First, I am NOT a fan of 9 mm. That said, I am a fan of the Beretta design. I own a 96, a 96 Vertec, and a 96G Vertec. I am surprised everyone that loves the Beretta has not mentioned the Vertec. It is night and day difference. I love both of mine. If you havenet handled one, I would suggest you do. The reduced grip circumference is immediately noticeable. Same magazines and same manual of arms (except for the G model as it is decock only).

That said, I make no bones about my dislike for the M&P design. I carry one daily (a full size 45) and quite frankly, I don't trust it. Im on my second one and some deputies have had their duty weapon replaced 4 and five times. Without turning this into a bash thread, let me just say I prefer the Beretta design.

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