Few handguns have a longer track record than the 92FS. In black, with a 4.9 inch barrel and a 15 round magazine, this new 9mm is the classic version of a pistol the U.S. military adopted as the M9.

The design uses an open slide and a short-recoil, locked-breech system, with a hammer and a double-action first shot. After that the trigger shifts to single-action. The safety lever drops the hammer safely on a loaded chamber. The long sight radius and the weight of the steel help the pistol stay steady in recoil.

Who buys this one? New shooters who want a pistol that is easy to shoot well, long-time Beretta owners who want another and anyone looking for a home defense gun with a history. It is a bit large for pocket carry, but it rides fine in a good belt holster.

A black finish keeps the look plain. If you later want to add grips, sights or a light, the aftermarket for the 92 is broad. Details like the sights and grip type are on the product photos. The pistol ships to a licensed dealer you choose, where you complete the background check and take delivery.