OP,thanks for the information. I hope Berretta CS takes good care of him.

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Originally posted by patw:
Was the frame made in the USA? It seems Beretta USA has had their share of quality control issues in the past.

This is an Italian 96A1 manufactured and proofed this year.

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Originally posted by 12131:
You have no idea how this thread started. Hint: The OP edit was made within the hour. I'm going to leave it at that.

No, Q. please do share what you actually think. I generally value your input and opinion. I edited the thread title in an effort to be more diplomatic.

To be less diplomatic, between my friend and I, we've owned a fair few Berettas from different vintages. The past problems with Gallatin made guns have been well documented, and some Italian guns as well. But the most recent examples I have seen (including both Bruniton and Inox brigadiers) have been very nice pistols. I also like what I have seen (and the examples I have shot) from the GTS line. I've personally had really good luck, including a 96A1 of my own with no issues. My friend is still hopeful that he can get a replacement that is on par with his other 96.

I shared my friend's experience to give the forum a heads up and a reminder. There have been times that I have also been in a hurry and haven't inspected pistols as closely as I should have, but lucked out. I will post in the thread about the outcome when we find that out from Beretta CS.

I wanted to give an update, and will update the OP. Beretta inspected the pistol and is replacing it with a new pistol under warranty because it is unrepairable. I am really happy for my friend and want to give kudos to Beretta CS for resolving this issue quickly.

That's good to hear, thanks for the update!

WOW, that should have never left the factory.