Limited editions often rely on looks alone, but this 92XI FS has features to back it up. It weighs 2.1 pounds.

The 92XI uses the Xtreme-S single action only trigger with a flat face. The trigger parts have a performance DLC coating, and the skeletonized hammer is light. Together they are meant to produce a crisp pull, with the option to carry cocked and locked. The Vertec-style frame is slimmer in the grip, and a fiber optic front sight helps you pick up the target fast. A good holster and a sturdy belt matter as much as the pistol, so budget for both.

For a shooter who wants a Beretta that feels modern, this is a fine pick. It handles like the 92 family always has, with soft recoil and a long sight radius, but the controls are better thought out. Limited runs also tend to hold their appeal with collectors, so it can sit in a safe as easily as it can go to the range.

The pistol is new. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there.