Beretta Nano

[@hickok45]

My impressions right now are that you would not be making a mistake with either one. I'm trying to decide which I like better, too. The Kahr is just a little bit smaller and lighter, I believe, but both fit very well in the same role and have triggers that I like.

[@davevabch]

Love the Nano. I have three, one now with 14,000 rds and runs like a sewing machine. Super mild shooting, extremely well built, easy to work on, love the modular design. Bravo to Beretta on this fine gun. I love the small guns, own many, but this is one I will not get rid of.

[@whitecoconut22]

Does it make a lot of sound

[@andrewjansen9702]

Question Mr Burns… I’m about to take the CCW class, and I’m thinking about getting one of these for my first firearm. Do you think this is a good choice for EDC for the first time buyer? Is it a good home defense option?

[@andrewjansen9702]

Is it a good pocket carry pistol?

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

@@andrewjansen9702 seems like a good gun from what I heard, the APX A1 Carry seems to be the new version of the Nano. But the downside to both is the capacity count. I still like my A1 Carry though. Smooth little gun, i took my CCW class with it.

[@mrfantastic407]

I've been a fan of this channel for years now, and one of the things I've always appreciated about Hickok over any other gun channel host is that he shoots first and answers questions later.

[@hickok45]

@nonlocality83, Just be glad you don't have to pay for our monthly expenses on ammo, targets, guns, etc. :-) Wait a minute; actually, you do, just by watching, and we appreciate it. :-) Guess that makes me a "Professional Gunman," right, and I've never even been to Dodge City or met Wyatt Earp! :-)

[@totallyfrozen]

HA HA HA!! You had me going with the .223 round! Once you said it was actually a .50 cal, it made more sense. I was going nuts about how small that thing had to be to look like that next to a .223. How funny! HA HA!

[@dgd947a15fl]

SAME! I was looking at it wondering which cartridge he was comparing it to and almost spit my water out when he said 223. Laughed a bit at "oh wait thats a .50 cal"

[@hickok45]

@Mr1911Freak, The Nano is just a hair thicker, literally, about that much. I was able to stick it in my PM9 Kydex holster, but it bulged it out just a bit. I'll have to shoot it a good bit more, but it's definitely a competitor at this point for me if it's as reliable. So many of the guns in this size have that crazy long-pull double action trigger that I hate. These two are small and have striker-fired triggers. Nice.

[@savethefails]

You know what I love? I see something about a gun that gets me interested and then I think "huh, wonder if Hickok has a video." Then every time I look...you have one. Thanks for the review. I want one bad.

[@veronikahernandez7085]

Same 👍

[@billdean7006]

I have to say that before I watched your videos hickok45 I wasn't really interested in guns at all! I started watching your videos about 2-3 years ago and since then I have become more interested! Last time I went down to Houston, Texas to visit my in-laws I went to a shooting range and shot about 100 rounds of .45 acp in a 1911 colt! I have to say it was a lot of fun and I wanted to thank you for striking my interest in shooting guns!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

That's cool! Now it's time for you to pick something up of your own! 😊

[@jonhernandez282]

Keith awwww

[@Skeif13]

I feel stupid, the .223 joke actually fooled me. :S

[@Deadlyaztec27]

Haha Hickok does it again.

[@PewPewRobert]

I fell for it too :U. I know that feel bro.

[@kippensaus20]

never touched a gun....(live in netherlands )=, yet i immediately knew it was a .50 #interweb great for education

[@sartainja]

Well, you need to arm yourself.

[@recklesswhisper]

Too funny, but it's cool that you said that! Ha! ^..^~~

[@pinoy2fine]

I just bought 2 nanos today. One for me and one for my girlfriend. Perfect size for concealed. I love it.

[@hickok45]

@xjtbarnesx, Yes, I neglected to brag on the trigger. The trigger is fine. We'll do more with the gun and compare it, too, with some other small guns.

[@bigstabby]

I can't believe how much range you can get with such a short barrel and grip. You really need your own television show!

