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Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:27 pm
by Sir Henry
Not a lot to report. I went with a new shooter and we only shot one magazine each at the berm. It was more to get her used to the range and how to safely handle a firearm.
We also went over the differences between a SA and DA.
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Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:40 pm
by BigAl52
That is a small shooter Gene Did it function good?
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:51 pm
by North Country Gal
Neat little rimfire shooter. Have never shot one.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:54 pm
by Sir Henry
BigAl52 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:40 pm
That is a small shooter Gene Did it function good?
Yes it shot flawless. I went over limp wristing befor we shot. It wasn’t my first choice but it was accessible in the chaos of the flooring project.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:56 pm
by Sir Henry
North Country Gal wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:51 pm
Neat little rimfire shooter. Have never shot one.
You haven’t missed anything. I had a Bobcat in 32ACP and it wasn’t any better. This is one of my least favorite firearms. I sold the Bobcat.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 8:53 pm
by RetiredSeabee
Beretta does make some good looking pistols.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:31 pm
by Sir Henry
RetiredSeabee wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 8:53 pm
Beretta does make some good looking pistols.
I have a Beretta M9 and it is one of my better pistols.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:44 pm
by Ernie
Picked one up last week for my sister. With the tip up barrel and the single/double action, it allows her to shoot without having to rack the slide and is easy to see if there is a shell in the barrel and unload if she wants. This 22 LR is a lot better than the cheap 25 acp she had.
Also have a PX4 storm in 9 and 40 cal. I like the single double action and the de-cocking safety.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 2:08 am
by Sir Henry
Ernie wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:44 pm
Picked one up last week for my sister. With the tip up barrel and the single/double action, it allows her to shoot without having to rack the slide and is easy to see if there is a shell in the barrel and unload if she wants. This 22 LR is a lot better than the cheap 25 acp she had.
Also have a PX4 storm in 9 and 40 cal. I like the single double action and the de-cocking safety.
If I remember correctly James Bond had one in 25ACP and it jammed so he went with the Walter PPK.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:24 am
by Ernie
I have had better luck than Mr Bond. Been shooting Berettas for 40 years and have not yet had that experience. Have several in 22, 25, 32, 9 and 40 including the 22 "space gun". Granted the small rimfires are not for target just pocket protection backup but have not had a bad experience. I have also shopped and fondled Walthers for all this time but just have not made that last step yet. Still.... could happen.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:13 pm
by Sir Henry
Ernie wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:24 am
I have had better luck than Mr Bond. Been shooting Berettas for 40 years and have not yet had that experience. Have several in 22, 25, 32, 9 and 40 including the 22 "space gun". Granted the small rimfires are not for target just pocket protection backup but have not had a bad experience. I have also shopped and fondled Walthers for all this time but just have not made that last step yet. Still.... could happen.
I’ve had jams with my 21A all user caused. If I hold it firm it’s cycles perfect. My M9 is perfect.
Re: Range Report: Beretta 21A
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 5:22 pm
by fortyshooter
Very interesting little 22 pistol!