Hipster 2-Gun: Beretta AR-70/90 & Bernardelli P018S

Published on July 8, 2023
Duration: 5:14

This video details Ian McCollum's experience in a 2-gun match featuring a Beretta AR-70/90 rifle and a Bernardelli P018S pistol. It covers performance in various stages, including close-range rifle engagements, long-range iron sight shooting, and challenges faced with the pistol. McCollum's insights highlight the impact of equipment choices, like iron sights versus optics, and the importance of reliability in competition.

Quick Summary

Ian McCollum competed in a 2-gun match with a Beretta AR-70/90 rifle and Bernardelli P018S pistol. He experienced pistol malfunctions and found long-range shooting with iron sights challenging compared to competitors using optics, ultimately impacting his overall score.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Beretta AR-70/90 & Bernardelli P018S
  2. 00:00Stage 3: Close Range Rifle Performance
  3. 00:42Stage 4: Long Range Iron Sights Challenge
  4. 02:22Stage 1: Pistol Malfunction & Difficulties
  5. 03:27Stage 2: Combined Arms & Overall Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the 2-gun match?

The 2-gun match featured a semi-automatic Beretta AR-70/90 rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and a Bernardelli P018S pistol chambered in 9mm Luger. Both firearms were utilized across various stages of the competition.

What challenges did Ian McCollum face during the competition?

Ian McCollum encountered a malfunction with the Bernardelli P018S pistol on the first round of a stage. He also noted the difficulty of hitting small steel targets under time pressure and the disadvantage of using iron sights at longer ranges compared to competitors with optics.

How did iron sights affect performance in the long-range stage?

Shooting steel targets at 200 yards with the Beretta AR-70/90's iron sights proved challenging. Ian McCollum noted that most competitors used optics, implying that iron sights put him at a disadvantage for speed and accuracy in that specific stage.

What were the overall results and takeaways from the match?

Ian McCollum finished 48th out of 65 competitors. He concluded that while he enjoyed the Italian firearms, the pistol's reliability issues and the choice to use iron sights on the rifle impacted his final score.

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