HPShooter
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I have recently picked up a 98% Beretta Model 70 and have been getting to know the rest of the Tribe online. The quality of the machining, fit, and reliability is tremendous. Also, the handling, natural pointability in the hand, and relatively light weight are a plus.
In general there are two variants other than caliber and barrel lengths - early type cross bolt safety; and later 1911 type safety.
Manuals for both the 70 and 70S appear to show no change to the firing pin and firing pin spring design. The firing pin spring appears to hold the firing pin back until the hammer is completely released.
This pistol is turning into a favorite range gun for my daughter, and will be seeing frequent use. My question is, how drop safe are the 70 & 70S series...
with safety off, hammer full cocked & at half cock; and with safety on, hammer cocked (either crossbolt or 1911 type)?
I have seen some comments online here and there stating that the crossbolt safety is not as sure as the later 1911 type. However, it is a big beast of a crossbolt, quite positive. While awkwardly placed, the diagrams seem to suggest the crossbolt would be equally effective in function.
I have a lot of experience with Single Action Autos and am comfortable using them I also feel children and novices to firearms should be carefully schooled in the main actions & safetys - SA, DA, DAO, Revolvers. Not just the one the Gun Shop Sold them, or that they inherited. Just like to be sure of the mechanical side of things, too.
Your comments appreciated, Happy Thanksgiving!
In general there are two variants other than caliber and barrel lengths - early type cross bolt safety; and later 1911 type safety.
Manuals for both the 70 and 70S appear to show no change to the firing pin and firing pin spring design. The firing pin spring appears to hold the firing pin back until the hammer is completely released.
This pistol is turning into a favorite range gun for my daughter, and will be seeing frequent use. My question is, how drop safe are the 70 & 70S series...
with safety off, hammer full cocked & at half cock; and with safety on, hammer cocked (either crossbolt or 1911 type)?
I have seen some comments online here and there stating that the crossbolt safety is not as sure as the later 1911 type. However, it is a big beast of a crossbolt, quite positive. While awkwardly placed, the diagrams seem to suggest the crossbolt would be equally effective in function.
I have a lot of experience with Single Action Autos and am comfortable using them I also feel children and novices to firearms should be carefully schooled in the main actions & safetys - SA, DA, DAO, Revolvers. Not just the one the Gun Shop Sold them, or that they inherited. Just like to be sure of the mechanical side of things, too.
Your comments appreciated, Happy Thanksgiving!