[@sigman366]

I have owned a number of the mouse .380s and had nothing but problems. Had a major problem with my Kahr P380 and after Kahr "fixed" the problem I started having failure to feeds and ejections. I bought a Nano and now have 2,150 rounds through this great gun. Absolutely NO problems of any type. I love the gun. I spent 32 years in Federal law enforcement and fired Glocks, Sig Sauers, and H&Ks. This Nano is the greatest single stack 9MM on the market today.

[@braininahat]

That's the best commercial Beretta could possible have for the Nano. Great shooter.

[@lilplayersniper]

when he said .223 my jaw hit the floor, then he said whoops i mean .50 and my eye jumped back into my head

[@jayhannover922]

You're really gullible

[@hickok45]

@fthcougar, Well, I've heard that, too. Funny but it was just a random thing that we decided to use 124 grain ammo for the video. I had some of it around and knew I would not need hundreds of rounds for this video, so I thought it was a good time to use it. We'll experiment with 115 grain ammo. I'd guess it's not "Carry" ammo in 115 grains that folks have had trouble with. My guess is, its the light target stuff. We'll try some.

[@jeffkchesser]

Sir, what would be a good grain for my wife who has a Nano to practice on ? Something that has minimal muzzle flip and cycles well?

[@dahwriter]

19:48 The bottle of pop next to Hickok45 chants softly, "He can't see me. I'm in my happy place. I'm in my happy place."

[@davevabch]

The Nano, Just a totally lovely Pistol. Man this is one sweet shooter. I shot the LC9S for years with thousands of rounds through it, then found the Nano and have to say it won my heart. Mild, reliable. Great Trigger esp. for CCW. Great build quality. Modular design, sleek design, easy take down, easy to add night sights. But most of all just a Fantastic shooter.

[@chdwashington59]

Just got back from range with my new nano, put 50 rounds of pmc 115 grain, 100 rounds of american eagle 124, and 50 rounds of remigton jhp 124. Flawless. I do have a newer model, serial number in 87,000 mark. Very pleased just not as good as shot with it compared to my bersa 380 or markov 9. I do trust this gun and glad I waited for Beretta to work out the bugs.

[@CLTrattler704]

I just got one about a month ago and I love taking it to the range. I am still adjusting to the long trigger pull.

[@williamrooks3979]

Thank you very much for your videos Hickok45. I trust you more than any other reviewer on KZbin. I've based my firearms purchases on your reviews. I've never been disappointed. Keep up the good work and God bless

[@george91866]

Absolutely the best sub compact gun to carry light weight and very accurate. i have put 2000 rounds through it my first box was 115 grain had 2 F T E after that box i went to 124 grain and have not had it fail one time. i love the size it's so easy to conceal. if you are looking for great CHL Gun test the Nano out.

[@aaronbradley4361]

This is a very well built nice gun, it has amazing mags, great quality steel. It is pretty snappy and takes experience to shoot it. Also it will have issues with low quality ammo I assume because it can shoot +p and has to "break in" the stiff spring. It easily fits in my pocket even with shorts on. Only the ruger lc9 can do that and it is not the same quality of this gun. I would not want another gun on me for when I go to our rental houses. Honestly the no snag design could save your life. You can pull it out of your pocket so easily. Love this gun

[@thereelaccountant9246]

+Aaron Bradley I have one and I agree it is really well built. It just feels good, and the mags are very crisp and gorgeous. Trigger pull is long, but very smooth.

[@hickok45]

@Buttnut105, Two different categories, for me. I think this gun fits the PM9 category of guns, a size that Glock refuses to make. It's mainly a pocket gun, I'd say. For some people it might make a great belt gun, as well, but once I get to a belt holster, I'm probably wanting my Glock, which is a bit heavy and thick to be as good a pocket gun as the Nano or PM9. There's cross-over, of course, depending on your needs, experience, and the size of your pockets. :-)

[@charleswebb5797]

Too many on you-tube don't know what they are talking about--I always come to your channel to hear someone who knows what they are talking about. Plus I appreciate your shooting skill! Looks like a neat little gun.

[@hickok45]

@BrushboyProductions, No, I've always had a few random .50 BMG rounds in the loading room. I'd need much more property to touch off a .50 BMG. :-)

[@hickok45]

We'll be doing a comparison between the two at some point, or at least the PM9, which is what I have - same size and gun essentially as the CM9.

