Beretta 93R

Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Pistol · Discontinued · 1979

Weight (empty)1170 g (41.3 oz)
Overall Length240 mm (9.45")
Barrel Length156 mm (6.14")
Height170 mm (6.69")
Width37 mm (1.46")
Magazine Capacity20 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity375 m/s (1230 fps)
Muzzle Energy565 J (417 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum Alloy

Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

The Beretta 93R is an Italian selective-fire machine pistol designed and manufactured by Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta in the late 1970s. The 'R' in its designation stands for 'Raffica,' Italian for 'burst,' reflecting its signature three-round burst fire capability. Developed primarily for Italian counterterrorism and special operations forces during the turbulent 'Years of Lead' period in Italy, the 93R is based on the Beretta 92 platform but extensively modified with a longer ported barrel, ...

Country of Origin: Italy