Beretta 92FS / M9 vs Glock 17

1990–Present

1982–Present

Over 3,500,000 (all 92 series variants)

12,000,000+ units (estimated worldwide across all generations and variants)

217 mm (8.5 in)

204 mm (8.03 in)

125 mm (4.9 in)

114 mm (4.49 in)

952 g (2.1 lb) empty

625 g (1.38 lb) empty, 905 g (1.99 lb) loaded

15 rounds standard

17 rounds standard; 19, 24, 31, 33, 45 round options available

Short recoil, locked breech, semi-automatic

Short recoil, locked breech, striker-fired with Safe Action trigger system (trigger safety, firing pin safety, drop safety)