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When in Italy and Lookin’ for a Custom Shotgun…

Posted on August 8, 2024 by laststandonzombieisland Leave a comment

As part of my European work-cation earlier this year, I got a peek behind the scenes at Beretta’s historic factory complex in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy earlier this year, we visited the Pietro Beretta Custom Atelier, where dreams come true.

I discovered the Atelier – a word that translates to a studio or workshop where a group of skilled artists work together for a common goal – is where almost anything that can be conceptualized in terms of bespoke firearm production can be realized.

(Photo: Chris Eger)

Where simple components such as metal, wood, and fabrics can be shaped into a dream by master craftsmen (gunsmiths, woodworkers, engravers, and gun case makers) who stand on inherited centuries of Italian gunsmithing art.

(Photo: Chris Eger)

Check out the video article, and images over in my column at Guns.com.

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Drink in the Beretta 92FS Fusion OCP

Posted on March 25, 2024 by laststandonzombieisland Leave a comment

Beretta last week announced a small batch of hand-fit Model 92 pistols that were produced via the company’s custom shop in Italy.

The new Model 92FS Fusion Operational Camouflage Pattern pistol is limited to a run of just 250 handguns and gets its name from the distinctive laser-engraved camo pattern etched into its surfaces as a salute to the model’s historic military use around the globe.

I recently had the privilege to visit and tour the PB Selection shop in Gardone Val Trompia and observed the Fusion OCP in production.

Beretta isn’t kidding about the time and effort lovingly put into these guns. (All Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com)

And to see the gun evolve from bare steel is amazing. The camo pattern is laser engraved and is an ode to the pistol’s long career in military service around the globe with over 25 countries

Hand-fitted and hand-polished by Beretta’s master gunsmiths, the company advises the Fusion OCP delivers an extreme level of accuracy: 60 percent greater than a standard 92FS due to barrel selection and finishing.

The slide, barrel, trigger group, and frame have all been coated with the DLC treatment to reduce friction on high movement areas, increase slide mobility, and improve trigger timing.

Expect to see much more from my Beretta trip in the coming weeks.

Feeling blue?

Posted on April 8, 2019 by laststandonzombieisland Leave a comment

Back in 2016, Beretta delivered a small batch of limited edition collector-grade pistols to the market, the Fusion series. Since then, it has become a regular item in which every year brings a beautiful new firearm that is meant to be more art than function– although they no doubt function quite well. This year’s edition is the Fusion Blu, which is limited to just 100 pistols, 60 Model 92s in 9x19mm and 40 Model 98s in 9x21mm.

All the surface controls and screws are chromed and hand-polished, to contrast against the bright blue finished steel frame and slide. Carbon fiber grips with mother of pearl inserts with a stylised “PB” logo complete the hand-finished package.