Beretta 90 Two Italian Version Manual

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and physically check to see that the
magazine, loading mechanism and
chamber are unloaded, and action
is open before handing it to another
person. Never take a firearm from
another person unless it is
unloaded, visually and physically
checked to confirm it is unloaded,
and the action is open.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGMENT/REFLEX
IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.
Do not drink and shoot. If you take
medication that can impair motor
reactions or judgment, do not
handle a firearm while you are
under the influence of the
medication.
11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.
Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle (chamber
empty, magazine empty). Hunters and target shooters
should load their firearm only at their destination, and only
when they are ready to shoot. If you carr y a firearm for self-
protection, leaving the chamber unloaded can reduce the
chance of an unintentional discharge.
12. LEAD WARNING.
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning
firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to
lead and other substances known to cause bir th defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious physical injur y. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
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WARNING: It is YOUR responsibility to know and abide by
Federal, State and Local laws governing the sale, transpor tation
and use of firearms in your area.
WARNING: This firearm has the capability of taking your life or
the life of someone else!  Always be extremely careful with your
firearm.  An accident is almost always the result of not following
basic firearm safety rules.
Especially for U.S. consumers:
For information about Firearm Safety Courses in your area,
please visit the National Rifle Association’s web site at
www
.nra.org. 
						

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hammer half-cocked,
safety disengaged
hammer decocked,
safety disengagedhammer decocked,
safety engaged
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
hammer cocked,
safety disengaged
Type D
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DESCRIPTION
The new Beretta 90-two semiautomatic pistol incorporates new
and unique benefits while maintaining all of the advanced
per formance and safety features that have made the 92 pistol
series an international legend.
The new Beretta 90-two features a brand new look with
innovative lines and rounded contours that permit comfor table
carr y and a smooth and rapid extraction from the holster.
Designed with extreme care in ever y detail, the Beretta 90-two is
complete with a large array of safety features. Each one is
specifically studied to take into account the ergonomics, design
and to obtain the best accessibility to the hand that grips the
pistol.  The interchangeability and modularity of the components,
together with the integral accessor y rail and the removable grip
unit, make this pistol ready to meet any operational requirement.
The Beretta 90-two is available in both the traditional
single/double action and in the double-action-only version.  All
feature new higher capacity magazines in the 9mm x 19
Parabellum (Luger), 9mm x 21 IMI and .40 S&W calibers.
SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING:Each version of the Beretta 90-two pistol of fers
dif ferent features. Carefully read the following paragraph that
describes the specific characteristic of your 90-two model. They
provide impor tant safety information.
NOTICE:The numbers in the figures refer to the photos on pages
53 and 54.
90-two Type F(Fig. 1-2): Double/single action. Ambidextrous
manual safety on the slide with hammer decocking function,
automatic firing pin block safety (Fig. 5, 6, 7 and 8).
90-two Type G(Fig. 3): Double/single action. Ambidextrous
manual lever on the slide with hammer decocking function with
the return of the lever to the firing position, automatic firing pin
block safety.
90-two Type D(Fig. 4): Double action only. Without manual
safety-hammer decocking. The spurless hammer, after each
shot, returns to the decocked position. Automatic firing pin block
safety.
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Manual safety-hammer decocking lever (Type F only)
(Fig. 1-2/A). The Beretta 90-two  pistols in Type F version are
equipped with an ambidextrous safety lever positioned on the
slide that disconnects the linkage between the trigger and the
sear, allowing to decock the hammer (if cocked or if positioned
on the half-cock position) with maximum safety, thanks to the
rotation of the rear par t of the firing pin. The safety may be
engaged also with the hammer decocked (Fig. 6) and with slide
open.  
Hammer decocking lever on the slide (Type G only)(Fig. 3). In
G configuration, the lever only decocks the hammer and rotates
the rear par t of the firing pin (the hammer decocking lever, after
operation, automatically returns to the firing position).
Loaded Chamber Indicator (On all models) (Fig. 2/B). The
loaded chamber indicator is a small red tab (extractor) that
protrudes fur ther from the slide when a round is in the chamber.
