Arms company Beretta in Italy. Pistols Beretta (Beretta). Traumatic gun Beretta

22.04.2020

This section of the online store Popadiv10 presents Beretta air pistols (Beretta). The main feature of such pneumatics is a complete resemblance to the original weapon.

The original Beretta pistols are made by the Italian company of the same name and have attracted the attention of many gun enthusiasts for several decades.

Pneumatic pistols are supplied to the Russian market by foreign brands and below are some of the modifications available on our website:

Air gun Stalker S84 (Beretta M84);
Pneumatic gun Borner Sport 331;
Air pistol Umarex Beretta M92 FS (Black);
Air pistol Cyber Gun GSG 92 (Beretta);
Pneumatic pistol Crosman C31;
Pneumatic gun Gletcher BRT 92FS Auto;
Air pistol Swiss Arms Beretta P92 (Beretta) and others.

As you can see, the range of goods is large and new modifications from foreign brands appear every year. Russian products that copy the Italian Beretta are not yet represented on our market.

As with other air pistols, in this case, the energy for the shot is taken from a 12-gram canister of CO2 carbon dioxide. The compartment for mounting the cylinder is located inside the handle or directly in the store itself.

The energy of the gas is enough to shoot at cans and paper targets, and after a little training, you will be able to shoot a rodent or a bird.

To protect against accidental pulling of the trigger, each model of the pneumatic Beretta is equipped with a special fuse.

Key features of air pistols Beretta (Beretta):

Semi-automatic fire mode;
Movable shutter (Blowback);
Steel ball speed - 130 m/s;
As ammunition, balls of caliber 4.5 mm are used;
No additional license required;
Additional bar for tactical devices;
Classic sight with front sight and whole;
Non-automatic fuse.

Functional features of air pistols Beretta (Beretta)

Unlike replicas of Soviet pistols such as the Makarov and TT pistols, Beretta air pistols are distinguished by the ability to install tactical equipment.

For these purposes, a special mounting plate is provided in the lower part of the barrel. A tactical flashlight or laser sight will come in handy when firing from a long distance or when visibility is poor.

Plus, of course, there are standard sights in the form of a rear sight and a front sight. With their help, an accurate shot from short and medium distances will not become a serious problem.

It is also worth noting the presence in some modifications of such a system as Blowback. Thanks to this, the shooter can conduct semi-automatic fire without being distracted by reloading.

The power of the Beretta pneumatic pistol (Beretta) is enough to make an aimed shot at a distance of up to 20-25 meters. Provided that there is no headwind.

With undeniable merits, the price of air pistols Beretta (Beretta) will delight the eye of every buyer with its affordability.

Design features of air pistols Beretta (Beretta)

With such power and a movable shutter, the Beretta pneumat needs a strong and reliable body. For these purposes, engineers use materials such as alloyed metal and impact-resistant ABS polymer in the manufacture of the case.

Not only the body is made of metal, but also the gun barrel. Prevention of corrosion is achieved by using a special solution that treats steel elements.

The frame and pistol grip are made of plastic, which significantly reduces the weight of the structure without losing strength. Plastic has long been known for its resistance to mechanical damage and corrosion.

Therefore, after several years of daily use, every shooter will be able to contemplate the ideal appearance of the Beretta pneumat.

Why is it worth buying a Beretta air pistol (Beretta) in the Popadiv10 online store?

Firstly, only in our online store a range of products from well-known companies is presented, and besides, we act as an official representative. This will provide each buyer with permits.

Secondly, when purchasing Beretta air pistols from us, the buyer will receive a guarantee for a period of 6 to 18 months.

Thirdly, at the time of purchase of goods in the amount of 6500 rubles, delivery is carried out at our expense.

The history of the Beretta pistol (Beretta)

The production of the original Beretta pistols is carried out by the Italian company of the same name.

Initially, the company was engaged in the manufacture of hunting and sporting rifles. However, after several decades, namely in 1915, it was decided to make the first firearm.

Beretta products are used not only by police and military, but also by civilians.

Recommendations for the use of air pistols Beretta (Beretta)

Using Beretta air pistols is no different from models from other brands. And just like other weapons, Beretta pistols require proper care.

The main attention is required by the gun barrel, which takes on the main load when making a shot. After that, particles from shells remain inside the barrel, which will soon negatively affect the accuracy of fire.

The procedure itself takes 10-15 minutes, but will keep the elements of the weapon intact for many years.

