Beretta M9

The Beretta M9 was the 9mm pistol that was adopted by the United States Military in 1985. Today, it is still in the service, being used by thousands of military personnel in combat. It is the primary handgun of the United States Military. This pistol can endure all types extreme conditions and still be able to ensure efficient fire. It can survive exposure to temperatures from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It can also be repeatedly soaked in salt water, being dropped on concrete and being buried in sand, mud and snow.

Tests have shown and proven that it can guarantee 35,000 rounds before it will decrease its effectiveness. An outstanding rate for pistol type guns. However American Soldiers have used this gun extensively during the Iraq War, wherein urban places require mostly the use of small handguns. Probably they had fired more than 35,000 rounds, which only calls to show that even though it is placed to the limits, it can still deliver its great performance in combat.

I believe this is also a very interesting weapon to have. Although I personally doubt its knock out power capabilities, compared to the .45 caliber pistol, yet what is fascinating about it is that it carries 15 rounds in a single clip, which is about 2 times more than what can be carried by a standard .45 caliber pistol clip. Indeed this is the type of handgun that i would be owning...well...someday;)

Specifications
Weight	952 g (33.6 oz) 1,162 g (41.0 oz) loaded
Length	217 mm (8.5 in)
Barrel length	125 mm (4.9 in)
Cartridge	9x19mm Parabellum
Action	Short recoil
Muzzle velocity	381 m/s (1,250 ft/s)
Effective range	50 m
Feed system	15 round detachable box magazine
Sights	Iron sights