I called Beretta a while ago and asked them if the plans to create a .32 ACP conversion kit for the Pico had been scrapped and they said that the plans had not been cancelled. The customer service rep I spoke to told me that the plan for a .32 conversion kit was scheduled for after the Tennessee plant was completely 100% up and running.
I think the Tennessee plant is now fully operational, maybe I'll give them another call.
The first Pico I handled in the gun store was really hard to operate. I got to shoot one later and the controls were hard to operate on that one too. The trigger was really horrible. My 5-shot group at 15 feet was about 7 inches and I was shooting low and to the left. I didn't have too little finger on the trigger, wasn't breaking my wrist down, my head wasn't drooping and I wasn't "slapping" the trigger. It just took a lot to pull that trigger. Another shooter fired 7 shots, had an 6-shot group that measured 8" and one that missed the paper, 3 of the shots were low left, 1 shot was way left, one shot was straight under the bullseye by about 4 inches - and this is at 15 feet.
I had some nice shot groups with my other guns afterwards so I don't think it was me.
I also was unable to drop the mag, it came out eventually with a LOT of pressure, (I had to put the pistol on the shooting bench and press on the mag release with my thumb)
Maybe those problems go away after a break-in period or maybe the new Picos don't have those issues.
I hope so because I'd love to get one if there is a working .32 ACP conversion kit for them.
The Pico has a learning curve. A little investment in time with handling the gun gives great results. I can now change mags quickly. Literally blind folded. Racking is no harder than my LCP or Kahr once broken. The trigger also breaks in nicely. Now around 8.1 to 8.4 lbs. Smooth, deliberate. I really got use to the trigger. Much like my LCR9mm. Yes it is heavier than some pocket guns, but I actually wanted that.
Not too recently I took both the Kahr, the LCP and the Pico out. I shoot the Pico and the Kahr much better than LCP. One they are both mild shooting guns, the Pico has very little muzzle flip.
Fast action shooting, I find the trigger to be great. In fact I do not even notice it when shooting. Yes, if you are going to just target shoot the gun, then of course a light trigger might be better.
My guess is they decided that the 32.cal would not be a viable option as the Pico is already so MILD to shoot.
No the Pico is not for everyone. Just like any gun is not. Sorry it did not work out for you. We each have our own preferences.
Below is just a standard drill I do with laying the gun on a table or drawing from a holster. Goal to get center mass shots in 3sec. or under. Move with double taps to top and bottom and
just mix it up as quickly as possible. I usually train 7-10 yards.
And the end of that particular training session, I tried out the ARX ammo just to see how it shot. I very seldom ever shoot it like a target gun. Always just fast and to center mass.
A frequent poster on another poster had the LCPll, the Pico, the Kahr and the Rem380. He got rid of the LCP then the Khar. He liked the Pico so much, especially for the reliability and Mildness, he did this to the grip. It works for him. Myself actually love the OEM grip as It fits so snuggly in the fatty tissue between the thumb and forefinger.
