.22 conversion for Beretta
- Thread starter Lavan
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Lavan, I saw a Ciener unit some time back. As I recall, and someone please correct me if I am in error, the unit I saw was your basic replacement slide/barrel/magazine but minus any sort of external safety. I don't know if this was an early production or prototype unit or if it just doesn't have a safety... I lost interest real fast. I hear they sell new for around $250 but the magazines are a bit pricey.
The Beretta unit is rumored to incorporate the FS decocker/safety system, a major plus. Sadly, the unit is rumored to retail for $350 and is currently unavailable. When they do become available I may reconsider the topic and add this factory conversion kit to my Beretta collection.
Most have found that when all is said and done, a Browning Buckmark or Ruger MKII makes a great deal more sense. I'm a Beretta fanatic and that's the route I took...
Darryl
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"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
The Beretta unit is rumored to incorporate the FS decocker/safety system, a major plus. Sadly, the unit is rumored to retail for $350 and is currently unavailable. When they do become available I may reconsider the topic and add this factory conversion kit to my Beretta collection.
Most have found that when all is said and done, a Browning Buckmark or Ruger MKII makes a great deal more sense. I'm a Beretta fanatic and that's the route I took...
Darryl
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"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
Word on the beretta list is that the beretta conversion kit will indeed be around $350. It does have a slide mounted safety but sadly it won't be available until spring. Which means a lot of us will have to ask Santa for something else this Christmas!
I know it is expensive but consider the amount you will save on ammo and you can get a lot more drawing practice. Heck, it is almost as cheap as dry-firing!
Darkstar is right about the Ciener. I have heard that it works but you would basicly have a safetyless 22 at that point, yikes!
good luck`
I know it is expensive but consider the amount you will save on ammo and you can get a lot more drawing practice. Heck, it is almost as cheap as dry-firing!
Darkstar is right about the Ciener. I have heard that it works but you would basicly have a safetyless 22 at that point, yikes!
good luck`
BTR, I would imagine that the same conversion kit would fit the Centurion as well as the FS, Brig, Elite, etc. The Centurion is basically a full size frame with a shorter barrel/slide assembly, so I would have to believe at this time that the same kit will fit.
Time will tell... but I'll be waiting for one of the Beretta kits...
Link to the Beretta page on the .22 kit:
http://www.beretta.com/pistole/PracticeKit.htm
Darryl
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"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
[This message has been edited by DarkStar (edited October 20, 2000).]
Time will tell... but I'll be waiting for one of the Beretta kits...
Link to the Beretta page on the .22 kit:
http://www.beretta.com/pistole/PracticeKit.htm
Darryl
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"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
[This message has been edited by DarkStar (edited October 20, 2000).]