ATI92 (Beretta92 copy) AAR *pics* UPDATE!

[VUPDblue]

So I picked up one of the ATI AT92 pistols from 21st at the last 1500. I wanted a suppressor host for a can that does not have a Neilsen Device and I decided on a Beretta (or similar). I went to the show looking for a used Beretta or a nice Taurus but I also wanted to get hands-on with the AT92. After looking at some really ragged-out Berettas and Taurus' that were in my price range, I decided to go with the AT92. The story I have heard is that the Turkish company of MKEK was manufacturing major components of the 92 under contract from Beretta. There was some bad-blood and Beretta canceled the contract but instead of MKEK destroying what they had finished, they re-branded them and ATI imported them to the US. I have also heard that Beretta has put a stop to this practice and there won't be any more of these guns.

My initial impression was "this is a Beretta", this thing feels, looks, functions and even smells like a Beretta. It's fit and finish is certainly on-par with it's counterpart from Italy and I can't find any discernible differences. While still at the 1500 I dropped the gun off with gunsmith Larry Hoskins (longshot308 on INGO) to have the barrel threaded. I just got the gun back today. (thanks Larry!)

So far I am impressed with this gun. Everything about it echoes it's Italian heritage, with one noted exception. This gun is stamped EVERYWHERE! There are prominent markings/serial numbers on both sides of the slide, both sides of the frame and on the barrel. The markings are ugly as sin, but hey, it's just cosmetic, right? Now I haven't had a shot to get this gun to the range yet, but when I do, I will update this post with a full range report. As for now, on with the pics!

 

[WebSnyper]

Definitely interested in a range report.

 

[Gamez235]

It it floating on water?

 

[VUPDblue]

It it floating on water?

Crinkle glass table top of my patio table...

 

[Gamez235]

My 3 year old said, "Daddy, gun swimming"

 

[ewoodworth1]

yes, this is a common feature that ATI's possess, they float which is very convenient for those that find themselves out on the water a lot. i carried mine on my last fishing outing to protect myself from the loch ness monster due to hearing of a recent sighting. any ways long story made short, after a few beers and a couple hours my coordination went out the window. i tripped over my tackle-box and by some act of god my beloved ATI fell into the water. thank god these things float. +1 to ATI!!!

 

[Ness2k]

How much was it? I've had a PT92 before and this looks great.

 

[MontereyC6]

It looks good! Now, when can I shoot it?

 

[esrice]

pew pew

 

[JohnP82]

Awesome! Looks great! thanks for sharing the pics

 

[shooter521]

Heck of a nice thread job! If I hadn't known what I was looking at, I wouldn't have guessed that was a cap.

Looking forward to your range report. Now you need to get some 20-round 92 mags for that bad boy!

 

[CandRFan]

That's definetly a nice looking copy! Even with the plethora of stampings.

What exactly does a Beretta smell like though? I'm thinking of a delicous blend of tomato sauce, fresh out of the oven Italian bread, olive oil, pepperoni, and gun oil?

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I have a 92fs and love it. Looking forward to a range report.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Does the trigger "feel" like the Beretta's?
Also, parts compatibility, do the parts look comparable?

REALLY interested in getting one from CDNN.

 

[VUPDblue]

Yes the trigger feels just like a Beretta. I have been told by multiple vendors (and read many places online) that parts are interchangeable. I know it uses Beretta mags...

 

[Disposable Heart]

The only reason I asked about the trigger is one review online claimed it was gritty and heavy, but they had a very low post count (while not an admittance of anything), maybe they got a bad one or didn't clean it out?

It looks absolutely phenominal! If it can take Beretta parts, I am all over that!

 

[VUPDblue]

The only reason I asked about the trigger is one review online claimed it was gritty and heavy, but they had a very low post count (while not an admittance of anything), maybe they got a bad one or didn't clean it out?

It looks absolutely phenominal! If it can take Beretta parts, I am all over that!

Well, Berettas have not exactly been known for their terrific triggers That said, the trigger is not gritty AT ALL but it is pretty long in DA, though not longer than the real Italian deal. I will hijack my dad's Beretta and fiddle with them side-by-side to get a good comparison going and report back. I hope to get to the range this afternoon to give the AT92 a whirl.

 

[shooter521]

the trigger is not gritty AT ALL but it is pretty long in DA, though not longer than the real Italian deal.

After having checked out VUPDblue's AT92 in person today, and having handled/shot/sold a metric crap-ton of Berettas over the years, I concur 100%.

 

[Disposable Heart]

After having checked out VUPDblue's AT92 in person today, and having handled/shot/sold a metric crap-ton of Berettas over the years, I concur 100%.

Well, that tears it. I know CDNN's price, what is Bradis' price going to be?

 

[indykid]

Thanks for being the one taking the plunge with this pistol. Being a big fan of the Beretta 92 series it will be interesting to see how yours holds up. As long as they stick to the tolerances used by Beretta, it should be a great pistol.