Firearm Forum Question: Review and Testing of the Beretta Model-S, 22 Caliber Handgun

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This is my personal 'Review' of Beretta Model-S, 22 Caliber Semi Auto Handgun.

I recently contacted Beretta about this handgun and was told they have no information, no specs, and no record for the serial numbers. The reason stated was this was made by Beretta in Italy before Beretta USA was established. The only thing Beretta could tell me was this Model-S was manufactured prior around 1973.

This was the preferred weapon for assignations by the Israeli MOSAD, The National Intelligence Agency of Israel (the equivalent of the CIA).

I had the barrel on my Model-S modified by Izor Armory to accept a suppressor. To do this the front sight had to be removed.
Here are photos of my handgun ...
The handgun came new with two magazines.

Shoulder Holster for my Beretta Model-S, 22 Caliber Handgun ....

Beretta Model-S Specifications .....

Answer / Review:

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Test Firing and Review of my Beretta Model-S, 22 Caliber Handgun after the Izor Armory Threaded Barrel modification.







Shooting was at 20, 25, 30, and 35 feet at an Indoor Gun Range using American Eagle Ammo, 22LR, High Velocity, 40 Grain, Solid - See Target Below ....
As you can see the handgun now set up for use with a suppressor and without a front sight to aim the handgun was accurate at 20-feet.

Some more photos of the Beretta Model-S, 22 Caliber Handgun ....

Beretta Model-S with Suppressor .... 

This handgun has been featured in many Movies, TV, Video, and Anime .....
Here is a list of Movies that the Beretta Model-S has appeared in:

Here is a list of TV Shows, Video, and Anime that the Beretta Model-S has appeared in:

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Firearm Forum Question: Explaining Firearm Categories or Status

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Please explain the differences between Rare, Antique, Like New, and Custom Fitted in buying and selling a firearm.
Thank you Kevin and Laurna McDoogle from Glasgow Scotland. Now living in the USA.

Answer:

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These terms can be somewhat confusing even to experienced gun owners.
Below is a list of Terms often associated with the Sale of Firearms, Firearm Accessories, and Firearm Upgrades  ....






New: The Firearm or Accessory is Brand NEW straight from the manufacturer, in the box or package, un-opened and usually under warranty.

Like New: The Firearm or Accessory is USED but the seller contends it has little or no actual hands on use. This is an on faith by the buyer. It is very hard to tell what has been done to something once owned and used if there is no apparent wear or tear.
Sellers will often describe a firearm as ... Like New, only a few rounds ever shot or less than 100 rounds through this weapon, etc.

Used: Exactly what it says. The Firearm or Accessory is used. It may have had numerous owners depending on how old it is. Always examine the item thoroughly. If it's a firearm, check the action, look at the breach and barrel for wear and tear. Also is the firearm clean and well oiled. This tells whether or not the owner has maintained the weapon. Has the firearm been altered in anyway. Check the exterior screws to see if they have any wearing, often times an inexperienced person uses the wrong tool and mars the screw head.

Rare: This is an over used and stated term that sellers advertise for a firearm. Almost NO firearm is rare that you find in the common market place such as gun sites and gun shows. The term literally means uncommon. In firearms it implies there are a few in existence generally making them very valuable. Sellers often confuse this term with a firearm that is old, say made in the 50's through 70's. Or, it is just a marketing tool to get you interested and make you think you are getting something for the value, seller's asking price. Often times the opposite is true. Just because it was made 30 to 50 years ago doesn't make it rare or valuable.

Collectible: Another term overused. Most firearms do not meet the collectible status. A collectible, however, is what it implies. If for say a person collects World War II, M1 Garand 30-06 Rifles these are a collectible to that person. On the other hand, if this same M1 Garand Rifle was made by Harrington and Richardson (H&R) the production was limited, so the number still in existence is less than the main supplier of the M1, which was Springfield Armory. H&R M1s generally sell for more. Condition is always a factor in value in any purchase. In dealing with a collectible the lower the serial number generally the higher the value. Also to be a collectible it MUST be in the original condition, no after market products or upgrades.

