I'm wondering if this thread is more about defending buddy's honor or/and Beretta's?. I have years of experience with the PX4 day in & day out, and I'm guessing that with the "C" version they didn't "re-make" the whole pistol over. I'm on my third, in less than 7yrs. This is an OK pistol for the range, outside of that, well it's your call.