Ghostrider_23
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I am thinking about getting a Beretta Nano and wanted to know how the gun is?
How is the trigger?
How do you like it?
How is the trigger?
How do you like it?
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FireInCairo
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The trigger didn't stand out as spectacular or poor to me. I didn't like the fact that it didn't have a slide catch and I felt that the grip was just a tad too short and they don't offer a pinky extension for the short mags, but have extended mags which make the grip too long for conceal carry.
With the short grip, my wife limp-wristed it several times. I was fine with it, though. I sold it and have gone back to Kahr (CM9) and bought my wife a Ruger LC9.
With the short grip, my wife limp-wristed it several times. I was fine with it, though. I sold it and have gone back to Kahr (CM9) and bought my wife a Ruger LC9.
jeff-10
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Trigger I like. The rear site coming off during shooting, not so much. Also, very finicky when it comes to certain ammo.
On the plus side, in addition to the trigger, I like the concealability and it is definitely accurate for what it is.
On the plus side, in addition to the trigger, I like the concealability and it is definitely accurate for what it is.
WRGADog
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I have owned my Nano for ~2 years without any issues. The trigger is a bit heavy but not unmanageable. Mine eats any ammo you put in the magazine and is very accurate and easy to maintain. I particularly like the fact you can change the sights yourself with no special tools. I put night sights on mine sometime back. Overall very satisfied.
Capt. Ct.
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I had one for a little while. Put 200 rounds through it. No problems at all. I just felt that the gun was too top heavy. Not a bad trigger but I just don't like double action only. I'm not saying anything bad about the gun. You may love it. It just isn't my cup of tea.
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Looked at one while also checking out a Kahr CM9. For me the CM9 just had a better feel to it, pointed much more naturally on target and the DAO trigger was markedly smoother than that of the Nano. Also I didn't like that the Nano didn't have a slide release lever on it.
exiledrebel
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I have one with maybe 250 rounds through it. It is very concealable, including for pocket carry. I think it shoots well although the trigger pool is a bit long. Good effort though. I am happy with it and intend to keep it.
Same here.
Phaedrus/69
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I've written a fair bit about the Nano. I really like mine. To date I have about 2,000 rounds through it with no failures of any kind. Up until recently I have considered the Nano to have one of the best striker fired triggers out there. Not as good as the PPQ, to be sure, but good for CCW. However, my time with my VP9 has changed my opinion of what to expect from a striker fired gun. And while I haven't shot one (just dry fired it) the Ruger LC9S trigger feels much superior to the Nano.
However, I do like the Nano trigger. It's a bit heavy, but pretty crisp. It lacks the spongy feeling of a Glock and exhibits no stacking or mushiness.
The lack of of a slide release hasn't bothered me at all. It contributes to making the gun very streamlined.
One of the best features is the ability to add Trijicon night sights yourself. It takes about five minutes with the supplied Allen wrench to do the job. Probably a bit of Loc-Tite would be a good idea but mine has stayed put for a year of being CCWd a lot.
The Nano is one of the very few (maybe the only) sub-compacts I've found to be ergonomic and easy to shoot with the short grip. Somehow do to the shape I shoot it very well with the flush grip even though I can only get three fingers on it. Adding the extended mag makes it shoot almost like a full sized service gun. I find it very concealable with the extended mag and it simply vanishes with the flush mag.
The Nano has been a great CCW gun for me. Mine has been utterly reliable, eagerly gobbling up everything from steel cased Wolf and aluminum Blazer to brass, and running flawlessly with everything from 115gr to 147gr. Ball and HP, my Nano doesn't seem to care.
Will the Nano remain in my CCW rotation? Hard to say. At the LGS one day I laid a new Nano down next to a Ruger LC9S and was surprised to find the Ruger was a good 20% thinner! The LC9S may well be the thinnest 9mm on the market. I like the Ruger trigger, too. I have heard of some mechanical issues with the guns, though, so maybe I will give it time and see how it shakes out.
The Walther PPS is another gun I've considered to replace the Nano. Not for any fault in the Beretta, more that the Walther is the only other gun I know of besides HK that puts the mag release where it belongs, down on the trigger guard.
The PPS also seems to have a little better trigger.
But all in all I have to think I'll probably never get rid of the Nano. It has been a great carry gun for me.
However, I do like the Nano trigger. It's a bit heavy, but pretty crisp. It lacks the spongy feeling of a Glock and exhibits no stacking or mushiness.
The lack of of a slide release hasn't bothered me at all. It contributes to making the gun very streamlined.
One of the best features is the ability to add Trijicon night sights yourself. It takes about five minutes with the supplied Allen wrench to do the job. Probably a bit of Loc-Tite would be a good idea but mine has stayed put for a year of being CCWd a lot.
The Nano is one of the very few (maybe the only) sub-compacts I've found to be ergonomic and easy to shoot with the short grip. Somehow do to the shape I shoot it very well with the flush grip even though I can only get three fingers on it. Adding the extended mag makes it shoot almost like a full sized service gun. I find it very concealable with the extended mag and it simply vanishes with the flush mag.
The Nano has been a great CCW gun for me. Mine has been utterly reliable, eagerly gobbling up everything from steel cased Wolf and aluminum Blazer to brass, and running flawlessly with everything from 115gr to 147gr. Ball and HP, my Nano doesn't seem to care.
