{"id":372451,"date":"2022-11-04T07:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=372451"},"modified":"2023-04-26T17:15:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T22:15:33","slug":"the-beretta-30-round-mag-double-your-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/the-beretta-30-round-mag-double-your-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beretta 30 Round Mag: Double Your Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Extended magazines are all the rage. Whether you add a couple rounds to your carry gun or slap in a mag that hangs down to your waist, we can all agree that more ammo is a good thing. The fine folks at Beretta think so too and they have a sweet 30 round mag for some of their most popular models.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372458\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-372458 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-magazines.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 92FS with 17 and 30 round magazines \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-magazines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-magazines-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-magazines-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-magazines-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Author&#8217;s photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Beretta Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These 30-rounders are not aftermarket knockoffs. They\u2019re blued steel products straight from the world\u2019s oldest gunmaker, with the quality you\u2019d expect. Let\u2019s hit the specs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caliber: 9mm Parabellum<\/li>\n<li>30 round capacity<\/li>\n<li>Double stack<\/li>\n<li>Length: 8 inches<\/li>\n<li>Blued steel construction<\/li>\n<li>High-tensile steel spring<\/li>\n<li>Injection molded anti-tilt polymer follower<\/li>\n<li>Removable polymer floor plate<\/li>\n<li>Textured polymer lower sleeve<\/li>\n<li>Back witness holes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>A Nice Magazine<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This was our first encounter with the Beretta 30 rounder, despite having a couple of 92FS pistols laying around. We were immediately impressed by the magazine\u2019s construction. The blued steel is nice, though handling it leaves fingerprints on the finish. But who cares? You can polish it right up if you want.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372460\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-372460 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-follower.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 30 round 9mm magazine\" width=\"800\" height=\"302\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-follower.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-follower-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-follower-768x290.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-follower-150x57.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/302;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The blued steel Beretta factory mag is very nice. The polymer anti-tilt follower performed flawlessly. (Author&#8217;s photos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The polymer floor plate is easily removed for maintenance, just don\u2019t let the spring fly across the room. We may or may not have done that. The polymer sleeve shows where the magazine fits in your gun. The textured front is nice, though you obviously won\u2019t use it when you\u2019re shooting. It does help a bit when reloading, if only to help you identify the front by touch.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372461\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-372461 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-front-back.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 30 round 9mm magazine\" width=\"800\" height=\"674\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-front-back.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-front-back-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-front-back-768x647.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-front-back-150x126.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/674;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The witness holes help and the textured front aids with reloading. (Author&#8217;s photos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The witness holes help with loading since it\u2019s easy to lose count. <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/accessories\/loaders\">We do recommend a mag loader<\/a>, however, unless you just like sore thumbs.<\/p>\n<p>The mag is noticeably heavier when it\u2019s loaded. Which, of course it is, because it has an extra 15 or 13 rounds in it. No noticeable effect on recoil, though. Not that we expected any.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve been testing this magazine for three weeks now. Four range trips and 450 rounds of ammunition have yielded 100 percent reliability in our two Beretta 92FS pistols. We used <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/cci-blazer-9mm-ammo-fmj-50-rounds.html\">Blazer 115 grain FMJ<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/federal-american-eagle-9mm-luger-ammo-124gr-fmj-50-rounds.html\">Federal American Eagle 124 grain FMJ<\/a> for our test ammo. We also fired a few rounds of Sierra 124 grain JHP just to be certain it fed hollow points. It did.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372462\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-372462 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/test-ammo.jpg\" alt=\"test ammo\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/test-ammo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/test-ammo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/test-ammo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/test-ammo-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our test ammo. We also fired a few jacketed hollow points just to make sure. (Author&#8217;s photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We did a few full-speed mag dumps from both guns, as well as smaller groups to test slide lock and even a few mag change drills.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372468\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-372468 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-slide-lock.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 30 round 9mm magazine slide lock\" width=\"800\" height=\"696\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-slide-lock.