New Beretta Rifle

[KaceCoyote]

And what does this do that a SU-16 cant? This is a Beretta guys, its not gonna be 500 bucks.

 

[atblis]

IF

As has been said, If they chamber it in something more interesting than 223, it may have a chance. Otherwise, no way in hell!

 

[Kestryll]

And what does this do that a SU-16 cant?

Well for one thing I would be willing to buy the Beretta.

 

[atek3]

that "thing" is way fugly

 

[rockstar.esq]

I think the "middle" stock option was actually quite attractive. The collapsable is an afront to good design functionally and aestetically. My vain hope is that Beretta will design all the parts then Taurus will make one of equal quality at a price that is reasonable. As for the caliber, here's hoping for a .308Win. I'm not sure why the Kel-tec is getting brought up so much given that Ruger has made their ranch rifles for quite some time now and they aren't exactly burning their way off of the dealers shelves.

 

[swingset]

My vain hope is that Beretta will design all the parts then Taurus will make one of equal quality at a price that is reasonable.

Not going to happen. Taurus and Beretta have no connection anymore, at one time they produced 92 actions FOR Beretta, and after splitting their 92 was changed to its own action, although similar it is not a Beretta at all.

There's no way Taurus will infringe on Beretta's copyright on a brand new rifle and produce clones of it.

 

[Headless Thompson Gunner]

How/when do we find out what it will cost?

And hows about the controls? If it's egonomic, and reasonably afordable, I would definitely consider it. Even if it is hideous. I figure my tatrgets won't care what my gun looks like...

 

[Seraph]

That thing is truly hideous, but, since bad taste is never in short supply, it might be salable.

 

[GW]

Now that SHOT show has passed is there any word as to availability and price?

 

[Number 6]

Now that SHOT show has passed is there any word as to availability and price?

The number I have heard people talk about is around $960 MSRP, so retail should be a bit less. I have no idea whether this is true or not, but this is what people have posted on message boards that claimed to have talked to the Beretta reps.

 

[crazed_ss]

The middle one with the standard stock would be a dream gun here in the PRK!
Actually I like the look of it without the pistol grip.

Agreed.

I was ready to get a SU-16CA too. Looks like Ill hold out for awhile and see how much that pistol grip RX4 will be if it comes here. Awesome news.

 

[Correia]

I saw this at SHOT. I was not impressed. Retail is going to be in the mid 900s. So figure dealer is going to be in the low 800s. Which puts this right into the same price range as a good AR.

The collapsible stock is just stupid. As you adjust it your sight plane changes up or down, making it impossible to have a good cheek weld.

It uses an AR style mag release, however even with my gorilla fingers I couldn't reach the mag release when using the pistol grip.

The sporter stock gun was better, but at that price, I have no interest at all. Before handling them I was thinking about buying a few to stock in my store, but not after. I just don't see this selling very well.

 

[benEzra]

I like the look, and I like Berettas in general. Dunno if I'd buy one instead of an AR, but I could see buying one in addition thereto...

 

[Lobotomy Boy]

If they had given the gun a bullpup design, or a semi-bullpup design like the CX4 Storm, they might have had something to offer that might draw customers who would otherwise buy ARs. As it is designed, I would spend the extra money for the Sig 556 if I wanted a piston-operated .223.

Note to all you guys who posted about the gun being "fugly." It wasn't that funny the first time someone posted it. By the tenth or eleventh time it was just plain sad.

 

[carlrodd]

looks like some sort of alien weapon with the stock at full length, but the other way i rather like the look....it's sleek and interesting. it reminds me of an automobile. they done good, especially considering how boring of a weapon the 92F is. who said something about soulless? if there was ever a soulless looking weapon it was the AR.

 

[Fire4Effect]

Hmmm.... well it looks like some kind of alien transformer weapon from Doom...

As far as it being fugly, sad and hideous, I only have 2 words... Hi Point.

Beretta, if your Reps are gonna pose with their fingers on the trigger at least have them wear a bikini so we don't notice the safety violation...

But seriously, I like my CX-4 and would probably buy this if it was offered in a .308 version.
Also, if any of the guys from ATI are reading this, a CX-4 style buttstock/pistol grip sure would look sharp on a Saiga or VEPR AK with those sleek handguards... hint, hint..

 

[Steelcore]

If it works and feels good and is easy to hit with,who cares how it looks?The more different guns,the better.

 

[mordechaianiliewicz]

Why Beretta? What's the point of that?

 

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Any word on when this will be available?

 

[22/22mag]

I held one at the shot show and in person its not bad looking easy to sholder,aim. .Around $800. I would buy one.

 

[GTKrockeTT]

for $800, i would buy one...or 2.

 

[nipprdog]

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[Foxtrot427]

I looove it.

 

[Giolli Joker]

Any word on when this will be available?

Here in Italy it should be available in September.

 

[Correia]

All I can say is that for you guys that love it, and must have it, hold the damn thing first.