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Beretta — 500 Years of Excellence
The world's oldest firearms manufacturer, crafting legendary Italian shotguns since 1526
The world's oldest firearms manufacturer, crafting legendary Italian shotguns since 1526
Beretta is the oldest firearms manufacturer in the world, with a heritage spanning nearly 500 years. Founded in 1526 in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy, the company began when Bartolomeo Beretta supplied 185 arquebuses to the Republic of Venice. This transaction, documented in the Beretta archives, marks the official beginning of the world's oldest continuously operating firearms manufacturer.
Still family-owned after 15 generations, Beretta has grown from a small forge in the Italian Alps to one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the world — building guns continuously for roughly five centuries.
The three-arrows trident traces back to founder Bartolomeo Beretta. The company has built firearms since the 1500s — among the oldest continuously operating companies in the world — pairing that history with modern manufacturing.
Beretta's proprietary Steelium barrels are crafted from tri-alloy steel using a proprietary cold-hammer forging process. This results in superior strength, consistent patterns, and exceptional longevity. Each barrel is proof-tested to ensure it meets Beretta's exacting standards for safety and performance.
The Optima-Bore HP choke system provides superior pattern density and consistency. With longer, more gradual forcing cones and extended choke tubes, this system delivers exceptional performance for both target and field applications while reducing felt recoil.
Beretta's X-Cellent trigger system found in competition models features a mechanical trigger with instant second-strike capability. The crisp, consistent pull weight and minimal overtravel make it the choice of world champions in sporting clays and trap disciplines.
The wide body receiver design in competition models provides increased strength and stability while distributing recoil more evenly. This design allows for improved balance and handling characteristics that serious competitors demand.
The Blink gas operating system in Beretta semi-automatics cycles up to 36% faster than competing designs. This innovative system handles everything from light target loads to heavy hunting loads with reliable, smooth operation.
The same five centuries of Beretta engineering, scaled to the holster. The 92 series remains one of the most proven service pistols ever made, and the striker-fired APX line covers concealed carry through full-size duty.
First pistol or an upgrade — the showroom walks you through fit, caliber, and carry setup.
Explore CCW & Self-DefenseBeretta's gas-operated tactical shotguns are the standard for home defense and patrol use — fast-cycling actions, defensive-length barrels, and controls built for stress.
Talk to the showroom about configuration and setup for home defense.
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