Beretta Nano Range Report (first 440 rounds)

[kal0]

Well today I took for the first time my Beretta Nano 9mm to the range and
in summary I'm very happy with it.

Some specs about this gun:
(I copy paste this from the Beretta Website)
Caliber: 9mm
Overall Length: 5.63”
Overall Height: 4.17”
Overall Width: .90”
Barrel Length: 3.07”
Sight Radius: 4.92”
Sights: 3-Dot Low Profile
Frame: Chassis Stainless Steel Insert
Grip Frame: Technopolymer
Slide Material: 4140
Slide Finish: Pronox
Capacity: 6 plus 1 Rounds
Weight Unloaded: 17.67 oz

This is the ammo I used today (No failures to report)
Because this will be one of my carry guns I make sure I test several boxes of what I will carry plus FMJ that have the similar grains, etc. (in this case 124) and I got two boxes laying around of 147 so I also brought that.

100 rounds of 147gr 9mm JHP Winchester Personal Protection (white box)
300 rounds of 124gr 9mm FMJ Winchester NATO (white box)
20 rounds of 124gr 9mm JHP + P Winchester PDX1
20 rounds of 124gr 9mm JHP + P Gold Dot (This will be my carry ammo)



I must say, that my first shots where not that impressive… I was shooting to the left really bad the trigger took me a little bit by surprise.
My excuse :
You know this is my first DAO/9 pound trigger type of gun so it will take me some time.
But the trigger is very smooth, so I had no problems adjusting to it once I started getting the feel of it.

My FIRST shots with the Nano! (8 yards-24 ft)


Once I got used to the trigger I was able to start hitting the target without problems. I'm impressed by the accuracy of this little gun. The only problem I had with it was that after 400+ rounds my shooting hand (palm) was not happy... so I stopped

I'm looking forward for Beretta to start offering things like extended mags and night sights on it...
I will recommend this gun to anyone looking for a small single stack 9mm.

My Nano in the High Noon "Bare Asset" Holster


That's it.. that's my range report.

Later

kal0pr

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[czman2006]

Thanks for posting! Looks like you hit the target every time so bravo! Keep us posted!

[OhioCatter]

Glad to see you like your new firearm and that it ran flawless for you. As for your shooting, i'm glad i'm not the bad guy in front of you.

[TonyDTrigger]

Thanks for the range report. I am glad to see that everything worked as it was supossed to since I am interested in buying this gun.

[IndyCCW]

Awesome, really want to try this one...

[rammerjammer]

Thanks for the range report. Sounds like the Nano has promise.

[kal0]

Thanks yeah I enjoyed the new Nano... I really like the feel of the 9mm (Beretta will release a 40cal in the future) and how quickly I can go back on target for self defense (I tried some rapid fire, etc).

Right now, the only thing I feel I need to do to this gun, is to add some grip tape or bicycle tube on the handles or something to have a more aggressive grip when holding the gun and doing rapid fire.

[kal0]

The only thing I forgot to mention is that the availability of holsters is not that much so be aware of that.... but I expect that with any new gun.
So I email Crossbreed and some other companies to see what is the plan regarding adding this Nano to the line, etc.

Thanks.

[WHEC724]

Thanks for the feedback. 'Glad you like it.

[Bark'n]

Most of the shots are in the 8 ring or better with some good groupings. Can't ask for much more on a first outing. Great review!

[TommyGun4169]

Nice Groups ! Is the new Beretta finish like Tennifer ?

[VBVAGUY]

SO the Nano has a 9 pound DAO trigger pull ??? If so I like that !! I might have to look into it as lately over the last year I have been shooting more and more guns with long heavy DAO triggers and I like it for a defensive CCW. Merry Christmas and God Bless

[kal0]

I just received the grip I bought for the Nano here are some pictures with them...
It took me a little while to put them on but it worked ...
tomorrow I'm going to the range to see if I can fire couple++ of (hundreds more) rounds thru it ...

The grips are Handall Jr. Hogue Pocket-Size





Merry Christmas People!

Thanks
kal0pr

[Cokeman]

SO the Nano has a 9 pound DAO trigger pull ??? If so I like that !! I might have to look into it as lately over the last year I have been shooting more and more guns with long heavy DAO triggers and I like it for a defensive CCW. Merry Christmas and God Bless

It didn't feel like 9 lbs to me.

[archer51]

Thanks for the report. Haven't seen any in the stores around here yet. Would like to handle one and see how it feels for me.