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re: looking to buy my first gun
Posted on 7/26/14 at 3:29 pm to SabiDojo
Posted on 7/26/14 at 3:29 pm to SabiDojo
Saying "Beretta" is pretty broad. My Beretta shotguns have all been extremely reliable. 
As was said the M9 (Model 92FS) is uber-reliable. I have owned own for 25 years, but would never choose it for SD if other options are available. It has a slide-mounted safety, the safety moves in dumb direction [up =engaged], it's huge and heavy.
I don't own one, but understand the PX4's to be considered pretty reliable. Longevity (able to handle high round counts) is still questionable. At least the PX4 safety lever is designed to move in the proper direction, but it's still slide-mounted. The bigger issue, according to a SME at LSP is the rotating barrel.
Not sure if this is any help. I have no experience with any other "modern" Beretta handguns, but would be glad to ask my LSP source if there's a particular model you're considering.
As was said the M9 (Model 92FS) is uber-reliable. I have owned own for 25 years, but would never choose it for SD if other options are available. It has a slide-mounted safety, the safety moves in dumb direction [up =engaged], it's huge and heavy.
I don't own one, but understand the PX4's to be considered pretty reliable. Longevity (able to handle high round counts) is still questionable. At least the PX4 safety lever is designed to move in the proper direction, but it's still slide-mounted. The bigger issue, according to a SME at LSP is the rotating barrel.
Not sure if this is any help. I have no experience with any other "modern" Beretta handguns, but would be glad to ask my LSP source if there's a particular model you're considering.
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Posted on 7/26/14 at 3:49 pm to dawg23
Thanks. I just know you always trust LE agencies buy you never mention Beretta. For some reason, I thought LE and/or military used Beretta. I don't know why I thought that. Maybe I've seen Lethal Weapon too many times, I guess.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 6:42 pm to dawg23
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It has a slide-mounted safety, the safety moves in dumb direction [up =engaged], it's huge and heavy.
That's very strange. My 90 two's safety in the "up" position on the slide means it is disengaged and ready to fire.
But I love it as range gun. There is virtually no recoil since the thing has a wide slide and a metal frame. It is a breeze to shoot. But for a carry gun, I agree with Dawg in that there are much better options.
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