Interviewing Franco Beretta: The President of Fabbrica d'Armi Beretta

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2022
  • In this unprecedented episode of TFBTV, ‪@JamesReeves‬ has the distinct honor of interviewing Franco Beretta, the 15th generation leader of the oldest gun company in the world, Fabbrica d'Armi Beretta. Mr. Beretta talks guns, hobbies, and even answers viewer questions sent in by SubscribeStar and Utreon supporters of the channel. Despite being perhaps one of the most powerful members of the gun industry, Mr. Beretta is down to earth, approachable, and straightforward. Enjoy this one of a kind interview with one of the most influential persons of the gun community.
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Комментарии • 255

  • @stonehalo1632
    @stonehalo1632 Год назад +260

    What a pleasure to have such an honorable guest answer questions by TFB's most degenerate viewers lol

    • @DrQuagmire1
      @DrQuagmire1 Год назад +15

      Clint Smith must be laughing his ass off while jotting down notes at the same time

    • @brandonrupp5880
      @brandonrupp5880 Год назад

      Such a cool interview, but the struggle to not make dick jokes is real.

    • @tlshortyshorty5810
      @tlshortyshorty5810 Год назад

      I wonder if he ever realized the 92 trigger looks like a penis

    • @michaeldoe4805
      @michaeldoe4805 Год назад

      Heeeyy, c'mon man

  • @sysop007
    @sysop007 Год назад +115

    This interview really instills the history of this company and how it demands respect. 500 years of different family personalities, different directions and ideas, outside influence like wars and economical, just everything that happens in a vast amount of time that the family still remains at the helm to carry on the tradition. Great interview James! 👏🏼👏🏼🎉🙏🏼

    • @DaDaDo661
      @DaDaDo661 Год назад +2

      Japanese and Italians seem to do family business correctly.

  • @user-vf3gf4xq3v
    @user-vf3gf4xq3v Год назад +58

    Amazing company. It’s great that it’s still under the control of the founding family instead of a dispassionate board that reacts only to the whims of shareholders.

    • @brandonrupp5880
      @brandonrupp5880 Год назад +9

      It definitely makes me appreciate my 92x a lot more.

  • @MikeJones-iw3hc
    @MikeJones-iw3hc Год назад +181

    Others are reviewing Beretta 9mm's, he's reviewing BERETTA himself!

  • @thodstagshorn1198
    @thodstagshorn1198 Год назад +39

    So he's just like us, into boating, cars and guns. Basic dude stuff.

  • @VacuumJockey
    @VacuumJockey Год назад +83

    Great interview, *****. James, if you ever decide to make a show where you just tour european mansions and chat with their inhabitants about trivia, I'll watch it.

  • @brandonrupp5880
    @brandonrupp5880 Год назад +32

    Someone at TFBTV needs a raise for getting all of this set up.

  • @-User_not_found-
    @-User_not_found- Год назад +6

    If they published a 500 year anniversary book showing the history of the family, the journey of the brand and firearms I would certainly pick up a copy. As well as undoubtedly a firearm as well. Impressive brand showcased by a good quality interview, hats off.

  • @wheelguns4wheelmen802
    @wheelguns4wheelmen802 Год назад +24

    October 1526. Simply amazing. Hard to not love a company twice as old as the US. Great interview with a real classy yet down to earth individual. I also agree books are a good way to promote the history; I’d buy a nice hard bound 500 year anniversary coffee-table style picture book.

  • @alexm566
    @alexm566 Год назад +9

    Good interview 👍 He shuts up and lets the guest talk until they finish.

  • @daveaver2804
    @daveaver2804 Год назад +48

    One of my favorite firearm companies. Function with a flare of Italian design.
    Great’a interview’a.

  • @randompanda876
    @randompanda876 Год назад +35

    Man, TFB has gotten so legit with these interviews. Awesome content

    • @mikej5959
      @mikej5959 Год назад +2

      Still can’t believe Patrick quit during their biggest expansion period .

  • @garyandtricia1
    @garyandtricia1 Год назад +45

    What agreat interview. The 92 is the best looking pistol ever built.

    • @Michaels-emptysoul
      @Michaels-emptysoul Год назад +8

      Agreed! Man a 92 performance in 10mm would be pretty sweet, with the frame mounted safety. 🤌

    • @garyandtricia1
      @garyandtricia1 Год назад +3

      @@Michaels-emptysoul yes it would!

