For some shops it's a matter of making sure they move a certain volume of a brand in order to get rewards from the distributor or manufacturer. At others employees might have incentives from either the shop or the brand to move more. The same thing happens at car dealerships and in other industries.

We're interested in it, but not a channel PSA works with.

When the "micro-compacts" came out everyone rushed to them and seems to have forgotten just how much more comfortable a good "compact" or "sub-compact" can be. Sure they're more to carry, but often have better range manners. I'm glad you experienced a point I've tried to make for years: Most triggers are "good" once you learn how to use them. In general I'd rather a trigger that was longer and heavier that I learn to go fast with than a super-light, super-short trigger waiting for an accident in a carry gun.

We've eyed the VIZ 100 and want one, but the price is a bit hard to swallow considering there's likely not any holster support for the gun. I nearly bought one when they were announced until my bank account reminded me $1,100 was a lot of money.

Good question. They both have great ergonomics, but the edge of complete ambidextrous controls goes to Grand Power. Despite that, I think I'd be more comfortable with the longer, heavier trigger of the PDP for carry use. The Q100 has more of a competition trigger. I love Grand Power Triggers, but the striker trigger might be "too nice" for carry use considering the stress/duress that a defensive shooting is likely to have.

If it's a warranty failure it's a warranty failure. Keep in mind there are a handful of companies you don't see on our channel for a reason. Some companies we just don't want to work with. On another note, you shouldn't be losing 50% value just because a gun has a few rounds through it. Try to find a place where you can consign it. Especially while the market is still hot. We've sold a few for near-new prices on consignment, just had to wait a while.

Sounds like quality control is slipping at Beretta. I hope they take care of it. I'll be interested to hear how all of this turns out. We don't do much with Beretta on the channel because to me they just feel like a company that has become too top heavy and disconnected from what consumers want or need when it comes to pistols.

How do you like it?

I'm not sure if they're in business. Last I heard they ignored my concerns and sold some models. We never heard from them again, they used us for feedback and media and then disappeared. They had some neat ideas.

Jake, those are scammers. We try to remove, block, and report all of them, but don't see all comments. Do not engage that person, please report them as spam.

Looks VERY nice! Congrats!

Is that a gold-ish hue on the metal or just from the light?

I haven't. I built one during a factory tour, but have never started with a parts kit. It's been tempting though.

Sorry for the delay. I got a notification of a reply but don't see it here. Pistol sight zeroing is as simple as drifting the rear sight in the direction you want your impacts to go. As far as AR and AK pistols for home defense, whether or not that's a good idea depends greatly on where/how you live as you're throwing a lot of energy a short distance, they're also very loud and create a lot of flash. I'm not sure how to make a video about it, but an article is worth considering.

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We know the Thunder XT and had a chance to borrow one years ago. Great gun. The Thunder series was replaced by the TPR series, but I never saw a TPR XT come to the US. Maybe that will change with the new Bersa USA forming.

Storage is up to what you're comfortable with. We store a couple loaded and ready for home defense, others are locked away, but it really comes down to what your preferences are and local laws. As far as protecting the guns, a light coat of oil on the metal helps a lot, remember humidity is the enemy. For this reason many either include some sort of dehumidifier in their safe (if stored in the garage) of keep the guns in the house where presumably your A/C should keep the air dry. Check on them every couple of months.

@Ron S. I do, but can't say as it's not public knowledge yet. I can say you'll know soon. Those Metro guns are great guns, some of the highest value 1911s out there.

Unfortunately I do not know. The XCals used to come with multiple springs (I don't know if they still do), nor do I know if Global stocks any of the other springs.

That was an OLD article they dug up again. I haven't written for AmmoLand in over a year.