[@andrewnagy7811]

I love demos, discussions and the corny jokes! By far my favorite channel.

[@davidlewis9572]

My wife carries one , loves it. Simple to operate and haven’t had any problems. She hits what she aims at too

[@MonroeFayte]

I recently traded in my LCP for a nano and I've been very happy i am use to larger guns which is an issue with cc being a small woman. This is perfect and my first time shooting it I was hitting the same holes 2-3 times in a row great grouping. No issues and I've been extremely happy. First compact size I've ever like.

[@Rka1970]

I will tell you, I've not shot near as many different pistols as hickok45, he is the king no doubt, but, I'm a Glock guy, but, the two best factory triggers I have ever touched is the Bersa BP9 CC and the Beretta Nano, those two factory triggers were way ahead of there time.

[@apsmoothtrigger82]

I heard that the owner of Talon grips passed away and they are not selling any grips at the moment, my heart goes out to the family, R.I.P

[@danielhealey2042]

i've been looking at the nano's reviews online; but i'm much appreciated for your review. you cycle through distances on firing and that's useful to see the capability of the round cycling and return to center to fire on the sites.

[@ippyippy54ruger70]

Looking for a smaller carry and looks like I found it. Keep up the good work. You are a pleasure to watch.

[@hickok45]

It does not require tools. All you need is to pull the trigger and then use the rim of a 9mm case / cartridge to turn the screw a quarter turn.

[@Scalia-ig6qz]

"Nice ...nice...nice" -Hickok45 Was going Gen 5 G26, but now I'm going Berreta USA Nano +2 clip extension Made in USA and Italians design the best stuff!!

[@ShawnGS300]

1776 over 1984 ...how’s that Nano working for you?

[@collinhennessy1521]

Central Europeans and Americans design the best weapons. Italians just design the best shotguns, and manufacture nice reproductions of revolvers designed in the mid-1800s by Americans.

[@Herb-bu7wz]

Clip?

[@Thecrazyone1]

Love your reviews and how you actually shoot the gun. Lots of other video reviews they just talk talk talk and don't actually shoot. My Dad thinks your hilarious also. Keep up the great work :)

[@ctxflyer]

This man is one master shooter.....

[@TRoutdooradventures]

my dads looking over my shoulder watching these videos with me. family bonding. cant beat it.

[@seibrav]

Thank you so much for all your vids.

[@bigdh2os814]

Dang, Hickok 45. You are an impressive marksman to watch shoot! Thanks for all the coverage and info for us all to view and mull over as we make decisions of our next possible purchase.

[@hickok45]

@Reic333, Well, I tell this in a video somewhere. They sent me a set to try out quite awhile back. I let them sit around a few weeks. I ran across them and thought I'd just stick them on a spare G27 I had put away. I didn't want to ruin my carry gun. Anyway, after feeling the G27 with Talon Grips and shooting it, I immediately sent them $100.00 for ten more pairs to dress out all my Glocks. I'd tried everything.

[@JokerJoshJ]

Thank you for the review on this one Hickok!! Purchased a nano and I totally love it for a carry weapon.I really suggest the Extended mag for your bigger hands, It worked wonders for me at the range. Thanks once more Hickok love the show.

[@hickok45]

@BennyBenjamins, If the LC9 had the striker-fired trigger the Nano has, I'd agree with you. That very long pull and "way rearward" trigger break makes the LC9 harder for me to shoot well. Other than that, I really like the LC9, and I'm hard to please with small guns.

[@madmaxd1]

Hick.... Time and time again I enjoy seeing you shooting handguns, you have a unique way to demonstrate the joy in this hobby. I was expecting to see a side by side comparison to other similar handguns in its class but I can always do that at the store. Thx. for the review and life is good..

[@DefinitelyNotMyRealName]

Great gun. It’s more accurate than I’ll ever be; my favorite, reliable, flawless EDC.

[@jakethoover]

You got me with the 50 cal round. I was waiting for your hand to come into the shot and the gun to be huge! Nice intro. Love the videos, thanks for posting them!

[@squatchubs6377]

When he said that was a .223 bullet i was like "Is that a finger gun then?"