Will the Nano remain in my CCW rotation? Hard to say. At the LGS one day I laid a new Nano down next to a Ruger LC9S and was surprised to find the Ruger was a good 20% thinner! The LC9S may well be the thinnest 9mm on the market. I like the Ruger trigger, too. I have heard of some mechanical issues with the guns, though, so maybe I will give it time and see how it shakes out.
The Walther PPS is another gun I've considered to replace the Nano. Not for any fault in the Beretta, more that the Walther is the only other gun I know of besides HK that puts the mag release where it belongs, down on the trigger guard.
The PPS also seems to have a little better trigger.But all in all I have to think I'll probably never get rid of the Nano. It has been a great carry gun for me.
cluttonfred
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No personal experience to share, but since one person mentioned "they don't offer a pinky extension for the short mags," I'll just note that Pearce offers them in polymer for $10 and NDZ offers them in billet aluminum with your choice of funky logo for about twice that. Street prices are even lower. So the finger extension question should be a non-issue.
dave333
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The Nano has been my carry gun since they were introduced a few years ago. From day one it has been reliable and supremely accurate, shooting groups at distance almost as good as my XDM 5.25. I bought mine well before they had an extended magazine so I had to learn to shoot it well with the short grip. Basically I curl the pinky finger of my strong hand up under the mag and use it as a brace to help lock everything together, works well for me. I pocket carry mine 90% of the time and IWB the rest but Im carrying it 100% of the time, even at work, and its easy to forget you have it, it conceals so well. The folks that complain about the lack of a slide release I guess missed the point of the gun being designed that way on purpose, with no external things at all to snag on, its a welcome feature to me. The trigger pull is a little heavy, but there is a company called Galloway precision that sells some aftermarket springs and stuff that is suppose to lighten the pull a bit, Ive thought about trying it but never have gotten around to ordering one. I have handled other carry type guns over the years but so far have not found anything I like enough to change to.
I bought a Nano a year ago last Christmas and put about 300 rounds through it before being seduced by a Sig P938.
The only problem i had with it was a sticking extractor right at first. after I freed that up it ran flawlessly. I've shot all kinds of ammo without any problems, but mostly 115g FMJ, because that's mostly what has been on the shelves until recently.
Yes, the pistol does feel top-heavy in the hand, but is otherwise comfortable to shoot. The heaviness of the trigger pull doesn't bother me, but the long pull does throw me off a bit.
I've still got the pistol, and still like it quite a bit, but I shoot my single action pistols much better, so the Nano doesn't get out much.
The only problem i had with it was a sticking extractor right at first. after I freed that up it ran flawlessly. I've shot all kinds of ammo without any problems, but mostly 115g FMJ, because that's mostly what has been on the shelves until recently.
Yes, the pistol does feel top-heavy in the hand, but is otherwise comfortable to shoot. The heaviness of the trigger pull doesn't bother me, but the long pull does throw me off a bit.
I've still got the pistol, and still like it quite a bit, but I shoot my single action pistols much better, so the Nano doesn't get out much.
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Mine was a jamomatic and I sold it and went to another brand.
Shot same ammo out of same boxes with no problems. It did shoot 124 gr ammo better than the 115gr. Just my experience.
Shot same ammo out of same boxes with no problems. It did shoot 124 gr ammo better than the 115gr. Just my experience.
FireInCairo
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Thanks for mentioning that. I owned my Nano a couple years ago, and I don't recall those being around.
It really isn't a complaint, just a "feature" that makes or breaks a decision to buy.
You are correct... if "snag-free" is more important than a slide release, the Nano would be a great choice. Slide releases on any of my guns have never been an issue to me due to my carry styles and holsters and I put more value on locking back the slide when I need.
Just a personal choice.
Bought a Nano because of the no snag design & Beretta quality. No issues with function after 200 round break in. Long trigger pull & top heavy but @ 7 yards I shot it well. I traded the Nano for a Kahr CM 9, which is smaller & lighter. Great for pocket carry & my ankle rig. Due to my grip, the Kahr constantly cut my support hand. My long fingers made it very difficult to shoot regardless of my grip adjustments. I sold the Kahr & went back to a Nano. Trade offs, but I put rounds where I want them without pain. Mostly carry it IWB now.
Phaedrus/69
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The mag extension is cool I guess but if I'm adding another half inch I'm gonna add two more rounds as well!
cluttonfred
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It's interesting to me that multiple people have described the Nano as "top heavy.". That's exactly what I thought about the first Glock I ever shot. Is the Nano more top heavy than other small, polymer 9mms?
Once you shoot it you'll appreciate why it was 'purposely design' that way. It recoils like a .22.
Let me put it to you this way, if you truly understand the Nano's role there is simply no better firearm,,, Period.
It's not a range toy, it's so purpose is and easy to conceal firearm in a caliber that can get the job done with the reliability and ease of maintenance of a Glock.
And it's 100% American made, need I say more..
FireInCairo
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I absolutely loved the idea of the Nano. It's just that when I owned it and fired it I wasn't in love with it anymore.Once you shoot it you'll appreciate why it was 'purposely design' that way. It recoils like a .22.
Let me put it to you this way, if you truly understand the Nano's role there is simply no better firearm,,, Period.
It's not a range toy, it's so purpose is and easy to conceal firearm in a caliber that can get the job done with the reliability and ease of maintenance of a Glock.
And it's 100% American made, need I say more..
It's a viable option, I wouldn't discount it as there are only a handful of guns that size for 9mm, but the competition is pretty stiff.
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