Posted: 12/25/2008 12:40:47 PM EDT
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Saw one, like it, what are the differences of the "Elite" model?
Also, what kind of price can i expect? new/used? Can't seem to find too much info on these Thanks |
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The Elite has a heavy Brigadier slide, dove tail front sights, shorter stainless barrel, skeletonized hammer, reduced radius back-strap (before it was standard on the 92) and is a "G" (decock only) model. They came on the scene around 1998-99 and were replaced in 2000 by the Elite II which sported some further enhancements (trigger, stainless slide, enhanced mag release, etc). They have a nice SA trigger but I'm not sure if they came with a "tuned" trigger or just a standard trigger.
I think this was pretty much Beretta's attempt at a gun for IDPA/action pistol competition, but it made a good duty gun as well. I have one and love it, and it is my primary shooting gun for target practice and action pistol shooting. I'm not sure what they run for today. When I bought mine new back in 1999 it was around $700. Blue Book on a 100% NIB gun is $725 and a 98% gun is $585. |
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There have been three different Elites, and a fourth is expected.
Elite/Elite I - As Cobra66 described. Brigadier G slide, stainless barrel, etc. Elite IA - Vertec-based. Most of the same changes as the Elite I. Elite II - Updated Elite I, as Cobra66 mentioned. Added Novak-type sights, checkering instead of serrations, etc. The Elite III is expected, but I haven't heard any details. (Then again, I haven't looked too hard.) |