Shooting is carried out using the energy of CO2 gas and steel BB balls with a caliber of 4.5 millimeters. A special magazine is provided for loading them (the amount of ammunition depends on the model).

Beretta pistols are a legendary brand known throughout the world for their power and reliability. Designed in Italy, the brand is famous for a couple of very famous models, such as the Beretta M 84 compact pistol and the Beretta 92, the world-famous high-capacity clip and automatic firing mode.

Beretta is a pistol that is in service with the army units and law enforcement agencies of a large number of Western countries, including the United States. The American armed forces are often criticized for their ability to make a choice in favor of, to put it mildly, far from the best weapons, so the Beretta 92 is not without flaws. But still, this "gun" also has many advantages. From the point of view of many users, they outweigh, and the brainchild of Italian designers for decades has sold very well both to departments and to civilians in countries where carrying combat pistols is allowed.

Let's talk about the beretta 92 in as much detail as possible - the history of its birth, design features, principle of operation, performance characteristics (performance characteristics), pluses and minuses of the famous weapon. We will also reveal and compare the differences between noticeable modifications of the 92nd Beretta, and inform you what cartridges are used by its owners.

The history of the Beretta 92 pistol

The Italian company Beretta is rightfully proud of its centuries-old history, but the company produced the first pistol only in 1915 for the needs of military personnel who participated in the First World War, and before that it was limited to the manufacture of hunting and sporting guns.

The first family 92 pistol was designed by Carlo Beretta, Giuseppe Mazetti and Vittorio Valle in 1972 and presented to the public four years later.

From previous models, he got:

9 mm caliber;
branded features in the design - an unusually large window in the shutter and a refined narrowing in its front part;
open trigger with a round hole in the spoke.

The main improvements in relation to the M1951 were a modified trigger mechanism (USM) and an updated barrel locking system. With further refinement of the family, taking into account the identified problems, the quality of the material used to manufacture the beretta pistol was significantly improved.

In 1985, with a modification of the Beretta 92F, the company won the competition for the purchase of pistols for the US Army units. Over the next decade, the States purchased more than a million weapons, designated M9, at $178.5 per piece.

The next modification - Beretta 92FS entered the category of the most popular and famous pistols in the world, being bought up by both army, police, special forces structures of a large number of countries, and by a mass of civilians in a total number of over 100 thousand units per year.

In 2009, the Italian pistol was included in the list of weapons officially allowed to be used for self-defense by prosecutors and investigators of the Russian prosecutor's office.

Gun design

In the Beretta 92 pistol, assembled from 65 parts, an automation scheme with a short barrel stroke, a double-action trigger and a lever locking device is implemented. Unlike the M1951, the barrel is locked by a swinging larva placed on its outer surface from below.

The mainspring is twisted, placed in the handle. A spring-loaded firing pin that is kept retracted from the primer and closed by a bridge from the time the hammer is struck until the final phase of the trigger movement. Before the descent, the jumper, rising, opens the drummer. When the shutter is unlocked, the gear lever lowers it along with the trigger rod.

The fuse box is located on the shutter on the left and right.

The store is double-row, its latch button is located on the left, but can be moved to the other side. The ejector, located longitudinally on the right side of the bolt, serves as an auxiliary indicator of the presence / absence of a cartridge in the chamber.

Principle of operation

Before the shot, the rear end of the return spring slightly raises the larva, its side protrusions engage with the longitudinal side slots located inside the shutter housing.

When fired, the bolt and barrel synchronously move back. The spring-loaded rod, bumping into the frame, lowers the larva, the barrel disengages from the bolt: the first one freezes, and the last one, moving, pushes the spent cartridge case to the right and cocks the trigger.

The currently compressed return spring pushes the bolt forward, as a result of which:

a new cartridge is sent into the chamber;
the rod leaves the locking larva;
she again engages with the slots of the shutter, thereby preparing the pistol for a new shot.

The use of a larva ensures the movement of the barrel without distortion, making the operation of the pistol smoother and increasing the accuracy of fire.

The weapon is put on the fuse by moving the flag downwards, at which the trigger is safely released with the sear and trigger pull disconnected. If at this moment there is ammunition in the chamber, for a self-cocking shot it is enough to move the flag up and pull the trigger. But in order to aim more accurately, you need to cock it.

Reloading by jerking the shutter is possible at any position of the fuse.

When the magazine is empty, the shutter becomes delayed. It is enough to insert a full magazine and remove the delay, slightly pulling the shutter, he sends the first charge into the chamber - the pistol is immediately ready to fire.

