The Beretta 1934-1935 are good guns with an awkward safety that has to rotate 180 degrees. They're rugged and handy. Most are in .380 ACP. I currently own a Beretta 70, also known as the New Puma. It's the same basic gun as the 1934 except for an improved safety, an added takedown lever and streamlined ergonomics. The safety is a crossbolt (right to fire, left to safe) that works very well for me. I like it because unlike a 1911 safety, it doesn't lock the slide; the gun can be cycled while on safe like a Winchester 70. The New Puma/70 is only .32 ACP; I rarely carry it because of the calibre.
The Beretta 70S is updated, comes in .380, .32. and .22 and has a 1911-style up and down thumb safety. I've owned a couple and they're nifty pocket guns.
There was at one time a Beretta 101 which was a .22 New Puma and a 6 inch barrel - a wonderful package. I'd like to have mine back. I remember buying one from a downtown Houston pawn shop for $60. I sold it to my boss and have regretted it ever since.