    • @Michaels-emptysoul
      @Michaels-emptysoul Год назад +1

      @Psycho-Mantis yeah idk how'd they'd get it done, but they have my money already. Lol

  • @robbm06
    @robbm06 Год назад +9

    I saw the almost 40 minute vid length and thought I wouldn’t make it through, now I’m at the end and am sad it’s ending already, awesome interview, questions and guest

  • @bminturn
    @bminturn Год назад +9

    Franco Beretta was way to coy with his answer about laser rifles IYAM. We needed an answer!

  • @Lorenzo-fw3gx
    @Lorenzo-fw3gx Год назад +34

    I love these Beretta videos. James you're killing it with this series. Super interesting. I wish Beretta would update the PX4 series, it is a fantastic series and very under rated.

    • @Sig_P229
      @Sig_P229 Год назад +7

      LTT keeps doing it for them, but yeah, they could easily modernize it

    • @Lorenzo-fw3gx
      @Lorenzo-fw3gx Год назад

      @@Sig_P229
      Ernest does a great job and put some fire behind the PX4

    • @AKS-74U
      @AKS-74U Год назад +2

      I want to buy a PX4 in .40, but I know that as soon as I do, they'll announce/release a Gen 2 PX4

  • @C.Double.
    @C.Double. Год назад +8

    My only complaint is that James didn't do this interview in Italian flag booty shorts... give us some continuity please.

  • @railroad70
    @railroad70 Год назад +9

    Such a classy man and very professional. Thank you for the interview with him.

  • @sonnygunz9207
    @sonnygunz9207 Год назад +14

    This was great. I’d love to go see the factory. My first two guns were Berettas a mod 84 and 92. If you’ve never owned one, you’re missing out on the feel of the frame to slide fit. It’s like hot butter on glass. Beretta is legit.

  • @tyronebrown7140
    @tyronebrown7140 Год назад +6

    Very humble interview in my opinion.You’re a real one if you finished this video.

  • @22Phanatic
    @22Phanatic Год назад +16

    As an Italian born American I am very proud to see this excellent interview! Thank you

  • @alexanderren1097
    @alexanderren1097 Год назад +8

    I used to not like Beretta's guns but admittedly, I didn't really know anything about them. Now, the more I see and learn the more I like them and want to buy some of their guns

  • @Rex_Reaper
    @Rex_Reaper Год назад +21

    I love these interviews with gun companies, they've been huge info dumps for guys like me who want to get into the business and manufacturing sides of the firearm world...

  • @jakelarsen17
    @jakelarsen17 Год назад +1

    Thanks for using my question! Keep the Beretta content rolling!

  • @marzcapone9939
    @marzcapone9939 Год назад +10

    Damn, Beretta was making barrels when Da Vinci and Michelangelo were alive.

  • @PHIllip324
    @PHIllip324 Год назад +2

    I actually got to meet Franco when I was 12 years old; it was a skeet shoot in San Antonio that my dad took me to. It's super cool to see this interview with him. My dad would've loved it.

  • @jimeva7363
    @jimeva7363 Год назад +8

    Great interview! The fact that you got it is a testament to the quality of your channel. (Would it have killed you to put on your church clothes? LOL!)

  • @Sig_P229
    @Sig_P229 Год назад +7

    The fact that you can C&R Berettas tells you the experience is there.

  • @jolebole-yt
    @jolebole-yt Год назад +4

    Beretta’s facility is like a museum of Art and History.. Glock facility is like Ace Hardware 😊
    Italians take so much pride in everything they do. Thanks you James for theses videos. We also hate you! 🤣

  • @innerlightfilms
    @innerlightfilms Год назад +22

    I'm such a Beretta fanboy. Spent hundreds on merch through their store. I own four 92 style guns, yet I carry a Sig P365. However if FL passes constitutional carry, I plan to have two 92x pistols in a shoulder rig 😉

    • @Jordan-ql6tm
      @Jordan-ql6tm Год назад +10

      '80/90's Hollywood vibes approved.

