ECVMatt
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I recently got into the 92 FS world and was very impressed with comfort and accuracy of the gun. My gun shoots very soft, is very accurate, and is fun for us 80's/90's kids that are getting nostalgic.
So that experience led me down the 92 rabbit hole. Being in CA, I can not get the latest and greatest LTT or Wilson Combat version, but they do sell all the parts a la carte. My original 92 has some sentimental value, so I did not want to go tearing it apart. That led me on a search for a second 92FS.
We have a website out here called Calguns and they have a classified section that I am sure has cost one of my kids their college education. However, it is a great place to buy used guns in CA and sometimes great deals are found. With several new guns add to the CA approved list, some of the older designs can be had for a steal and so it was that I came across a NIB Italian 92 FS. After doing the paperwork, I quickly ran home to start ordering some parts. I ended up with a LTT Tigger Job in a Bag and an all steel parts set from Midwest Guns. I should add that the hammer spring cup is plastic on my gun. This part was not included in the Midwest kit, but they do have them on Ebay. I should have that tomorrow and will be replacing the plastic one for sure.
I finally had some time tonight to throw everything together, well almost everything, and it was much different than working with my standard Glock pistol. Overall I found the design relatively simple to work with, but the small parts and springs can be a bear. Once I had everything back together, I discovered that the double action was not working, so I had to remove the trigger bar and file off some material on the over travel section. It only took a minute and I was good to go. The trigger pull ended up great!
I almost got all the work done, but I did not have the right sized punch to work on the safety. Amazon will hopefully save me tomorrow or the next day and I will get that knocked out.
Another bonus to the 92 FS or M9 is the abundance of surplus gear for the gun. It is also sometimes helpful to be a lefty. I went a bit crazy on Ebay, but have some good stuff coming. I can't believe some of the prices I got on new Safariland holsters.
I am off to the desert for some shooting this weekend and will be able to give the gun a good work out. I will update after I get a few rounds down the pipe.
So that experience led me down the 92 rabbit hole. Being in CA, I can not get the latest and greatest LTT or Wilson Combat version, but they do sell all the parts a la carte. My original 92 has some sentimental value, so I did not want to go tearing it apart. That led me on a search for a second 92FS.
We have a website out here called Calguns and they have a classified section that I am sure has cost one of my kids their college education. However, it is a great place to buy used guns in CA and sometimes great deals are found. With several new guns add to the CA approved list, some of the older designs can be had for a steal and so it was that I came across a NIB Italian 92 FS. After doing the paperwork, I quickly ran home to start ordering some parts. I ended up with a LTT Tigger Job in a Bag and an all steel parts set from Midwest Guns. I should add that the hammer spring cup is plastic on my gun. This part was not included in the Midwest kit, but they do have them on Ebay. I should have that tomorrow and will be replacing the plastic one for sure.
I finally had some time tonight to throw everything together, well almost everything, and it was much different than working with my standard Glock pistol. Overall I found the design relatively simple to work with, but the small parts and springs can be a bear. Once I had everything back together, I discovered that the double action was not working, so I had to remove the trigger bar and file off some material on the over travel section. It only took a minute and I was good to go. The trigger pull ended up great!
I almost got all the work done, but I did not have the right sized punch to work on the safety. Amazon will hopefully save me tomorrow or the next day and I will get that knocked out.
Another bonus to the 92 FS or M9 is the abundance of surplus gear for the gun. It is also sometimes helpful to be a lefty. I went a bit crazy on Ebay, but have some good stuff coming. I can't believe some of the prices I got on new Safariland holsters.
I am off to the desert for some shooting this weekend and will be able to give the gun a good work out. I will update after I get a few rounds down the pipe.
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