From my time using the pistol in the military, this was the locking block explanation I received. The locking block is the part most likely to fail due to design. In the field, it is much easier to have a spare locking block to get the pistol running again rather than a major pistol part. As a military firearms instructor, I have seen them break but usually after many thousands of rounds, and the military typically "over cleans" which shortens its life. It's a good idea to inspect the locking block closely during maintenance to look for hairline cracks and if you're not sure, run a pencil across the surface and you'll be able to feel any cracks. If you feel a crack it's cheap and easy to replace.

92 series are the finest handguns made by man

I just purchased the 92X Centurion by Beretta it has basically the same features that the Wilson Combat model has,and the price is several hundreds less, I carried it to the range and it shoots great very accurate and low recoil...just a wonderful firearm...

Great video and review. A 92 Wilson combat is a dream gun for me. I hope to have one in the next 5 years.

I carried the 92 I absolutely love it. Did a trigger job on mine and have a 5lbs. pull for a double action and a little over 3lbs. for single action. Great gun

Last week I went to my LGS and traded in a gun on a Wilson Combat Beretta 92G Centurion. I went into the range and put some rounds through it, very smooth action and fun to shoot. I feel that it was money well spent. Now if the ammo supply will get back to normal, I will be putting a lot of rounds through it.

The dream gun. One day, I’ll own and shoot it. For now, I’m glad you are one of the first to review it and relay back to us the beauty of its design and function.

Fantastic review, as always! I love my 92 compact. It had not gone to Wilson. That's something I'll never be able to afford on a teacher's salary. I did help remodel a bathroom and used the money to buy all the WC parts I could install myself. I also ordered the decocker from Barretta. It's the poor man's version. Ha!

Thanks for the great review. I was really surprised to see that the Centurion was comparable in size to the SP01.

What an awesome video! I do have BOTH the Beretta 92 FS and I converted it to a decocker (G) model and use many of the Wilson Combat upgrade parts. I do all the modifications myself. I also have the CZ75 SP-01 Tactical (decocker) and upgraded everything with Cajun Gun Works parts. Both are AWESOME. But IMO the CZ75 SP-01 is the better gun PERIOD! Shoots better and just feels better in my hand. THAT IS ME. But to let you know howmuch I like the Beretta, it is the ONLY pistol that I have never traded and it has been with me since the 90's. Just an FYI and not that important but I had a FULL head of hair then. Today not so much!...LOL KEEP ON ROCKING and great review!

Hello KS. So happy to see quality videos continuing as promissed. You are a true professional my friend.

More of a work of art than a firearm, absolutely beautiful! Will always be one of my favorites.

Awesome review KS !!!!!! I would love to have a Wilson Combat Beretta 92. Absolutely amazing handgun Sir.

That is a pretty slick looking M9. Great review!

Nice review of a great pistol! You’re referencing the ‘locking block’ which Beretta uses on the 92/M9 rather than the typical tilting barrel Browning-Petter system. Beretta borrowed the locking block arrangement from the Walther P38.

I like it as thanks for your detailed review of good info....Good stuff....

Very nice review. Interesting, in that I was at my LGS today and held the Wilson Combat Beretta 92 Centurion, it felt solid, the grip was very nice and the trigger was smooth, but not as smooth as my Wilson EDC X9.That being said, I would like to own a 92 Centurion someday.

The M9A3 had me with the Vertec grip and became my favorite 92 and favorite handgun, the the Langdon Elite LTT dropped with the LTT VZ grips, and It surpassed the A3/Vertec in my opinion. Since Mr. Wilson and Mr. Langdon worked together on the Wilson Guns and development, they are great units and you can’t go wrong with any of them; though put me in the Langdon camp as far as preference. The CZs are fantastic guns too, maybe it’s just my “I want to be different” peaking out again, but I prefer the 92 series (overall favorite platform) for a metal gun and then the HK P2000/P30 LEM and PX4 for plastic guns. Now Mr. Langdon has brought us an Elite compact and centurion...

Here's a vote for a Beretta vs CZ review. That'd be fun. Love my CZs and have a Girsan Regard (Turk Beretta clone) that I really enjoy as well.

