I have been a member of the forum you mention for several years could you please direct me to the post you mention because I would like to see what was said and actually how long ago this was .Thanks
Look I get it --- you love your Neos --- people sometimes have different experiences with the same piece of equipment --- We all get to have our own opinions
IF you're a member of RFC you should know that all you have to do to archive is type in NEOS in the Beretta section --- and it wasn't A post; it was again and again.
Here's a post from a couple years ago ---
I don't care to comment further except to say that I've shot more than 10,000 rounds (probably 3 times that) thru both a Ruger Standard and a S&W 41 and have NOT had the first problem.
POST @ RFC
Here is my HONEST thoughts and experiences.
I own two, an original Neos Deluxe, and a slightly later model SS with 4.5 and 6" barrels.
I'd be under-estimating to say each pistol has 10,000rnds through them...mostly high velocity bulk type ammunition. They get shot a LOT, but also still look nearly new. They are well taken care of.
Deluxe Model:
Rolls pins for the rail have been replaced 3 times. The rear one is the first to give fits. (The smallest, weakest steel parts on the pistol, that also take the brunt of the recoil!) These are difficult to get from Beretta, and their customer service is less than stellar...and less than happy to just send you these parts.
Recoil spring and striker spring replaced twice.
Slide showing peening from the disconnector/transfer bar.
Rear sight blade (Flimsy, plastic) replaced on warranty twice. I'm yet to see one stock that is LEVEL and true from the factory.
Standard SS Model
All Roll pins for rail replaced once, rear pin replaced three times.
With both pistols they bend, and the inner piece works loose and they start to walk.
Also replaced both recoil and striker springs twice.
After ~6,000rnds the standard starting doubling.
The sear was replaced as it had began to round off, and occasionally would double.
Frame has been bedded to keep the uppers tight to the lower--likely because this one gets barrels changed frequently.
Pistol will extract unfired rounds perhaps 10% of the time...when new was 95% of the time.
Slide also shows peening from disconnector/transfer bar. Ugly, but doesn't seem to affect performance. Stops wearing after the first few thousand rounds.
They definitely take more care and concern than some of my other rimfire pistols...but they are also the favorites among women and younger shooters. They are ergonomic and they work. I probably wouldn't own either anymore, if they weren't so popular among family and friends.
