Beretta
93
Technical
features
| Caliber: | 9 mm Parabellum |
| Method of fire: | semi-automatic
in single shot, or fully automatic in controlled bursts of three rounds |
| Locking system: | hinged locking block |
| Overall length: | 240 mm |
| Barrel length: | with flash-hider and muzzle brake, 156 mm |
| Length of sight line: | 160 mm |
| Metal stock length: | 368 mm |
| Metal stock (folded) length: | 195 mm |
| Height: | with 20 rds magazine, 170 mm |
| Width: | 37 mm |
| Weight: | with 20 rds empty magazine, 1170 gr |
| Folding metal stock weight: | 270 gr |
| Safety: | a)
manual, blocking the sear b) inertial firing pin |
| Selector: | a)
semi-automatic fire b) controlled bursts of 3 rds |
| Magazine: | staggered, 20 rds |
| Rate of fire: | about 110 rds/min |
| Sights: | front:
blade rear: V notch |
| Vo: | 375 m/sec |
| Eo: | 55 kgm |
Note: Rate of fire, muzzle energy and muzzle velocity also depend
on the type of ammunition used and on atmospheric conditions.
The Beretta pistol Model 93R is designed for single-shot fire or, at will,
in controlled bursts of three rounds.
Selection of the desired mode is made by a thumb lever, and the three-round
burst limit is automatically governed by a mechanism located under the
right grip.
The fire selector (B - see photo) is located on the top left side of the weapon; by positioning the selector on the white dot (C), the pistol is made to fire in single shot. Reloading of the next round is automatic. When the selector is flicked to the three white dots (D), the pistol is ready to operate in controlled bursts of three rounds. Upon the trigger being pulled, the Model 93R will fire one burst of three rounds. To fire the next burst it is sufficient to release the trigger and to pull it again; individual three-round bursts may thus be fired until the magazine is empty: six, plus one burst of two shots.
The pistol is equipped with a folding fore-grip for better control during burst fire. When the pistol is combat-ready, the grip should be lowered and held with the left hand, with the thumb inserted in the front part of the trigger guard. When not in use, the fore-grip can be folded along the frame to make re-holstering easier.
For accurate shooting at medium range, the pistol can be fitted with a
special metal folding stock that can be attached to grip.
Action with his Beretta 93R
