[luvmysr9]

I found this 1998 model U.S. built 96 with straight dust cover at a local pawn shop & brought it home today. It's one of the early model .40 calibers manufactured before Beretta changed over to the slanted dust covers & is in nice condition. It has '01 Trijicon night sights that could use a good relamp, one 11 round LEO mag, & appears to have a low round count. The shop owner let me take it out behind the shop & try it out before I bought it, which was a deal maker.

 

[GonzoGeezer]

Beautiful. And great to have a LGS with a range out back!

I have the same problem, except Walthers follow me home, far too often!

 

[luvmysr9]

I have the same problem, except Walthers follow me home, far too often!

Nothing wrong with that. Walthers don't show up around here very often so I haven't had the pleasure of shooting one yet, but will first chance I get.

 

[gunjunkie]

Nice snag. I have the exact same one, except it still has the stock sights.

 

[Breadman03]

I just held a Beretta 92 for the first time since '04. If fit me like a glove. I closed my eyes and snapped the pistol on target, then opened my eyes. The sights were perfectly aligned.

My Glock 35 is going up for sale.

 

[IRONHEAD61]

Ok luvmyberetta

Nice find and good luck. Did you post the news on the BERETTA FORUM too?

 

[luvmysr9]

Nice find and good luck. Did you post the news on the BERETTA FORUM too?

Of course.

 

[James6591]

I found this 1998 model U.S. built 96 with straight dust cover. The shop owner let me take it out behind the shop & try it out before I bought it, which was a deal maker.

Nice score, looks in good nick.

 

[ThreeFiveSeven]

First gun I ever owned was the 96, in 1993. Mine is a centurion, bought new back then. I love it, and my recent acquisition of .40 reloading dies has rekindled my relationship with what I still think is one of the sexiest auto pistols ever made. Fine weapon, accurate and reliable.

 

[303lithgow]

Nice looking.

 

[jlh820]

Beautiful gun, but then it IS a Beretta, so I guess that's being redundant. I've got an INOX 96fs I bought new last year. It shoots as nice as my 92fs and really tames that .40 cal. Enjoy!

 

[Doc2814]

Nice, congrats! I am not a huge fan of straight black finishes but thats a beaut

 

[DDelambre]

A Beretta 96 of some sort (hopefully stainless) is on my list.

 

[Gunpoor]

Very nice find...soft spot for the old Beretta.