...it's growin on me ';-) Great Review, Thanks

I really love the 92 series. The LTT version I really had a nice time shooting and couldn't have been much happier with. I hope that the Scottsdale Gun Club gets the Wilson Combat soon.

I love the 92, never owned one, but fired a few. Looking to pick up my own, but currently can’t decide between the WC, LTT, or the M9A3 versions. Each have their pros and cons. Would love to see a comparison video on those models in particular. I’ve also considered buying a milserp and getting sights(not all models can swap sights though) and a trigger job. Great video and keep it up!!

I just wanted to say thank you I picked up the sti staccato c and it is amazing.

Beretta just announced a new line of 92X pistols yesterday, which have a lot of nice features for the money. One of them is a centurion model.

Do they use the 92's magazines? I'm looking forward on getting this model without the Wilson combat uprades. I can upgrade it at my own pace as my budget allows. I already have the. 92.

Great video. Thanks KS!!

KS------you have me wanting one....however just picked up a John Deere tractor so it has to wait.....stay safe my friend

Beautiful pistol! Thanks KS!

It's a masterpiece! I've got a 1995 Centurion, they are hard to find, it has the DIY Wilsonization. The locking block drops down so the barrel doesn't tilt, improves accuracy, so they say, they are accurate! I would like a M9A3 to send to Mr. Bill Wilson and crew, it would be the all out best Beretta 92 made, IMHO. 92X should be coming out soon I would think. Thanks KS for another goodun! Peace!

Iam getting one. I know you said its too heavy for CCW but Iam going to give it a go. I know fully loaded it comes in at 40.7 OZ. but like I said I'm going to give it a go. I've been waiting for 7 weeks because its been on "back order" from Wilson Combat but after watching and listening carefully to your video it looks like Iam going to be very happy with the purchase. Also I would like to say to you a "BIG THANK YOU" for making this video and don't be so hard on yourself as you did a great job with the whole video. Thank You again and take care.

Beautiful gun KS. I shot the WC Brigadier Tactical and was awesome. I wish I would have bought it (brain fart)... Thanks for the another informative video!

The G, or FS configuration does not effect the trigger pull at all. The G is preferred because the gun is always ready to fire and can't accidentally be put on safe. Stock 92/M9 Berettas come with a 20lb hammer spring. The D Spring is 16lbs. You can run a 13lb or 14lb and be reliable. With a 12lb only with high quality ammo/primers (not recommended for carry/duty competition only). This is from Ernest Langdon. He has a video on hammer spring weights for 92s and PX4s. The Elite II hammer is reduced mass, so it takes less force to pull the trigger back and it cycles faster due to less mass. All of my Beretta 92s have: Factory G or G Conversion, 14lb chrome silicon hammer springs, Elite II skeletonized hammers, extended mag releases, Wilson Combat fluted steel guide rods and VZ Grips. Just adding the Elite II hammer and a 14 or 16 pound hammer spring will make your Beretta feel like a new gun and much easier to shoot. I shot them in stock configuration for many years and never had any issues shooting/qualifying.

Nice review of a awesome firearm 👍

I have a 92x centurion gr rdo and a 92x compact g conversion rdo I love them both. I ordered a 14 pound hammer spring from langdon tactical for the compact. the 92x is the closest you'll get to a wilson combat or langdon tactical without breaking the bank.

92fs Inox, 90-two, 92A1.. among other models from other series of the same manufacturer, you could say I'm a fan. Can't wait for the 92x.. No Wilson's yet, just a matter of time.

My guide rode had a blue piece on it I have looked all over the net to see what this is and why don't see on other guns just like this one in the video thanks in advance!!

Nice review! Did you have any issues with the takedown lever digging into your left thumb? I love the way my 92 shoots, but can only do so many rounds before the takedown lever bothers me.

The 92A1 is my go to and the Centurion looks to be a winner too.

Langdon Tactical has a new trigger package that really shortens the reset on the 92 style Berettas

This could be a great if I could only have one with a Sig P229/P226 Legion series, thanks as always KS, great stuff

I own one but noticed that my grip has a rounded palm to it (like a Glock) than the straight up and down one being reviewed. Admittedly I won mine, but I’m wondering if that’s a difference that can be elected for when being built custom.

