Beretta 90-TWO Models

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Beretta 90-TWO
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	Italy
Production history
Manufacturer	Beretta
Produced	2006-present
Variants	See Variants and Development
Specifications
Weight	921 g (32.5 oz) (unloaded)
Length	217 mm (8.5 in)
Width	38 mm (1.5 in)
Height	140 mm (5.5 in)

Cartridge	9x19mm Parabellum .40 S&W
Caliber	9 mm .40
Feed system	Detachable box magazine: 10, 15, 17 rounds (9x19mm Parabellum) 10, 12 rounds (.40 S&W)

The Beretta 90-Two series is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. It was designed in 2006 as an enhanced version of the legendary 92 series, and is produced in both 9 mm and 40 S&W.

1 History
2 Design
3 Variants
- 3.1 Calibers
- 3.2 Operation
4 External Links
5 See Also
6 References

[edit] History

The 90-Two was designed to answer several shortfalls of the 92 series, including non-customizable grips, lack of accessory rail, low magazine capacity, poor ergonomics, and difficult field stripping.

[edit] Design

The most obvious difference between the 92 series and 90-Two series pistols is the appearance: the 90-Two series have an ergonomically enhanced design, with a technopolymer interchangeable wrap-around style grip allowing users to choose grips that work better with either large or small hands.

The slide is also in itself a whole new design. The rough edges that the previous M9 had have been smoothed out, for a more "stealthy" look.

Magazine capacities available for the 90-Two 9 mm are: 10-round single-stack, 15 or 17-round double-stack, in comparison to the 92 series pistols, the highest capacity magazines held fifteen 9 mm rounds. Magazine capacity for the 90-Two .40 S&W are: 10 or 12 round double-stack, in comparison to the 96 series pistols, the highest capacity magazines held eleven .40 S&W rounds. The 90-Two also features an internal recoil buffer and easier field stripping. The sight points, were upgraded too with a 5mm increased length between them.

Caliber: 9x19 mm, 40 S&W
Magazine capacity:17 rounds (9 mm), 12 rounds (40 S&W)
Length: 8.5 inches
Height: 5.5 inches
Width: 1.5 inches
Barrel length: 4.9 inches
Weight unloaded; 32.5 ounces

[edit] Variants

[edit] Calibers

The 90-Two series of pistols comes in both 9mm and .40 S&W versions. The model name and number do not denote caliber.

[edit] Operation

Type F is a double/single action (DA/SA) pistol with a manual safety lever that also serves as a hammer decocking lever. It operates in the same way as the Beretta 92F (M9) service pistol. Pushing the slide mounted safety lever down returns the hammer to its "down" position and also disconnects the trigger so that the pistol cannot be fired until the safety lever is pushed up into the "fire" position. There is also a half-cock safety notch.

Type G is a DA/SA pistol similar to the Type F, but there is no manual safety feature. The "safety" lever serves only as a hammer decocker. This action is similar to that of most SIG pistols.

Type D is a double-action-only (DAO) pistol. The hammer follows the slide to the uncocked position with every shot, requiring a double-action trigger pull for each shot. There is no manual safety, half-cock hammer notch, or hammer drop lever. The Type D is a self-loading pistol that operates like a "hammerless" double action revolver. The Type D has an exposed hammer but it cannot be manually cocked.