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luvmysr9 · August 26th, 2012, 12:28 PM

As some of you have noticed, I have a Beretta addiction. Here's one of the nicest addition to my collection so far. A member on another forum posted a copy of an ad from an out of state dealer. The ad didn't specify new or used so I naturally expected used with mabe some scratches or wear, but it was priced so low I had to grab it. When I picked it up at my FFL, I was astounded to find a brand new 96G Elite waiting for me. At first I was worried that they might have sent me the wrong pistol & that I might have to send it back. Thank goodness this was one of those rare occassions when something turned out to be much better than expected. The finish on this pistol is flawless & untouched. She's not going anywhere!

The Elite model was a limited production manufactured by Beretta for only three years ('99-'01) & are becoming increasingly rare. The Elite pistols are "G" models which means they have a decocker only instead of a safety & featured a skeletonized hammer, front slide serrations, a wider, stronger slide, beveled mag well, rubber mag base pads, & 4.7" stainless barrels.

DDelambre · August 26th, 2012, 02:03 PM

Sweet! I too have a bit of the Beretta addiction. That is a nice looking Elite, I'm jealous!

HappilyAddicted · August 26th, 2012, 02:07 PM

Very nice!!!! I love Berettas. I think they make some of the most beautiful guns out there. My 92 is my most accurate shooter.

303lithgow · August 26th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Very nice.

78CJ5 · August 26th, 2012, 03:35 PM

Very nice find! I have a fondness for Beretta's

ozo · August 26th, 2012, 03:42 PM

Purdy dadgome purdy......

JK55 · August 26th, 2012, 03:45 PM

Very cool

Good luck and happy shootin'!

Neon Horse · August 26th, 2012, 03:53 PM

That is one good looking Beretta! Nice pickup!

gunjunkie · August 27th, 2012, 08:35 AM

Nice snag.

James6591 · August 27th, 2012, 04:46 PM

Very nice.
I have only one, a 92FS INOX (Italy).

mawguy · August 27th, 2012, 04:58 PM

You might want to go to the Beretta Forum and contact Max4073 for some custom grips for that beauty. He is my son and does a really great job on all kinds of grips for this gun, particularly in Dymondwood.

luvmysr9 · August 27th, 2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mawguy

You might want to go to the Beretta Forum and contact Max4073 for some custom grips for that beauty. He is my son and does a really great job on all kinds of grips for this gun, particularly in Dymondwood.

I may have to give him a shout. I've been a member of the Beretta forum (aka..."Luvmyberetta") for a couple years and have talked with him several times. I think we have even bought and sold a few items to each other in the past. I was drooling over a "Cat Pack" case he had listed a while back.

BuckeyeBlast · August 27th, 2012, 06:17 PM

Super nice. Congrats. I've got the Elite IA (Vertec grip for smaller hands). One of my favorite guns.

ExArmy11b · August 28th, 2012, 11:26 AM

I love Berettas and had a 92FS many years ago.......I am still on the fence as far as alloy frame pistols but that's more of a personal issue for me

The more I read about people with 100,000+ rounds on their 92 Beretta's the better I feel about them........3 years ago I was at Gander Mt. deciding between a Glock 17 and a Beretta 92FS, and went with the Glock. I since got rid of the Glock, always thought I should have went with the Beretta.......