I suspect the weight of the all steel frame and the price kept them from ever being very popular.
They were a limited run....1500 or 1700 total made, something like that, half of which went to Italy and half to BerettaUSA. Single action is preferred over the DA/SA action. Cost is usually now over $2000.
Morgo, you'll love it, they are sweet shooters.
Never heard of it, but it looks interesting. A variant of the 92?
Safety's in the right place too!
Dang nice score, is the Billenium next on your list?