Beretta Nano - 1st Hundred

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[@brianfrommaumee]

Bought one over a year ago and have become very impressed with the platform. It takes about 200 rounds for these pistols to get broken in and run reliably with all loads. I've experienced the same issues with cheap 115 gr. range loads as others have, but it has been 100% with quality defense ammo since round #1, and after several hundred break-in rounds the thing will run reliably with any 9mm load I've fed it. Three mods I strongly recommend. First, Pearce grip extender on the 6 round magazine greatly improves the handling without really increasing the overall concealed carry footprint. Second, Talon grips greatly improve the 'feel'. Last, the Beretta factory Tritium sights let you know where the front sight is in dark conditions. I'm so impressed with the Nano that I recently bought a second one as a 'spare'.

[@CB-wv3zy]

I experienced similar problems with the cheap 115gr ammo. Switched to 124gr and 147gr commercial and handloaded ammo - no more problems. From what I read online, the Nano was originally to be launched in .40 SW - perhaps others have also read the same? My Nano is very accurate and my CCW.

[@davidlewis9572]

I carry one in my back pocket quite often . No problems goes boom when needed.

[@LatestHour]

My dad has a Ridgeline too, the in-bed trunk and dual-swinging tailgate has been incredibly useful. I'm picking up a Nano today, and like you, I've been passing it by for years now.

[@MrZonacat1]

I am very happy with my Nano. I did have to send it back to Beretta for failure to extract. They fixed the problem and I have put several hundred rounds through it with no problems. I believe that when manufacturers make 9mm handguns as small as the Nano, Sig 938 etc. that reliability must be confirmed by the owner before being used as an ECD. I always enjoy the videos you make so please keep them coming.

[@salame462]

I got a good Nano. I was worried when I first got it but I went to the range today and shot it for the first time, put 100 rounds of 124 grain and 50 rounds of 115 with zero problems or hiccups. Very accurate for its size too. I'm super happy with mine.

[@re5257]

FYI. That round plastic thingy that comes in the box is a Gunsmith Bench Block. Works very well when driving out frame pins, and works on every brand known to man..

[@brazillianbully1095]

Nice review Justin, I bought the Nano right when they first came out. I think the reason they are not as popular is due to the FTE's that a lot of people have with them. I love mine, it's not my main carry "summer/shorts" gun, but I carried her a lot. I did a simple 25 cents job trigger, and it got much better, 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 lbs on mine. I had some FTE's in the first couple hundreds rounds, but I got a Galloway recoil spring, and also, I only have been shooting my own reloads, 124 gn. I haven't got any FTE in a long time. She has a little over 1000 rounds through her. Although I love mine, I don't know if I'd recommend it for someone as their self defensive gun. Not when there are other options like Shield, LC9 pro, XDS, and G 43.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

+Brazillian Bully Thanks for the in-depth comment. I'm planning to get this one back out soon for a deep dive look. The FTE is concerning for any firearm, but especially for one intended for personal self-defense. But there is a lot to like about it, so I'm looking forward to more shooting!

[@jamesduprey2719]

Love mine. 725 rounds so far. 1 FTE at round 2. Shoot nothing but 124 grain. It "loves them".

[@arthurllamas3891]

you look better in 2021. been a fan

[@darton2010sean]

ive been carrying a glock 27 for years bought a nano last week for the warmer months,just took it to the range, federal 115 100rds 0 malfunctions,124grain fmj no name brand 100rds 2fte,25rds hornady cd 115 grain 0 malfunctions,liberty civil defense 50grain 0 malfunctions,nice pistol so far.

[@GunCollector007]

Had mine for a few years now and no problems what so ever. I recommend a Pearce grip extension on the 6rd mag.

[@GunCollector007]

One of my favorite guns is the Beretta Nano, great video!

[@harrycallahan9733]

6:06 It's actually rather heavy, when you compare to other 6+1 pocket 9mm such as Kahr CM9/PM9, or even to 7+1 "large pocket" 9mm like Ruger LC9. It's about 4 ounces or 25% heavier than the CM9/PM9, for no reason (even lacks the external slide stop that the Kahr has).

[@grouchyed2561]

For take down, no tool is necessary. It's designed to utilize the front lip of the magazine baseplate or the rim of any shell casing to rotate the takedown lever. The Pico is designed the same way.

[@Aruuu15]

Absolutely superb presentation. Super camerawork as well. Love the cool puppy at the end as well. God Bless you and your family always.

[@samcolt6991]

I've put 500 plus rounds through mine and have had one FTE issue while using cheap ammunition . Absolutely no other issues with it. I like this firearm .

