Beretta Nano experience?
Has anyone had a chance to purchase or shoot the little Nano 9mm? If so, what is your opinion of the gun? Thank you.
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According to the article in Guns & Ammo it won't hit the shelves untill sometime this month. 0 -
Haven't shot it or even seen one in person yet.
http://www.berettausa.com/products/nano/default.aspx
Looks like a pretty good design, for its intended purpose of concealed carry.
My only comment/criticism is that at 17.6 ounces empty, this gun weighs about 50% more than the 12 ounce Kel-Tec P11 which is almost identical in overall size and thickness. IMO once you get over a pound, you're starting to inhibit the ability to carry in a pocket, which is presumably the niche of this particular gun. Also, the Kel-Tec also has greater capacity (7+1 vs 6+1), and costs quite a bit less.
Advantages of this one include the "Pronox" nitrided finish, which I'd imagine is basically the same as the Glock Tenifer, Sig Nitron, Smith/Walther Melonite, etc, and the modular chassis, which in theory might allow for later caliber or even frame conversion.
But I'm not sure these two things add enough to justify the added cost. For a fully functional single-stack pocket 9mm at $300, Kel-Tec has set the bar pretty high for competition.0
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