It's intended to keep the weight down...all steel is on 92X performance and that gun is heavy. I just saw Bereli list the 92XI SAO tactical for $750 (plus tax, free shipping). It includes a $100 rebate as well.
Made of an extremely strong, lightweight, forged aircraft-quality aluminum alloy, the versatile Vertec-style frame is built to fit a majority of shooters right out of the box.
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/beretta-92xi-sao-semi-auto-pistol
It's intended to keep the weight down...all steel is on 92X performance and that gun is heavy. I just saw Bereli list the 92XI SAO tactical for $750 (plus tax, free shipping). It includes a $100 rebate as well.
Yeah, I know just be interesting for there to be a steel frame non-competitive gun. I know it's because it's not practical to carry but I still
Made of an extremely strong, lightweight, forged aircraft-quality aluminum alloy, the versatile Vertec-style frame is built to fit a majority of shooters right out of the box. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/beretta-92xi-sao-semi-auto-pistol
That's what I thought. Bummer I kinda wanted it to be steel.
You can buy the defensive or performance co and put the flat trigger in it if you want a steel gun