    • @VincitOmniaVeritas7
      @VincitOmniaVeritas7 Год назад +4

      Same.
      Well, actually I “only” have two 92s

    • @jtrosse9092
      @jtrosse9092 Год назад +1

      I'm definitely a Beretta guy. I have 11 firearms if you count the Tikka and a whole wardrobe of Beretta Clothing and accessories. It helps I live within a few miles of the Memphis Beretta store. I plan on visiting the Beretta museum in the next few years.

    • @innerlightfilms
      @innerlightfilms Год назад

      @@jtrosse9092 That can be good AND bad depending on the size of your wallet. lol Id love to visit the museum!

  • @jakeadair8292
    @jakeadair8292 Год назад +19

    This is incredible, thankyou James and the whole TFB Crew.

  • @redwalsh87
    @redwalsh87 Год назад +3

    Seems like a cool guy and more down to Earth than CEOs in this country. Love my 92x and 1301, thanks Beretta and TFBTV.

  • @maxfalconi6995
    @maxfalconi6995 Год назад +2

    Managing this kind of legacy isn't easy, these people are exceptional and very down to earth.

  • @simoneandreozzi3734
    @simoneandreozzi3734 Год назад +10

    Great insight and great interview.
    You nailed it: firearms are made of materials, brains and history, and this view as a whole is lacking sometimes.
    Thanks

  • @jaygee6606
    @jaygee6606 Год назад +4

    Indeed a humble and genuine man…great interview

  • @archeverything
    @archeverything Год назад

    This interview was everything I wanted out of it and more. Thanks James for conducting the amazing interview and thanks to Mr. Beretta for his time.

  • @ashton564
    @ashton564 Год назад +5

    You can tell James is in Europe and that there are no preservatives/artificial crap in his food. Look at the jawline. Hell when I was in Rome for about a week I ended up with a six pack because of walking and the better food. Anyways, great video! Thanks!

  • @joshsteuterman2363
    @joshsteuterman2363 Год назад +1

    What a great interview. Your channel adds a whole different dimension.

  • @MiGallagher
    @MiGallagher Год назад

    What a legend. What a family name to carry on from generation to generation. Way cool! Thank you TFB TV and thank you James for keeping the interview fun (as always)

  • @007twm
    @007twm Год назад +1

    Fantastic interview and video. Bravo,James. 👍👍

  • @splintersparten9989
    @splintersparten9989 Год назад

    These unique one on one interviews are absolutely fantastic. Please keep then coming.

  • @cocinerotravieso
    @cocinerotravieso Год назад +6

    Unfortunately I only own a couple of 92 and 84/85 pistols, but they're definitely some of my favorites in my collection. Watching this helps reinforce those feelings of owning Beretta products. Thanks for the great content.

  • @jackusmc2542
    @jackusmc2542 Год назад

    James, You International Man of Mystery! That was a great interview with Mr. Beretta. A true gentleman. Thanks for the great video. Ciao!

  • @justinspringstun5836
    @justinspringstun5836 Год назад +1

    Such a good series with Beretta James so interesting. This is making me want to finally get one of those. Original M-9 copy’s without the rail. Very interesting work man you’re taking TFB to new places. Love the show. -Justin

  • @bob_mosavo
    @bob_mosavo Год назад

    Great interview!! Thanks 😁

  • @tomhohum4275
    @tomhohum4275 Год назад +2

    Certainly loving my Beretta PX4 Storm Compact Carry from LTT!!

  • @Hacimoto
    @Hacimoto Год назад

    Awesome interview!!!

  • @justifiedfan98
    @justifiedfan98 Год назад

    Wow, great interview!!

  • @steveshawcross7569
    @steveshawcross7569 Год назад

    Well done James, great interview!

  • @SasaMic
    @SasaMic Год назад

    Awesome Interview!

  • @alliwantisfinancialstabili7414
    @alliwantisfinancialstabili7414 Год назад +2

    So, I got out my emotional support Px4 to watch this interview with. I really do like this gun, most people don't because it's not striker fired, but as someone with a heavy preference for DA/SA I really like this gun for being unique, and I do carry this gun daily.

  • @bobhill3941
    @bobhill3941 Год назад

    I loved this video, it was so interesting and engaging!

  • @davidsegal2236
    @davidsegal2236 Год назад +2

    Wow. Nice James! Really moving up in the firearm world! He’ll be interviewing presidents soon.

