Review: Wilson Combat Beretta 92G Centurion Tactical
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Splitting the difference between the full size and compact versions of the Beretta 92 is the Centurion -- a "just right" variant of the classic DA/SA pistol that, until now, had been out of production since 2004. This year, Wilson Combat has teamed up with Beretta to bring us the 92G Centurion Tactical. Chris got a chance to try out the test gun that Wilson Combat let us borrow and he shares his thoughts in this review.
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I love the 92’s...always have.
No beating the feel of the 92 in your hand and during live fire exercise.
As a recent convert to the 92 series, I can totally agree. I happen to be fortunate to have hands that are very well suited to the grip width and trigger reach, making the 92 series feel like a custom fitted setup right out of the box. The recoil is far more comfortable and predictable compared to my previous choices, making target reaquisition on second and subsequent shots that much faster and more accurate. Add in the decades of proven reliability, near maintenance free operation and the ease of cleaning, and my 92 has quickly moved to the front of the pack when I am standing at the safe, choosing what to carry.
Me too I'm a huge Beretta fan the 92 was one of my first pistols I still have mine I'm saving up for the centerian in this vid I can't wait to get my hands on one 😁💪
Plus the name "Centurion" is cool, that's a big plus in my book.
It's great to see Beretta 92 variants coming from different places like Wilson. Even though I own several striker fired pistols, overall I still prefer the 92A1 I've tuned a little, Sig P226 and 1911 platforms. If I had to have only one pistol it would be a Beretta or Sig. Luckily in America we can have what we want pretty much.
I got the Action Tuned version. Definitely a lighter & smoother DA trigger pull than my M9A3. This Wilson Combat is currently my favorite handgun that I own.
Hard to imagine anything made by Beretta then "finished" by Wilson Combat that is anything but great. If you then give the trigger the Langdon touch . . .
I’ve been winter carrying a 92D centurion with the bobbed hammer. I like it a lot. Also 19 rounds total of Fed HST is a confidence booster.
Beretta quality is second to none..
Great review! Been carrying and shooting variants of the Beretta 92 since the mid 1990s. This one has all the features to make it the perfect 92 (for me anyway). Eyeballing this one for a while now. Pretty sure I've gotta have it.
Thanks a lot, Chris! Now I have ANOTHER gun on my wish list.
You have to be the only reviewer under 50 on RUclips who has as many or more DA/SA pistols (and regularly carries them) than striker-fired pistols. Thanks for reminding me of just how many choices in both pistols AND action types there were in the late 20th Century. :)
I have a Wilson Combat/Beretta Brigadier Tactical. The thing is amazing. Beretta does a phenomenal job on them. The Centurion looks excellent as well.
You should do a series on some CZ variants, namely the classic steel frame line up, the P01 (and Omega) and the polymer P07/9.
I like my P01 regular better than the Omega for some reason but doing a series on CZ would be great. The SP-01 might give the Beretta 92 a run for it's money. #CZLIFE
I like my CZ-75 PCR but the double action is HARD & I usually double tap for some reason when I first get to the range; probably because the double to single transition is so pronounced.
I like the Omega's decocker/safety shape. I like to rest my thumb on the safety.
CZ double action is usually smooth hmmm. but the PCR is a nice pistol, I love CZs
Love my P-07s! :)
I do love Beretta 92's and when hear Wilson combat coming out with there custom versions i had to get one right away. I got myself the 92g brigadier and i love it! But i'm so temped to buy this version also! great videos!
I absolutely love the 92 and all Berettas, I'm a huge Beretta Fanboy lol
And you're right, when a company produces firearms for 492 years knows its stuff.
Just picked one of these up this morning.SWEET pistol. Nice addition o the collection
How much?
@@blonded3598 we got it used for $1100
Yep I need one of these. I can’t get enough of this channel.
Just got one with the trigger upgrade, WOW, awesome pistol is all that needs to be said, keep up the good work wilson combat
I wish they would make a M9A3 compact version, as that would be a really exceptional compact pistol. That or the Wilson Compact Carry again. THIS is what I really want. :)
Paul Schlaffer Ernest Langdon has heard and answered the call for all the compact lovers out there. Just go to his website Langdon Tactical.
