So I figured this would get better answers in the beretta section than the "other" section. I purchase a helwan on the cheap a few months ago just for the heck of it. it is in great shape and is an early military import. I ran 50 rounds through it today without any failures other than one issue. The slide on the last round of each magazine does not lock all the way back. Because of this the magazine wont drop until you lock it back. everything locks fine by hand. I also had the slide go forward when I inserted a mag once. Any ideas?

Weak or broken slide stop spring, damaged slide stop?

berettaforum.net

Check there.
The Helwan was my first pistol.