The performance characteristics of the model Beretta 92

Caliber - 9 mm;
Total length - 217 mm;
Barrel length - 125 mm;
Weight - 980 grams;
Magazine capacity - 15 rounds;
Effective range - 25 meters.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the gun:

a large weight gives a quick return to the line of sight;
it is easy for the shooter to aim due to the large gap between the front sight and the sight;
double-sided fuse box makes shooting comfortable for both right-handers and left-handers;
smooth body elements, thanks to which the Beretta can be pulled out instantly without catching on clothes.

Disadvantages:

large dimensions make it difficult to carry concealed;
shooting with especially powerful ammunition reduces the durability of the weapon;
a large handle is uncomfortable for a shooter with a small hand;
unnecessary risk of a slight burn by touching a hot barrel;
excessive contamination of internal surfaces.

Ammunition for Beretta

The beretta is chambered in 9×19 mm Parabellum, created back in 1902 by the famous weapons designer Georg Luger for his own pistol, which acquired the same name. In fact, it appeared as a result of shortening the cartridge case of the 7.65 × 21 mm Parabellum cartridge and giving it a cylindrical shape instead of a bottle.

The length of the cartridge is 29.69 mm. Bullet weight - up to 10.25 grams, and its energy - 450-650 J.

Beretta modifications

The Beretta 92S was designed in 1977 to meet the needs of the Italian police. The fuse previously located on the frame was located on the gate, which made it possible to safely descend. Currently, the 92S is not in production, but magazines that are compatible with this model are still equipped with Berettas.

The Beretta 92SB (manufactured 1981-1991) was for the first time equipped with a double-sided safety flag and a striker blocking system.

The Beretta 92F has been produced since 1984, and a year later, as mentioned above, with this modification, the company won the competition of the US military department, after which it began to produce new berets like the M9. An option has been added to equip the pistol with a silencer if it is necessary to fire silently.

Beretta 92G, which appeared in 1987 and subsequently acquired the PAMAS G1 marking, is produced (under license) by a French arms company according to state orders from the defense department and the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the gendarmerie and police.

Beretta 92FS - improved in 1989 92F, also produced at the company's production site in the United States. The main improvements concerned the improvement of the quality of the material for the manufacture of pistols, due to which the designers excluded the destruction of the shutter that had taken place.

Beretta 96 - dated 1996, a conversion of 92F under the .40 SW cartridge in demand in the States, with a decrease in magazine capacity to 11 ammunition. It is purchased by the US Department of Homeland Security for the border and customs service, immigration police, is a success with private buyers.

Beretta 96 Brigadier - conversion implemented in 1996 under the same .40 SW, but model 92FS. Bolt reinforcement has been introduced and a removable front sight has been installed.

Beretta 92FS Centurion - the changes are to shorten the barrel and bolt.

Beretta 92 Vertec - developed in 2003 under the requests of the American police. The handle has been modified for the comfort of a physically powerful shooter with large hands. A mount for a flashlight or LCC (laser designator) has been added to the design.

The Beretta 90 Two, which has been in production since 2006, also features a laser/flashlight mount, and the pistol's appearance has obviously changed to become super avant-garde.

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The Beretta M 92FS pistol is one of the most famous and recognizable in the world. It is used by the armies, police and special forces of many Western countries, is very popular in the civilian arms market. Currently, more than 100,000 pistols of the 92 series are produced annually in the world, both in Italy and under license in other states. This weapon is produced in a large number of modifications, differing in size, design of the firing mechanism and fuse, as well as various types of materials used in the production and surface treatment. In general, the Beretta M 92FS pistol has high combat and service performance.

Design work to create a new combat pistol for the Italian army in order to obtain a sample that meets the new requirements for army short-barreled personal weapons began in 1970. At first, the creators of the pistol - Carlo Beretta, Giuseppe Mazetti and Vittorio Valle worked on two prototypes, the main difference of which was the barrel locking system. Just like when creating the M 1951, the designers tested the locking systems of the German Walther P.38 and the Belgian FN Browning High Power. However, unlike the Model 1951, these samples were equipped with double-action trigger mechanisms. It was decided to make the frame exclusively from light alloy. As a result of comparative tests, the designers continued to work only on a pistol with locking using a swinging combat larva, like the P.38. Serial production of the new pistol, designated 92, began in 1976.

