The M1152 ammo sent for testing has a “WMA 19” headstamp, which is typical for ammunition made at the company’s Oxford, Mississippi plant. Going back to 1942, the War Department adopted a 116-grain FMJ with a 1,400 fps velo as the “Cartridge, Ball, 9mm, M1” with Winchester picking up the contract to produce millions of these literal parabellum rounds for use in Allied pistols and SMGs such as the STEN gun and others during World War II. Further, Winchester for a generation has been a prime contractor of the military’s M882 9mm cartridge, adopted in 1985 for use with the M9 Beretta. The company has long been in the 9mm biz for the U.S. “Consumers can now use the same product selected by the US Military for their training needs.” Warfighter and was selected as the sole source ammunition supplier for the United States Army Modular Handgun System (MHS) Program,” Winchester said in a news release earlier this year. “Winchester proudly developed M1152 to serve alongside the U.S. Downrange this shifts to 1,301/432 at 5 yards and 132/387 at 25 yards, according to the tables provided by the company. With a brass case and military primer, it has an advertised velocity of 1,320 fps at the muzzle which translates to 445 ft/lbs of energy.
BERETTA M9 AMMO TYPE FULL
Using a 115-grain flat nose full metal jacketed bullet, the 9x19mm Luger round has a distinctive shape. As the round was recently made available to the public, we had to check it out. Army Modular Handgun System (MHS) program, where the M1152 serves. Winchester was selected in 2016 as the ammunition supplier for the U.S. Thanks to all these features, the M9A1 is an ideal tactical pistol that will meet the requirements of the most demanding users.Winchester’s M1152 Active Duty 9mm load was adopted by the Army for the new MHS handgun program and in now available for commercial sale. As one of the ultimate evolutions of a best-in-class military and law-enforcement pistol, it will reliably feed commercial ammo, even with more open hollow-point designs.
Also, the magazine well has an aggressive internal bevel to facilitate fast tactical reloads in combat as well as competition situations.Īt the range, the M9A1 will impress you for its low recoil, as well as its accuracy. The 3-dot sight system on this pistol is optimized for quick acquisition of the target, while the front and backstrap of the frame are checkered to ensure a positive purchase no matter the weather conditions. Firstly, there is an integral Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail situated under the barrel, for easy attachment of accessories such as tactical lights and laser aiming devices. The special PVD coating reduces friction, while the magazine tube design reduces the possibility of grit accumulation within the round column, greatly increasing the reliability and functioning of the M9A1 even in the most extreme conditions.Īs you take the M9A1 out of the box, it won’t fail to impress you for the abundance of tactical features it offers. Besides the superior steels of which it is constructed, it also features a unique sand-resistant magazine that was developed for the sandy environments of Iraq and Afghanistan and comes standard only on the M9A1. Just as the US Marines are rightly famous for their reliability and endurance, the M9A1 is built to be ultra-tough and always dependable. Thanks to its accuracy, durability and versatility, it also makes a superb choice for personal or home-defense as well as concealed carry. Beretta 92FS M9A1 9mm w/Trijicon Sights, Picatinny Rail The Beretta 92FS M9A1 9mm w/Trijicon Sights tactical pistol evolved from the base design of the battle-tested and proven M9, with input from military and law enforcement agencies around the world.ĭeveloped to meet the demanding requirements of the US Marine Corps, the M9A1 incorporates the established reliability and performance of the M9, with added features needed for the ever-changing missions of peacekeeping forces.
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