Beretta 9000 Holsters

Introduced into the market in 2001, the Beretta 9000S pistol was a number of "firsts" for Beretta. It was the first pistol that they had specifically designed for the U.S. concealed carry market. It was also the first polymer frame pistol that Beretta had ever produced. Finally, it was the first pistol that Beretta had ever designed that would operate and fire as a single or double action weapon.

In order to compete in the concealed carry and civilian protection market in the U.S., Beretta knew that the 9000S frame would have to be very compact and light. In order to reduce the overall weight, Beretta elected to use a fiberglass reinforced technopolymer as the frame. As a result, the 9000S weighs slightly under 28 ounces unloaded, but has enough magazine capacity to fulfill most needs.

Believing that the .40 caliber was an up and coming round in 2001, Beretta decided to release the 9000S in a .40 caliber version first. Once it's popularity was established, Beretta released the 9mm model to the public in 2002. In both calibers, the 9000S offers a high round capacity in relation to the overall weapon size. The .40 caliber model holds 10 rounds plus 1 in the chamber, while the 9mm model holds 12 rounds plus one in the chamber. Having shot this weapon chambered in the .40, I can tell that it's a bit of a beast with the light weight and small grip.

Since 2001, Beretta has released two variations of the 9000S series, a "D" model and an "F" model. The D model was the first to be released and only functioned in a double action capacity. The F model was released in 2004 and allowed the handgun to function as either a double action weapon or a single action weapon. The F model featured a decocker/safety lever that resembled one found on a single action weapon like a Colt 1911 or other John Browning design.

Like many other handguns on the market, the 9000S is easy to field strip and breaks down into 4 components. All the components are large so the shooter won't lose any parts or have to be concerned with any small springs. Reassembly takes a matter of seconds and the weapon is battle ready again.