The Story behind the Beretta 92 in Lethal Weapon

Beretta 92 - The Lethal Weapon Movie Gun |

Welcome to HollywoodGuns. I’m your host Wilson and on this channel, I exclusively feature iconic firearms from my personal collection that appeared in your favorite movies and TV shows of the late 20th century. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the legendary Beretta 92, which made its mark in the 1987 blockbuster Lethal Weapon. Often confused with Die Hard as the first major appearance of this iconic gun, Lethal Weapon actually put the Beretta 92 on the Hollywood map.

Join me as I explore how Mel Gibson's character, Detective Martin Riggs, helped propel the Beretta 92 series to superstardom. Not only did Lethal Weapon make the Beretta 92 a go-to sidearm for good guys in action movies, but I'll also explain why I believe Lethal Weapon deserves the title of "Best Christmas Movie"—beating out Die Hard! Stick around until the end to uncover a fascinating piece of trivia that links these two iconic films together.

In this video:

A detailed history of the Beretta 92 series, including its origins in 1976, evolution through the 1980s, and its variations like the 92S, 92SB, 92F and 92FS, which gained fame in Hollywood.
A tabletop review of my personal Beretta 92SB—a beautiful, rare model from my collection that epitomizes Beretta's craftsmanship during the 1980s.
A comparison of the Beretta 92's portrayal in Lethal Weapon versus its real-life performance. How accurate was the movie's depiction of the gun’s capacity, caliber capability, and the shots Mel Gibson’s character pulled off?
A look at other major films where the Beretta 92 made an appearance, from Die Hard to The Matrix, Leon: The Professional, and even Underworld. The Beretta 92 has racked up over 500 movie and TV credits—could it be the GOAT of movie guns?
Whether you're a fan of classic action movies, firearm history, or just love Mel Gibson and Lethal Weapon, this episode has something for everyone. Let’s break down why the Beretta 92 is one of the most iconic firearms to ever grace the silver screen.

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction
1:30 History of the Beretta 92
5:00 The Beretta 92 in Lethal Weapon
8:30 Movie Portrayal vs. Real-Life Performance
11:30 Other Movies Featuring the Beretta 92
14:00 Wrap-Up and Call to Action

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Thanks for watching, and let me know in the comments—is Lethal Weapon the ultimate Christmas movie? I think so!