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-slide-lock-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-slide-lock-768x668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-slide-lock-150x131.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/696;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 30-round mag reliably locked the slide back whenever it ran empty. (Author&#8217;s photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We only had one test mag, so the mag change drills were done with that and some standard 15 and 17-round mags. The test mag dropped cleanly from both guns during the drills. Changing to the 30-round test mag was awkward at first since our muscle memory wanted to attack the mag well at a different angle. But a few repetitions smoothed things out. Still, we don\u2019t recommend using the 30-round mag as a reload unless you\u2019re willing to make the requisite effort to do it right every time. We wouldn\u2019t want to carry an 8-inch-long extra mag but hey, you do you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372469\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-372469 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-left-2.jpg\" alt=\"Firing a Beretta 92FS with the 30-round magazine\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-left-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-left-2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-left-2-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-left-2-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/449;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We put 450 or so rounds through the 30-round Beretta mag with no issues whatsoever. (Author&#8217;s photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Beretta 30-round magazine is compatible with all Beretta 92 series handguns, as well as the Model Ninety-Two upgrade. It\u2019s fun for those guns but not especially practical. It\u2019s currently a range toy for us.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372471\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-372471 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-right-profile-2.jpg\" alt=\"Beretta 92FS with 30-round magazine\" width=\"800\" height=\"762\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-right-profile-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-right-profile-2-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-right-profile-2-768x732.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-right-profile-2-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92fs-30rd-mag-right-profile-2-150x143.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/762;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Beretta 30-round mag is compatible with all Model 92 series pistols. (Author&#8217;s photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But the magazine is also compatible with the Beretta CX4 Storm pistol caliber carbine. All you need is a mag well adapter, which you can get from Beretta. That is where this magazine will shine. Not only does it double the Beretta pistols\u2019 capacity, but it also does the same for the Storm.<\/p>\n<p>Now, we don\u2019t have a CX4 Storm, but that may change. We admit to liking Beretta firearms and a Storm PCC would make a sexy addition to the stable, especially with a 30-round capacity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372463\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-372463 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-cx4-storm-e1667500473840.jpg\" alt=\"CX4 Storm\" width=\"800\" height=\"302\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-cx4-storm-e1667500473840.jpg 790w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-cx4-storm-e1667500473840-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-cx4-storm-e1667500473840-768x290.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-30rd-mag-cx4-storm-e1667500473840-150x57.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/302;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We believe the Beretta 30-round magazine would be a necessary upgrade for the CX4Storm PCC, as it is in this photo. (thetruthaboutguns.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We like this magazine. It\u2019s well-made and appears to be durable. It has been 100 percent reliable so far in two different guns. It isn\u2019t all that practical for handguns, but it is fun at the range. As noted, we believe this would be a necessary upgrade for the CX4 Storm PCC. The Storm is a nice gun, but with a 30-round capacity, it becomes a serious home defense weapon or whatever else you want it for.<\/p>\n<p>The Beretta 30-round magazine is a quality product. If you want to get your hands on one, you\u2019re in luck. Gunmag Warehouse <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/beretta-92fs-cx4-storm-9mm-30-round-steel-magazine.html\">has them in stock<\/a> right now. Go grab one. Or more than one.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_372472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-372472\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-372472 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-right-1.jpg\" alt=\"handgun with 30-round magazine\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-right-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-right-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-right-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-right-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-372472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Go grab yourself one. Or more. (Author&#8217;s photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extended magazines are all the rage because more ammo is a good thing. The folks at Beretta think so too and they have a sweet 30 round mag for some of their most popular models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":372454,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2332],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-372451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-magazine-reviews"],"small_media_thumbnail":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/beretta-92-30rd-mag-feature-300x225.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/42"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=372451"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":396936,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372451\/revisions\/396936"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/372454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=372451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=372451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=372451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}