This is one of a series of pictures I'm going to upload of some of my firearms collection. I'm only uploading those that have a historical background.

~About THIS firearm~
-This is my Bereta model 92F

-This was inherited from my grandfather when he passed away. We are not sure exactally when he purchased it. (grandfather on my fathers side) I'm not even sure why he bought this....

-This is chambered in 9mm Parabellum [means (If you seek peace, prepare)"for War"]

-Am glad I have this because it's my first and only automatic pistol, and it's one that is fairly expensive to purchase.

-This photo shows the Beretta with the slide locked for fast reloading. This occurs whenever your magazine is empty. All you have to do is slide the empty magazine out and slide one with bullets in, then flip the lever on the left (seen here) with your thumb and the slide closes, chambers a round and cockes the hammer back.

~About the firearm~
-The Beretta 92 was designed in 1972 and production of many variants in different calibers continues today.

-This replaced the U.S. military's side arm, the famous Colt M1911, in 1985.

-In the military this is known as the M9.

-The 'F' means that is the model series that was sent for U.S. Government testing.

-The 92F has the reputation of being very accurate. I have not fired mine enough to confirm that, but from what I have shot of it, it seems to comply.

If you wish to see this gun being fired, check out my youtube video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjhF8bICgfU&feature=channel_video_title