(images and texts from user's manual)
A : | fixed barrel-counterweight | |
B : | adjustable counterweight slide | |
B1 : | counterweight slide locking screws | |
B2 : | counterweight slide adjusting screw | |
C : | frame | |
D : | manual safety lever | |
E : | rear sight | |
E1 : | rear sight upper screw | |
E2 : | rear sight side screw | |
F : | front sight | |
F1 : | front sight socket head screw | |
G : | trigger | |
G1 : | trigger socket head screw | |
H : | walnut semi-anatomical grips | |
I : | magazine release button | |
L : | slide catch | |
M : | disassembling latch | |
M1 : | disassembling latch release button |
The new Beretta 89 Standard is a .22 L.R. blow-back semiautomatic firearm.
Upon firing, the pressure developed by the combustion gasses recoils the
slide which, during its rearward movement, extracts and ejects the fired
cartridge case, cocks the hammer and activates the recoil spring. The slide
will then automatically move forward towards the closed position, feeding
the next cartridge from the magazine into the chamber.
The slide is designed to stay open after the last round has been fired and
ejected.
The Beretta 89 Standard is designed for both competition and range training.
It features many interesting innovations:
The model 89 Standard is a target pistol and therefore it is not equipped with a safety hammer decocking device. For this reason never try to lower the hammer with a round in the chamber.
To engage the manual thumb safety, pull upwards the safety lever all the way. The red warning dot will disappear (the red warning dot can be seen only when the manual safety is disengaged).
ADJUSTING THE REAR SIGHT
ADJUSTMENT FOR ELEVATION (UP). To raise the point of impact on target,
turn the upper screw counterclockwise using a suitable screwdriver (follow
the arrow marked on the sight). Proceed one sector (click of the screw) at
a time so that the finest adjustment is obtained.
To lower the point of impact, proceed in reverse.
ADJUSTMENT FOR WINDAGE (R). To move the point of impact on target
to the right, turn the side screw clockwise following the arrow marked on
the right side of sight. Proceed one sector (click of the screw) at a time
so that the finest adjustment is obtained.
To move the point of impact to the left, proceed in reverse.
FRONT SIGHT REPLACEMENT
The pistol is supplied with 3 interchangeable front sights of the same height
but of different thickness. The 3 mm front sight is factory mounted and the
2,5 mm and 2 mm ones are supplied separately.
To replace front sight use a 2 mm Allen key to unscrew two complete turns
socket head screw located over the muzzle. Extract front sight from its seat
with an upward movement.
After replacing front sight tighten the socket head screw without forcing.
ADJUSTING THE TRIGGER RUN STOP
To adjust the length of trigger after-run use a 1,5 mm Allen key on trigger socket haed screw. Unscrew to lengthen, screw to shorten.
Calibre: | .22 L.R. |
Operation: | Semi-automatic, blow-back |
Hammer: | Exposed, single action |
Length: | 240 mm |
Height: | 135 mm |
Weight (approx.): | 1.160 gr (with empty magazine) |
Barrel length: | 152 mm |
Rifling: | R.H., 6 grooves (pitch 350 mm) |
Front sight: | Blade, interchangeable (3 sizes) |
Rear sight: | V notch, adjustable for elevation and windage |
Line of sight: | 185 mm |
Safeties: |
Ambidextrous manual thumb safety: it locks the sear and the slide in the closed position |
Magazine: | Single line, 8 rounds |
Frame: | Light alloy, sand blasted and anodized |
Slide: | Steel, "bruniton" coated |
Barrel-counterweight: | Steel, "bruniton" coated |
Special features: |
- Fixed barrel-counterweight. - Semi-anatomical walnut grips. - Micrometric adjustment of trigger after-run. - On request, anatomical walnut grips (3 sizes). |