Beretta
92X PERFORMANCE DEFENSIVE
Item # BER J92XRD21 MSRP $1,699.00Proof of Eligibility Required. Eligibility Guidelines.
PRODUCT DETAILS
TECH SPECS:
Purpose-built to push you to the podium, the 92X Performance Defensive takes the proven ergonomics of the 92X platform and adds competition-level refinements for IDPA performance. Lightened steel frame and Brigadier slide, red-dot-ready slide, razor-grip control surfaces and a race-tuned trigger system combine to deliver faster splits, crisper follow-ups, and rock-steady accuracy under pressure.
Quick pitch: A competition-ready 9mm built for IDPA (SSP / ESP / CO) competitors who want full-size control, reduced weight, and modern optics capability right from the factory.
Why it matters
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Competition tuned: Reduced weight (lightened frame & slide) and rail-less configuration to meet IDPA limits without sacrificing the 92X handling you depend on.
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Optics ready: Factory red-dot cut and compatible with multiple mounting plates — get on target faster with a micro-RDS.
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Faster lock time & reset: Skeletonized hammer and the Xtreme-S adjustable trigger cut reset time up to ~40% for quicker follow-ups.
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Control in every condition: Aggressively textured thin 92X grips plus front/backstrap checkering deliver instinctive, repeatable purchase for any hand size.
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Positive manipulation: Saw-tooth front and rear slide serrations make press checks, press-locks and slide racking fast and sure-handed.
Key features
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Lightened steel frame & Brigadier slide (weight reductions to meet IDPA rules)
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Red-dot optic ready slide (factory cut; multiple plate options available)
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Aggressively textured 92X-style thin grips with front & backstrap checkering
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Saw-tooth front and rear slide serrations for enhanced manipulation
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Skeletonized hammer and competition hammer spring for faster lock time
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Xtreme-S Trigger System — fully adjustable; reduces reset by up to 40% while keeping Beretta safety features intact
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Fiber-optic front sight / target adjustable rear sight (factory)
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Frame-mounted, non-decocking safety
Who it’s for
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IDPA competitors (SSP, ESP, CO compliant) looking for a factory-ready production pistol.
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Action shooters who want the ergonomics of a service pistol with race-gun performance upgrades.
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Coaches and trainers who want a hard-working, optics-capable platform for skill development.
Final line
If you want a factory platform that blends classic 92 ergonomics with modern competition upgrades — reduced weight, optics ready, and trigger-tuned for speed — the Beretta 92X Performance Defensive is engineered to win.
| 92X Performance Defensive | |
|---|---|
| Action | Single / Double (DA/SA) |
| Caliber | 9x19mm (9mm Luger) |
| Barrel Length | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| Overall Length | 8.7 in (222 mm) |
| Overall Height | 5.8 in (148 mm) |
| Overall Width | 1.8 in (40 mm) |
| Grip Width | 1.5 in |
| Weight (Unloaded) | 42.7 oz (1210.5 g) |
| Frame Material | Steel (Lightened for IDPA Compliance) |
| Slide Material | Brigadier-Style Steel Slide (Lightened) |
| Slide Finish | Nistan Matte |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 or 10 Rounds (Depending on State) |
| Trigger System | Xtreme-S Trigger System (Adjustable) |
| Hammer | Skeletonized Competition Hammer |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front / Target Adjustable Rear |
| Sight Radius | 6.7 in (171 mm) |
| Safety | Frame-Mounted, Non-Decocking |
| Rail | None (Lightened Frame) |
| Grip Type | 92X-Style Thin Grips, Aggressively Textured |
| Slide Serrations | Saw-Tooth Front and Rear Serrations |
| Optic Ready | Yes – Factory Red-Dot Cut, Multiple Plate Options |
| IDPA Division Compliance | SSP, ESP, CO |
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PRODUCT DETAILS
TECH SPECS:
Purpose-built to push you to the podium, the 92X Performance Defensive takes the proven ergonomics of the 92X platform and adds competition-level refinements for IDPA performance. Lightened steel frame and Brigadier slide, red-dot-ready slide, razor-grip control surfaces and a race-tuned trigger system combine to deliver faster splits, crisper follow-ups, and rock-steady accuracy under pressure.
