Beretta 96, 96D, a 9mm Elite II top end and all parts except frame, 96 Elite II top end and all parts except frame, and my pride and joy the only one in Canada, a Beretta 8045 Cougar with the LAPD/California Highway Patrol long barrel.
Beretta 96, 96D, a 9mm Elite II top end and all parts except frame, 96 Elite II top end and all parts except frame, and my pride and joy the only one in Canada, a Beretta 8045 Cougar with the LAPD/California Highway Patrol long barrel.
I was not aware of that, but lets compare these models to the regular D model...
Factory 96FS: Completely crappy first DA shot; all followup SA shots have decent trigger pull
"D Spring upgraded" 96FS: Better crappy first DA shot; all followup SA shots have decent trigger pull
96D: Better crappy DA shot every single trigger pull from first shot on
The point I am making is why subject yourself to a DA shot every single pull of the trigger? The D model may have its applications, but it is not for me.
Be aware with any Elite II or Elite 1A that there are no spare parts available. Most especially no frames. Once you break one, and if you shoot a lot you will, you'll be looking for a new gun. Elite II and 1A top ends will fit on a 90Two if you use a steel guide rod, and not the 90Two factory guide rod.
In my opinion Beretta has their heads so far up their ass I am surprised they can function as a company. The failure to continue with models that were in demand and to bend over for some "design expert" who has ruined their pistol lines and is on the way to ruining more, is just beyond belief. Guns, work guns at least, should be designed to function first, then be ergonomic, then go for looks. To start with looks and work backward is what led to the entire Storm series. Abominations all.
And yes my Cougar looks similar. G model with longer barrel though.
Does anybody have any experience with the new 90-Two? Likes, dislikes?
I think these are made in Italy. It is a little tough to read on the slide.
Apparently it is difficult to find holsters for these. I am going to try and modify a Serpa for it.
For those that don't like the picatiny cover it is easily removable and looks better off in my opinion.
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Be aware with any Elite II or Elite 1A that there are no spare parts available. Most especially no frames. Once you break one, and if you shoot a lot you will, you'll be looking for a new gun. Elite II and 1A top ends will fit on a 90Two if you use a steel guide rod, and not the 90Two factory guide rod.
In my opinion Beretta has their heads so far up their ass I am surprised they can function as a company. The failure to continue with models that were in demand and to bend over for some "design expert" who has ruined their pistol lines and is on the way to ruining more, is just beyond belief. Guns, work guns at least, should be designed to function first, then be ergonomic, then go for looks. To start with looks and work backward is what led to the entire Storm series. Abominations all.
And yes my Cougar looks similar. G model with longer barrel though.