About this product
The Beretta 92FS is the open-slide, DA/SA 9mm pistol that served as the U.S. military's M9 sidearm for three decades, and this version wears an OD green Cerakote finish over the standard aluminum frame and steel slide. It's a full-size, hammer-fired service pistol built on a design with one of the longest continuous production and service records of any modern handgun. The Cerakote finish is a functional upgrade over the original Bruniton coating, not just a color change, and it's applied to the same 92FS frame and slide that generations of military and law-enforcement armorers have serviced for decades.
What is the Beretta 92FS?
It's a DA/SA, open-slide 9mm pistol with a slide-mounted safety and decocker, an aluminum alloy frame, and a steel slide - the same basic design the U.S. military adopted as the M9 and carried for roughly 30 years before transitioning to a newer sidearm. This example has a 4.9-inch barrel, an 8.5-inch overall length, and three-dot sights, with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds, or 10 for restricted states including California.
What does the OD Green Cerakote add?
Cerakote is a ceramic-based coating that adds abrasion and corrosion resistance beyond the factory Bruniton finish, while giving the gun a distinct OD green look instead of standard black. Functionally, it's a durability upgrade wrapped in a finish change - the underlying 92FS mechanics are unchanged.
How does it compare to a striker-fired 9mm duty gun?
The 92FS's DA/SA trigger with a slide-mounted decocker is a different manual of arms than a consistent striker trigger - a longer first pull, then a shorter single-action pull for every shot after, with the option to carry hammer-down. Its full-size aluminum-and-steel build and 33.3-ounce unloaded weight also make it noticeably heavier than a polymer-framed striker gun, which many shooters find helps tame recoil over a long range session.
Who is this not for?
Its size and weight make it a poor fit for anyone specifically shopping for deep concealment - this is a full-size duty and range pistol, not a compact carry gun. Shooters who've only trained on striker-fired triggers should dry-fire and range-test the DA/SA system before committing, since the first-shot trigger pull is meaningfully different.
Does it work in California?
The magazine ships at 10 rounds for restricted states like California instead of the standard 15, which keeps it within the state's capacity limit, but Beretta 92FS variants and finishes still need to be checked against California's handgun roster before delivery. This ships to your licensed FFL dealer with the standard waiting period and paperwork - see our California gun laws page for the current process, and compare it with the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal HD if you're weighing a modern optics-ready alternative.
Is it worth it?
For a buyer who wants a proven, decades-tested military design with a durability-focused finish and a distinctive look, the OD green Cerakote 92FS delivers exactly that combination. If you specifically need the highest capacity 9mm on the market or a lighter carry package, this isn't the optimized choice, but as an all-around duty and range pistol with genuine service pedigree, it's hard to argue with the track record this exact design has already put in over the decades.
FFL transfer required
This item is a firearm and ships only to a licensed FFL dealer, never to a home address. At checkout, enter your preferred dealer as the shipping address, or leave it blank and we will assign a licensed dealer near you at no extra cost. You complete the background check and paperwork with the dealer when you pick up.
California buyers: handguns must be on the California roster for delivery to a California FFL, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) and DROS are handled at the dealer, and the 10-day waiting period applies. Out-of-state buyers receive the firearm through their own local FFL under their state's rules.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Proven military M9 design with decades of service history
- OD Green Cerakote adds real corrosion and abrasion resistance
- Full-size, all-metal build helps manage 9mm recoil
- 10-round magazine included for capacity-restricted states
Trade-offs
- Large and heavy for concealed carry
- DA/SA trigger requires more training than striker-fired guns
- California roster eligibility must be confirmed before ordering
- Standard three-dot sights, not optics-ready
Key attributes
| Transfer | Ships to your FFL dealer |
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Barrel Length | 4.9 in |
| Overall Length | 8.5 in |
| Capacity | 15 rounds (10 in restricted states) |
| Weight | ~33.3 oz unloaded |
| Finish | OD Green Cerakote |
Frequently asked questions
- How many rounds does the magazine hold?
- 15 rounds standard, or 10 rounds in states with capacity restrictions, including California.
- Is the Cerakote finish just cosmetic?
- No - it adds abrasion and corrosion resistance beyond the factory Bruniton finish in addition to the OD green color.
- Is this the same gun the military used as the M9?
- Yes, the 92FS is the civilian version of the same open-slide DA/SA design that served as the U.S. military's M9 sidearm for about three decades.
- What's the unloaded weight?
- Approximately 33.3 ounces, per the manufacturer specification - a full-size, all-metal-frame pistol.
- Does it ship to California?
- It ships to your FFL dealer, but roster eligibility should be confirmed with the dealer before ordering, per the listing.