Quick pitch: A competition-ready 9mm built for IDPA (SSP / ESP / CO) competitors who want full-size control, reduced weight, and modern optics capability right from the factory.
Why it matters
-
Competition tuned: Reduced weight (lightened frame & slide) and rail-less configuration to meet IDPA limits without sacrificing the 92X handling you depend on.
-
Optics ready: Factory red-dot cut and compatible with multiple mounting plates — get on target faster with a micro-RDS.
-
Faster lock time & reset: Skeletonized hammer and the Xtreme-S adjustable trigger cut reset time up to ~40% for quicker follow-ups.
-
Control in every condition: Aggressively textured thin 92X grips plus front/backstrap checkering deliver instinctive, repeatable purchase for any hand size.
-
Positive manipulation: Saw-tooth front and rear slide serrations make press checks, press-locks and slide racking fast and sure-handed.
Key features
-
Lightened steel frame & Brigadier slide (weight reductions to meet IDPA rules)
-
Red-dot optic ready slide (factory cut; multiple plate options available)
-
Aggressively textured 92X-style thin grips with front & backstrap checkering
-
Saw-tooth front and rear slide serrations for enhanced manipulation
-
Skeletonized hammer and competition hammer spring for faster lock time
-
Xtreme-S Trigger System — fully adjustable; reduces reset by up to 40% while keeping Beretta safety features intact
-
Fiber-optic front sight / target adjustable rear sight (factory)
-
Frame-mounted, non-decocking safety
Who it’s for
-
IDPA competitors (SSP, ESP, CO compliant) looking for a factory-ready production pistol.
-
Action shooters who want the ergonomics of a service pistol with race-gun performance upgrades.
-
Coaches and trainers who want a hard-working, optics-capable platform for skill development.
Final line
If you want a factory platform that blends classic 92 ergonomics with modern competition upgrades — reduced weight, optics ready, and trigger-tuned for speed — the Beretta 92X Performance Defensive is engineered to win.
| 92X Performance Defensive | |
|---|---|
| Action | Single / Double (DA/SA) |
| Caliber | 9x19mm (9mm Luger) |
| Barrel Length | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| Overall Length | 8.7 in (222 mm) |
| Overall Height | 5.8 in (148 mm) |
| Overall Width | 1.8 in (40 mm) |
| Grip Width | 1.5 in |
| Weight (Unloaded) | 42.7 oz (1210.5 g) |
| Frame Material | Steel (Lightened for IDPA Compliance) |
| Slide Material | Brigadier-Style Steel Slide (Lightened) |
| Slide Finish | Nistan Matte |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 or 10 Rounds (Depending on State) |
| Trigger System | Xtreme-S Trigger System (Adjustable) |
| Hammer | Skeletonized Competition Hammer |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front / Target Adjustable Rear |
| Sight Radius | 6.7 in (171 mm) |
| Safety | Frame-Mounted, Non-Decocking |
| Rail | None (Lightened Frame) |
| Grip Type | 92X-Style Thin Grips, Aggressively Textured |
| Slide Serrations | Saw-Tooth Front and Rear Serrations |
| Optic Ready | Yes – Factory Red-Dot Cut, Multiple Plate Options |
| IDPA Division Compliance | SSP, ESP, CO |
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Questions 0
Ask a QuestionProven Arms & Outfitters A bolt-action rifle requires the shooter to manually operate a bolt to load a round, eject the spent casing, and chamber the next round. In contrast, a semi-automatic rifle is designed to automatically eject the spent casing and chamber a new round with each pull of the trigger. Semi-automatic rifles offer faster follow-up shots, while bolt-action rifles are typically more accurate due to their design.
