Beretta 70 series pistol question

[StoneHorse]

I spotted this neat little pistol in a local gun shop today but I know nothing about them. Google wasn't a lot of help this time around. It's a Beretta 70 series, model 72 in 22LR. Used in very good condition and the price seems very reasonable. Can anyone enlighten me on these pistols? Thanks.

 

[Can-down]

They are nice little guns with a reputation for reliability. There are a lot coming in right now surplus from Isreal I believe which is why they are priced reasonably.

 

[geologist]

My 71 is very, very reliable. It only fails to feed 333s. Everything else runs through it perfectly.

 

[pc9]

Buy it you will love it.
I just might buy another myself because there fun and reliable.

 

[StoneHorse]

They are nice little guns with a reputation for reliability. There are a lot coming in right now surplus from Isreal I believe which is why they are priced reasonably.

Surplus from Israel, that is interesting. Ex police and/or military training pistol?

 

[wolf19534]

Some research speculates that these were issued to Israeli teachers etc during the 60's....I can neither confirm nor deny this info. I bought a couple of these pistols. My wifes new favorite pistol.....Well worth the money.

 

[geologist]

Who has these in stock?

 

[StoneHorse]

Who has these in stock?

http://frontierfirearms.ca Showing in stock.

Also found this article: http://www.tactical-life.com/tactical-weapons/israeli-mossad-22-lrs/

 

[mmattockx]

Does anybody have mags? I have a linered ex-12.6 Model 71 and cannot find mags for anything.


Mark

 

[geologist]

Triple K makes mags for the .22 LR Beretta 71s. I have two and they function as well as my original Beretta mag.

 

[mmatt]

Thanks for this info guys. I wasn't the OP but I just won one of these at the Canadian IPSC Nationals as a door prize donated by Trigger Wholesale. I haven't received it yet but am anxiously awaiting it so this thread has helped me bide my time until it arrives.

It looks a little ridiculous with the 6" barrel sticking out the end. I might get my gunsmith to cut it to 106mm for me to make it just a little less silly looking. It still won't look right but it might make it look a little better.

Either way, sounds like a fun little gun.

 

[dan belisle]

I have an israeli 71. Nice little gun. Mossad also used them I believe. - dan

 

[mmattockx]

Triple K makes mags for the .22 LR Beretta 71s. I have two and they function as well as my original Beretta mag.

Thanks. Where did you find yours here?


Mark

 

[geologist]

Thanks. Where did you find yours here?


Mark

I think I bought them off of the EE.

 

[Can-down]

Trigger wholesale is the importer and the latest lot they are bringing in is 1000 pistols.
They are selling the to retailers with 2 mags suggested retail $350.00.
They may have mags available as well and are working on some 4.2" barrels as well.
Any guns that are questionable from the lot will be kept by Trigger for parts sales.

 

[StoneHorse]

......and are working on some 4.2" barrels as well.

I would prefer the shorter barrel version myself but the 6" barrel model looked good as well.
Thanks for all the replies guys.

 

[Can-down]

I'd prefer the original 2 barrel set, one 6 inch and one just under or near 4 inches but sadly that is not to be.
The 6 inch guns feel great in the hand though and do offer a longer sight radius.

 

[Magellann]

They are great little guns, Ive used one and it never gave me a problem at all.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Thanks for this info guys. I wasn't the OP but I just won one of these at the Canadian IPSC Nationals as a door prize donated by Trigger Wholesale. I haven't received it yet but am anxiously awaiting it so this thread has helped me bide my time until it arrives.

It looks a little ridiculous with the 6" barrel sticking out the end. I might get my gunsmith to cut it to 106mm for me to make it just a little less silly looking. It still won't look right but it might make it look a little better.

Either way, sounds like a fun little gun.

Just shoot it and have fun don't chop it it may grow on you..