[SHOT 2023] NEW Beretta 92Xi SAO (Single Action Only) 9mm

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This year at SHOT Show 2023 Beretta had so many new releases from themselves, Tikka, Sako, and Manurhin that they hosted their own, private Range Day to display them all. We were in attendance and one of their newest announcements to come out is the Beretta 92Xi SAO (Single Action Only) handgun. With an attractive appearance and an improved trigger as well, this should be a popular pistol among the Beretta 92 faithful.

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Beretta 92Xi SAO (Single Action Only) 9mm


With the introduction of the Beretta 92Xi SAO, there are going to be 6 initial offerings. The stainless and wood grip model (displayed above) is considered the “Launch Edition” version and comes in 3 variants (10-, 15-, or 18-round magazines depending on the state or jurisdiction you live in). The other standard model of a black frame and silver Cerakote slide has 3 variations as well (3 different magazine capacities). The Launch Edition 92Xi has an MSRP of $1,199 while the Standard model retails for $949.

• Action: Single-Action Only
• Barrel Length: 4.7″
• Magazine Capacity: 18+1 (15+1 and 10+1 also offered)
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front Sight + Full Serrated Black Rear Sight
• Weight (Unloaded): 33.3 Ounces
• Picatinny Rail, Frame Mounted Safety, Iconic Bruniton Slide Finish (Launch Edition) or Cerakote (Standard)

If you haven’t already seen it, our sister-site of TheFirearmBlog.com (TFB) and one of their own sister-site YouTube channels of TFBTV Show Time has already posted a video on the Beretta 92Xi that can be watched HERE. With a frame mounted safety, stylish looks, and an upgraded X-treme S Trigger built specifically for single-action only shooting, this looks like another winner from Beretta. As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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I put in an order for one almost a month ago, and it arrived yesterday. In three words: I LOVE IT!
The first few I had were 92FS issued guns. I'm a dipped in gold Sig guy but was immediately dazzled by how smooth the Beretta was. It was a hoot to watch the slide going back and forth over the barrel. I immediately started carrying it, shooting a lot for proficiency to pass the company quals.
Everybody who saw it wanted to shoot it, and proclaimed their joy for it. I was used to 9mm and finding ways to overcome "that weakness." The one big "Why'd they do that?" was the safety. Ridiculous. Thought so then, think so now. I bought an early European 92 with the mag release at the bottom of the grip frame. Wonderful gun, a true pleasure to shoot.

So. The Type 92Xi, the "9211". It's as smooth and easy to use as, well, SURPRISE! A Beretta 92! Anybody surprised? This one is all grey or silver, with black controls, and the wood grips. Received with 2 magazines. BUT, no manual. That must be viewed online or downloaded. I won't list all the things that make this a "New Frontier" as Beretta likes to say. You can readily find the descriptions online. Things that stood out for me are the dovetailed front sight, the frame-mounted two-side safety and almost-flat trigger. The grip frame has checkering front and rear, and I'm sure the checkered wood grip panels helped. The top rear of the slide, in front of the rear sight, is prepped for a red dot sight. I'm an Ol' Guye so I like good fixed sights, and the rear sight has the widest cutout I think I have ever seen. It makes finding them and using them very easy. I know people who filed out that opening on their Pythons because they are so tight they are hard to line up.
Another feature I don't use is the rail under the front of the slide. What I found it meant to me was that the gun fits none of my Beretta holsters. I'll have to buy a couple more to accommodate it. Oh boy.
Some guns need a break-in of up to a hundred rounds or so. No Beretta I have ever had, did. This one was no different. I checked to see it was properly lubed (it was), and just started shooting. A hundred flawless shots later I was debating driving the 17 miles home to get more ammo.
If you want one identical to this one, Beretta says it is a limited edition, so get your order in now, and bite your nails until it comes. Costs $1180. Similar models go for about $950.
It's a Beretta. You can't go wrong.