(GunReports.com) — Beretta USA introduced the BU-9 Nano as its entry into the pocket 9mm pistol category last September. Initial shipments of the American-made pistol left the Accokeek, Maryland factory beginning in November 2011, with a suggested retail price of $475.
Unlike traditional pistols, the serial number on the Nano is found not on the frame, but on the stainless steel sub-chassis. This makes the BU-9 Nano modular, providing customers the opportunity to change the polymer grip frame from a full size pistol, to a compact, to a sub-compact or to a color other than black, all with a single serial number. The design also makes it easy to service.
In this video, Gun Tests’ Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine gets a detailed explanation of how easy the Nano is to break down for maintenance. The Nano’s modularity provides for simple disassembly and easy cleaning. Safely disassemble the pistol by first engaging the striker deactivator, a patent pending safety mechanism that eliminates the need to pull the trigger prior to disassembly.
