Beretta 9000 Models
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The Beretta 9000 is a series of modern compact size semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta
of Italy
. It is used primarily for civilian self defense.
The Beretta 9000 pistol is a polymer
framed design that retains traditional open top slide styling with modern materials. It is chambered for either the 9 x 19 mm
or .40 S&W
cartridges and can be fitted with either 10 or 12 round magazines
depending on the caliber. Adapters that allow the use of high capacity Beretta 92 series
magazines are available but rare. Some magazines are equipped with an adjustable finger rest that can be either lowered for those with large hands or raised for those with small hands. The weapon has fixed sights that can be replaced with night sights
if desired. The Beretta 9000 is most popular for its use by the character, John Anderton (portrayed by Tom Cruise
) in the 2002 film Minority Report
.
calibers in either F or D configurations.
Beretta
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta is an Italian firearms manufacturer. Their firearms are used worldwide for a variety of civilian, law enforcement, and military purposes. It is also known for manufacturing shooting clothes and accessories. Beretta is the oldest active firearms manufacturer in the...
of Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. It is used primarily for civilian self defense.
The Beretta 9000 pistol is a polymer
Polymer
A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units. These subunits are typically connected by covalent chemical bonds...
framed design that retains traditional open top slide styling with modern materials. It is chambered for either the 9 x 19 mm
9 mm Luger Parabellum
The 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge was designed by Georg Luger and introduced in 1902 by the German weapons manufacturer Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken for their Luger semi-automatic pistol...
or .40 S&W
.40 S&W
The .40 S&W is a rimless pistol cartridge developed jointly by major American firearms manufacturers Winchester and Smith & Wesson. The .40 S&W was developed from the ground up as a law enforcement cartridge designed to duplicate performance of the FBI's reduced velocity 10mm cartridge which could...
cartridges and can be fitted with either 10 or 12 round magazines
Magazine (firearm)
A magazine is an ammunition storage and feeding device within or attached to a repeating firearm. Magazines may be integral to the firearm or removable . The magazine functions by moving the cartridges stored in the magazine into a position where they may be loaded into the chamber by the action...
depending on the caliber. Adapters that allow the use of high capacity Beretta 92 series
Beretta 92
The Beretta 92 is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. The model 92 was designed in 1972 and production of many variants in different calibers continues today...
magazines are available but rare. Some magazines are equipped with an adjustable finger rest that can be either lowered for those with large hands or raised for those with small hands. The weapon has fixed sights that can be replaced with night sights
Night vision
Night vision is the ability to see in low light conditions. Whether by biological or technological means, night vision is made possible by a combination of two approaches: sufficient spectral range, and sufficient intensity range...
if desired. The Beretta 9000 is most popular for its use by the character, John Anderton (portrayed by Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV , better known as Tom Cruise, is an American film actor and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and he has won three Golden Globe Awards....
) in the 2002 film Minority Report
Minority Report
"The Minority Report" is a 1956 science fiction short story by Philip K. Dick, first published in Fantastic Universe. The story is about a future society where murders are prevented through the efforts of three mutants who can see the future...
.
Variants
There are 4 variants of the 9000S two calibres and each caliber in one of two configuration types, e.g. the 9000S Type D in 9 x 19 mm is sometimes referred to as 9000S D9, whereas the .40 S&W in Type F configuration would be 9000 F40.Caliber
The 9000 series is available in 9x19mm and .40 S&W.40 S&W
The .40 S&W is a rimless pistol cartridge developed jointly by major American firearms manufacturers Winchester and Smith & Wesson. The .40 S&W was developed from the ground up as a law enforcement cartridge designed to duplicate performance of the FBI's reduced velocity 10mm cartridge which could...
calibers in either F or D configurations.