Beretta 9000

The Beretta 9000 is a series of modern compact size semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. It is used primarily for civilian self-defense.

Beretta 9000 series
Beretta 9000S in 9 mm
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originItaly
Production history
ManufacturerBeretta
Produced2000-2006
Specifications
Mass
  • 730 g (9000D, 9×19 mm)
  • 755 g (9000F, 9×19 mm)
  • 760 g (9000D, .40 S&W)
  • 785 g (9000F, .40 S&W)
Length168 mm (6.6 in)
Barrel length88 mm (3.5 in)
Cartridge
Feed system
  • (9×19 mm) 12-round magazine
  • (.40 S&W) 10-round magazine
SightsIron sights

The Beretta 9000 pistol is a polymer-framed design that retains traditional open-top slide styling with modern materials. It is chambered for either the 9×19 mm or .40 S&W cartridges and can be fitted with either 10- or 12-round magazines, depending on the caliber. Adapters are available that allow the use of standard-capacity Beretta 92 series magazines. Some magazines had SnapGrip Extenders to expand the front surface area of the grip. The weapon has fixed sights.

Versions

There were four versions of the 9000S pistol:

  • 9000S 9mm Type F
  • 9000S 9mm Type D
  • 9000S .40 S&W Type F
  • 9000S .40 S&W Type D

The Type F models had a double action (long trigger pull) first shot followed by single action shots for the rest of the cartridges in the magazine. The Type D (D for "double action only") models had spurless hammers and no decocker/safety levers since every shot was double action.

Legacy

The Beretta 9000S was basically replaced by the Beretta Px4 Storm Subcompact. The Px4 Subcompact shares design features with the 9000S such as the tilt barrel, rotating takedown pin, and SnapGrip Extender on the magazine base plate. The two pistols even use the same recoil spring guide rod.

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