Beretta 92 FS Brigadier 9mm Blue/Black CA Compliant Pistol

A: Paul, yes Sir, you are correct. This CA compliant model has a black frame and slide and 10-round magazine. It will accept any standard or extended capacity 92 Series magazines.

A: yes the mag is the only real difference. the other difference is that Beretta submitted and paid for the CA DOJ testing for the 10 round model so it would be legal in CA

A: Paul - Yes that's the difference .. shame, isn't it? CA won;t allow a manufacturer to sell their guns in CA unless the manufacturer pays the 'ransom' to have their gun "tested and approved" for sale in CA.

A: Alex, the Grip and finish are to main differences. This Brigadier has a "Ambidextrous Safety/De-cocking Lever" and depending on the specific 92FS you are looking at, will be decock only, manual safety or dual safety/decocker.

A: The one im looking at other than the brig is sniper grey i heard the birg has better durability with sand and recoil because its a bit heavier i have plates and screws in my wrist due to combat injury so i may go with the brig if it reduces recoil

A: Alex - from what I've read in various forums, the Brigadier does reduce recoil noticeably. It might well be the way for you to go, with your injured wrist. Thank you for your service!

A: Kent, yes Sir. The Beretta 92fs Brigadier model has Dovetailed Front/Rear Sights.