Thanks, guys! I have owned BL-series Berettas since the '70s and they are still solid. I hadn't really thought about how they locked up until I recently bought the S57E in 20 gauge - the gun is still locking up real solid but the release lever is not to the right of center so I was a bit concerned about it. This is a 28 inch barrelled sweetie that weighs only 5lb 14oz. My BL-3 in 20 ga with 26 inch barrels weighs 5lb 12oz. These are really nice upland guns that carry easily all day. A good one is a real value in my opinion. Thanks again.
