Posted on 08/02/2021 6:39:15 AM PDT by Onthebrink
With so much interest in concealed carry these days, it’s time for me to put the spotlight on the Beretta 9mm Nano. You may be well-familiar with several larger everyday carry 9mm pistols. However, the unique miniature size of a pocket pistol brings a new set of ideas and challenges to the table.
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I’m guessing this is a personal blog you like to promote here? You only post the link even without it being on the copyright list. Why not post the whole article?
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Too bad there isn’t a picture that gives a frame of reference for its size.
Check out the SIG Sauer P938.
On your radar Larry? Lots of link only and not posting the article even without it being on the copyright list...
Beretta Nano: A Strong Choice For A Concealed Carry 9mm Pistol?
ByRichard Douglas
With so much interest in concealed carry these days, it’s time for me to put the spotlight on the Beretta 9mm Nano. You may be well-familiar with several larger everyday carry 9mm pistols. However, the unique miniature size of a pocket pistol brings a new set of ideas and challenges to the table.
The Size Question
Let’s start with the most obvious challenge, size. It is a pocket pistol. So, as you’d expect, the Beretta Nano is a small gun. Seriously small and easy for anyone to conceal. The footprint of the BU9 is essentially the same as a 4×6 photograph, and less than an inch wide. 3” of that length is barrel. The remainder consists of completely enclosed mechanisms and action system that allows almost all of the moving parts to remain within the interior of the BU9. There’s no need for worry about typical ambi-controls. Aside from the nub of a mag release, there aren’t any controls to maneuver. The clean exterior and minimal motion provide a completely snag-free pistol. A functional trigger safety, paired with a heavy double-action, increases security.
Heavy is the name of the game with the Beretta Nano in the best ways. Considering the micro-compact size of the BU9, it has a remarkably solid feel. No rattles and no wiggles, the Nano feels tough. In my hand, there’s a notable heaviness through the front end of the Nano’s squared-off barrel. Just over a pound when empty, the weight will push up towards the equivalent of a 20 oz. soda bottle when fully loaded.
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That heft is likely a large part of the Beretta genius when it comes to shooting this powerful pocket pistol. Generally, with a pistol of this size and caliber, you are expected to control that energy with either a jumpy muzzle flip or some rather heavy sting through your hand.
Not with the Nano. I was very impressed with how manageable the recoil is in the BU9. The energy of the round is a rather unique compromise between muzzle flip and grip-sting.
Other Considerations
Now there are two options to the magazine for the Nano that come into play with the performance and grip. You can stick with a 6 round single stack magazine or you can bump up the grip length with the 8 round mag. With the plus one, the nine rounds at my hip is reassuring. It’s also providing the practical ability to get a better hold with the additional real estate of the longer magazine. That better grip is key to my performance with the Beretta Nano. There’s no lip to the bottom of the mag to really provide a solid grip. Honestly, a smart trade-off to keep the Nano snag-free. My loose pinkie was expected with a pistol of this size.
As I was happy to discover, the added grip length with two extra rounds simply makes my accuracy more consistent. Once I’ve run through the mag, the Nano slide locks back when empty. With better stopping power than .380’s, staying on target is made easy with bright white sights front and rear. An Allen wrench is all that is needed to adjust the rear sights to my preference. A few turns and the sights slide to the side for an easy switch out.
About $150 less than the comparable Walther PPS, the Beretta Nano is a very affordable pocket pistol that will only set you back about four hundred bucks. All in, the small and powerful Beretta Nano 9mm is intuitive to use and a pleasure to carry.
Richard Douglas writes on firearms, defense, and security issues. He is the founder and editor of Scopes Field, and a columnist at The National Interest, 1945, Daily Caller, and other publications.
Since I had the range time anyway, I then rented a Glock 26 and shot a 3" group at 7 yds, and immediately bought the Glock.
Interestingly enough, the advertisements don’t have any frame reference issues.
Great little gun. I am currently in the dog house with the wife because of recent purchases. I have been looking for a new CC and decided to go with the Sig p365 XL. Still looking at the P320 model also.
But I have a problem with guns and tattoos. I can’t just stop. The day I bought the Sig from the web sight I was noticing other guns they were having a sale on and saw a few little cheap derringers and was thinking about but didn’t buy. Then I saw a Taurus 605 polymer 357 revolver. It’s a snub you can throw in your pocket or carry real easy. I didn’t act fast enough and they sold out because I was doing my research and checking out reviews. I was mad. Sssoooo I happened to notice they also had a sale on the 1911 model, rock island armory .45, upon reading reviews on them I found very solid reviews so I grabbed one. It’s the tactical model with upgraded sights and trigger. Told the wife I am done and she laughed and said you better be.
Welllll, the next day I got a email that apparently a few people backed out of their purchase of the 357 snubby. So I grabbed it real quick.
Thought I told the wife but apparently forgot to. Needless to say I will be waxing her car today. Its worth it…
Checking my email I see they are having a flash sale on the S&W .380 EZ slide… only 349 bucks. Hmmm
First off, the 9mm is the most popular carry pistol in the world - it doesn’t really need a case made for it. And, there will be pluses and minuses with whatever size of pistol you choose to carry. It boils down to personal preferences and your circumstances.
Here's a website that will compare the Nano to several other guns. The link below is the Nano vs. the Ruger Max 9, which is what I would choose over the Nano:
https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/beretta-nano-vs-ruger-max-9
Thanks, FRiend.
Great gun. The slide is easy to rack for such a small gun.
So is the 1911. It still works just fine.
Take me, for instance. I'm old, but getting better. Much like a good wine.
Your wife’s car will get a lot of waxing this month, I see.
Glock is shockingly accurate straight from the box. My boss bought a Glock 19. I shot 3 rounds from 10 yards and hit dead center and put the second round through the same hole and the third about 1/4 inch from center. Lol. I put the gun down and walked straight out of the firing range and into the showroom and bought one.
I had one and didn’t care too much for it. I like my Sig P365 much better.
Yes it will have thick coat for sure.. I have to stay away from RK guns websight.
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