Beretta Nano - 1st Hundred

Published on August 22, 2015
Duration: 33:08

This video provides an in-depth unboxing and initial range test of the Beretta Nano 9mm pistol. The presenter, Justin Opinion, details the gun's specifications, unique features like its thin profile and tool-required takedown, and offers initial shooting impressions after the first 100 rounds. Despite two failures to eject with a specific ammunition brand, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the Nano's manageable recoil, comfortable ergonomics, and accuracy for its size.

Quick Summary

The Beretta Nano 9mm pistol is a compact and thin handgun, measuring 0.9 inches thick with a 3-inch barrel. It weighs under 20 ounces unloaded and features a unique slide lock system where the magazine acts as the slide stop. Despite two early failures to eject with a specific ammo brand, it handles recoil well and offers good accuracy for its size.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Unboxing
  2. 01:37Beretta Nano Reveal
  3. 02:52What's in the Box
  4. 03:52First Look at the Nano
  5. 04:59General Specifications
  6. 06:10Unique Design Features
  7. 07:31Grip and Magazines
  8. 08:32Slide Lock Mechanism
  9. 09:29Field Stripping Process
  10. 13:13Takedown Screw Reset
  11. 14:31Range Test Setup
  12. 15:14First 100 Rounds - Shooting Impressions
  13. 17:56Magazine Loading Note
  14. 18:21Second Magazine Test
  15. 20:14Malfunction: Double Feed
  16. 21:41Malfunction Analysis
  17. 22:28Anomaly Chalked Up
  18. 23:24Third Magazine Test
  19. 24:13Malfunctions Aside - Shooting Feel
  20. 25:25Slow Fire Accuracy Test
  21. 27:46First 100 Round Wrap-up
  22. 28:19One-Handed Shooting Challenge
  23. 29:20Final Impressions after 100 Rounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Beretta Nano 9mm pistol?

The Beretta Nano features a 3-inch barrel, stands 4.17 inches high, is 5.63 inches long, and measures 0.9 inches thick. It weighs just under 20 ounces unloaded and comes with 6-round flush-mount and 8-round extended magazines.

How does the Beretta Nano handle recoil for its size?

Despite its compact dimensions and 9mm caliber, the Beretta Nano is noted for handling recoil exceptionally well. The recoil feels directed straight back, with minimal muzzle lift, making it comfortable to shoot for extended periods.

What is unique about the Beretta Nano's slide lock mechanism?

The Beretta Nano lacks an external slide stop or lock lever. Instead, the empty magazine serves as the slide stop, meaning the slide will only lock back on an empty magazine, and unlocking requires magazine removal.

Is the Beretta Nano easy to field strip?

Field stripping the Beretta Nano requires a tool to rotate a flush takedown screw. While the screw automatically resets when reassembling the slide, the need for a tool is a point of consideration for some users.

What were the initial reliability observations for the Beretta Nano?

After the first 100 rounds, two failures to eject were observed, both occurring with Herter's Select ammunition. The presenter plans further testing with different ammunition brands to assess this further.

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