The Beretta 92FS utilizes a short recoil, delayed blowback system for enhanced control, while an open-top slide that virtually eliminates jams for superior reliability. The disassembly latch makes for easy, toolless fieldstripping, breaking the 92FS down into 4 main components for easy maintenance. A spring-loaded, ambidextrous safety lever doubles as a decocking lever, and a visible chamber indicator allows for visible and tactile chamber-status checks for an added layer of safety. A reversible magazine release accommodates right- and left-handed shooters, while two 15-round magazines ensure optimal firepower for defensive.