Lew Archer
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Who likes Berettas?
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I have a 1941 (Romanian contract) M1934. I bought it when they were selling dirt cheap in "Shotgun News." It has always functioned just fine. I modified the mag so you don't have to be "Arnold" to remove it. (the follower of the empty mag serves to hold the slide open after the last shot.)
sipowicz
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Of all the Berettas I find the 84 to br the handsomest of the lot.
I must confess I hadn't thought about Berettas much until I found myself dreaming about them last night after reading this thread, particularly the older, smaller-caliber ones. Of course, I also noticed that "Beretta" rhymes with "Romeo y Julieta".
Can't say that I have ever dreamed about a gun before. That alone does not put one on my want list, but I will sure be paying them more attention henceforth.
Can't say that I have ever dreamed about a gun before. That alone does not put one on my want list, but I will sure be paying them more attention henceforth.
I own three Beretta pistols: A 950BS in .25, a 92D Centurion (9mm) and a 96D Centurion (.40S&W). For those who are unfamiliar with Beretta's nomenclature, the 'D' suffix denotes a double-action only pistol, with no external safety, and the Centurion models are shorter, with a barrel that ends flush with the slide.
All three of my Berettas are accurate and reliable, and the D models are especially easy to shoot well.
All three of my Berettas are accurate and reliable, and the D models are especially easy to shoot well.
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Berettas are some of my favorite pistols.
I have three Beretta 92FS 9mm's, and two Beretta 8045F Cougar .45acp's. On the 92FS's...a Police Special-American made, a Italian model, and a 'Infinite Justice' American made Limited Edition.
586L-Frame
DLC's Beretta 8045F, 92FS & 8045F Cougar.
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I have three Beretta 92FS 9mm's, and two Beretta 8045F Cougar .45acp's. On the 92FS's...a Police Special-American made, a Italian model, and a 'Infinite Justice' American made Limited Edition.
586L-Frame
DLC's Beretta 8045F, 92FS & 8045F Cougar.
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joeintexas
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Sure do. Probably shoot this 92fs more than any gun I own.
SgtLumpy
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Nickel Finish 84's matte or shiney?
I see Model 84 Cheetas in nickel on various lists. They aren't shiney "chrome" looking. I can't tell if it's the photos or if that's how they're finished.
Do Beretta 84 nickel pistols look like stainless steel (matte finish) or do they look like a 67 Plymouth bumper (shiney)?
Sgt Lumpy
I see Model 84 Cheetas in nickel on various lists. They aren't shiney "chrome" looking. I can't tell if it's the photos or if that's how they're finished.
Do Beretta 84 nickel pistols look like stainless steel (matte finish) or do they look like a 67 Plymouth bumper (shiney)?
Sgt Lumpy
rodcraft
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I've had a weakness for beretta over the years. My wife's first semi-auto was a model 86 tip up .380. Wish we had kept it. Here's a more recent project.
My favorites are the 92 13rd Compacts and the 8rd single stack Type-Ms (both have 4.25 inch barrels so they are a bit over 1/2 inch shorter than a M-9 at 4.9 inches)
Followed by the Elite IIs then the Centurion's.....
and only then the Full size 92/ M-9.
Followed by the Elite IIs then the Centurion's.....
and only then the Full size 92/ M-9.
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I used to have this 92, but traded it for a 4" 686 no dash....
I never really thought much about it until this thread came up, then I realized I had several Berettas and I like them all. Very high quality firearms. I have two 12 gauges, a 682 Gold E with an extra set of 28 ga. barrels and a 391 Urika. Also a 92FS, an M9 and a little model 21 .22LR. I guess I like them better than I knew!
Though really a revolver man, I do have three 92FS (one an Italian Inox), one 96D, one 70S and one 950SB in 0.25 ACP. Plus the Belgian version of the 84, the Browning 380. Only one with out the open slide. Dave_n
Harkrader
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I like Berettas
My first was the early 92 you see here, with the magazine release at the bottom left side.
I later got a 92F and then a 92FS.
Thanks to Billy Clinton, I later got a Model 96 and 96 Centurion dirt cheap, followed by a couple Desert Storm models. Seems Beretta's dream of it becoming a higher-priced collectible didn't work out, because they were going cheap, too.
I think they are the smoothest 9mm guns I have ever used. Their size helps control recoil and they had no trouble with +p ammo. I wondered about that open top slide in grubby conditions, but I think the military has proven it isn't a problem, and I put one through a rigorous time when it got little cleaning and a lot of exposed holster time. I practiced with it a lot, even when quite dirty, and it never hiccuped.
