Beretta 9000s

[gwlammers]

I'm interested in the Beretta 9000s (Type F). Does anyone own one that can tell me what the width is on this pistol? I found one spec sheet that said 1.2" and another said 1.7".

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[GHFLRLTD]

The 1.2 is the width of the slide, the total widest width is about 1.7, because it includes the ambridexitous safety/decocker.

I have one, and have only one problem with it - the magazine release is not flippable, so as a lefty, I have to watch that the release is not tripped. For a lefty, the button is on the side away from the your body.

[gwlammers]

Thanks for the info GHFLRLTD !!

[retsupt99]

I have the 9000S in 9mm. I like the gun, but the safety is a bit of a pain...easy to take off, but not so easy to put back on without both hands.
I used the gun with a pistol SD course, and never a problem...but then I discovered a Kimber.

I still have the weapon, but seldom take it with me. (Can be carried cocked and locked...or not...works both ways.)

[Magnum Mikie]

I bought my .40 used and have not had any issues with it. I wouldn't want to carry a gun any bigger than a 9000S, however, they are reliable and fairly accurate as a self-defense weapon.

[shipwreck]

Yes - the issue with the safety seems to be a long term issue on this gun. I have seen many people ocmplain that the switch can break off easily on 1 side.

I love Beretta, but this gun is just too fat in the grip. Its like holding a bar of soap

[GHFLRLTD]

I have not had a problem with it breaking off, but it was stiff early on. I have developed a method of using my off-hand thumb to take the safety off when firing.

I have not had any issues with putting the safety on, but I do that by rolling to the side to get my firing side thumb under it. Since it my carry gun I automatically check to see if the safety is on every time I pick it up.

Keep in mind that what was learned from the 9000s was passed on to the PX4 Compact.