  • @franciscocervantes6004
    @franciscocervantes6004 Год назад +2

    Nothing but class.

  • @rickraimondo4769
    @rickraimondo4769 Год назад

    Great interview.

  • @albertw251
    @albertw251 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome interview! Keep up the awesome content! Own a few Beretta firearms. My fav is my 92FS for handgun and for shotgun Silver Pigeon I

  • @jtrosse9092
    @jtrosse9092 Год назад +1

    Great Interview! I was on a bullet train that went from Milan to Venice and stopped at the Brescia train station. I wish I could have gotten off to take in the whole Beretta experience in Gardone, but it was not to be at the time. I do have it on my list when I visit northern Italy again in the next few years. I have a total of 10 Beretta firearms (11 if you count the Tikia) in all forms and calibers. I also have a number of items from the Beretta clothing line. They are great-looking. I'm a Beretta kind of guy! (They do have a number of Henley shirts that I think James would like!) I am fortunate to leave a little of a mile from the Beretta store here in the Bass Pro Pyramid store.

  • @gregr3283
    @gregr3283 Год назад

    Nice work James

  • @patrickmobley7516
    @patrickmobley7516 Год назад

    Great interview

  • @03Grunt-arrino
    @03Grunt-arrino Год назад +1

    What an honor for you James. Well done.

  • @davidnoble9474
    @davidnoble9474 Год назад

    Fantastic interview, love my 92

  • @scootertart
    @scootertart Год назад +10

    Fantastic interview James, would love to know more about when Franco's father met and talked with Enzo Ferrari.

  • @TheRealBobBasher
    @TheRealBobBasher Год назад

    Very Well Done Sir!

  • @brottarnacke
    @brottarnacke Год назад

    Fantastic content.

  • @seth0512
    @seth0512 Год назад

    Awesome!!!

  • @nealgold8442
    @nealgold8442 Год назад

    Outstanding interview James!!!

  • @jasonseaton6895
    @jasonseaton6895 Год назад +1

    Beretta 92FS is my FAVORITE pistol of all time! I carried Glocks for over 20 years until I finally shot a Beretta 92FS. I still like Glocks and still own one, the Glock 48, but if I could only have one pistol, it would be the Beretta 92FS. It probably has the softest recoil of any 9mm pistol ever made! It is also extremely accurate, and extremely reliable because of it's design! Not to mention it is a beautiful handgun! Thank you James for this video!

  • @scruffysstash
    @scruffysstash Год назад

    Cool to hear interviews like this one James, I'd be lucky just to tour the place.

  • @PPSChadwick
    @PPSChadwick Год назад +2

    Last Beretta guy said the same thing about the PX4 being underrated or under appreciated.

  • @patriot5.56
    @patriot5.56 Год назад +2

    Awesome. Beretta is definitely one of the best firearm companies in my opinion.

  • @ZAaron-wq5jd
    @ZAaron-wq5jd Год назад +6

    Great interview... I shoot both a 92X and PX4 45ACP with regularity and they are both superb firearms. The PX4 is severely underrated and is a gem of a gun. If they made an all metal version I might have one in every caliber. Also would like them to bring back a hammer fired metal gun for .380 ACP.

  • @davidjaunese5267
    @davidjaunese5267 Год назад

    Great interview, I love hearing from leaders in the industry

  • @GunWillTravel
    @GunWillTravel Год назад +1

    35:38 Godfather Fab mentions clothing and accessories, James smiles imagining himself wearing (and modeling on video) some OG Italian shooting wear

  • @willienelsongonzalez4609
    @willienelsongonzalez4609 Год назад

    Great opening sequence!

  • @ExhumedButhcer
    @ExhumedButhcer Год назад

    Great interview, i'm a huge fan of all Beretta products :) I hope that they will release the Beretta ARX-200 also for the civilian market, in this new year (2023)

  • @michaelphillips5786
    @michaelphillips5786 Год назад +3

    I have to commend the Baretta CEO. Born and raised in Italy, yet fullent in English, very impressive. Also, I see James Reeves, busted out his best long john shrit for the occasion. I too own a long john shrit, I wear mine with my jammie bottoms for when I go sleepy time.🥰

  • @VidarXR
    @VidarXR Год назад

    I’m impressed, simply impressed.