Antique: Another seriously overused term. In Firearms to be an Antique the weapon had to be made prior to January 1, 1898 and cannot use conventional ammunition. This is defined by the ATF.
Condition and repair or upgrades determine the value. To be a true Antique it must be an original manufactured issue.
Caution - Many people will take a replica of one of these firearms and age them, then try and sell the firearm as 'Antique.'

Limited Edition: These firearms are created by manufacturers frankly as a gimmick to sell you something. Example: The John Wayne Collection. If you are not a John Wayne fan this firearm means nothing to you. They are generally painted, numbered, come with an authentication certificate. My recommendation is don't waste your money on any of these, new or used.

Limited Production Run: There re two types - 1) See Limited Edition above; 2) The number manufactured, such as the H&R M1 Garand 30-06 quantities number a lot less than the number manufactured by Springfield Armory.

Sought After: A marketing phrase. Who says the firearm is sought after? It may or may not be, but don't fall for the propaganda. Do your homework before buying.

Hard to Find: Another nebulous term. When everyone thought Obama was going to ban Assault Rifles, they became hard to find and manufactures couldn't keep up with the demand. So the old adage of Supply and Demand entered the market place driving the selling price up. As usual though the marketplace settled down to routine, supply caught up with demand and the price is realistic. People who got stuck with these are still trying to sell them for the inflated price they paid for them. Don't be duped into buying a used firearm at at high cost. Find out what that same firearm is selling for new.

Highly Desirable: Is it? Who knows? And to whom is it Highly Desirable to? Again, another sales pitch marketing tool to get you, the buyer, interested and hopefully a sale occurs.

Custom Fitted: Generally this implies the weapon was specially ordered from the manufacturer with some extra or an upgrade such as a barrel. Some manufacturers such as Colt and Remington have a specialty group that build a firearm to the buyers specifications from a list of components.

Clone: This means that the manufacturer has created and made a weapon from another manufacturer's patent rights. Example: Many of the Uberti Cowboy Revolvers are copied from Colt Cowboy Single Action Revolvers. They do not have the value or standing that the original manufacturer has. So some handgun owners may advertise their Uberti Cowboy gun as a Colt Clone.

Upgraded, Lots of Accessories: Common lingo terminology associated with assault rifles. It can mean almost anything - upgraded barrel, stock, picatinny rail, sights, optics, sling, magazines, etc. With handguns it may refer to grips or an extended threaded barrel, etc.

Action Job Performed: Generally associated with Cowboy Action Six Shooter Revolvers, however, now becoming common in many styles of handguns. Simply means the action of the firearm has been modified. In semi auto handguns this usually refers to the trigger mechanism or the barrel, sometimes the slide. In cowboy action revolvers it means porting, boring, and honing the cylinder, free spinning cylinder, and trigger job.

Sales Value: Most weapons are like cars. When you buy them they lose value in the fact they are now used. Some argue that through a private sale you are not paying the sales tax. This does not make the sales value the same as a NEW firearm. At minimum the value of the firearm should be at least 10 percent less than a brand new same model from a licensed firearms dealer (FFL). The sales tax is a moot point.

NIB: New in Box. This just means the owner still has the original box the firearm came in. Some buyers think this is important, frankly, I prefer the cost factor.

Extras: See, Upgraded, Lots of Accessories above.

Original Box: This generally refers to the box the firearm came in. More associated with handguns.

Interchangeable Cylinders: This is something Ruger is famous for. Many years ago Ruger started expanding there cowboy style singe action revolvers to handle more than one cylinder. You could order them from Ruger: 38/357 with 9mm Extra Cylinder; 45LC with 45 ACP Extra Cylinder; 22LR with 22 Magnum Extra Cylinder.

Component AR15: This generally implies the assault rifle was assembled from various components to meet the buyers needs. They could have all come from the same manufacturer such as DPMS, or each component came from a different manufacturer. The Rifle component is the item controlled by the ATF and must contain a serial number to be legally sold in the United States. The buyer then assemblies the rifle or has it done by a gunsmith. Some after market companies do this for you and you end up with a complete AR platform with the components made by different suppliers or manufacturers.

Modified: This implies the firearm has been altered or changed from it's original intended design.
Caution - Weapons that have been modified, especially cut down (shortened) are strictly controlled by the ATF.