[@MThrow]

Greg, you make ANY firearm look like a great shooter, lol. Can't wait to see you test the Sig P938 when it finally comes out. Your videos are the first ones I watch when I see one uploaded. Great job!

[@generalpatton8468]

aww its so cute

[@radiousis49]

Berreta rocks!! The company survived 500 yrs with many good reasons.

[@FredGrabara]

I'm an early Nano adopter, and I've been very pleased with this gun. I'm glad you finally had a chance to shoot it. I've found the soft Glock 26 holsters fit well, but molded/kydex would leave too much daylight in between. The Nano is very pocketable, if a little heavy. IWB practically disappears. Thx for the video, I'll be looking for some comparisons with other 3" 9mm's.

[@firefighter8019]

Bought my wife a pink one today. I've looked at getting her one for the past two months. Hickok sold me on it. Great reviews

[@billystewart927]

ive been considering this as a backup duty weapon and personal carry when off duty. but i'm still leaning toward a revolver. there's just something about reliability of a revolver. :)

[@skaeninja]

monday morning? worked all night? no problem! hickok is here with a beretta video!

[@hickok45]

@matheos21, It's pretty much Glock-like. It's more like a Glock than the PM9. My guess is that most people would like it better than the PM9, which is a kind of combination of long pull but striker-fire. I like both okay.

[@Bellefeuille66]

Hickok, you have the best sense of humor ever!!

[@blondebtqueen]

hickok45 Thanks for this great video! This is what make me decide to get the nano! Just bought it today!

[@JWard2]

Any regrets?

[@theoboegoddess]

J. Ward probably. My mom bought one and hated the really long trigger pull. She handed it down to me and I feel the same. I couldn’t stand how long the trigger was.

[@fixinggrace]

I commend your ability to hit anything farther than 20 feet with this gun. I've had my Nano for about year and shot about 400 rounds through this and it is nice shooter, but it takes lots of practice. Beretta never intended this to be a long distance shooter anyway. This is an up close and personal firearm.

[@thechinadesk]

"Oh wait, I'm sorry, that's a 50 cal." Oooh, that's a bingo!

[@falkonmkx]

Very interesting firearm indeed. So, it's basically an easily concealable (no protruding levers, minimal obstruction whilst drawing the weapon) semi automatic pistol with the operating simplicity of a revolver (no slide stops and such). I would definitely like to see it in .40 caliber. Thanks for the great video as always!

[@kross777rlsh9]

lmao.... "oh wait a minute that's a 50 Cal" jeez , I totally fell for that. :/

[@chrisgwyn8800]

We are a gun dealer "Patriot Firearms and Ammo Supply LLC in Ohio. Being an owner I kept picking this Nano up playing with it and decided to box my Glock 26 in exchange for this one and it hasnt been away from my hip ever since. Shoots great I have shot about 500 hand loads through it and I have to admit I have not had one issue with any of my loads or with this beautiful hand gun.

[@TheFanClubReview]

This guy is amazing. He influenced me to get more into firearms.

[@jbpoly1]

I bought my nano the other day at a gun and knife show the other day and I'm hoping to take it out for some testing. The price wasn't bad at all. I done many of reviews before I bought it and i couldn't find any negative reviews. Think I got a great deal. Nice video bud.

[@72twist]

Dont freak out if you get FTE's with 115gr ammo. Beretta recommends 124gr and up even though it doesn't say anything in the manual. I really like mine

[@davevabch]

On the first run gun they sometimes had some failures with 115 gr ammo. That has long since been corrected and the Nano shoots 115 gr. as well a host of almost every thing out there like a sewing machine.

[@johnndavis7647]

I just shot my new Nano last week. With 115s it shot about 4 inches low and a little too the left. 124s should raise the point of impact and tweaking the rear sight a tiny bit too the right should dial it in. I am still into the break-in period. I put 50 rounds of fmj through it and when the gun was dirty i started getting a failure to eject every now and then. I cleaned the gun, nothing could be simpler. It shot 115s ok so long as the pistol was clean. I hope to burn up the 200 rounds of 115 fmj i have for break-in then try some 124 jhp ammo in it. Its very comfortable to carry. I am experimenting with different inside the waistband holsters . I like Galco leather. So far its the best blend of size, weight, sights and power that i have tried. So far so good. John Davis jax fl

[@Ballista762]

Love your sense of humor. Keeps me watching the channel.

