New Beretta with standard frame/Vertec G slide

**cathellsk** · 02-20-09, 16:36

I stopped in my local dealer's store and they had a new Beretta 96 I haven't seen before, something new. It was labeled as a two tone.

Standard 96 frame in Bruniton (angled dust cover and radiused backstrap)
Vertec G slide in Bruniton (marked Vertec with dovetailed sights front and rear)
Elite II stainless barrel

I really like it but don't want the 40 cal. He said "she" (the distributor) had them in 9mm also and he called her back to order me one.
I really liked the looks of this pistol and it was a G model which I prefer.

Anyone seen these or know the story behind them? I'm guessing Beretta is using up some old parts.

ToddG · 02-21-09, 07:38

Originally Posted by cathellsk

I'm guessing Beretta is using up some old parts.

That would be my guess, as well. If they've got 92G Vertec slides lying around, I may need to make a phone call and get a couple of those.

Ernest Langdon & I are working on a proposal to Beretta to build a next-generation Elite pistol that is similar in concept, but on the M9A1 frame.

**IrishDevil** · 02-21-09, 08:01

Originally Posted by ToddG

That would be my guess, as well. If they've got 92G Vertec slides lying around, I may need to make a phone call and get a couple of those.

Ernest Langdon & I are working on a proposal to Beretta to build a next-generation Elite pistol that is similar in concept, but on the M9A1 frame.

I'd buy one of those, with a quickness.

**mrosamilia** · 02-21-09, 17:56

Count me in too

**murphy j** · 02-22-09, 14:55

Originally Posted by ToddG

Ernest Langdon & I are working on a proposal to Beretta to build a next-generation Elite pistol that is similar in concept, but on the M9A1 frame.

Sounds interesting. Keep us posted.

**a308garand** · 02-23-09, 17:02

Originally Posted by ToddG

That would be my guess, as well. If they've got 92G Vertec slides lying around, I may need to make a phone call and get a couple of those.

Ernest Langdon & I are working on a proposal to Beretta to build a next-generation Elite pistol that is similar in concept, but on the M9A1 frame.

Since I have been using the M9A1 for a while now, it would be hard to replace. But,,,,,,this proposed new Elite would be a must have if it comes around.
Please let us know.

ToddG · 02-23-09, 19:32

EL actually cobbled one together himself, I got to handle it today. Of course, having an LTT Speedbump trigger and Ernest Langdon action job helped a bit. It's sweet. Hopefully we'll get in to see Beretta in March and they'll feel the same way.

**rubberneck** · 02-23-09, 19:39

Originally Posted by ToddG

EL actually cobbled one together himself, I got to handle it today. Of course, having an LTT Speedbump trigger and Ernest Langdon action job helped a bit. It's sweet. Hopefully we'll get in to see Beretta in March and they'll feel the same way.

Is Ernie still with S&W?