Current manufacturer located in Brescia, Italy since 1526. The company name in Italy is Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta. Beretta U.S.A. Corp. was formed in 1977 and is located in Accokeek, MD. Beretta U.S.A. Corp. has been importing Beretta Firearms exclusively since 1980. 1970-1977 manufacture was imported exclusively by Garcia. Beretta is one of the world's oldest family owned industrial firms, having started business in 1526. In addition to Beretta owning Benelli, Stoeger, and Franchi, the company also purchased Sako and Tikka Companies in late 1999, Aldo Uberti & Co. in 2000, Burris Optics in 2002, and Steiner International Optics. Beretta continues to be a leader in firearms development and safety, and shooters attest to the reliability of their weapons worldwide.
Beretta Pistols are manufactured in a variety of models but with two very basic designs. The semi-auto and the revolver. Each has its own advantage or disadvantage and selecting one is a matter of personal preference. The semi-auto pistols can be classed by their action, either single action, single or double action, or double action only. Another popular design is a subset of the semi-auto pistols, the 1911 style. See our catalog for the various models of Beretta handguns currently available.