[@fpav2012]

Bought mine in 2013,DEC., had crazy FTE/FTF ie.25/100 rounds. Winchester .blazer didn't matter. It started breaking in at 500/700 rounds. At 1100/1300 was a different gun, just kept getting better. At 1800 it was like butter and I like it more and more. I now have 2400 rounds and don't really shoot it much, don't need to. Very accurate and easy to carry. Talon grips and night sights ,,,, it's just sweet. Your gun will probably have very few issues if any this far into production. Hope you have a follow up with this gun. Beretta suggest you don't dry fire this gun too much.

[@bigfoot80.86]

Justin, The Nano originaly designed to be a 40S&W. Many of the first Nano's needed 124 Grain ammo to break in. I have one 250 rounds no problems. Thanks for your help with the 645.

[@anonymous-dk1wb]

I actually did not know the slide will hold open with a empty clip thank you 😊

[@CLTrattler704]

The Nano is smooth and has very little recoil. 👏🏽

[@co1954]

My EDC...124 grain JHPs....shoots like a champ.

[@mashalldillon5528]

best little gun I own ,, first two hundred rounds was crazy , after cleaning it ,, had not had a problem after , fiocchi, Remington,, federal work fine

[@72cmcinc]

I dont personally have much interest in this one , but still enjoy watching all of your first hundreds! Some great reminders after your malfunctions,

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

72cmcinc Thanks much.

[@Dj-xb6zt]

Another outstanding 1st hundresdKeep the coming.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Dj127 Thanks

[@thehistoryprof6750]

After multiple FTE's and two trips back to Beretta, mine had a major fail at 3k rounds. Barrel locking area peeled back enough to lock against the slide hood ! Pics on Beretta Forum (do an advanced search on their forum under my name for more Nano details).

[@patrioticmarine87]

Owner of a nano since they were realesed. First one was replaced by Beretta because of repeated failures to extract. Second one worked for several thousand rounds and now experiencing the same problems again. Has nothing to do with the grain of the round as people often say. The problem is with the extractor coming loose and not adequately gripping the rim of the round. Hence the spent casing sitting in the barrel. Overall, not a reliable weapon.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

patrioticmarine87 good thing i dont shoot my carry weapon as lot. I shoot 22 its all i can afford my beretta works fine everytimebi take it out

[@Randorita]

I think I had 3 FTEs in the first 100. Beretta had some issues with it when it first came out with 115 grain ammo, went back and worked on it and replaced a couple of parts, the elector and ejector spring, I think, and it took care of the issue after the first few rounds. I like the way it shoots and it is great for IWB carry. I still prefer to carry my Sig P239, because the trigger is so much nicer than a typical striker fired gun. I am a big fan, so keep them coming and give Kuno an ear scratching for me.

[@aaronlanier8744]

I own a nano. I did have some FTE's in the first 500 rounds but ONLY with cheap 115 target ammo. All self defense ammo has cycled perfectly. no recent fte after " break in ". I did have the rear sight white dot insert fall out. Beretta replaced no questions asked for free.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

aaron lanier Thanks. I'll keep at it with various types of ammo. I try not to trash a gun after a couple of issues when new...

[@amacro11]

I sold mine due to repeated FTE and double feeds also for such a small gun a little heavy for pocket carry also I did not give it enough trigger time to get used to the long DA trigger pull. Al

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

amacro11 Thanks, Al. I'll stick with it a bit and give it a fair shake. There will be more to come...

[@RandyWittmann]

I have had mine for 3 years. It likes the 124 grain or self defense ammo.

[@ericjdevops]

"Well sometimes you just anomalies" That's awesome

[@streetmaster63]

I've been using Federal 115gr ammo in mine at the range, no issues to speak of. I had 2 FTE's with Hornady hollow points, but nothing since. My only issue with this pistol is the trigger. But like you said, roll through it like shooting a revolver. Use a medium speed pull straight through. I think I shot worse when trying to do a slow squeeze. And I did surprisingly well one handed. GREAT video, thanks! I have a couple vids of mine on my channel.

[@tonyb0164]

I've put 1358 rounds through mine. 7 FTEs and one stove pipe. I use a spent brass casing for disassembly. I likd mine.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Beretta recommends, that you do not dry fire, the Nano pistol. Having to use bullet casings, to disassemble the pistol, is no big deal, IMO. Thanks for sharing!

[@rcrehab9623]

LMAO .!! The bug nano!! Love this channel!!

[@outnabout6966]

You are not telling us the projectile weight on the Herter ammo. Kind of significant don’t you think? Especially considering Beretta reportedly says 124 grain works best. So, what were you shooting? We still don’t know.

[@armedandfeminine-gunchanne5587]

I bought one to let women try in class. By and large, the firearm gets the thumbs down, as they find it snappy, hard to control and top heavy. No slide lock is a minus to me. Thanks for the review. Great, unbiased look. You always do a fantastic job!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Armed and Feminine Thanks for the kind comment. I agree that lack of a slide lock is, at the very least, a re-learning concern. I encourage all my subscribers to check out the Armed and Feminine channel - there is some very good stuff there, and highly educational.

