Beretta M9

Pistol Beretta

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Beretta M9 by Beretta

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Technical Specifications

Type Semi-automatic pistol
Country of origin United States, Italy
Manufacturer Beretta
Designed 1980s
Produced 1985–present
In service 1985–present
Used by United States Armed Forces
Variants M9A1, M9A2 (never released and cancelled) and M9A3 and M9A4
Weight Unloaded – 34.2 oz
Length 217 mm
Barrel length 125 mm
Width 38 mm
Height 137 mm
Cartridge 9×19mm Parabellum
Action Short recoil, hinged locking piece assisted breechblock
Muzzle velocity 381 m/s
Range 50 m
Maximum range 100 m

Data from Beretta M9 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 — Curiosandrelics.

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