Would you know whats the width of the front sight, and the rear sight notch width?

Yeah, that intro won't go over big in Mountain View. . . . I love it! .

Does this gun ever actually go to Wilson's shop or are the Wilson parts sent to Beretta and is the entire pistol assembled at Beretta?

As I have a CZ75 and a Shadow 2 plus a Tristar T 120. For a vs it's CZ for me. And I have a safe queen 92. PS. Loving the P10F. Picked up 2 more mags and a gun show for a good price. Past the 1000 round mark without a problem.

Good stuff 👍

Whether it's a G or F configuration, you can't carry cocked and locked either way. The F configuration decocks and puts the gun in safe with a dead trigger until you put it on fire. The G just decocks and springs back up into the fire position.

I’m torn between this and the zev octane 320 x carry as my next gun.

Good

Nice Review Brother! Carry on

Very nice pistol over-all, though I'm tending towards higher quality and price pistols I still don't own a Beretta 92 and though Wilson is a gold standard I'm resisting buying one. I do own a P X 4 Storm that is pretty fantastic so I'll use that as an excuse for not buying a Wilson Beretta 92.

I saw that sig p365 XL, will you be reviewing that this week as well?

I also had fitment issues with the 20rd mag. I'm glad it wasn't just mine.

Just purchased this gun! It shoots as advertised. This is my 2nd 92, but this one is just way above your typical 92. Awesome!

Great review! Have you/ do you want to sell that black and grey grip panels? As far as I know, The G model has nothing to do with the trigger pull. The lighter hammer spring does make the trigger lighter.

Great video sir, and your dialogue is very professional. I have to say that you have to have some Michael Jordan or Larry Bird hands. You make that Beretta look like a Glock 42 in your hands. I have a 92A1 fitted with a fair amount of Wilson Combat parts plus the G-Decocker kit all of which were installed by my Gun Smith. No it isn't an actual Wilson Combat (complete package) however, it is an improvement over the standard and it shoots really well. I'll be using it for ASI competition asi-usa.org/ great video and keep up the good work.

Excellent review KS... digging my Brigadier Tactical, the Centurion looks to be equally awesome!

You know how the Centurion has a smaller, lighter slide? Does it track even better than a standard sized 92 slide like your LTT? I have a Brigadier which doesn't track as well as a standard model, too much slide mass makes for slower sight settling and more recoil, A/B'd it. Never shot a Centurion but it's back in production now, so now I've been wondering.

Do u kno or doea anyone else here know if wilson modified the 20rd mag to work with the wilson mag guide? Cause the extended mags do not work with the wilson mag well on my ltt elite

I don't have a 92 but might have to look at one

Great Stuff KS. 👍👍. I personally love the Langdon better , but either one is Awsome. P.S. You Tube Sucks💪 , KS Is The Best 👍👍

KS while the exposed barrel might be questionable as appropriate as a combat sidearm not being a revolver, it does serve to make for a very flat shooting pistol due to less reciprocating mass when cycling. It could also be misconceived as possibly promoting more muzzle flip because of less weight out front but suprisingly it doesn't. I have owned 3 different Beretta pistols a 1989 model 92, a 1993 96c in 40cal, and a Cheetah 380 model 86 with the flip up barrel that allowed to load a cartridge manually. All of which were fantastic firearms that performed flawlessly. Beretta DA/SA triggers are extremely smooth although much heavier than the WC in stock configuration. I only ever had one issue with the exposed barrel and that was my 96c took a fall from the pouch of my truck's seat cover and landed on the hinge section of a two post 4 arm vehicle lift dinging the barrel. Now just to explain my truck had 12" suspension lift and an 8 " body lift with 44" super swampers on it so the fall was from nearly 5.5' above the lift arms. My cousin is a gunsmith and said that it would not affect the functionality of the firearm but my OCD said it would affect my functionality knowing it was there Lol, so it got a new barrel and all was well. Although my favorite DA/SA is a CZ-75 or any variant thereof the Beretta would definitely be my second choice. The Beretta instills great confidence when shooting and granted by today's standards it is not ideal for EDC but if the plasti-pistol revolution with Glock had never taken place it would be a viable carry option in a compact version. There is a reason why Beretta was the second longest running autoloader sidearm in our nations Military history it is an exceptional platform that isn't prone to malfunction, it is highly accurate, and was easy to maintain. Great video but I can't wait to see the Langdon Tactical review and what the outcome of a head 2 head "If I could only have one" showdown with the WC would render as a winner.

