Beretta model 20 .25acp

[jframejoey]

Bought a model 20, forerunner to the 21A, last week. Have had a bunch of Beretta 950, 21A, 70s and 84s over the years. Discount does not have a half cock notch safety. I cannot see Beretta making a gun without the safety feature. I read on a rimfire forum that model 21As had this notch break off. Has anyone ever experienced that with one of these micro Berettas? I wonder if Beretta will still work on one of these?

[alwslate]

Before you think about getting it worked on you need to find out if it ever had a half cock notch. Some of the older models like the 948 .22 LR had inertia firing pins and no half cock notch.

[jframejoey]

Thanks. I just figured if 950s and 21As had it they would. I tried joining the Beretta forum but it’s easier to get a nuclear launch code from Biden then it is the sign up for the forum!!!

[surfgun]

No half cock on the m20 in my inventory.

[kaaskop49]

Originally Posted by surfgun

No half cock on the m20 in my inventory.

^^^what he said. None on mine either.

Kaaskop49
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[Jimmyjones]

Originally Posted by kaaskop49

^^^what he said. None on mine either.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

No notch on mine either. Third times the charm.

[jeffrefrig]

You might try Allegheny Arms in Pittsburgh. Specialize in Berettas, you may get some input if you can e-mail them. They have a website. I don't have a link but just punch it in and you should be able to be good from there. Great store. I think Josh is the Beretta guru.

[BAM-BAM]

Just communicated with Josh ..... at Allegheny Arms.... still not doing any smithing.... too busy on the retail side!

[jframejoey]

Thanks guys. If long time members with multiple thousand posts say no notch then that’s my answer. Thanks again

[jeffrefrig]

Originally Posted by BAM-BAM

Just communicated with Josh ..... at Allegheny Arms.... still not doing any smithing.... too busy on the retail side!

That's great for him & the crew working down there. I haven't been there for a while; need to check out the inventory. Lot of good people there.

[BAM-BAM]

Originally Posted by jeffrefrig

That's great for him & the crew working down there. I haven't been there for a while; need to check out the inventory. Lot of good people there.

I have to cross two rivers to get there ; so don't go often, or just to look.
Funny thing is AA's is only about 3 miles from where I grew up!

[jeffrefrig]

Yeah: I have 1 river, or 2 if I use 28, 1 tunnel, then cross 2 fingers when I get on Rt. 51.
If I go up to that Wexford Exit place near the Gameland's range, things seem a little high $$. Lots of other gear, though. Last trip one of the guys ticked me off, very arrogant. I did hit G P Right & sold a .380 Walther. I like their prices; shop is named correctly.
To the other Forum members: if you're not from the Pittsburgh area, this is one town, small of a city as it is, that's truly the definition of "You can't get there from here!"

[BAM-BAM]

Originally Posted by jeffrefrig

If I go up to that Wexford Exit place near the Gameland's range, things seem a little high $$. Lots of other gear, though. Last trip one of the guys ticked me off, very arrogant.

I did hit G P Right & sold a .380 Walther. I like their prices; shop is named correctly.

To the other Forum members: if you're not from the Pittsburgh area, this is one town, small of a city as it is, that's truly the definition of "You can't get there from here!"

Big Buck in Wexford is generally high..... thou I did get a 3" 66 there for $325 (about 15 years ago) and a used anib ( bolt was still in the sealed bag) CZ 452 FS .22lr for about $300 a few years back.

GP Right???? where's that?

Have you been to the shop in Etna ..... in the back of "A-Advantage Truck and Trailer" shop on Rt 8? Fairly well stocked.

[bob1956]

I was told the model 20 was only made a couple of years. Just wondering how plentiful they are and what the value might be?

[surfgun]

I don’t believe the model 20 is particularly collectible. It is more delicate than a M21. The pluses for the 20 is it is slightly smaller and uses 950 magazines.