The main difference between the early version of the Model 92 and the modern M 92FS was the location of the safety lever on the frame, and the magazine latches on the left side of the lower part of the handle. The fuse blocked the sear and the shutter-casing, both when cocked and when the trigger was released. Then the M 92S model appeared, in which the safety lever, which, when turned on, safely pulled the trigger from the cocking, was transferred to the shutter-casing. The release of this version was launched at the initiative of the Italian State Police (Polizia di Stato), who wanted to get a weapon equipped with a safe trigger system. It was on the basis of this option that almost all subsequent models of this series were created. The production of the M 92 was soon discontinued, and the M 92S began to be supplied to the army, police and sold for export to other European countries and the United States.

From 1978 to 1985 Fabbrica d "Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. participated in the famous American XM9 competition for a new 9 mm army pistol. Especially for this competition, several new versions of the standard M 92S were created: Beretta M 92S-1, Beretta M 92SB and Beretta M 92SB-F. In addition of these Italian pistols, the American Colt SSP and Smith & Wesson M 459 pistols, the German Heckler und Koch models P9S, P7 and VP 70, the Belgian FN High Power and the Spanish Star 28M took part in the initial stage of the competition. In 1983, the following models were nominated for a new stage of the competition: Beretta M 92SB-F, Sig Sauer P226, FN High Power, HK P7A13 (which later became the prototype P7M13), Walther P88, Smith & Wesson M 459, Colt SSP and Steyr GB. As a result, two pistols met all the newly developed requirements - M 92SB-F and P226. Changes such as a double-sided fuse, plastic grip cheeks, a trigger guard with a finger rest, and the location of the magazine latch at the base of the trigger guard were the main changes. All of these features received a pistol Beretta M 92F. Only in January 1985 was the winner of the XM9 competition officially announced, which was the M 92F pistol, designated M9.

The Americans explained this choice by the lower cost of the weapon, complete with all accessories, compared to the P226, although the real motive for making such a decision, according to unofficial information, was Italy's cooperation with the United States and permission to deploy American missile bases on its territory. Be that as it may, the Italian Beretta has become the new service pistol of the US Army. However, it was not without serious problems. From 1987 to 1988 in the armed forces, in particular in the US Marine Corps and the special forces of the US Navy - US Navy SEAL, there have been cases of destruction of the shutter-casings of the M9 during firing with injuries to the shooters.

The consequence of these events was, first, the restriction of shooting until the replacement of the shutter-casing, and then the holding of a new competition in 1988, which, nevertheless, was again won by an Italian pistol. The manufacturer solved the identified problem in the simplest way - when the shutter-casing was destroyed, its rear part was wedged on the pistol frame without causing injury to the shooter. In addition, the production technology of the M9 has also been changed. As a result, incidents with the destruction of the shutter-casings stopped. The US Marine Corps adopted the M9 modification, which received the designation M9A1. This pistol has rails on the lower front of the frame for attaching a tactical flashlight or laser designator and a different shape of the front of the trigger guard, as well as a large horizontal notch on the front and rear surfaces of the handle.

Iraq, Fallujah

A version of the M 92 pistol for the civilian arms market - the M 96 Inox model chambered for .40 S&W with a stainless steel breech-casing

However, when used in severe operating conditions - the sandstorms of Iraq, during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Shock and Awe in 2003, there were delays in firing due to sand entering the mechanism, which rarely happened with old M1911A1. Sand entered mainly into the locking unit through an elongated and expanded window for ejection of spent cartridges. US National Guard soldiers who served in Iraq have noted instances of delays due to the quality of the magazines. There is an opinion that the M9 is too big even for an army pistol, since in the army short-barreled personal weapons are used mainly in extreme cases. But the combat experience of American soldiers while serving in Iraq shows the opposite. A powerful combat pistol is indispensable for "cleansing" buildings and private houses. That is, where maneuverability and compactness are needed, which the long M16 assault rifles cannot provide.

The experience gained during the XM9 competition was successfully used by the company. Soon, the M 92FS pistol entered the arms market, produced both in Italy and in other countries, including the United States. In particular, currently produced pistols have thick walls of shutters-casings, which guarantee their strength. Moreover, from citizens who purchase the M 92FS for private use, there are no complaints about the destruction of the casing shutters. It was this version of the M 92, which became the pinnacle of the evolution of the M 1951, that received the most distribution of all Italian pistols. The pistol was adopted by the Italian army and law enforcement agencies. Of course, these weapons began to be in high demand in the civilian market, in countries where citizens are legally allowed to own personal short-barreled weapons. The peak of popularity of the M 92FS pistols was the 1990s, but even now various versions of this pistol are in stable and fairly high demand in Europe and the USA. At the same time, if American-made berets are mainly produced as military weapons, then the Italians spend a little more time on fine-tuning and assembly. For example, in the Italian Beretta, the slots on the screws that secure the cheeks of the handle are turned parallel to each other, and the chrome plating of the barrel bore also includes the muzzle.

