IN OUR May 2021 edition, we looked at the Beretta M9A3, which is the company’s replacement for the iconic M9A1 military sidearm. The 92X Performance is basically a competition handgun that can double as a defence arm, and is based on the same design with some parts being interchangeable. The differences, and there are several, are all upgrades to enhance accuracy and speed-shooting.
On first hefting the pistol, the first notable change is the weight: 1 283 grams without the magazine. Beretta opted for the heavier (thicker and wider) Brigadier slide, which weighs 359 grams on my scale, and plays a major role in
