Condition 2: Full magazine in, chamber loaded, hammer down, thumb safety off - to fire the 1911, the shooter has to cock the hammer first.

This has become the most popular way of carrying the 1911, even I carry my EDC piece this way, the only drawback is it looks scary to people who don’t understand how the 1911’s safety features (i.e. “Cocked and Locked”: Full magazine in, chamber loaded, hammer cocked and thumb safety engaged - the handgun is safe when carried this way and disengaging the safety is faster than racking the slide. But carrying the 1911 this way, the shooter can just aim and pull the trigger without having to worry about racking the slide

Condition 0: Full magazine in, chamber loaded, hammer cocked and thumb safety off - the gun is unsafe when carried this way as it can potentially lead to an accidental discharge while drawing the the 1911 from a holster.

There are a few ways the 1911 can be carried. This feature made the Beretta 9MM handgun a more advanced piece of hardware compared to the 1911 it would later supersede. The Italian army commissioned Beretta to supply their troops with firearms during both World War I and World War II, some of the more common designs being the M1918 and M1938, but it wasn’t until 1975 when they hit it big time with their M92. The founder made a name for himself by manufacturing arquebus barrels for the Arsenal of Venice. To get a complete picture of how the M92FS came to be, I dug up info about the manufacturer.įounded in 1526 by Bartolomeo Beretta, Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta from Italy is the oldest known firearms manufacturer in the world that’s still active today. 3.2 These are called “Readiness Conditions”:.Like everything we sell, our holsters are covered by a Lifetime Warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Widthīoth models have the same width of 38 mm or 1.5 inches. Lengthīoth models have the same length of 216 mm or 8.5 inches. Beretta 92FS / M9 Specifications Heightīoth models have the same height of 137 mm or 5.4 inches.

If you have additional questions about specs or holsters contact us at 352.729.6749. Our most popular Beretta 92FS / M9 holster, the Vedder LightTuck™ IWB Holster, is a great option for concealed carrying either of these Beretta models. With our many color options, clip sizes, and hand orientation options, you can customize a holster to you and your gun. The Beretta 92 FS and the Beretta M9 are double/single-action semi-automatic pistols that have a 125 mm (4.9 in) barrel and have an unloaded weight of 33.3 ounces.īoth of these gun models are commonly used as tactical pistols, each fit with a variety of tactical features.Įach holster listed above is able to be handmade for the Beretta 92 FS or M9.

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