The automation of the Beretta M 92FS pistol works according to the scheme of using recoil with a short barrel stroke. Locking is carried out with the help of a swinging combat larva. Trigger mechanism kurkovy, double action with a safety cocked trigger. The levers of the double-sided safety lever are located on both sides of the back of the shutter-casing. The safety lever, when turned on, safely pulls the trigger from the combat platoon. The ejector is also an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber. The weapon is equipped with an automatic firing pin safety. The slide stop lever and barrel lock lever are located on the left side of the frame. The barrel release button is located on the right side of the frame. The magazine latch is located at the base of the trigger guard. The frame is made of light alloy based on aluminum.

The Beretta M 92FS Centurion pistol is distinguished by a shortened barrel and a bolt-casing

The Beretta M 92FS Compact pistol, in addition to the reduced overall length, also has a shortened handle

By order of the French gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale), in 1987, the Beretta M 92G pistol (G - “Gendarmerie”) was created. In this embodiment, the levers on the side surfaces of the rear of the shutter-casing perform only the function of safely lowering the trigger from the cocking. Thus, the gun does not have manually operated fuses and can be constantly in full combat readiness. At the same time, safety in handling is ensured by an automatic firing pin safety, a safety cocking of the trigger and, in fact, by safe trigger levers. In 1989, this weapon was adopted by the gendarmerie instead of the Mle.1950 pistol. The pistols produced under license at the MAS factories received the designation PA MAS G1, were also adopted by the air force, and since 1999 - by the army and navy of France. But in France, there were problems with these weapons. During operation, as with the Americans, cases of destruction of the shutter-casing were noted, although at present such incidents are no longer reported. Another problem was the low service life of the weapon, caused by the insufficient quality of the materials used in production in France. It should be noted that French special forces are currently using German Sig Sauer P226 and HK USP pistols.

The 92 series is distinguished by a large number of variants, of which it is necessary to note the most famous, after the standard versions, models. The Beretta M 92D pistol, introduced by the manufacturer in 1990, is equipped only with a self-cocking trigger mechanism. The hammer is without a head, there is no safety lever. The Beretta M 96, which is in service with the US Border Guard, uses .40 S&W cartridges with a magazine capacity of 11 rounds. The M 92FS Brigadier, produced from 1993 to 2006, features a reinforced breech block and a front sight mounted in a dovetail groove. It is in service with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The M 92FS Centurion, produced from 1992 to 1996, is a shortened version of the standard M 92FS with an overall length of 197mm and a barrel length of 103mm. Series 92 pistols are also available in the Inox version, which are distinguished by stainless steel shrouds and frames with a matte white finish.

The appearance of 92 series pistols in the civilian arms market made it possible to evaluate their real advantages and disadvantages. The most significant disadvantage when using full-size pistols of this series for self-defense turned out to be the dimensions and weight, which are quite consistent with a military pistol, but to a very large extent make concealed carrying difficult. Actually, the M 92FS is bought mainly for shooting at a shooting range and self-defense at home or when stored in the glove compartment of a car, since it is really impossible to wear it covertly, especially in latitudes with a warm climate. However, when choosing a suitable holster and wearing sufficiently wide outer clothing, such as a light jacket, this pistol can be carried discreetly. In this case, the dimensions and rather large mass will affect, making themselves felt when performing the usual actions.

Pistol Beretta M 92A1 - new Shot Show 2010

Customized Beretta M 92FS with Olive Drab slide

Another disadvantage of the M 92FS is the safety catch, which complicates the handling of weapons, which is especially important for inexperienced users who do not have the opportunity to constantly train in handling and shooting. In an extreme situation, owners often forget to turn off the fuse, whether it was turned on before or where it is located. In addition, the very placement of the levers on the shutter-casing makes it difficult or even impossible to quickly turn it off when removing the weapon. There were more benefits. The problem of a manually operated fuse is significant only when using weapons for self-defense. It is also solved quite simply - this fuse is tritely ignored, that is, it never turns on, but is used only to safely pull the trigger and then return the levers to their original position.

