The safety/de-cocker of the berretta is on the The location of de-cocking controls is similar in operation Īlbeit, different in location. Or two round advantage going to the Glock G17. (loaded), there may be something to that, but we are talking about anĪpproximate ½-ounce difference in weight between the three pistols with a one (with 15+1 147-grain JHP), and as compared to Glock G17 weighing in at 2.0175 pounds (with 16+1 147-grain JHP) and the Berettaĩ2FS/M9 weighs 2.525 lbs. Some may say that the pistols are heavy, loaded or not. Even when fully loaded, the balance does not change. The balanceīetween grip and barrel is particularly good, with the pistols feeling neitherīarrel nor butt heavy. Neither of these pistolsįeel like they do not belong in my hand, and I do have a few pistols that doīoth pistols feel well-balanced in the hand. My ability to point both pistols is excellent, as they justīlend into the hand and become an extension of it. Original grips panels but are made of highly-polished laminate material with These grips also have the swells as with the With genuinely nice grip panels from The Altamont Company, a maker of grips for The plastic grip panels of the CZ 75 BD were also exchanged The plastic panels, they are adequate for my use, and they are of my preferred Standard wood grip panels that while they do not have the gripping surface of I had replaced the plastic grip panels of the Beretta for Only rounded but sculptured with swells that fit a wide variety of hands. On the sides, unlike that of the CZ 75 BD whereas, the grip panels are not The grip panels of the Beretta 92FS/M9 are slightly rounded Hand, the grip may be too large for some, but thinner grip panels are Although the grip of both pistols fit the The CZ 75 BD and the Beretta M9 feel great in the hand,Īlthough they are wide-body pistols. Let us talk ergonomics a bit, setting aside the styling differences. However, I would consider the CZ 75Īs the being the Ford GT to the Beretta’s Ferrari, and I find it ironic that Would love to have one in the collection. Same token, I know that a stainless-steel version of the CZ 75B exists and I To having an INOX version of the Beretta 92FS and a 92X Compact someday. Singular and strong non-selling point to some. The CZħ5 BD is, simply put, just not as sexy-looking as the Beretta. military sinceġ984, and that has sold a lot of Beretta pistols to the shooting public. Pistol, as it has been used by entertainment types for our viewing enjoyment inĪction movies and in television, and it has been with our U.S. Of the two, the Beretta 92FS/M9 is the most well-known A final choice may simply come down to personal preference for one The true evaluation is in the hand and how they There is not that much difference between the CZ 75 BDĪnd the Beretta 92FS/M9. If you are observant, you may notice something about theĪbove specifications.
(with 16+1 147-grain JHP)ĭe-cocking Lever, Safety Stop on Hammer, Firing Pin Block Safety If you are interested in one (or both) of these pistols,įirst, let us look at some specifications for both pistols:Ģ lbs. And of course, you may not consider either whereas, youĬan stop reading now. Show me why, or why not, a CZ 75 BD or a Beretta 92FS/M9 might be a defensive I am not from Missouri, I would still need convincing, and you would have to If “show me” is your mantra, you may be from Missouri. Today? I guess that depends on your perspective. Taking care of your 6, as is the CZ 75 BD.Ĭarrying the Beretta M9 and the CZ 75 BD is the size and the weight. The Beretta is, after all, a battle proven and worthy of Was for test and evaluation purposes, but they do serve well for personal My reason for carrying both the Beretta M9 and the CZ 75 BD, actually, Carrying, like I have, a Beretta 92FS or an M9 in an IWB holster for personalĭefense.