should go back to the 1911.

Carrier on for thirteen years. Never a malfunction, not picky about ammo, and always accurate.

Military guys knock this weapon. No stopping power. As a US Marine, I'm in the same boat guys/gals. But newsflash... Even with hardball... This is an extremely reliable weapon, given good magazines. And very Accurate... What does that equal? 9mm Hardball gives this thing the no stopping power issue. But I guarantee you if you put that 9mm hardball in the head or heart.... Mr. Taliban will leave you the f**k alone! And he'll do it with a quickness at that.

One particular day is stuck in my memory.Completely out of ammunition for my M16A4 leaving me with my "trusty" side arm. After 6 consecutive rounds low and behold JAM. As an insurgent approached charging in my direction I threw my "trusty" Beretta hitting the attacking insurgent and rendering him helpless and completely unconscious.

I think a lot of people look at the Berretta M9 with their minds made up simply because the pistol is 9MM. Some people wish that the military would go to a 40. But what they don't know is that our caliber choices for almost all small arms are NATO pact, meaning we all use the same caliber. NATO agreed overwhelming to the 9MM because it has a great balance of power and a capacity for a lot of rounds versus the 45 cal. Secondly, the Berretta got a bad rap when the Army field tested the M9 with super high pressure ammo that exceeded even +P+ ratings; this is why there where a lot of cracked slides and failure. I was a PMI (weapons instructor) on the M9 in the Marine Corps. Because the M9 is a military pistol that will go through the hands of several hundred thousand G.I.'s the military thought it would be prudent to request a higher than normal DA trigger pull to aid in reduced accidental discharges. That one can be placed on the military. Secondly the only thing most police officers want is a bigger caliber, get a 96FS in 40. But the gun is a superb high capacity accurate pistol. If you want kick use +P ammo in either 124gr or 147gr. 115gr. tend to not have the impact of hydro-static shock. As a police officer I carried this as my service pistol as a Marine MP I did the same. I love it and am well satisfied understanding why it is designed as it is. People just need to understand the gun in a proper context of its designers and gov't users.

I absolutely love the feel of this weapon. It fits my hand like it was molded to it. The only things I can say are: 1. No railing for external light/laser combo. 2. 9mm. The stopping power of a .40 or .45 is way superior.

I have a hard time even giving it one star...

1. 9mm round is just not enough for me, sure it will work but I dont trust it.
2. open slide, if we lived in a perfectly clean world this would not be a problem, however we dont... sand, dirt and water can be a problem.
3. I personally did not like the feel of the weapon.

The only reason i gave it one star is that it is a true shot, when it fires.

While I have usually prefer a larger caliber, I have never experienced an issue with the functionality of this weapon.

It's shit. There's a reason why the military buys from the lowest bidder for the regular service members, and provides Spec-Ops the good weapons.

Not a fan at all of this weapon. We are in the process of phasing this out for our Emergency Response Unit. I don't like how this weapon disassembles either. Probably doesn't help that I am a Glock man. Also from my experience in dealing with this particular firearm, I have not been impressed in the long term durability. I think this firearm would make a great paperweight or you could use throw it in self defense.

Good weapon as far as capacity and accuracy. Not so great for stopping power which I guess is why they give you 15 rounds. I have one at home to practice with since that is our issue weapon in the service, but I'll take a .45 or a .357 any day of the week.