Users note the high quality of workmanship, small, soft recoil, good weapon controllability, including high-speed shooting, high accuracy and reliability when using cartridges from different manufacturers with different types of bullets. Most owners respond very well to the convenience of the handle. Its ergonomics, despite the rather simple design, is really good. The only negative here is that it is not quite suitable for people with small hands, like the gun itself, due to its size. The fighting qualities of the M 92FS are at a high level due not only to the ability to constantly be ready to open fire while being safe to handle, but also to the high firepower, which is achieved by using a 15-round double-row magazine, although this increases the width of the weapon.

The 9mm cartridge used is quite efficient and works great with the latest types of expansion bullets, which can be combined with a powerful powder charge in the +P and +P+ cartridges. The high stopping power of the bullet, combined with the firepower, make this pistol a very effective police weapon, although many in the US prefer less firepower to the higher RDP of the .45 ACP cartridge. In the armed forces, the problem of the stopping effect of pistol cartridges is more acute, since the Geneva Convention prohibits the use of bullets that easily expand or collapse in the human body. Therefore, in Iraq, some US military, if possible, preferred to carry pistols of .45 caliber, which were either old Colt M1911A1, still remaining in army warehouses, or new versions of the M1911 with various improvements. For the civilian gun market and the police, the M 92FS pistol is a very good choice, as evidenced by the good reviews of the owners.

A new step in the evolution of the 92 series is the Beretta M 92A1 pistol in 9 mm caliber and M 96A1 chambered for .40 S&W presented at the Shot Show 2010. This time the Italians simply added a few design details to the design of the M 92FS, which otherwise can not be called novelties, but as a result, the 92 has become much more up to date with the requirements of the time. At the same time, in contrast to the design innovations of the 90-Two, to the delight of lovers of traditions in weapons, the pistol retained the classic design, except for the fashionable Picatinny rails in the front of the frame. In addition to the “rail”, the M 92A1 and M 96A1 received larger magazines - for 17 and 12 rounds, respectively, a trigger guard with a rounded front part without an unnecessary protrusion, interchangeable front sights, a single assembly of the return mechanism with a return spring, as well as a recoil buffer for M 96A1.

Beretta is the oldest gun manufacturer in the world. The company has been in existence for almost 500 years and has been run by the same family all this time. People have not changed much over the past 5 centuries, so they still need the means to effectively attack and defend. They are manufactured by Beretta.

Arquebuses for the Venetian arsenal

The Beretta company appeared in 1526, that is, at the time of the transition from the Middle Ages to the New Age. It was then that the Italian gunsmith Bartolomeo Beretta from Gardone Val Trompia (province of Brescia, Lombardy) received an order from the Venetian arsenal. He pledged for 296 ducats to make 185 barrels for arquebuses - matchlock muzzle-loading guns. This weapon in the early 16th century was very effective. It made it possible to hit a target measuring 60x60 cm from 100 meters, and from 30 meters to pierce knightly armor 2 mm thick. The account for this transaction is still kept in the archives of the arms company. It should be noted that at the beginning of the 16th century, Brescia was already considered the leading weapons center in Italy. Bartolomeo Beretta had to work in a highly competitive environment, and the choice of him as the executor of the order for the Venetian government spoke of the high skill of the gunsmith.

Family business

In the Beretta family, it is customary to transfer weapons production technology from father to son. Bartolomeo's experience was adopted by his son Giacomo, who, in turn, made his sons Giovannino and Lodovico good gunsmiths. The first stood at the head of the family business, and the second was engaged in the manufacture of gun locks. Beretta began by making individual parts, but quickly moved on to the production of complete weapons. Giovannino Beretta had a son, Giovanni Antonio, who in the middle of the 17th century became famous as a famous gunsmith designer. In 1641, he invented and manufactured six-pound cannons, which were equipped with Venetian ships. In the second half of the 17th century, Beretta was already one of the leading Italian arms manufacturers. For a long time, the company produced only military weapons. However, at the beginning of the 18th century, under the guidance of Giuseppe Beretta, she began to make barrels for hunting rifles. The new head of the company made the right choice - in 1719 Beretta became the largest exporter of gun barrels. The manufacturer had advanced technical equipment for its time - a steel furnace and a forging shop with forging machines.

