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Joe Klug · June 18, 2001, 12:26 AM

MilesTeg,

Like you, I have one of the 8045s. I just -had- to have one of the first .45 pistols Beretta ever made. It's nice enough and I use mine for CCW from time to time (I alternate between that and my CZ 75 Compact).

I agree that the magazine should have been made to hold 10 rounds. Can't understand what they were thinking there. The other gripe about barrel length is valid but I were going to choose my other gripe it would be the safety selector on the slide. I just -hate- the placement there. It does nothing but get in my way when operating the slide.

Overall though, it's a nice pistol and I'm glad I got one when I did. It's accurate and reliably feeds Hydrashock 230gr rounds. That's enough for me.

Joe

June 18, 2001, 12:26 AM	#8
Joe Klug Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2000 Location: Temple, Georgia Posts: 562	MilesTeg, Like you, I have one of the 8045s. I just -had- to have one of the first .45 pistols Beretta ever made. It's nice enough and I use mine for CCW from time to time (I alternate between that and my CZ 75 Compact). I agree that the magazine should have been made to hold 10 rounds. Can't understand what they were thinking there. The other gripe about barrel length is valid but I were going to choose my other gripe it would be the safety selector on the slide. I just -hate- the placement there. It does nothing but get in my way when operating the slide. Overall though, it's a nice pistol and I'm glad I got one when I did. It's accurate and reliably feeds Hydrashock 230gr rounds. That's enough for me. Joe __________________ Visit the web site for the Carroll County Republican Party.