Pre Ban: This refers to a firearm or ammo that was imported prior to the Clinton 1994 Firearms ban. Clinton banned some manufactures altogether from importing weapons and ammo such as Norinco. Chinese ammunition is banned altogether. Soviet and former Soviet Bloc countries are only allowed to be assembled in the USA and must contain a certain percentage of American made components. Therefore, anything before the Ban (Pre Ban) means the Weapon or Ammo was most likely 100 percent made in another country.

NA or NLA: Not Available, or No Longer Available. This refers to a firearm manufacturer no longer in business, or who's products are banned from import altogether. Example: Norinco is a major arms manufacturer in China but there weapons and components are banned from import to the United States. This makes some Norinco products a Collectible.

Out Sourced: Means a manufacturer such as Beretta was contracted to manufacturer a firearm at it's plant for another company who then distributes that firearm. Prior to the Clinton 1994 Firearms Law this got companies around the import and licensing sale of firearms in the United States.

Marketed by: See Out Sourced above. This was a common practice is the 60's when companies such as Sears & Roebuck, Montgomery Wards, and others sold firearms under there name but had American companies such as Remington, H&R, and Winchester make the firearm for them. These firearms are not valued as the original gun manufacturer, so don't pay a high price for these.

NVSN: No Visible Serial Number. The Gun Control Act of 1968 required ALL firearms to have a serial number. Prior to 1968 some major firearms manufacturers were not required to put serial numbers on there guns. Yes, it is legal to own, sell, and buy these firearms. They are listed by an FFL as - NVSN.

Gougers: These are people who buy up Ammo and resell if for an inflated profit. Back when ammo was in short supply, these reseller / gaugers would double or triple the price of a box or brick of ammo, especially 22 LR. Tell these bozos to take a hike. There is no longer a shortage of the most popular calibers of ammo.

After Market: This refers to third party manufactures who make accessories for firearms. Example: LoneWolf Barrels, makes threaded extended barrels primarily for Glock handguns.

Conclusion:
BUYERS Beware - Do your homework. Price a NEW firearm to the old one advertised. Also use several sources for comparing used firearm prices such as GunBroker; Armslist, GunsAmerica; and Backpage. If you cannot find anything, Google the firearm and see what others are paying for it. Older firearms do NOT necessary warrant higher prices.
Remember the value of something comes down to what you are willing to pay for it, and the seller is willing to part with it.
Important - Check to see if any of the Firearms or Ammo being sold is on a RECALL or Product Warning List.

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Firearm Forum Question: Zombie Killing Ammo and Targets

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Is it true you can actually buy Zombie Killing Ammo and Targets for Practice Shooting?
Thank you Parker James.

Zombie Ammo from Hornady ....

Zombie Blasters (Shotgun Ammo) from Lightfield ....

Answer:

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Yes, both Ammo and Targets are being marketed and sold.

Hollywood has created a vast following of viewers into Zombies. There have been lots of movies and TV shows about Zombies a.k.a. the Walking Dead.

As a result of this following some ammo manufacturers have capitalized on this as a product shown above.

Several suppliers have Zombie Targets, Types, and Size for people to practice there shooting skills at. They offer several types at my Indoor Gun Range.

Zombie Shooting Targets ....

Hunting and Killing Zombies:

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Firearm Forum Question: How to Buff Bullets

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What does it mean when someone says, 'They Buff Their Bullets?'
Thank you The Huntress.

Answer:

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Accuracy depends a lot on a 'Bullet' holding its shape.
This concept arose from when lead bullets were cast by hand either for musket style balls or bullets hand loaded for cartridges.
Buffing or Sanding the Bullet part of a Cartridge supposedly removes any burrs or imperfections. A smooth round helps a bullet hold its shape. Hollywood depicts snipers as sanding their bullets or bullet tips, for the most part this is a myth. The real fact is if it does anything it reduces the weight of the bullet.

For accuracy it is more important to load your magazine with ammo from the same manufacturer and lot number. Some snipers and hunters will weigh bullets to get them all close to the same weight.

