Beretta 92X, M9A3, M9A4 grips

The Beretta 92X, M9A3, and M9A4 represent the modern evolution of the legendary Beretta 92/M9 platform—USA-made upgrades blending heritage reliability with tactical enhancements

The M9A3 launched in 2015 (announced December 2014 as an Engineering Change Proposal for U.S. military; civilian release ~2015) to address Modular Handgun System feedback. Key features: Vertec thin grip (removable wrap-around panels), 3-slot Picatinny rail, threaded barrel, tritium night sights, beveled mag well, oversized mag release, sand-resistant 17-round magazines, and earth-tone Cerakote finish—improving ergonomics, suppressor compatibility, and control

The 92X family debuted in 2019 (announced at SHOT Show 2019; shipping mid-2019) as a civilian-focused standardization of the Vertec platform, incorporating M9A3 elements plus Xtreme-S trigger (40% shorter reset), universal slide (convertible FS/G decocker), high-visibility sights, and variants (full size, Compact, Centurion, Performance). It emphasizes competition and performance

The M9A4 arrived in 2021 (announced September 2021) as a direct M9A3 upgrade for tactical users: optics-ready slide (RMR/micro-red dot compatible with plates), enhanced short-reset Xtreme Trigger (DLC-coated), 18-round magazines, aggressive textured thin grips, front slide serrations, and decocker-only (G) configuration—maintaining threaded barrel and rail while adding modern sighting and capacity

These models showcase Beretta's Constant Quality Improvement—from military roots to optics-era readiness—keeping the timeless open-slide, falling-block design relevant for duty, competition, and EDC