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Beretta
Model Pico
Beretta Pistol Pico .380 Auto Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:0.725-in
Length:5.1-in Height:4-in
Barrel:2.7-in Weight:11.5-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (90 grain bullet)83340
  • Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)4.33 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity7 rounds
  • ConcealabilityExcellent
  • Defense Factor56%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.380 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action only (DAO)
Safety:no manual safety
Magazine:6-round
Frame:black polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:3-dot low profile
Notes:ambi magazine release
Manufacturer
Fabbrica D' Armi Pietro Beretta SpA
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About the Gun

Vest-pocket hammer-fired DAO locked-breech pistol with a polymer grip module and a removable serialized chassis. No manual safety. Ambidextrous magazine release. Low-profile three-dot sights. No accessory rail.

Production

Production ran from 2013 through 2020.

Market value
Last updated: 9/26/2026

MSRP at production was around $400. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $200–$280.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .380 Automatic
Alias: 9mm Browning Short
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:90 grains
MV:926 ft/sec ME:171 ft-lbs
Analysis

Beretta introduced the Pico in 2013 as a .380 Auto pocket pistol built on the same removable-chassis idea as the Nano. It is a hammer-fired DAO gun, not a striker. A spring change after 2015 lightened the slide and trigger somewhat. Catalogs dropped it with the rest of that small-frame line.

User Rating
3 User Ratings
5 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
I didn't say this is striker-fired.
By babbalou1569 on 03 Jul 2021
Correcting the post by caclark. It's a double-action hammer-fired pistol in case anyone missed that.


0 of 5 Stars
Bobbed hammer, NOT striker fired
By caclark on 08 Apr 2021
Correcting the post from babbalou1569... This is a concealed (bobbed) hammer fired pistol, not a striker fired pistol.


5 of 5 Stars
Small, Dependable, 2nd Strike Capable
By babbalou1569 on 31 Oct 2019
People used to striker-fired range guns won't like the Pico. But I do. It's exactly what I need for t-shirt weather. The grip is like a cigarette lighter. 1 1/2 fingers. I trimmed the finger extension & have a 2 finger grip. The trigger is long, heavy but smooth. You can't accidentally pull this trigger so there's no safety. I can't hit targets at 25 yards with this pistol but it's not made for that. It fills the Seecamp niche. A tiny, reliable 380 with 2nd strike capability that you can quickly hit center mass with at 10 yards or less. Unlike the Seecamp it's cheap & available. It's also very well made & very easy to take down & assemble. A bit less snappy than 4 other micro 380s I rented except the larger Glock 42. This is the only carry pistol I own that I don't have to adjust for. My other carry guns sometimes require me to change a shirt or pants or wear a jacket to be comfortable or not print. Not the Pico. I have a kydex pocket holster & kydex IWB holster. Like a smart phone yo


5 of 5 Stars
Perfect Concealed Carry
By rwsani on 25 Jul 2019
Fits all my requirements. It is very small, easy to carry, reliable, and amazingly accurate. The build quality is first rate, and it is a pleasure to shoot. The high bore design fits comfortably in my hand. I shoot with either hand because I am right handed, but left eye dominant. The Pico is made to shoot in either hand. The magazine release is not a problem for me. The paddle wheel became second nature with just a little practice. Racking the slide is easy, and I am 71. Push and pull with pistol held at the side. Push the slide lever in with the thumb when necessary to close the breech. To clean, it is very easy to disassemble and reassemble. The Pico is made for the deliberate shooter who takes the time to learn how to operate it.


5 of 5 Stars
The Mild Shooting Little Tank
By Pocketgunner on 01 Oct 2018
Extremely Mild Shooting. Superb build quality. Stainless Steel Receiver, Chassis, and other parts. Very little muzzle flip. Best sights in class, and easy to change out to night sights. One of the few small 380's rated for Plus P. Stainless Steel magazines with Steel follower. Re-Strike capable. Slim design, excellent for pocket carry. Very reliable and will shoot almost any ammo. Trigger was measured on two at 8.0 and 8.1 lbs. Smooth double, deliberate double action. Made to last a life time.