Filing a Bullet is when you take a Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) or Round Nose Solid Lead bullet and file it flat. Some people believe this creates what is referred to as a Dum-dum Bullet (a bullet that flattens upon impact). That is a total myth and filing the bullet decreases accuracy. This is also referred to as Bullet Trimming. In todays modern shooting world manufacturers use bullet physics and create either Hollow Points (mostly used for self-defense); or Soft Pointed Round Nose Bullets (mostly used for hunting).
If you are still one of those who are bent on sanding or buffing your bullets make sure you remove any filings by wiping the entire cartridge so no lose particles end up in you bore or rifle barrel. 

A homemade video is provided to demonstrate how to Buff (sand) a Bullet correctly, but I do NOT endorse the practice or do I ever use buffed bullets.

Buffing a Bullet:
Needed -
1) Emery Cloth, fine course sandpaper, use the 800 Grit 4/0 Mesh (see chart)
2) Scissors
3) Loaded Cartridge
Instructions -
1) Cut Fine Emery paper into a strip the size of the bullet.
2) Run paper around Bullet Nose only a few times, see video.
3) Wipe Bullet Nose off.
4) Warning: Do NOT Buff (sand) the Shell Casing or Primer, this will damage the cartridge.

Emery Paper Grades:

Standard FMJ Rifle Cartridge:

Homemade Video: Showing How to Buff (sand) the Bullet Nose of a FMJ Cartridge ....

People do all sorts of crazy things to there Ammo, here is a partial list that I have come across over many years of shooting, I don't suggest that you do any of these:
- Waxing Bullets
- Rubbing the Bullet with Pigs Fat
- Engraving the Shell Casing
- Coloring the Bullet or Bullet Head (point) with Paint or Fingernail Polish
- Rubbing the Bullet with a Poison (such as a pesticide)
- Carving an 'X' in the top of the bullet

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Secret DoD File Just Released

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Secret DoD File just obtained showing Santa Claus was protected worldwide from Terrorist on his deliveries by the United States Air Force.

Happy Holidays to one and all.

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You can bet that Old Santa felt a lot safer with America at his side.












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2014, Merry Christmas from The Firearms Guy

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Just wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all.

In today's violent cruel unstable world, even Santa Claus has to travel armed.

Santa is coming have you been good?

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You can bet that Old Santa has his CCW Permit, do you?









Youtube Video: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer ....

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Firearm Forum Question: Test Firing the H&K MP5A3, 9mm Full Auto Machine Pistol

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.... I had the opportunity to Test Fire the H&K MP5A3, 9mm, Full Auto Rifle using Two 20-Round Magazines.
Note - As of original service date (1966), there are over 100 variations of this assault rifle, called a machine pistol in Germany. The Firearm actually is considered a handheld machine gun (fully automatic weapon), and in the USA requires a civilian (private owner) to have a Tax Stamp and BATF approval.

Latest version of the 9mm H&K MP5 (from Heckler and Koch Website) ....

Other versions of the 9mm H&K MP5 ....

H&K MP5 Specification Sheets ....

Answer/Results:

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I elected to Test Fire this weapon myself and post it here.
Personally I have always wanted to own one, but the price is way out of my affordable range.
I got to Test Fire 40-rounds of 9mm FMJ in Full Auto Mode using two 20-Round Magazines.
I thought I would share my experience and opinions of this fine German made weapon.
I have included some background, Youtube Videos, and my Target I shot at the Indoor Gun Range.

Here is the MP5A3 Model I Test Fired ....

My own personal target firing 40 rounds of 9mm FMJ ammo.
The first 20-round magazine was on full auto at 35-Feet.
The second 20-round magazine was on full auto at 50-Feet.

The MP5 handles remarkable well, little recoil and vary accurate. I would recommend this weapon to anyone looking to purchase a full automatic weapon.

Background:
The military versions and full auto version for civilian ownership are all 9mm caliber. The full auto version sells for between $19,000.00 and $27,500.00, if you can find one.
In 1983 H&K made a semi auto version called the HK94, currently they sell for around $4,000.00
H&K now produces a 22 Caliber called GSG5 in semi-auto.
This firearm is often shown in a lot of Hollywood movies.
It has been used by many special ops and special forces around the world including the Navy Seals. 
About the MP5 ...

The MP5 Variants ...

Youtube Video: Firing the MP5 on Full Auto ...

Youtube Video: Firing the MP5 on Semi Auto, Full Auto, and with a Suppressor ...


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