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The iconic Beretta M9 and 92 has been a platform that needed a modern revitalization of their respective platforms. For a long time Beretta M9 and 92 owners would seek out aftermarket companies to make their slides optics ready. Now, the Italian manufacturer is branching out and modernizing the platforms by introducing more optics ready versions from factory. Beretta has recently announced the addition of the M9A4 Centurion and the M92X RDO Compact.

Beretta M9A4 Centurion

The M9A4 launched last year with a slew of upgrades and quality of life features to the M9 platform. The new M9A4 features include: Beretta’s Vertec frame, front and rear slide serrations, and tritium night sights. The new M9A4 Centurion has all of those upgrades and now comes optics ready. The Centurion uses Beretta’s optics plate system, which gives users five different optics footprints to choose from.

The new M9A4 Centurion sells $1,099 MSRP. Below, is the press introduction and product description from Beretta on the new M9A4 Centurion.

Press Introduction

Beretta is pleased to announce the launch of an additional size configuration for the new M9A4 pistol family – the M9A4 Centurion. Launched in September of last year, the M9A4 blends the proven design of the M9 with modern features such as a red-dot optic ready slide and dovetailed tritium night sights for optimal sight options, a beveled magazine well, and a Beretta Vertec frame with included aggressively textured 92X-style thin grips that ensure a more natural fit for all shooters.

Product Description

The Beretta M9A4 pistol features the proven design of the M9 series with new modern features that include a red-dot optic ready slide, a beveled magazine well, and aggressively texturized 92X-style thin grips for instinctive control and a more natural fit for all shooters. Proudly built in the USA, the new M9A4 is designed to be ideal for any tactical situation, including home and personal defense, tactical competitions, and duty carry in any condition. Now available in Full Size and Centurion configurations.

Beretta 92X RDO Compact

The 92X RDO Compact features the reliable mechanics of the 90 Series lineup of pistols, now featuring an optics ready slide. The new 92X RDO features: 92X- style grips, front and rear slide serrations, a short reset trigger, and a Picatinny rail for mounting lights or lasers. The 92X RDO and Centurion share the same optics mounting footprint, that gives end users five different optic plating options.

The new 92X RDO is available now and sells at $729 MSRP. Below, is the press statement and product description from Beretta.

Press Statement

Beretta is pleased to announce the launch of an additional size configuration for the new 92X RDO pistol family – the 92X RDO Compact. Launched in September of last year, the Beretta 92X RDO aims for top performance ideal for competitive dynamic shooting and defensive purposes with a red-dot optic ready slide, a short reset trigger, and aggressively textured 92X-style thin grips for instinctive control and a more natural fit for all shooters.

Product Description

The Beretta 92X RDO pistol features the reliable mechanisms of the venerable 90 Series family with a red-dot optic ready slide, a short reset trigger, and aggressively textured 92X-style thin grips for instinctive control and a more natural fit for all shooters. Proudly built in the USA, the new 92X RDO continues the evolution of an iconic series that delivers the unmatched performance modern shooters demand. Now available in Full Size and Compact configurations.

What do you think about Beretta’s new optics ready options? Do you believe Beretta is doing enough to modernize the M9 and 90 series of pistols? Let us know in the comments below.

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