Beretta Steel-I Instruction Manual
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55 Fig. 1 O Fig. 2 decocked hammer-safety disengaged decocked hammer-safety engaged Fig. 3 Fig. 4 O
56 Series cocked hammer-safety engaged Fig. 5 half-cocked hammer safety disengaged single/double action mod. onlyhalf-cocked hammer safety engaged single/double action mod. only Fig. 8 Fig. 9Fig. 7 Fig. 6 A MF E N cocked hammer-safety disengaged
57 SAFETY FEATURES NOTICE: The figure numbers noted below refer to the photographs on pages 2, 55, 56, 173. Frame mounted safety (Fig. 1-5/A). All 92/98/96 Steel I pistols feature an ambidextrous manual safety on the frame that locks the sear and the slide in the closed position. The manual safety can be engaged when the hammer is in decocked or cocked position (Fig. 4 and 7). On the single/double action versions the safety can be also engaged with the hammer in half- cocked position (Fig. 9). The manual safety cannot be engaged with the slide in the open position. DESCRIPTION The new Beretta 92/98/96 Steel I is the synthesis of the long- standing experience of the model 92, manufactured in well over two million units and reconfirms Beretta’s tradition of steel framed pistols. Designed with extreme attention to details the Beretta 92/98/96 Steel I pistol is created with the true connoisseurs, the exper t marksmen and collectors in mind. This exclusive 92 model spor ts numerous special features, like its steel frame, the slim lines of its “ver tical” grip, the “flush” barrel, the recoil-reducing slide, already tested in the Brigadier, Stock, Combat and Billennium models, the ambidextrous, frame- mounted safety and the skeletonized hammer. Other features are the Novak rear sight with white dots, the thin dual textured grips and the Beretta satin/polished grey finish, which is a special nickel-alloy based plating that ensures an extraordinar y resistance to punishing and harsh weather conditions and gives the pistol its unmatched look. The Beretta 92/98/96 Steel I is available in calibers 9mm x 19 Parabellum (Luger), 9mm x 21 IMI and .40 S&W, both in a traditional single/double action and a single action only version. The single action only model features a micrometric adjustment of the trigger’s pre and over travel. The Beretta 92/98/96 Steel I is qualified to compete in the IDPA competitions.
58 Series Automatic Firing Pin Block (Fig. 1/B). The 92/98/96 Steel I pistols have a blocking device that prevents for ward movement of the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. This feature is intended to prevent discharge if the pistol is dropped or if the hammer is unintentionally dropped without pulling the trigger. Loaded chamber indicator (Fig. 2). 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 chamber indicators are designed primarily to allow noiseless inspection of the pistol to ensure that it 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, even in the case of involuntar y dropping or loss of the magazine, 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. Slide catch (Fig. 1/C). The slide catch is a lever that holds the slide open and rear ward after the 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.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 (Fig. 1/D). The external hammer allows the user to visually and immediately determine that the hammer is cocked or lowered. !
59 Half-cock notch (on hammer) – single/double action versions only (Fig. 8 and 9). The hammer of the 92/98/96 Steel I single/double action pistol features 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. OPERATIONAL AND ANATOMICAL FEATURES Semi-automatic firing.Model 92/98/96 Steel I 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 action. (All 92/98/96 Steel I models). The shor t and light single action trigger pull allows for faster, more accurate discharge of subsequent rounds. Single/double action pistols fire double action on the first round and single action on subsequent rounds. In this last version, the first round can be fired in single action trigger pull if the hammer is manually cocked prior to pulling the trigger. Double action. (92/98/96 Steel I single/double action models only). Also considered a safety feature during emergency use of a pistol, the double action trigger pull both cocks and drops the hammer in the same motion. This allows immediate firing of the weapon without requiring that the hammer be independently manipulated. Double action trigger pull is considered a safety feature because it allows the user to attempt to refire a non- firing car tridge simply by pulling the trigger a second time. The length of trigger pull also helps reduce the likelihood of unintentional discharge.
60 Series Conversion of mode of operation (single/double to single action only or single action only to single/double action). The Beretta 92/98/96 Steel I pistols are predisposed for conversion of their mode of operation from single/double to single action only and viceversa (only where allowed by local laws). The conversion requires the replacement of several pistol components. WARNING:This operation must be carried out by a competent gunsmith. Micrometric adjustment of the trigger (92/98/96 Steel I single action models only) (Fig. 5/E). 92/98/96 Steel I single action models feature a competition tuned trigger with screw to adjust the extra shor t let-of f (pretravel) and over travel. Removable, high capacity magazine (Fig. 1/O). Model 92/98/96 Steel I pistols have a quickly removable, high capacity magazine which allows rapid reloading and extended use in emergency situations. The type and capacity of magazine for 92/98/96 Steel I pistols is as follows: 92 Steel I cal. 9mm x 19 - 15* - round, staggered magazine. 98 Steel I cal. 9mm x 21 IMI - 15 - round, staggered magazine. 96 Steel I cal. .40 S&W - 11* - round, staggered magazine. *Commercial pistols sold in the US market are supplied with 10-round magazines in accordance with US Federal Guidelines for Commercial Sales. Simple field stripping and cleaning (Fig. 1-5/F). The disassembly device is designed to allow an extremely quick and simple field stripping of the pistol and also to avoid casual or involuntar y disassembly. A pistol which can be easily field stripped can be more readily cleaned. Simple cleaning makes it easier for the user to properly maintain the pistol, which helps ensure continued reliability. Steel frame (Fig. 1/G). All 92/98/96 Steel I pistols feature the exclusive frame manufactured with high resistance steel and special Beretta satin/polished nickel-alloy based finish. The increase in weight of the firearm, due to the use of steel, has been limited thanks to the slimming of the frame’s structure, giving the pistol better stability during firing. !
