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Beretta Mags.

tmearstmears Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
edited December 2001 in Ask the Experts
I just picked up a magazine from a sporting goods store close out sale They had it labeled as going to a Beretta 92FS. It fits my 92FS but is to short inside the mag well and hangs past the bottom of the pistol grip. It is black parkerized steel, a flat steel bottom plate, holds 13 rounds and is roll marked on the side (similar to the Beretta factory roll mark) *Italy* Cal. 9mm NATO/LUGER. I'm not familiar with any of the other Beretta pistols but am assuming it goes to one. Which one guys?? Thanks.
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  • lrarmsxlrarmsx Member Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is it a flat bottom plate or does it have a bit of a foot? If it is flat it may be a browning high power mag rather than a Beretta mag. Both of the mags would have a similar role mark as they would have been made by Mecgar in Italy. Normally the NATO/LUGER marking is found on the Browning mags. The Beretta mag would say "9mm Para". You could also tell by comparing the location of the mag catch notch, as well as the cut out for the slide stop at the top left front of the mag. The angles on the sides are different too.
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  • tmearstmears Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Okay.......thanks so far. The mag has a flat, blued metal bottom plate, the follower is plastic. I'll take a picture of it compared to my 92FS mag. Thanks guys.
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  • lrarmsxlrarmsx Member Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The mag body is more of a gray finish right? If there are any holes at the back, they stagger side to side, not down the middle. Depending on the age of the mag you have, it may not even have any holes. I guess I'd still bet it is a Browning mag not a Beretta one. I've seen dealers make the mistake before. They see "Italy" and "9mm" on a mag and automatically make the assumption that it is for a Beretta.
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  • tmearstmears Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes......the parkerize is more of a gray color. You are saying I bought a High Power mag. The main reason I'm trying to find out is because It is an mag I can't use and am going to auction it. Thanks.
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  • lrarmsxlrarmsx Member Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you can E-mail a good picture of it, I could tell you for sure. If that is an option, show the side with the writing, the back and the bottom if possible. One shot would probably be enough, but several would be the best. I can usually ID mags on sight, but a picture can be a little tougher. One good side shot should do. My E-mail is LRARMSX@HOME.COM
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