Just get Mec-gar 18 round mags that are flush fit.

Great review. How is the grip compared to the Glock?

The “non-Vertec” frame Centurion Tactical comes standard with the ultra thin gray/black/white VZ grips, not the green/dirty olive

When is the Langdon video coming?

Checkout the Beretta 92 LTT Elite with the trigger job.

Now thats a gun 👏

FANTASTIC..but..Is the soft DA trigger of this model dangerous for everyday carry ?

Beretta vs CZ... now that’s a highly underrated duel but still hard to beat a shadow I do love me some berettas. Have yet to get a newer model with the vertec grip. Been debating on the m9a3, WC, LTT, etc. too many to choose and prices are VERY high locally. I like to get hands on before I drop the funds Also about reliability and debris due to the exposed barrel.... carried it overseas... love/hate relationship.... as with all our gear proper maintenance was key especially after those damn sand storms. Imagine dusting everything you own with dirt colored powdered sugar. Best I can describe the majority of ones I was in. Anyway never had an issue with reliability myself. Proper holster goes a long way

Beretta's are very nice guns. I will never own one as I can't justify spending big money for them? Same reason why I will never own a Glock. Thanks for a cool overview.

Get the Beretta 92X, when available. Please do a review.

Omg that's a beautiful Beretta, I need to get me a Centurion ASAP!

To the best of my knowledge, there aren't any 92 series pistols that you can carry "cocked and locked" - as the safety lever/de-cocker is designed to SAFELY de-cock the pistol when used. You can load a round, de-cock it and carry it on "safe" (lever down) or simply de-cocked (lever back up). The Wilson Combat has the "G" model spring loaded de-cocker only (won't stay down on safe as demonstrated in this video). The 92 series has a slightly different safety and/or de-cocker design vs. Sig, a 1911, or a CZ, but is easily understood with just a little bit of training/experience. I use the term "forward is fire" and "down is dumb" for the Beretta safety lever. If the lever is down when you want to shoot it - that's dumb. If it's forward it can be fired. The hammer spring is located in the back of the grip - just like other hammer fired pistols. The "D" spring is an excellent, cheap, and easy modification that can be made to any "base" 92 series pistol that significantly improves the DA pull while retaining 100% reliability.

I have 92g brigadier from WC , mostly bought it to piss of YankeeMarshal lol

First to comment, but I have to watch it later! Range day! :)

Love Beretta 92, but too heavy. How much does the Wilson treatment cost?

Just traded a 1911 series 70 for this exact pistol.

The new 92x Centurion is very similar to this one.

KS if u could only have one the Staccato C or the Sig Legion 229?

Can't cock and lock the fs model either. The safety decocks the gun when you put it on safe.

Fast forward 1 year, and my Beretta is a paper weight. I will not pay new prices for ammo , and will not burn through the ammo i have stocked :(

Nice gun! To expensive though...don’t you think? I aso thought about the exposed barrel but if it was good for the armed forces it should be good for the civilian world too. Great vid KS

I like how you always invite people to comment on the potentially controversial features of a gun.

Love mine !! A Bad Ass Gun !!!!!!

Oh a glock too......

I want a Beretta so bad! My hands aren’t that big though. I shot a P229 and the pad of my finger just barely reaches the trigger. I think the M9A3 would fit me better but there’s no way in hell I’m paying $1,000 just for cool factor.

Fn 509 Midsize

My 92 has been and still remains the best looking and most reliable gun I own. I'd say it's maybe the best combination of utility and looks out there for a magazine handgun. If we're talking revolvers then sorry lads, I gotta say Colt python. There's just something sexy about a quality steel pistol. Ignoring the size and weight. It'll serve you well at the range, on a shelf, or on a battlefield. That's utility in strides.

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