61 Recoil reducing slide (Fig. 1/H). The slide has been widened near the slide rails. The reconfigured front profile also allows for a removable dovetailed front sight. Front and rear slide serrations enable easier racking during manual operation. Ambidextrous safety lever (Fig. 1-5/A).Frame mounted, ambidextrous for easier thumb access. Extended length and width. Sights (Fig. 1/I). Front and rear sights are dovetailed into the slide for possible replacement. 3-dot sight system is designed for quick target acquisition. The popular and easily recognized rear Novak sight also lengthens the sight radius by several millimeters. Grip (Fig. 1/L).The ver tical grip, ergonomically designed, is suitable for small handed shooters, while enhancing the aestethic of the pistol. The front and back straps of the grip are fully serrated to ensure a firm hold. Plastic panels (Fig. 5/N).The thin dual textured grip panels guarantee a sure grip and maximum control during rapid fire. Extended reversible magazine release button (Fig. 1-5/M).The magazine release button can easily be assembled on the right side of the pistol for left handed shooters. It features extended dimensions for competition use. Skeletonized hammer (Fig. 1/D).The skeletonized hammer gives the pistol a new and distinctive look.
62 Series SPECIFICATIONS VersionsSingle action only and single/double action Model92 Steel I 98 Steel I 96 Steel I Caliber9mmx19 (Parabellum or Luger) 9mmx21 IMI 40 S&W Magazine capacity (rounds)*10, 15 15 10, 11 Rifling twist (mm/in)250/9.84 250/9.84 400/15.7 RiflingR.H., 6 grooves. OperationSemiautomatic, shor t recoil of the barrel Locking systemLocked-breech, falling block ActionSingle action only or single/double action versions SightsFront and rear sights dovetailed into the slide. Removable. HammerExposed SafetiesAutomatic firing pin blocking device. Manual safety on the frame: it can be applied with hammer lowered or cocked. FrameSteel, with special Beretta satin grey nickel-alloy based finish and polished sides. SlideSteel, with special Beretta satin grey nickel-alloy based finish and polished sides. BarrelSteel, with special Beretta polished grey nickel-alloy based finish. Chrome plated bore and chamber. Overall length(mm/in) 211/8.3 Barrel length(mm/in) 119/4.7 Overall width(mm/in) 41/1.6 Overall height(mm/in) 139/5.5 Sight radius(mm/in) 165/6.5 Weight unloaded Without magazine(gr/oz) 1100/38.8 approx. *Commercial pistols sold in the US market are supplied with 10-round magazines in accordance with US Federal Guidelines for Commercial Sales.
63 GENERAL OPERATION Beretta’s 92/98/96 Steel I semi-automatic pistols use a shor t recoil locked-breech system with falling block. When the pistol is fired, the pressure developed by combustion gas recoils the slide-barrel assembly. After a shor t run of slide- barrel assembly, the locking block falls and releases the slide letting it recoil while the barrel stops against frame. The slide, during its rear ward movement, extracts and ejects the fired car tridge case, cocks the hammer and activates the recoil spring. Pushed by the recoil spring, the slide then moves for ward feeding the next car tridge from the magazine into the chamber and causing barrel-slide locking. The slide is designed to stay open after the last car tridge has been fired and ejected. LOAD CHECK At various points in this manual you will be instructed to “visually check to be cer tain your Beretta 92/98/96 Steel I pistol is unloaded.” This should become second nature to you, as you should: •Never assume that a firearm is unloaded (even a gun that is new and in its original packaging). •Never point or push a firearm toward yourself or another person. •Always visually check to see that the chamber is unloaded. •Remove the magazine and block the slide in the open position before handing the pistol to another person. •Never take or pull this pistol from another person unless the magazine is removed, the slide is open and the chamber has been visually checked to confirm it is unloaded. To visually check to be cer tain your pistol is unloaded, carefully follow the steps below. WARNING:Keep your finger OFF THE TRIGGER and the barrel pointed in a SAFE direction. !
64 Series •Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine release button. (Fig. 10) •Retract the slide. Visually inspect the car tridge chamber to ensure that it is empty. The chamber is empty when no car tridge is visible when looking into the open chamber. (Fig. 11) Releasing the slide when a magazine is not in the pistol will automatically close the slide. Always keep your finger away from the ejection por t. To keep the slide in the open position, without the magazine in the pistol, fully retract the slide and press the slide catch upward with your thumb (Fig. 1/C )and release the slide. The slide will be blocked in the open position. The slide remains open when an empty magazine is inser ted or when the slide catch is pressed upwards. If the pistol is unloaded, proceed to the following step, other wise refer to the procedure: UNLOADING THE PISTOL. •Gently accompany the slide to the closed position. If the slide is blocked in the open position by the slide catch or by an empty magazine inser ted in the pistol, press the slide catch downwards to close the slide. WARNING: Always keep your finger away from the ejection por t. WARNING:THE HAMMER IS COCKED. With the barrel pointed in a safe direction, decock the hammer by following the instruction given in the next paragraph. ! !