One of our sons is professional military, and he has a couple of mine. He told me the military gave them little training with the ones they issued, and troops took very poor care of them in the desert. He was scandalized by the guns' condition, and reported shameful discipline among troops. He was most annoyed that he wasn't allowed to take his own to the desert on his four tours.
The 9000S belonged to a lawyer friend of mine who enjoyed its blast and bite, and sold it to me in favor of a Colt Model 70 1911!
My first was the early 92 you see here, with the magazine release at the bottom left side.
I later got a 92F and then a 92FS.
Thanks to Billy Clinton, I later got a Model 96 and 96 Centurion dirt cheap, followed by a couple Desert Storm models. Seems Beretta's dream of it becoming a higher-priced collectible didn't work out, because they were going cheap, too.
I think they are the smoothest 9mm guns I have ever used. Their size helps control recoil and they had no trouble with +p ammo. I wondered about that open top slide in grubby conditions, but I think the military has proven it isn't a problem, and I put one through a rigorous time when it got little cleaning and a lot of exposed holster time. I practiced with it a lot, even when quite dirty, and it never hiccuped.
One of our sons is professional military, and he has a couple of mine. He told me the military gave them little training with the ones they issued, and troops took very poor care of them in the desert. He was scandalized by the guns' condition, and reported shameful discipline among troops. He was most annoyed that he wasn't allowed to take his own to the desert on his four tours.
The 9000S belonged to a lawyer friend of mine who enjoyed its blast and bite, and sold it to me in favor of a Colt Model 70 1911!
Harkrader
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I like the Neos, too.
I bought the Neos because I always wanted something designed by Giugiaro, but can't afford the clothes, jewelry or cars. It's also fun to tell my friends I have a Giugiaro - GUN! It feels clunky in my hand but is very easy to shoot, accurate and reliable. Cheap, too.
Turns out the 9000 is also a Giugiaro design, something my ladyfriend lawyer loved to mention!
I bought the Neos because I always wanted something designed by Giugiaro, but can't afford the clothes, jewelry or cars. It's also fun to tell my friends I have a Giugiaro - GUN! It feels clunky in my hand but is very easy to shoot, accurate and reliable. Cheap, too.
Turns out the 9000 is also a Giugiaro design, something my ladyfriend lawyer loved to mention!
Texas Star
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Thanks for the very sharp photos. Most appreciated.
BTW, if you live near or visit Dallas, TX, one of the five Beretta Galleries in the world is in suburban Highland Park, not too far from SMU. The shopping center is at Preston Rd. and Mockingbird Lane.
We have a topic about it on the Beretta board, and some who visited felt out of place. Be advised that it is NOT Wal-Mart, and they do not have "asking prices." They just have prices. One man who stopped by with his grandson complained that a four gun display cost over $125,000. He should have looked further. They have some guns there that cost more than that EACH! But they'll still sell you a std. M-92FS and have easily the largest display of Beretta goods anywhere nearby. I bought a Model 391 Urika Gold 20 ga. in there awhile back, and they were very patient as I tried to decide between two examples and on that model. The gunsmith checked the gun for fit to my body; the stock can be adjusted.
But I suspect that it helps to look like you belong in the area, which was laid out by the same architect who designed Beverly Hills. The neighborhoods are similar in demographics. I wear an Izod shirt (not a knock-off), khaki Dockers or similar slacks, and handsewn shoes like Timberlands. Wearing a dirty old cowboy hat, jeans, and a tee shirt advertising some rock band might get you some wary looks and reluctant service.
BTW, that Highland Park Shopping Village is the oldest shopping center in the USA , I believe, but is perioodically updated. It remains elegant, as are the stores. If you need a restaurant or ice cream or a theater, those are there, and a UPS store or similar. Add a Tom Thumb grocer with a decent stock of good wines.
The other Beretta Galleries are in Milan, Paris, New York, and Buenos Aires. I think all cater to people who do some of their hunting on safaris and their dove shooting in Argentina. If you feel uncomfortable shopping in that environment, you may want to buy Berettas elsewhere. But if your wife or girlfriend likes Neiman-Marcus, she'll feel at home, even if she doesn't usually like guns. They do sell clothing and decorator items and accessories. And they sell Beretta knives, but very few of those impress me much. I really think they should sell Swiss Army knives in addition to their own, and better sheath knives like those from Randall Made and Fallkniven. You should be able to buy Zeiss or Leica optics there, too. It's that sort of store. But if they sell binoculars or telescopic sights, I didn't see them. I did see some Sako rifles. Those are nice, and Beretta bought Sako some years ago. It was probably a smart move.
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Texas Star
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