Rick
Chris great review and I couldn’t agree more spend the little extra and get wilson trigger job or the Langdon trigger in a bag or you will really be missing out on how great this pistol is!
Came across this video so I had to add my 2 cents 😃.
A few months ago I went to my local gun store to purchase the Beretta M9A3, a firearm that I’m very familiar with, since a good friend of mine owns and I have close to 600 rounds in it myself.
The salesman showed me the Centurion with the De-cocker, and the Wilson Combat trigger job.
It fit my hand like a glove so I forgot all about the M9A3 and walked out with this Badass .
Very happy with my purchase.
Now I was looking at the Wilson Combat EDC x9 and I’m wondering if I should spend the money since this firearm is similar to it except for the DA/SA.
Just my thoughts and civilized comments are welcome.
I will be getting for my next carry gun the px4 compact carry based on the lucky gunner review.
Cynical Texas Dad If you can swing it, spend the extra money and get a Mod 4 or 5 straight from Robar with their NP3 coating on the interals.
Content like this is what makes this my favorite channel. I always stop what I’m doing when a new video comes out.
This is a legit 92, but I think Mr. Langdon has created the ultimate 92. Can’t wait to see a comparison video!
Also, what about a review of the Sig P2022? Seems like it should be compared to the Beretta Px4 Compact and the CZ P-07.
I've been expecting Sig to drop the P2022 from their lineup any day now. It's a nice gun, though.
For me, it’s hands down the best handgun I have ever used.
Just ordered ammo from you guys today. Thanks for the good deals and fast shipping!!!
Get the best of both worlds. I am not a big fan of the LTT slide/frame or VZ grips. Sold it and I bought a Wilson combat centurion with no action tune and installed LTTs NP3 trigger job in bag. Wilson’s slide work is phenomenal and the trigger job Langdon provides is the best on the market. I modified the barrel and some other aesthetics and now I feel I have one of the best berettas out there. Great video, thanks for the detail, this helped in my decision making.
I just fell in "love"with all 3 Italians. M9A3, M9A1- Centurion (LAPD-Specified), M9A3- .22LR "Combat- Trainer series with 7-15 round magazines.
This action tuned WC Beretta is my first Beretta...to be honest, it's the sweetest handgun I've ever shot...
I was going to buy a Beretta as my first handgun, but I wanted a 92 Compact XL so to speak. I compact grip frame, because it fits my hand wonderfully, and a full 5" barreled slide assembly. I was discouraged when I learned that didn't exist, and I couldn't just slap a full slide in a compact grip because the slide and frame cuts were different.
I scored an used Centurion for $350 from a guy on PFC. It does shoot a little differently but also it's a bit more comfortable to carry. Not much easier to hide (or it might be for some folks) but you've got less barrel/slide there to dig into you or catch on stuff.
I have the Centurion and it’s the best Beretta I ever owned. I sold all my Glocks afterwards.
Sealteam7 sold your glocks, big deal
You should do a review on the Chiappa M9 9mm, which is identical to this Beretta. The fit and finish is excellent on the gun inside and out (no tool marks to be found) and is very accurate right out of the box. A friend of mine bought one and I liked it so much that I bought one and do not in any way shape or form regret it, and have plugged it into my small stable of EDC guns.
At about $350.00 the Chiappa is about a third or more less than the Beretta in this video and shoots just as good! And...as for me...it does not have that stupid rail on the bottom!
I still love my 92a1
Raghnall Mac Aodh I have 3 of them. They're a nice option between a standard 92FS and one of the $1000+ models.
Love my WC Centurion, excellent shooter and yes it is a viable carry option.
Can u give any iwb holster options?
Can't wait to see your & other reviews of the LTT. It's on my wishlist.
I have an Elite LTT on order. I should have it within a couple weeks!
nakinate how much did it cost you?
It's $999 but I added on a trigger job from Ernest Langdon which put it at $1164. You can check it out at www.langdontactical.com
Amazing Pistols!
Great craftsmanship, super smoooth (Wilson Combat). I bought both (Brigadier, V Centurion) just because they r plain Beautiful !!! The rest is just a weekend bonus for me...
Another excellent vid. And I just finished ordering 1000 Fiocci 115gr at a price less than reloading myself!
