My first Beretta model 92 had the safety just like a 1911. That is the model which was licensed to Brazil. I liked it but there are safety benefits with the hammer drop.
Taurus did not improve anything. That is the way it was originally made. Those early Beretta’s also had the mag release on the lower left side of the grip. I liked it perfectly well but Americans like the current style.
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The only one on my wish list for a duty size nine.