[@hickok45]

It's very similar to a Glock trigger.

[@TheDougNutz]

I wonder how many people realize how great of a shot he is ?!

[@moonlighter6]

Funny intro. your best ever.

[@uglybug25]

i fired my new beretta nano for the first time yesterday.what a great little pistol.it really does feel good in my hand and is a pleasure to shoot.

[@CascadianConsiderations]

When I saw it, I was like "Oh, a .50. That's a pretty small gun." Then you said it's a .223 and I went :O

[@Linejudgemick]

Hi hickok45... I bought a Nano to replace a PF-9 - thanks for your videos that was a part of my decision. I'm left-handed which played a major role in my decision to get a Nano, but now that I have it, I absolutely love it. I am usually a Ruger fan, but I wouldn't trade my Nano for an LC9. Earlier this week I put a set of rubberized Talon grips on it, in no small part due to this review too. I was very sorry to hear about Derek's passing, but apparently his successors have resumed operations.

[@seamonkey2010]

Hickok45, you're such a stinker. You had me going with that intro. I opened up a new tab and started googling about 10 seconds in.

[@randall6666]

I enjoy your videos....and bought a Nano after your review....changed to night sights. I have fired around 150 rounds with Magtech 115 gr ammo, 124 gr aquila and no problems at all and no failures to extract with 115 grn yet. Will use 124 or bigger gr for carry I think. Wish the trigger had a shorter reset though.

[@tangledline]

Damnit Hickok...you got me for a split second....Hahahaha

[@strayhorse2506]

Still watching and carrying the Nano

[@rockinsteady406]

Sorry to sound like a total hippie, but the birds there sound beautiful. Greetings from Montana!

[@jjjkoy]

lol, montana...wait what state am I in?

[@dugroz]

Slow Mo pop bottles exploding at the end is great.

[@robg5041]

I guess I found my CCW. Thanks hickok.

[@rogermattley7851]

I have the Nano as my CCW for the last 3 years and it is the best. It never fails. I use 147gr JHP Roger1k USMC

[@sabidojo4879]

Roger Mattley I've had my Nano since 2013. Still runs like a champ.

[@Ericsson787]

hickok45 never misses more than once at a time.. if once at all

[@molonlabe459]

Is this guy a marksman or what? I just bought a Nano tonight but cant pick it up for 3 days in Florida. My CCW license is still about 10 days away. Looking forward to taking it to the range. Wish I could shoot like this guy. Seriously, how far out is that gong? With a pistol that small? That has low profile sights? You the man Hickok 45!

[@Brandonx-nb7rv]

gong is 80 yards

[@molonlabe459]

With a subcompact? No wonder Yankee Marshall is jealous of this guy.

[@jehminjung89]

molon labe honesty the 2 liters were impressive enough

[@form24us]

molon labe and he does it without the extended mag too! i had to extend my second mag to control it better.

[@form24us]

decades of practice.

[@TrentJordan7]

If I want to get an idea of a gun's effectiveness range and potential, I watch Hickok shoot it. If the gun can hit it, hickok will nail it. Which is how I know most of the "effectiveness" range on my guns are user error and not manufacturing. lol.

[@Woody-q3j]

I want a Nano so bad I own a Beretta 92fs I use for concealed carry but it's such a big and bulky firearm for a 9mm it's hard conceal well especially in summer when I wear just a T-SHIRT

[@hunterrhynes4795]

Trade me

[@dirkdiggler421]

Hickok hits everything!!!!! I gotta try these guns on my own because he makes them all look good...

[@CommunistCookie]

dang nabbit Hickok you tricked me in the beginning! lol

[@asun-dae5538]

He got me too man! I'm still wondering how in the hell he picks this thing up. I mean, if you don't already know, he's 6'8"!!! So he has pretty large hands.

