While we are eagerly awaiting the new LTT, I only recently got into Berettas so I am not an expert AND wanted to ask the group a few questions. I was wondering if it was ever discussed why for this model the barrel was cut back vs the standard length barrel (which to me is part of the 92 "look"). The WC Brig is the same way and I believe Bill W said that for him it was aesthetics. I was wondering about the reasoning on this particular pistol. Another thing I am curious about, options for strong-side-only G lever. WC advised that their lo-pro G lever won't fit on the M9A3 slide, so I was wondering if there were other options.