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6/6/2005 6:34:44 AM EDT
Does the Elite IA have checkered straps like the Elite II or are they the same as standard Beretta straps.

Also I've been compiling a list of what the IA has over the standard Vertec and this is what I have so far.  Please add to this list if I've missed anything.

-Brigadier Slide
-G model decocker (Apparently the standard Vertec can be had as a G model)
-Beveled Mag Well (I've been told the standard Vertec also has this)
-Skeletonized Hammer
-Front Slide Serrations
-Extended Mag Release (According to another board comment the E1A doesn't come with this)
-Improved Front Sight  (Also apparently it has the standard Vertec sights)

ETA:  What advantage(s) does the Brigadier slide provide over the standard slide?
6/12/2005 6:59:16 AM EDT
[#1]
It's hard to tell but from these pics from GunsAmerica it appears just serrated.




6/12/2005 4:36:42 PM EDT
[#2]
I believe the Elite II has a different contour on the backstrap. Not as straight as what is pictured.
6/12/2005 5:03:19 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
I believe the Elite II has a different contour on the backstrap. Not as straight as what is pictured.



Yes.  The Elite and Elite II are standard 92 frames with Brig. slides.  The IA is a Vertec or 'straight'  frame, much more like a 1911 with a flat mainspring housing.
6/14/2005 7:40:32 PM EDT
[#4]
I just purchased one this week.  The only differences from the standard Vertec are: G decocker(available for standard Vertecs but hard to find), skeletonized hammer, front slide serrations and bumper pads on the magazines.  Oh, and the 'cool factor' Elite IA markings on the slide.  I got the Elite since it was only $75 more than the standard Vertec and I like the look of the skeletonized hammer.
6/14/2005 9:34:01 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
I just purchased one this week.  The only differences from the standard Vertec are: G decocker(available for standard Vertecs but hard to find), skeletonized hammer, front slide serrations and bumper pads on the magazines.  Oh, and the 'cool factor' Elite IA markings on the slide.  I got the Elite since it was only $75 more than the standard Vertec and I like the look of the skeletonized hammer.



Plus it has the heavier Brigadier slide.  Let me know how it shoots.