[@rElliot09]

Good review but the Nano I had was a failure out of the box. Sent back to Beretta, had more issues, sent back again...supposedly fixed and sold. Not a fan of the gun at all.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Bunk Man Precisely why it took me so long to bother with it... it seemed to fizzle quickly after it came out. But I'll stick with it - there are some nice qualities about it.

[@RedboneCH]

I have read the Nano likes 124 grain ammo over the 115 grain. Nice video. Thanks!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

I have a nano that i got the first month avail... About 3k rounds and never had a malfunction... FTE are common on the nano with light 115gr... Reason that beretta military division gave me is that it was design around the nato round. The recoil of the 115grain is not sufficient to make the slide travel full. Feed it 124 or higher and you will never have any issues. After 500 rounds i have fed it anything and no issues

[@Boobtube.]

+Robert Ortiz yep, and besides, 124 gr is just a better all around round. And always, practice shoot the same gr. that you are going to carry for SD.

[@brazillianbully1095]

Sure Sr., Galloway have them with different poundage, so you can use the one more suitable for the type of ammo. I think Beretta should have done this one right since the beginning, or at least fixed. But it seems they didn't it, and Nano lost the run. It's a shame, I really like them. The fit, the way they shoot, incredibly accurate little pistols. Like I said, for someone buying their only one gun, no... But, if you have one and have issues with FTE's, the aftermarket recoil spring may solve the problem. After not having any issues with mine, with all my reloads, and a variety of self defense ammo, I trust my life on my little Nano.

[@triggertotherear5357]

Are these things still finicky about ammo? From what I understand it doesn't like 115gr. 124 or higher is the recommended diet for this one.

[@salame462]

+Bearded Gun Mine works flawlessly. Serial number indicates it is from the newer production run. I love it.

[@salame462]

1280...that sucks man. From what I've read online, people who get theirs back for problems usually get them back working 100%.

[@salame462]

Mine must be either newer than 2014 or I just lucked out and got a good one.

[@texanblazer7642]

I have a Nano. I find it to be accurate, easy to shoot and it's a nice carry gun for those "deep concealment" moments. Initially, it was sensitive to 115 g and would fail to extract. However, since I generally run 124 g, that has not been a problem.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

That's what several people have said. I haven't had it back out since that day, but it is on my list for a "Take 2" video.

[@ronwells8806]

How does the NANO, compare to the Smith Wesson shield?

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I missed a video... egads! Nice review as usual. I watch them even if I can't buy the gun in Ca.

[@charleswen2212]

Awesome initial review. Would love to see follow up reviews on your "1st 100" reviews. Also would like to see a review on sig p290rs. Thanks!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Charles Wen I do indeed plan to follow them up, and have some on the white board. I want to take more time with the guns, using them in various ways - carrying them if that's appropriate, etc. and then have a "deep dive" look at them. Thanks for commenting and letting me know that might be a good way to go! As for the Sig.... if I get my hands on one, you bet I'll do it.

[@gerardosalas9477]

The slide locking thing is very cumbersome.

[@darkcwboy]

I had two FTF on my first hundred rounds. 115grn Fiocchi FMJ. I took it home cleaned it then polished the feed ramp. Second 100 rounds I didn't have any malfunctions 115grn Freedom Munition hollow point. Third hundred rounds I had one FTE I think that was the casing and not the gun that was 115grn Winchester white box FMJ.

[@CWB1863]

I have never shot the Nano, but i checked it out at the NRA annual meeting.I didn't like it at all.Watched the video in it's entirety anyway, just to get your Opinion. ;) Oh btw, you should do a series on your handgun collection.Favorites, what you sold(if any) etc... That would be very interesting.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

CWB1863 Thanks, and good suggestion. And I appreciate you watching me drone on and on and on.... :)

[@CWB1863]

Even if you go on and on for 50 mins, you still interesting.Good stuff!

[@classicuniquegifts9704]

Make some Beretta logo cookies and sell them at the snack booth at your gun show.

[@Av8torman42]

When are you going to do the follow up on this pistol?

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

+Av8torman42 I do need to do that - soon I hope!

[@dalelima]

I think for the take down screw you can get a plastic screwdriver or even make one from a piece of plastic. I think your video's are excellent and very well done. THANKS.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

+dale lima You could - not a bad suggestion. I just am bugged by any take-down that required a tool of any sort.

