I can relate to that.
( the Desert Eagle .44 MkVII safety operates in the same direction as the Berettas, save for the 21A Bobcat ).
I unloaded a Tomcat 3032 and my 84F for the Mini Cougar 8040F and have since acquired a full-size 8040F.
That's two 96's, one a Centurion.
A NEOS 7.5" ( have the Carbine kit, a 4.5" bbl. and a 6" pistol ).
The Helwan and Centurion were bought the same day, back when I had an FFL.
Love those Berettas.
The DE44 is a literal blast to shoot, too!
Great thread. So many nice, unusual and rare firearms. Fun to look at what each of us is 'into'.
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I love the Helwan- My wife bought me this for our anniversary this year. I had it out to the range just yesterday! The picture is rapid-fire at seven yards- two magazines from the Weaver Modified, two strong-hand and two weak-hand.