[@shortbarrel6781]

Almost 20,000 rd through this gun and running great! Very under rated firearm

[@Sakom]

LMAO when he said it was a .223 round next to it I was like o_0

[@alexcuellar4185]

I bought it and was thinking this thing was a pen that takes ammo... xD

[@ajdoozie4495]

Great Video Hickok45...I picked a nano up on saturday at the Houston gun show and am very impressed with the quality. If glock would make a smaller model than the 26/27 this would be it...For me, I can shoot as well with this gun as the Glock 26...its very accurate for its size and High quality. The two BEST smaller types of guns I have owned are the Sig p238 and this Beretta Nano. I've owned several Brands and these two are the Best you can buy. This is your best option for a small 9mm.

[@hickok45]

@TheeMcDonger, I remember when Glocks "looked junky" to me, too, until I shot them. :-) Function is what makes a gun for me.

[@tysontomko]

Been with you a while man, it's crazy often used to rely to comments years ago

[@dudeman3793]

@@tysontomko dam bruh

[@bmartin863]

dude with all that shooting you do i see you put bullet on top of bullet holes . you are amazing with all guns . Hickok45 is the master .

[@MrSuaveeito]

had me going i was lookin at a 223 sayn damn

[@hickok45]

@SulfurCitizen, Yeah, I should have had some compassion for those people whose computer connection might have locked up just before I picked up the gun and they had to stare at that picture and think about the size comparison for five minutes. :-)

[@m0jon]

Want one, but live in the UK :-(

[@jimwagner6260]

Pack up come to the states

[@cwm180]

Just picked up my Nano, can't wait to get it to the range. With dry-firing, the trigger is long, but smooth, not a bad characteristic for a pocket gun with no affirmative safety...

[@lotuschild696]

Hi I'm looking for a good concealed carry pistol/pocket pistol because I mainly carry full-size but I'm torn between the Ruger LC9s Pro and the Beretta Nano. I have to make my choice in a few days and I tend to watch your channel a good bit. Both guns have different things going for them and I'm getting good deals on both. What would you recommend? I'm not new to firearms whatsoever it's just with so many pocket pistols out there and me not being too in tune with the sub compact market I'm not quite sure what one to go with. Love the trigger on the Ruger but I have a thing for Beretta's and I like the stream line idea. Hope to hear from @Hickok45 or others with experience with both firearms. Thanks in advance.

[@cee9585]

I have the LC9s as my pocket carry but I tried the nano too. I went Ruger because I prefer it's trigger. As well having a slide lock. However breaking down the Ruger is hardly fun. Haha. But the beretta isn't great either. Which one did you end up going with?

[@OneWheelLess]

Did you find a gun yet? I was very unimpressed with the lc9, I assume the lc9s is better, but I disliked the overall feel and the recoil and function of the lc9 reminded me of the keltec. In this video hickock45 mentions the kahr pm9, I've shot all the compact keltec guns including the cw series (have several). They're great options and very light. I have a Baretta nano, great gun! Really like it and the interchangeable frames. I also have a shield 9mm, amazing shooter, really great all around gun. I find the Baretta is more comfortable to appendix carry than the shield. Depending on your carry method the shield may be your best option, if it's too big I'd look at the nano or one of the kahrs.

[@lotuschild696]

I went with the lc9s. I just like the trigger so much on it! It's actually one of my most accurate guns. I shoot 147grn bullets through it and recoil is light.

[@lukevj]

skip the Nano... I'm selling g mine because it's far too picky when it comes to ammo. a small Kahr, g43, or a Shield are you best bets for a small 9mm

[@johnouellet4099]

Thanks for the review, got the Talon grips for my Nano and love them thanks for the tip. Hickok45 is the big-boss for reviews, and killing steel plates. God bless!

[@SomeGuy699]

How does this compare with the walther PPK ?

[@edsanderson1311]

PPK is .380, Nano is 9mm.

[@bradleydenison4305]

Filipe Chaves walther for me....i mean its a walther.

[@FreddyPayan]

Haha I tripping out when hesaid it was a 223. i happen to have one in my hand. Funny guy got me.

[@bev8200]

They should make a double stack model with a 4 inch barel.

[@PressureCooker69]

+jeremy beverly and name it the Beretta Mano

[@PressureCooker69]

+jeremy beverly and name it the Beretta Mano

[@bev8200]

+scatt clock kilo

[@festofish6791]

That's fantastic!

[@PH_INFO_101]

I just love the way you chuck the magazines over to the table. You have me doing the same thing