  • @ryanjoband9082
    @ryanjoband9082 Год назад +2

    I love Beretta too. Would love to see a 92 refresh that's slimmer and lighter while holding the same amount of rounds a la p365 type magazines.

  • @geoffreygrant6833
    @geoffreygrant6833 Год назад +2

    My M4 is the centerpiece of my collection. I will continue to support my Italian family especially in the shotgun side as I feel this is what they do best and drool over a over under to one day be in my collection
    Side note.. it was an incredible interview with a even more incredible man and family name, I loved hearing about the culture of the family and how they have not lost sight of where they came from. I won't be here in 500 years but am happy to know my family will continue to love these guns as much as I do

    • @johnnyh3653
      @johnnyh3653 Год назад

      I have Beretta's "entry-level" Silver Pigeon I over/under and it is by far my favorite firearm. When I decided to splurge on an over/under, Berretta was my first choice. Life is short, treat yourself to one, you won't regret it.

    • @jtrosse9092
      @jtrosse9092 Год назад

      Yea, I have the A400 Xcel and 1301 tactical and see an O/U in my future one day.

  • @ryanthorne5432
    @ryanthorne5432 Год назад +1

    2023 is off to a great start with this interview. Thanks, James!

  • @eldogg4life
    @eldogg4life Год назад

    Awesome Thx

  • @rogerwaters413
    @rogerwaters413 Год назад

    It’s really cool to see people from these companies and hear what they have to say.

  • @bryanpeters5034
    @bryanpeters5034 Год назад +2

    Absolutely great interview. Was he hinting at Beretta optics in the future?

  • @jordanmonteith1397
    @jordanmonteith1397 Год назад +4

    Happy new year gents

  • @shawnbane585
    @shawnbane585 Год назад

    Awesome.

  • @Grace17893
    @Grace17893 Год назад +1

    God bless you guys

  • @82lowe36id
    @82lowe36id Год назад +1

    James, this is outstanding. Beretta is an amazing company that produces one of the best pistols ever made (92). This content is second to none. I could only dream of going to Beretta in Italy and seeing that place. I would be curious to know how much oversight Beretta Italy has over the TN facility. There is such a strong belief that TN quality is not very good and that is sad. Would seem that Beretta Italy would be concerned about that and send people over to get them squared away.

  • @hghunter44
    @hghunter44 Год назад

    My Italian made 92FS is my favorite 9mm. I bought it in 1991 and it is still such a smooth and accurate pistol. I’ve never had it jam in over 30 years of use.

  • @a.m.5439
    @a.m.5439 Год назад +1

    Hell yeah. Awesome interview. Beretta seems like such a cool guy. Lazer pistol confirmed?

  • @spd579
    @spd579 Год назад

    Ok, this interview was excellent! Its going to my FB page! My question is will there be a review of the AR70 and AR70/90?

  • @fishingsammystyle8682
    @fishingsammystyle8682 Год назад

    Kudos

  • @leovenier1011
    @leovenier1011 8 месяцев назад

    Thankyou #8 i miss you ❤

  • @Thisthat1234
    @Thisthat1234 Год назад

    500 years is an extremely respectable milestone!!!

  • @hubie3111
    @hubie3111 Год назад

    Wow just wow what an amazing man

  • @Jonoman777
    @Jonoman777 Год назад +3

    I justa lovea the italiana accenta

  • @zj5818
    @zj5818 Год назад

    Awesome

  • @sebastianmartellisr.3587
    @sebastianmartellisr.3587 Год назад +3

    I absolutely Love Beretta's, they're so slick, reliable, and ironically... My favorite firearm out of all of them is the Beretta 92 design. It's strange that my favorite has a number that matches my birth year 🤔

  • @o2wow
    @o2wow Год назад +2

    Mr. Beretta is absolutely correct about the PX4, it's a reliable, ergonomic, and awesome pistol to shoot. If how pistols look is your thing, maybe you're more into fashion than guns, just saying.

  • @FlybySHO
    @FlybySHO Год назад

    Cool and calm

  • @m0l0nl4be
    @m0l0nl4be Год назад

    While you are there you have to highlight Beretta’s absolute master engravers that create one of a kind masterpiece works of art. They are true maestros of the craft.