Berettas are apparently the most popular guns.

[USAF385]

No.. NO.. this isn't another "Glock is the best....." post.

A stop at Blockbuster today led me to realize the Berettas are apparently the most popular guns... or at least to those in Hollywood. I noticed someone holding a Beretta on the cover of one of the DVDs.. then in the same shelf unit, another movie with someone holding a Beretta. As I walked around the new release wall, I noticed a common theme on many of the covers.. people holding Berettas (or maybe look alikes......)!

I found it be be strange, and thought I'd post. Perhaps someone can fill me in on the reason for movies using Berettas.

One would have thought theyd all be Glocks..........

 

[Smith357]

My guess on the popularity of the Beretta M9 would be the same as to why the AR is so darn popular, because it's current military issue.

 

[Andy Griffith]

Actually, it's because they work very easily with blanks.

A 1911 doesn't.

 

[roarindan]

Judge Joe Brown's Bailif carries a "92f 9MM,standard issue to military and law enforcement personel" (he said so on mon.show) by the way what sort of "outlaws" does the good judge have to face,with a monetary award limit of 5 thousand dollars,that his bailiff has to wear a sidearm??

 

[rocketdog]

Since Lethal Weapon (1987), someone in a movie has to have a Beretta.

 

[n4zov]

Maybe because there are big, bulky and therefore look more menacing.

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

I noticed that some time ago. I'm glad I'm not the only one.

It seems not to matter what the movie is, what it is about, blah, blah, blah....somebody is holding a Beretta on the cover of the DVD box.

 

[ChinaSeaSailor]

500 year track record maybe? also current miltary issue maybe? and very user friendly

 

[586L-Frame]

I believe Bruce Willis carried one as well in his Diehard movies.
Besides my Smiths, I also enjoy shooting my Beretta 92FS.

586L-Frame

DLC’s Beretta 92FS.

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[GatorFarmer]

Not only do the guns themselves work well with blanks, but replicas that fire only blanks are available cheaply for low budget productions and are made in Italy. They're close enough for many films and also available at non union filming locations outside the U.S. where many films are made. It costs too much to make a grade Z action film in the U.S. so production companies either go to Canada or else to Bulgaria or Romania.

 

[sipowicz]

Judge Joe Brown's Bailif carries a "92f 9MM,standard issue to military and law enforcement personel" (he said so on mon.show) by the way what sort of "outlaws" does the good judge have to face,with a monetary award limit of 5 thousand dollars,that his bailiff has to wear a sidearm??

When I was 1911 shopping a few years back, I was looking in the case and this voice leaned into my ear and said, get the Kimber...I looked up and it sas Joe Brown...I did eventually buy the TLE II...glad I did....good advice Judge....

 

[29Wheelgunner]

Sip, I would have told you the same thing.

 

[Texas Star]

I have noted the proliferation of Berettas, and thought it was due to LAPD using so many. (Film makers see them on their own cops.) Many of them are also of Italian origin, and that may be a factor. And the military connection.

Actually, I have walked the aisles in video stores and studied the guns on VHS and DVD covers. The Colt .45 auto is another very popular one. The Chief Special scores pretty well, better than the Detective Special.

Quite a few Desert Eagles. Hollywood likes to equate power in guns with sex. And they're into flash and blast.

I've seen a few Ruger autos, probably because some prop house bought them because they were cheap. And I've seen a few GP-100's and (I think) one SP-101. I've seen one movie that gave a GP-100 some good screen time. Overall, though, I see few Rugers.

Beretta must be pretty proud, unless they're really paying for "product placement."

 

[GatorFarmer]

And I've seen a few GP-100's and (I think) one SP-101. I've seen one movie that gave a GP-100 some good screen time. Overall, though, I see few Rugers.

Chow Yun Fat carries a GP100 in Hard Boiled, an interesting change from his usual dual Berettas.

 

[josephthreedogs]

Does anyone know where I could find this gun but in the USAF configuration?

 

[Rule3]

Now that Beretta has another extended Military contract it is hard to find one on the dealers shelves. There used to be oodles of them. Many LE agencies used them also. I like them but never purchased one as I can't get my hand around the grip.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Beautiful pistol. I've got a stainless one that my 24 year old son claimed as his own. I'm down to an M&P as my 9-but I've always liked the Beretta-huge clunky pistol for sure, but I do like it.

 

[smith627]

Beretta 92F in TV Shows / Movies

Those of you who remember the TV series "Spenser for Hire", may remember that the late actor, Robert Urich, started out the series carrying a snub nose revolver and later used a Beretta 92F as his sidearm. I believe the series only lasted 3 seasons. I believe that Hawk carried a 8in. nickel Colt Python.

 

[Alpha06]

Beretta does make a fine pistol. I've never had a problem with my 92F.

It's a pleasure to shoot, handles well, is accurate, and the grip fits good in my hand.

Makes a nice addition to any collection.

 

[NCTexan]

Let's get honest guys... They're just damn fine looking guns!