Love my 92s, but these are out of my price range. Dream gun for me
Que belleza.
My 1st gun was a 92 Centurian. All I did was buy a Hogue grip for it back in the early 90's. I bought it from a Co worker for $325.00. It shot anything I ran through it. Talking about a shooter?😁😁 I traded it in for a XD40 service model. BIG MISTAKE. I carry a Glock 17 on the job now. Sig and Berreta is all I want to know about now and MAYBE I'm looking into S&W generation- 3 6909? Berreta next generation pistols are worth a look-see.
Thanks, very nice video, well done and great information.
Having front serrations and a short reach trigger added would make it the ultimate 92 in my opinion.
Been waiting for this one, Chris. Good video hoss.
Too sad that Beretta doesn't produce the "Stock" Model any more - the Version with a Frame mounted 1911-Style Safety
They do if you want them.
The new 92x performance has that
Taurus produces it.
🎉Thank you so much‼️
Sick pistol! I would get the compact inox now that’s a beauty
Big Beretta Fan!!! Good Review Bro.
I got mine yesterday...I got mine yesterday!!!!!
I'm a fan of the 92 mod. So I love this gun 👍
Oh man, I've been thinking hard about one of these. Though I'm gonna have to contact Wilson and see if they can perform this treatment using the slide from a Centurion 92D, double-action-only, which is my favorite configuration for the shorter gun. The stock trigger is already sooo smooth and light, and with the bobbed hammer and clean slide, no safety to clutter up the lines, it's gorgeous. And if they can sprinkle their magic dust on that already great trigger, well... And I agree with what's said around 3:30, about how it shoots; it's hard to quantify, but it's different and just better than the full-sized gun. Just like the Glock 19X and G45, with the G19's compact slide on a G17 full-sized frame. It's funny, at first everyone said 'it makes no sense, it's so stupid, no one will buy them', and then the 19X wildly outsold everyone's expectations, to the point that Glock wisely rolled out the G45... And I own both of them! Though I confess I only got the 19X because I love the FDE color, and that it has no front serrations. Like the Centurion and Kat Dennings, it's just a little unconventional, but DAMN it looks good!
Thanks for making the size comparison to the Glock 92 to allow a return to carry reality. However, I bet this pistol is like the Dan Wesson Guardian Commander in that it feels great. gets back on target, and shoots great....sometimes making the extra weight worth it (the Guardian is most likely lighter due to the aluminum frame. Thanks, sir.
Best gun channel on RUclips
I love both Beretta and Wilson Combat, because Massad is based as f. Also the 2nd Beretta I bought and my daily carry for winter.
Love my Brigadier 92!
Great review a little out of my price range but I may send my compact in
Great Video Best Review For This GUN So Far.
I had to replace the rear battle sight with a target sight because the battle sight is not ajustable. The trigger is great but the gun is very snappy.
Thanks
Love the 92 series! Just waiting for something in my price range first! Lol
Get a rich girl friend or a super-model wife.
Review the 92D!
I would get a 92(G) Compact with Trijicon HD or something similar. Basically, this gun in the video but with a compact grip as well. I don’t think Wilson does the 92(G) compact anymore.
Could you do some videos about the very basics of pistol shooting such as what grip you should have and what good form should look like. I really want to get into pistol shooting but I just don’t know where to start.
Nice Solid Review!!! :-)
I will play devil's advocate here. I like to stick with one type of "shooting platform". There are many advantages to sticking with something like a 5" barreled 1911 (or the 4.25" Commander size), including the fact that you can buy a variety of holsters for that "model" and they will work across the spectrum of manufacturers (i.e. Colt, Ruger, S&W, Taurus, etc., all make a 1911).
When you get into guns with shortened barrels/slides and then add a rail to the bottom, you are going to find it difficult (and expensive!) to buy the holsters. For my 1911s, I can choose between the Bianchi 111 cyclone crossdraw, #19 thumbsnap, #2 standard, Galco Fletch, and quite a few others. In other words...I have a dozen holsters that I can use with ANY 1911 (except for the Sig) in my collection. It's nice to have choices of handguns AND gunleather.
The Centurion fits the holsters I have for railed full size 92s. And the non-railed models fit as well.
I have one and luv it....cheers
Whoah, new end music.
