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When in Italy and Lookin’ for a Custom Shotgun…

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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.

Drink in the Beretta 92FS Fusion OCP

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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.

Sgt Maj of the Army gives his update on the uniform phase in

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As you may know, the Army is moving from UCP/ACU (and the optional OEF-CP/ACU) to the new Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP). However, its a four year phase in and soldiers will not have to wear the new uniform until Oct 2019.

SMA Daniel Dailey is cool with that. In the meantime, its wear what you have.

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“Presenting a professional appearance is very important to us as Soldiers, but we will not inconvenience or burden you during this calculated transition period. We will still be the most lethal fighting force the world has even known even if our belts or t-shirts don’t match for the next few years,” said Bailey.