M9 A3 BERETTA

The Beretta M9A3 follows an exacting test and verification process before earning its Mil-Spec rating. After assembly, an M9 follows its own path through magnetic particle inspection (MPI), reliability testing in water tanks, proof-round testing and another MPI test.

After that, pistols are tested from a fixed Ransom Rest on a 50-meter indoor range to verify that they can place 10 shots of military ball in a group that does not exceed 8 centimeters, or about 3.15 inches.

During one of two visits to Beretta USA’s factory, G&A Editor Eric Poole confirmed that the Beretta M9A3 does in fact exceed these standards, even when parts are randomly interchanged with 12 other pistols. It really is a strenuous test.

The M9 celebrated its 30th year of service in 2015. It’s seen a couple of big wars and a few small ones and has matured into an exceptional fighting pistol.

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