From Napoleon to the Olympic Games

In 1797, Napoleon Bonaparte conquered the Venetian Republic, causing the last Doge to sign his abdication. The Doge Institute by this time had existed for 1100 years. Venice was occupied by the French without resistance. Beretta's business was not only not affected by the events, but went even more successfully. France loaded the enterprise with its military orders, and it brought a lot of profit. In 1815, the power of Napoleon fell, and fewer military weapons were required. Beretta engaged in forced diversification - it began to switch to hunting and sporting guns. At that time, the company was owned by Pietro Antonio Beretta (died 1853). He constantly traveled around Italy in order to study the market for hunting weapons, look for new buyers and business partners. He managed to find regular customers and provided the company with independence from third-party parts suppliers - all the necessary parts were made inside Beretta. The next head of the company was the son of Pietro Antonio named Giuseppe Beretta. Under his leadership, the manufacturer developed new models of hunting rifles and entered the international market for hunting weapons. Beretta, in addition to its products, sold weapons and other brands, including, . So the company became the leader of the arms markets of the Old World. In 1903, Pietro Beretta turned out to be the head of the enterprise, who purchased the most modern equipment for the plant and improved production processes. As a result, the company began to produce significantly more products. Its engineers developed and patented new weapon designs. The state testing station began to work at the enterprise. It was in honor of this leader that the company was named "Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta". The company has retained this name to this day.

Nowadays

Pietro Beretta had two sons, Giuseppe and Carlo. Under their leadership, Beretta in the second half of the 20th century became a large transnational corporation, successful not only in business, but also in sports. Many athletes have become Olympic champions with guns of this brand. Both Giuseppe and Carlo Beretta did not have children, so the centuries-old tradition of passing production to the next generation through the male line was threatened. However, a way out was found - Carlo adopted his nephew Hugo Gussali, the son of his sister Giuseppina. The owner and manager of the company today is precisely Hugo Gussali Beretta, who has already connected his sons Franco and Pietro to the business. According to the plans of the family, the next head of the company will be the grandson of Hugo named Carlo Alberto Giusalli Beretta.

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Beretta currently has a production area of 108,000 square meters and employs about 2,600 people. Every day the company produces 1500 units of various weapons. 90 percent is sporting weapons sent for export. Italy, the USA, France, Spain, Canada and Turkey order military weapons from Beretta for their military and police units. Beretta has flagship stores in New York, Dallas, London, Paris, Milan and Buenos Aires. The weapons of this brand are very popular, including among civilians who buy them for self-defense purposes.

The Beretta M92 pistol was developed by order of the US Army. Until 1985, the Colt M 1911 45 caliber was in service with the American army. After the introduction of the NATO standard for the 9 mm pistol cartridge, a new weapon was required. We chose the Beretta 92 pistol. This sample was developed in 1976 under the 9x19 cartridge, which evolved:

Beretta 1915 chambered for 9x19 with a clip for 7 charges.
Beretta 1917 chambered for 7.65x17 with 8 rounds.
Beretta 1922 chambered for 7.65x17 with 8 rounds.
Beretta 1934 chambered in 9x17 or 7.65x17 with a clip for 7 or 8 charges.
Beretta 1951 chambered for 9x19 cartridge with 8 rounds.

Beretta M92 met the requirements for army pistols in the eighties of the last century. At that time, it was believed that an army pistol should, in terms of its capabilities, approach a submachine gun. Have a magazine for 12-20 rounds, a long barrel and the ability to automatically fire.

Beretta M 92 has a magazine for 15 rounds and the ability to fire bursts. Muzzle energy is 600-650 J, depending on the type of cartridge. Thus, the muzzle energy of a pistol can exceed a thousand joules, which corresponds to the AKSU indicators and is three times higher than that of a Stechkin pistol. This pistol uses a 9x18 cartridge, unlike the Beretta 92, which fires a 9x19 Parabellum cartridge, which has many times higher ballistic performance.

The guaranteed shot of the barrel is 5 thousand shots. In batches of weapons produced before 1987, when firing with reinforced 9x19 NATO cartridges, breakdowns occurred after 4 thousand shots. The company solved this issue and released the 92FS model with a reinforced barrel. In the future, the magazine capacity was increased to 20 rounds.

Traumatic Beretta 92 (Blow F 92)

This trauma got to Russia mainly through Kazakhstan. In this country, the circulation of traumatic weapons was allowed until 2014. Residents of Baikonur could buy berets in Kazakh shops and register them in Russia. Traumatics was positioned service and civil. Its barrel is suitable for firing both rubber bullets and shot.

