The frame of the M9A1 has a MIL-SPEC-1913 (Picatinny) rail for rapid attachment of tactical lights and laser aiming devices. The radical checkering of the front and back straps ensures a firm grip in both wet or dry shooting conditions. The magazine well has an aggressive bevel to facilitat...
which is easy to accidentally engage during stressful times. The M9A3 has been designed to relocate the decocker/safety into a safer position on the frame.
In 2006,Beretta modified the M9 pistol, designated the M9A1, which the USMC adopted. One of the most notable and immediately visible differences is the single-slot accessory rail machined into the dust cover of the frame. Beretta also beveled the magazine well for more efficient magazine insertio...
SPECIAL SIGHTS: both front and rear, are designed for swift location of the target and for bringing it into alignment with the greatest possible facility (D).GROOVED FRAME: the front and back straps of the grip are longitudinally grooved to insure a firm hold even with wet hands, or under...
one on the front sight and two on the opening of the rear sight. The M9/M9A1 has only a two dot sight system…I don’t know if I’d pick one over the other, they both work great for me, but for low-light shooting, the red laser dot really shines – no pun intended. The stai...