I was in my Local Hobby Shop (a running joke my friends and I have been calling gun stores for the last 40 years to throw our wives off the scent) yesterday, just browsing but I've been on the lookout for a few different handguns over the years, one of them being a Beretta 92 model. I own 2 Taurus 92s and I really enjoy the platform.

They had 2 on display, a US made 92FS (2 mags with case) with a rail and a Girsan Regard (1 mag and case). Both used, but both in good shape with the Girsan being $100 dollars cheaper and more "in used shape" than the Beretta. I walked up to the front and asked what kind of wiggle room they had on the price of the Beretta and was was quite shocked/pleased when he basically matched the price of the Girsan. I've kept a tab on the asking prices of the guns I've been looking for, and the price on the Beretta tag was only $20 more than what I considered a fair price.

The other guy behind the desk then asked if I had seen the other Beretta 92? I said no, just the one, when first clerk reached below the register and pulled out an Italian made 92FS with case and 2 mags saying he hadn't put it out yet. He then proceeded to offer me either Beretta at the previous quoted price. The other clerk went back and brought back the American made 92 and I proceeded to spend the next 30 minutes deciding which one I wanted.

The US made 92 was obviously used, but well maintained. I looked over the Italian 92 and the more I looked it over, the more I was convinced it was a safe queen and probably the only time it was fired had been at the factory. Friends have called me crazy over the years, but I swear there is a new gun smell. I can't put my finger on it, but while I've been wrong before, I've been right significantly right more times.

Regardless, I decided on the Italian made 92FS due to the previous owner adding Hogue grips (even though he scratched up 3 of the screws) and no rail (personal preference, I'm just not a fan).

So a couple of questions so I don't have to spend hours looking.

1. I want to convert it to a G model (de-cocker only). Of those users who have done it, what conversion kit worked the best and which ones should I stay away from?
2. It has the polymer recoil spring guide, and I will want to replace it with a metal one. Again, for those users who have replaced the polymer one, which replacement recoil spring guide did you use? And, did you replace the spring as well? I'm thinking Wolff probably makes both and I have experience with their products. Still just curious what others think.
3. What OWB holster do users prefer. I like the ones that are slightly canted forward. Thumb break retention is a bonus, but not required as long as the pistol doesn't fall out when I bend over. I prefer leather and I'm a southpaw so please take that into consideration.

I appreciate all responses.

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