The Blow F 92 pistol has a 15-round magazine. Noise, gas and traumatic ammunition can be used.

Specifications BLOW F92 (Beretta):

Caliber, cartridges: 9mm R.A.
Dimensions: 216x41x142 mm.
Weight: 1,100 kg.
Magazine capacity: 15 pcs.
Producer: Turkey.

There are reviews that this pistol has a weak disassembly flag lock. He inherited this quality from Walter, who is his progenitor. The problem is exacerbated by a weakened return spring, which presses the flag on the combat prototype.

There is an interesting review about such a lack of a pistol. The guard pulled his service Beretta out of its holster, pointed it at the villain and jerked the bolt. The movement he got on himself and up. Then he released the shutter for inertial chambering. It is forbidden to hold the shutter with your hand so as not to get injured if the cartridge is pricked prematurely. With his movement, the guard unhooked the bolt from the frame.

As a result, the traumatic pistol in his hands dismantled itself and parts of the weapon flew in different directions. The villain grabbed one of the parts and quickly ran away. The security guard came to the store to buy the missing part and told this story. Advanced users do their own fine-tuning of weapons to get rid of this shortcoming.

It has always been difficult to buy a BLOW F92 pistol in Russia. Now this is probably no longer possible. The price does not matter, they are just very few imported into the country.

Gas and pneumatic versions

In Russia, a gas version of the pistol was sold, which was made from silumin. An 8mm gas or noise cartridge was used. The store held 18 rounds. A gas splitter was installed in the barrel, and a false silencer or a device for launching a rocket was provided.

The pneumatic version of the Beretta pistol fires lead bullets. Eight bullets are loaded into a hidden drum. The speed of the bullet at the exit from the barrel reaches 120 meters per second. The mass of a heavy bullet is 0.65 grams. The actual muzzle energy is approximately 4.5 joules. The barrel is rifled and has 4 grooves. The rifled barrel gives high accuracy and accuracy.

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A chilled version of the Beretta is a scarecrow. These pistols are unable to fire live, traumatic or gas cartridges. Only noise ammunition can be used. But there are no restrictions on the amount of ammunition in the clip, and the automatic firing mode is also preserved.

The volume of the shot is very high. Its level is compared with a shot from a rifle. One of the owners of the gun describes the situation of using this weapon. At night, a Zhiguli without a silencer with a company of three young people inside stopped near his house. The car roared loudly, the villains were noisily talking and laughing.

After 15 minutes, the positive hero left the house with a gun in his pocket and told the company to get out. In response, the villains offered the hero to go to a known place with increased speed. After that, he took out a pistol and fired, pointing the muzzle up. The villains shamefully jumped into the car and disappeared.

Traumatic gun Beretta

For the US police, Beretta has developed a traumatic weapon system. It includes a 12-gauge smoothbore pump-action shotgun and special cartridges with rubber bullets. A feature of this complex is the fact that a bullet fired from it has a meeting speed of 120 m / s, regardless of the distance of the shot.

The gun is equipped with a special sight, which has a rangefinder. The rangefinder setting is provided by the shooter while pointing the weapon at the target. The electronic weapon control system regulates the characteristics of the gun barrel. It opens small windows that bleed excess powder gases. Due to this, when meeting with the target, the bullet always has the same speed.

A 12 gauge rubber bullet weighs 4 grams. At a speed of 120 m / s, its energy when it hits the target will be about 30 J. A rubber bullet speed of more than 150 m / s is considered life-threatening when its energy is 45 J. The specific force is about 0.2 J per square millimeter.

Work on the creation of traumatic weapons that act with the same force at different distances began in the United States in 2004. The problem was that a weapon set to hit a target at 15 meters would not achieve any effect when fired at 50 meters. At the same time, if the gun was supposed to stop the attacker at a distance of 50 meters, when fired from 10 meters, it simply killed him.

They tried to use cartridges with different weights of gunpowder for different distances, but it turned out badly. The cops in a fever loaded the wrong cartridges or the whole magazine had to be rearranged. With a pump-action weapon, this method was generally not suitable, or it was necessary to load it with one cartridge at a time.

They tried to develop a complex design solution for the cartridge. The cartridge case contained several containers of ballistic material, and the gun's processor instructed the cartridge how many containers to use for a shot. Ammo is insanely expensive and there are no guarantees against technical errors that lead to the death or serious injury of intruders, as well as from the fact that the shots do not lead to the desired result.