Great video!
Ottimi servizi!!! Peccato non ci siano sottotitoli in italiano!!! 😉🖒
Would you choose a standard Beretta over a standard CZ-75? If yes why?
As always great video!
Beretta. Among other reasons, the standard CZ doesn't have a decocker and I prefer DA/SA over cocked and locked.
CZ SP-01 Tactical has a decocker and is DA/SA might want to compare that to the Beretta, would like to know your opinion.
So cool.
I'd love to see you do a comparison, using standard timed drills + high speed video of similarly set up standard, brigadier, and centurion 92s. I've got a centurion which I like but I shoot the standard better without question, wonder what benefit the centurion has over the compact
4 more rounds
Great review! What holster are you using in this video?
So beautiful.
This is the quintessential 92.
I have one and i think its great !! You must shoot one !
Need one
I want one!!!
I will choose a single action trigger on beretta. Thats all i need.
How does this one stack up against the Wilson Combat 92 Compact you reviewed? The Compact is my favorite of the Wilson Compact series.
I found a police trade in Beretta 92D DAO for only $350 online. With kinda serious wear. Quite a few scratches from duty wear. But none the less a steal but its DAO which sucks.
The DAO 92s might have one of the best DA triggers ever. You could do a lot worse for $350.
lapd calls DA only pistols; "neutered". lol...
Love this
I only wish they had it in SAO
Ann Lee with the Wilson trigger job the double action trigger pull is AMAZING! Mine is in the 6lb range with no stacking and absolutely no grit, it is really nice and that’s coming from a high end 1911 trigger guy.
Rick P I don’t like the slide mounted controls
How do you like this compared to your Wilson Combat 92 Compact Carry? My CC is still my favorite of the 92 and WC series.
would you do a full video on the brigadier tactical?
Can you make video about semi-auto magazine fed shotgun? Does it good enough for home-defense?
Hey, what the heck... this video didn't show up in my subscription videos.
This is my Grail 92. It would replace my M9A1 as my EDC.
Finally!
Could you also do a video on the hkp30 since it had a 300 dollar price drop
Maybe. I like those guns.
I have thought for a long time that Beretta was missing a trick by not making a 92 variant with a polymer frame. I think it would sell by the bucket load.
I think the closest you're ever going to get to that is the Px4. A lot of the people who are still fans of the 92 like it specifically because it's not plastic.
Lucky Gunner Ammo I get that people like it because it's not plastic. But there could be a whole new market if they did a plastic frame version. There are loads of people who like the idea of the 92 but don't want to own one because it's too heavy for their delicate little hands.
They tried it. It was called the 90-two.
The 90 two . A polymer 92/m9 looks fantastic, shame it's no longer in the companies line up. I think they should re introduce it even if just in small numbers to test the waters. The popularity of the plastic fantastic hand gun I feel they would have a winner on their hands.
The 90 two was still mostly steel and aluminum and only weighed about a half ounce less than the 92FS. It didn't sell very well.
Great pistol, way too expensive 😮
is that a steel or aluminum grip? is it an all steel gun?
author & training expert; massad ayoob calls it: the thinking mans Beretta.
Chris, so I don’t know if you owned both at the same time but from a fast/accurate follow-up shot standpoint which was better for you? The Beretta/WC Centurion or the Sig P229 Legion?
I haven't shot them side by side, but I'd say it probably has 99% to do with the skill of the shooter and what platform they're used to.
Thanks for the reply. I think both are great options but I do love the low mass slide on the Beretta. Not only does it seem like it’d have less felt recoil but it just looks more sleek.
I’d love to see some CZ’s on your channel. Maybe some that have been tuned CZ Customs or Cajun Gun Works. I’m particularly fond of the SP-01 Tactical and Phantom models.
Elite LTT or the Wilson Combat, which is better???
Please review their Vickers Glock 19!!!!!!!
Do the vertex centurions for sale on Wilson’s website for $1449 include the slick action trigger job?
Yes
What holster was used for this video?
Call me crazy, but I prefer my plain-looking/classic Beretta 92FS.
Could it accept the 15 round M9/92 magazines ?
When will Beretta learn that the safety doesn't belong on the goddamn slide?
This gun does not have a manual safety.