[@ddogmasterdrew]

use a bullet casing. works perfectly

[@daconverse]

dale lima you can use a dime or a penny

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Justin Opinion u dont need to worry this gun was made for conceal carry in first world country. Not for war or hostile country where u need to take it down quick

[@kernypnp9714]

It’s not gun but the man behind the gun

[@jamesmhebert]

Great commentary. First time viewer, and like you I find the Nano easy to grip and to shoot, pinky or no. FTE's were pretty widely reported to occur with 115 grain ammo or lighter in the first 500 rounds, but not with 124 grain and above, with those loads working fine after that break-in. This was a bigger concern when they first came out and "no one knew why." Any chance the Herter's was 115?

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

James Hebert Thanks for watching, and for commenting on the first view! Thanks for the info on the bullet weight, which I was not mindful of. I was indeed 115 grain Herter's.

[@Scoutsixty]

Have you put more rds through it? How is the failure to extract?

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

+Jonathan Williams Not yet, but it's on the list to do.

[@fumasterchu12]

I am a huge Beretta PX4/CX4 fan, but always wanted a slimmer carry model. The Nano seemed to fit that need, I just never picked one up. It seems to be a decent offering despite the two FTE. You seem to like it, or at least you shoot it well. Those first two magazines were dead on, looked like a fist sized group. Have you had any more failures since the posting of this video? Have a great weekend!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

fumasterchu12 I haven't had a chance yet to shoot it again, but I will soon. I do like the gun, and I try to give everything a fair shake (but also report it fairly and honestly to you). Thanks for the nice comments, and stay tuned for more on this one...

[@fumasterchu12]

Thank you sir, I'll definitely be tuning in for more.

[@taylorramerth2400]

When looking down on the top of the slide, it's very reminiscent of a Glock.

[@SlientEcho]

Nice video, was curious about this little firearm. I have been shopping around for a new CCW. I have been using a Ruger SR9c for years and I think its time for me to change it since my wife loves it more then any other firearm. I have been curious about this and the Sig 938. I was wondering if you have the opportunity to try one?

[@rickrunyon5086]

An old tuna can key works real good

[@jamesmhebert]

BTW, would love to see you review other single stack 9mm firearms, if possible... S&W Shield, Glock 43, Xds9, too many to list! Even a few given the first 100 look would be a welcome sampling. Thank you, either way!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

James Hebert Glock 43 I have already done a "1st Hundred" (with more to come soon) and the S&W Shield will be coming up very soon (in about a week or so). Agree there are so many!! I try to focus first on the top contenders - and I plan to do some comparisons. Thanks for the comment!

[@JDTR696PR]

Nice!

[@TheAmGoth]

Ugh, I love my FS92 INOX but like most Beretta's they are complicated to operate and the trigger pull is so long I can make a sandwich and eat it before I'm done pulling it back all the way.

[@strat1080]

The Nano is definitely not a “relatively heavy” trigger pull. It pulls literally about half the weight of a j frame revolver. Right at about 6 lbs. It’s long but not heavy

[@1789000]

i prefer the khar cmp over the nano- put 300 + rounds through the cmp so far without a hickup, all weights both standard and +p..

[@67loowit_scarab57]

Those are called "living hinges" on that thar gun case, meaning they are a 1 year solution, not a 5+ year solution.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Use a plastic screw driver for a tool. Do not worry about needing the tool. You will not need to take it apart durring a firefight. If rule without law happens or a war on american soil there are other guns you can use in your home gun safe. This gun is for conceal carry in first world countries where we can have time and quiet to take apart not in a hurry and oil and clean it once a week

[@Jennslife09]

great video! Sounds like you have a new mic? I like it :-)

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Jennslife09 Hi Jen - and thanks! I do have a better wireless mic and I'm always trying to improve the quality of production, and I'm sensitive about audio.

[@ats440you]

Do not dry fire for disassembly. The warning is printed on the gun frame.

[@kernypnp9714]

Got dozen of those blue cup thing on my dozen beretta pistols

[@bellmeisterful]

Guy...This is an economy gun from Beretta Guy. People who are buying it dont give a sht about the quality of the case. Theyre just happy to be getting a great concealed pistol for $XX Guy

[@TheRichiesInPeru]

I swear I watched this exact video last week. Did you re-upload this same video today again? Yea, this has got to be the same video.

[@stevenkinnison8044]

It's a BU9 not a bug. Lol

[@robertprowell8015]

Get 124g or higher

[@mogden1828]

that slide bevel doesn't help the aesthetics, IMO.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

m ogden stfu. U shut your dirty mouth UPPPP.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$ 😣

[@donniedarko979]

Just put first 100 through my new nano. Had one FTE within first 10 shots then none in the next 90. I shot 124 grain brass FMJ. Want to put 200 more 124 grain then try 100 115 grain through for break in. I will do a video after that.

[@jrnumex9286]

on my wet list? don't want to know