Beretta Pico

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Just got one after work today, so all I know is that it is tight. And cheap, too. Hope this works out. Don't want to sound negative - I know less about this pistol than anything else I've bought, but I have a vague sense that it'll be alright. Anyone else have one, especially that you like?
 
I have a Pico and I really like it. It has many features I desire in a small pocket carry type pistol. I've tried several ball and HP brands of ammo and all have worked without problem. Recently Beretta had the laser frame on sale so I swapped frames. It's very easy to do. Makes cleaning simple and fast too.

Currently using a Remora holster but I hope to find something thinner to match the slim profile of the gun. When shopping for a new gun I looked at the Kahr 380, Ruger, Kel Tec, Bodyguard and a few other pocket guns. The Beretta was the one that had the features I want all in one package.
 
I have one of the new gens and I carry it most days. I added a set of Talon grips which makes all the difference in handling, as well as night sights, and I use the extended mags. I wouldn't call it cheap in quality. It's reliable and accurate at the distances intended. Just make sure to keep it well lubricated. If it's dry you will get FTEs, and yes always use good snap caps when dry firing. This is in the manual.
 
Thanks all owners for sharing.

I recently ordered one as well and it will arrive in about mid next year.

Is it really that troublesome with the firing pin breaking? I may order a few as spare parts if they break that quickly.
I heard the newer firing pins (second gen) are not prone to breaking. Is that true?

Any experiences with the firing pins for Pico which Brownells sells?

What worries me specially is if the gun ejected and did not lock back at the last round and then you accidentally press the trigger (fire but since no round is in the chamber nothing happens) again: how many times can you do that till the firing pin snaps?
 
Some more comments/suggestions for the beretta Pico 380 ACP.

With modern ammo the 380 acp can easily penetrate an 18" gel block.
If used FMJ or cast lead bullets the 380 acp is on par with the 9mm Luger all the day.
I don't understand why people want allways hollow points. If "the 'ol lead bullet was good enough for our ancestors why not for us as well".

Just cast your own 95 grain or 120 grain lead bullets (Lee molds) and load 'em up. Since the lead is deforming by it's nature you do not need an hollow point. Once the lead hits hard surfaces (bones) it flattens automatically acting like an hollow point. Otherwise through soft tissue the lead bullet acts as an FMJ with it's deep penetration.

I wonder if there is an advantage of the "heavy" 120 grain lead bullet over the lighter 95 grain lead bullet regards terminal ballistics.
 
for a modern manufacturer of guns to say no dry firing of their current production guns leads me to believe they are putting out an inferior product. other than the beretta pico, can anyone name a current gun maker that gives such warnings on their new guns?
 
Ruger's SR9 series can be damaged by dry firing without a magazine.

Many rimfires can't be dryfired safely.
 
It is a flaw not being able to dryfire the Beretta Pico (as well as the Nano).

As I heard an Beretta tech saying is that is due to the very thin firing pins they have to use for the Pico (Youtube. Call of YankeeMarshall to Beretta regards his broken firing pin of his Pico). The small size guns may require this compromise to reduce steel materials below the safe size.

The problem is if it breaks on an self defense situation during shooting due to not locking back the slide or inadvertedly pressing the trigger while no round is in the chamber. If you load the second magazine and the firing pin is broken then that will be a bad day for the Pico owner.

This non dry firing ability may turn off lots of customers since accidental dry firing happens (due to gun malfunctions) and lots of people just don't want the hassle to go trough firing pin changes.

I wonder just if the new versions of firing pins (second gen guns) are less prone to breakage.
 
The manual doesn't say "don't dry fire", it's says don't do it a lot but if you want to practice then use a snap cap. It's a DAO gun so using a snap cap doesn't change your practice one iota. A non problem unless you are too cheap to buy a snap cap.;)
 
Well, I finally got to the range with it, and I'm pleased. It is more accurate than I am, and fired flawlessly with Win 95 gr and Hornady Critical Defense ammo.

If I ever get around to dry firing it, I'll let you know.

Thanks for your comments.
 
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