The tab is located on the right side of the pistol’s slide, near the
car tridge chamber, and can be both seen and felt, allowing the
user to check the chamber at night by feel or during the day by
checking for the increased protrusion of the red tab. 
Note:The most cer tain way to check whether a pistol is loaded
is to pull back on the slide and visually inspect the chamber for
a round. Loaded chambers indicator are designed primarily to
allow noiseless inspection of the pistol to ensure that is loaded
in situations when it may be dangerous to operate the slide (the
action of pulling back on the slide may make noise and will
temporarily render the pistol inoperable) or when it is dark. 
WARNING:In order to permit the use of the pistol in emergency
situations, these models are NOT provided with a magazine
safety. They are therefore capable of firing, when a round is
chambered, even if the magazine has not been inser ted or if it
has been removed or if it has been dislodged from its seat. 
Automatic firing pin block safety (All models) (Fig. 1/C). The
Beretta 90-two pistols have a blocking device that prevents
for ward movement of the firing pin unless the trigger is
completely pulled. 
Slide catch (slide stop) (On all models) (Fig. 1/D). The slide
catch is a lever that holds the slide open and rear ward after the
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last round is fired. This allows the user to immediately determine
that the pistol does not have a round in the chamber or in the
magazine.
Slide over travel stop (On all models). The hammer pin head has
been enlarged to enter a matching groove cut into the slide rail
to stop slide breech recoil  over travel. 
External hammer (Type F and G)(Fig. 1-2/E and Fig. 3). The
external hammer (hammer spur) allows to immediately check if
the hammer is cocked, on the half-cock notch, or decocked. The
hammer in D configuration (Type D) is spurless (Fig. 4).
Half-cock notch (on hammer) (Type F and G)(Fig. 7). The hammer
in 90-two Type F and G configurations has a half-cock notch that
will catch on the sear, before striking the firing pin, should the
hammer be released inadver tently by violently striking or
dropping the pistol. In Type D configuration, double action only
version, the hammer is spurless (Fig. 4).
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
NOTICE:The numbers in the figures refer to the photos on pages
53 and 54.
Semiautomatic firing. All 90-two Beretta pistols will
automatically reload after each round is fired, as long as there
are car tridges in the magazine.
The locked-breech locking systemwith falling locking block and
the barrel shor t recoil operation are a warranty of long-life and
shooting accuracy. 
Single/double action (Type F and G only). The Type F and G
versions fire double action on the first round (the pull on the
trigger in the double action mode will first cock the hammer
completely and then release it to strike the firing pin) and single
action on the following rounds (as the hammer stays in the
cocked position after the first round). The first round can be fired
also in single action mode if the hammer is manually cocked
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pull allows for faster, more accurate discharge of subsequent
rounds. The long and heavy double action trigger pull is
considered a safety feature because it also helps reduce the
likelihood of unintentional discharge. 
The hammer of the models Type F and Ghas three dif ferent
positions (the hammer of the Type D versionis spurless and has
no half-cock notch):
1. Decocked hammer(Fig. 5-6): The hammer is in the fully
lowered position. The pull on the trigger in the double action
mode will first cock the hammer completely and then release it
to strike the firing pin (double action).
2. Hammer in the half-cocked position (Fig. 7): By pulling the
hammer rear ward for a few millimeters its half-cock notch will be
caught on the sear. You will feel and hear the hammer “click” into
the half-cocked position. The pull on the trigger in the double
action mode will first cock the hammer completely and then
release it to strike the firing pin (double action).
3. Cocked hammer(Fig. 8): By pulling the hammer rear ward
completely you will feel and hear the hammer (click) into the full-
cocked position. The hammer is now in the firing position. The
pull on the trigger will release the hammer immediately to strike
the firing pin (single action).
Double action only (Type D)(Fig. 4). The pull on the trigger will
first cock the hammer completely and then release it to strike
the firing pin in the same motion. On Type D version (double
action only) the hammer follows the slide rear ward and for ward
to come to rest ever y time in the decocked position. The  long
and heavy double action trigger pull is considered a safety
feature because it also helps reduce the likelihood of
unintentional discharge.
