The pistol was also fired with a smaller quantity of 155 grain loads. The Beretta 96 Vertec features a tactical light rail. This is all that is needed for normal maintenance. Next, the pin in the barrel locking wedge is pressed and the barrel may be lifted from the slide. The recoil spring guide and spring may then be lifted from the barrel. The slide lock may then be released and the slide ran forward off of the frame rails. To disassemble the pistol, lock the slide to the rear, be certain the chamber is empty and that there is no magazine in the pistol, then rotate the disassembly lever (located in front of the slide lock) downward. Similar to the other Beretta 92 variants, the pistol is simple to field strip, clean and maintain. While there have been complaints concerning the girth of the Beretta 92 grip frame, these are addressed smartly with the Vertec variation. The double-action trigger felt smoother than the recorded weight when firing, I believe due to the smaller grip. There is a touch of take up, but the trigger is crisp in operation with good, fast reset. The slide recoils and cocks the hammer for single-action fire with a smooth 5.5 pound trigger release. The pistol changes to single action fire after the first long double-action trigger press. As for the action’s operation, the long but smooth double-action first-shot trigger breaks at just over 12 pounds.
Stainless is a good choice for a hard-use service-grade handgun. Moreover, stainless steel is more resistant to the elements and wear than a blue finish handgun. The fit and finish of Beretta products is uniformly excellent. The pistol tested for this review is a stainless steel version. The pistol’s action has proven reliable and the Vertec builds upon this proven action. The pistol uses the same oscillating wedge lockup that has been in use with the Mauser C96, Walther P 38, Beretta 951 and now the Beretta 92/M9. The pistol also incorporates light rails into the design with a modern rail on the forward dust cover under the slide. It may be said that this grip frame is similar to the comfortable 1911A1-type grip. The primary difference is that the back strap is straight and smaller in cross section than the standard Beretta 92. The pistol is easily recognizable as a variant of the proven Beretta 92 pistol. The Beretta Vertec is a handsome, functional and reliable handgun. Just the same, there are many examples available and it isn’t difficult to find a Beretta Vertec to suit your wants. The rub is that production seems to have halted for the time being. Those of us with more flexibility in choosing a personal rather than an issue handgun may obtain and carry the finest rendition of the Beretta handgun yet. The wound potential power of the 9mm Luger cartridge is a legitimate complaint just the same, the original specification read “9mm NATO” and it is what it is. But the sights, the inability to mount a weapon light on most models, the grip frame and finish have been criticized.
Reliability has not been a problem with the M9. The pistol neatly solves every complaint that even dedicated Beretta fans may have used to address the Model 92. While the Beretta M9 9mm and the M9A1 continue to enjoy commercial success and an excellent combat reputation, the Beretta Vertec may be hands down the best choice for a dedicated individual that prefers the Beretta system. Just the same, I feel that the Beretta Vertec may stake a claim as the best combat handgun yet offered by this respected maker. The title of this feature is a bold statement.
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