I have an M92 FS made in Italy in 2016 that slugs at .358 groove diameter. Beretta tells me via email that their maximum groove spec. is 9.1mm. Since it's within spec. I don't believe they would replace it, particularly since apparently many 9mms have groove diameters about like mine; several have been reported on this site. I am considering trying to locate a Beretta mfg. 92FS barrel with a groove diameter closer to .355-.356. My pistol is the compact model with the 4.3" bbl, but if I could locate a 4.9" bbl with suitable groove diameter I would get it and cut it down to 4.3" and recrown. This brings up a couple of questions:
Have any of you managed to find a Beretta mfg. barrel in the .355-.356 range? At this point I'm not interested in aftermarket barrels
Have you cut down a 4.9" bbl to 4.3" and how did it function in your gun? Seems like there shouldn't be any problem with cutting one down.
Can the longer barrel be installed on my compact frame and slide and the gun function without damaging anything? If I find a suitable barrel I might want to test fire it before cutting it.
Is there any outside dimensional difference in a military M9 barrel and a civilian M92 barrel? Thanks