Accessory rail (On all models) (Fig. 2/F).  Located for ward and
under the barrel, a rail is machined integral to the frame and
allows the mounting of light and laser accessories.  A practical
accessor y rail cover (Fig. 1-2/G) (which can be mounted when
an accessor y is not used) protects the rail from accidental
impacts and covers its corners to facilitate the inser tion and
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Interchangeable, luminescent Superluminova®sights (On all
models)(Fig. 1/H). The high definition 3-dot sight system is
coated in Superluminova
®, a special photosensitive material.
Shor t exposure to any kind of light, is enough to ensure long
lasting luminescence.  Rear and front sights can be removed for
replacement with other types of sights of dif ferent height. 
The unique design of the sights has resulted in a 5mm increase
to the sight radius when compared to the classic Model 92
series.  This results in a more precise alignment of the barrel to
the target during shooting. Tritium night sights are also available,
upon request.
High capacity magazine (Fig. 1-2/I). The Beretta 90-two pistols
have an easily removable, high capacity staggered magazine,
that allows for rapid reloading and extended use of the firearm
in special operating situations:
The type and capacity of magazine for the 90-two  pistols is as
follows:
90-two cal. 9mmx19 Parabellum - staggered magazine with   10,
15 or 17 rounds*
90-two cal. 9mmx21 IMI - staggered magazine with 15 rounds
90-two cal. .40 S&W - staggered magazine with 10, 11 or 12
rounds
*For some markets and in compliance to local legal restrictions,
extended magazine bottoms can be applied to increase the
magazine capacity to 20 rounds for caliber 9mmx19.
CAUTION:Consult local authorities for magazine capacity
restrictions that may apply in your locale.
Skeletonized hammer (Type F and G)(Fig. 1-2/E and Fig. 3).
The distinctive hammer is significantly faster and lighter.
Simple field stripping, cleaning and re-assembly(On all models)
(Fig. 1-2/L). The pistol is designed for extremely quick and
simple field stripping and to avoid casual or involuntar y
disassembly. Reassembly is easy and accidental misassembly of
par ts is prevented by the distinctive design. The slide locks
automatically when it passes beyond the rear section of the
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DESIGN AND ANATOMICAL
FEATURES
NOTICE:The numbers in the figures refer to the photos on pages
53 and 54.
THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE COMMON TO ALL
90-TWO MODELS
Newly designed frame. (Fig. 2/M) The Beretta 90-two is a light
and technically advanced pistol that ensures trouble-free
inser tion and holster extraction, thanks to its rounded and truly
snag-free sur faces. 
Inside the frame, near the disassembly lever, a metallic recoil
buf fer reduces the impact of the slide assembly against the
frame during the shooting cycle.  By redistributing the stresses,
the recoil buf fer increases the ser vice life of the firearm.
Trigger guard (Fig. 1/N) is also rounded to ensure, when firing
with two hands, the correct positioning of the suppor ting hand. 
Newly designed slide(Fig. 1/O) and slide catch(Fig. 1/D). The
sides of the slide are smoothed and snag-proofed easing the
inser tion and removal of the pistol from its holster. The rear
transversal serrations on the slide allow for a firm grip even in
moist conditions, facilitating slide operation and safety control.
The slide catch (slide stop)  has been redesigned to conform to
the unique lines of the slide and frame. The slide and other
metal par ts such as the slide catch, the disassembly latch, the
safety lever (if present) and the sights are coated with Bruniton,
a material that provides superior corrosion resistance and
reduced  friction between frame and slide. 
Ergonomic and modular grip(Fig. 1-2/P1 and P2). The new
locking mechanism of the single-piece grip unit allows for quick
and easy standard grip (P1) replacement. An optional slim
accessor y grip (P2) is available to better adapt to smaller hands.
The rear upper par t of the grip is precisely cur ved and relieved
for a firmer, more comfor table grip and to snugly fit the shooter’s
hand. Both the front and the rear par t of the integral grip boast
a comfor table scaled sur face that, not only has great aesthetic
impact, but considerably improves grip, even in moist conditions. 
Reversible magazine release button(Fig. 1-2/Q). The newly
designed magazine release button can be mounted on either
side depending on shooter preference.