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Given the success of the Beretta Nano and the growing market for micro .380 pistols, it was only a matter of time before Beretta jumped into the micro .380 market. Introduced by Beretta in 2014, the Pico was designed specifically for the civilian concealed carry market. Chambered only in 380 ACP when introduced, the Pico was marketed as the “slimmest .380 ACP pistol” on the market. At the widest point in the width, the Pico supposedly is 18.5mm, making it extremely slim. The standard Pico weighs in at 11.5 ounces (unloaded) and is rated for +P ammo.
Following the growing trends in the firearms industry, the Pico utilized a sub-frame chassis that is technically the “firearm” by ATF standards. This chassis design (much like Sig Sauer has started using) offers the ability for a chassis to be dropped into other barrels, frames, or grips at any given time. Basically, the chassis is the “guts” of the gun and then can be utilized with other frames and, in theory, other calibers.
Instead of a straight blow back design typical of most .380’s, the Pico featured a Browning style design with a slight upward tilt of the barrel. According to Beretta, this design reduced the felt recoil. Range tests have indicated that the Pico isn’t unpleasant to shoot (a common issue with micro 380 guns) and offers good accuracy. The Pico featured a complete CCW meld design with all rounded corners and nothing to snag on a draw.
While the overall reviews have been very positive, here are a few common complaints:
Beretta discontinued the Pico models in 2020, although this model is still available in the pre-owned firearms market.
The diminutive size of the Pico made it an excellent option for concealed carry using a concealment holster. The three most popular concealment methods were/are:
Let's dive a little deeper into each gun holster type:
Inside the waistband holsters are one of the most popular holster styles for conceal carry and CCW. With an IWB holster, the bulk of the pistol is hidden inside the waistline, but the handgun is still available for drawing. All the Pico IWB holster models that we carry are displayed below.
Pocket carry has become a popular approach for concealment, and the Pico hides well in a front or rear pocket holster. Most people seem to prefer the front pocket models over the back pocket models, but both conceal pretty well. Our top selling pocket holsters for the Pico are the MTR Custom Front Pocket and MTR Rear Pocket models.
OWB holsters (also called belt holsters or on the waist holsters) are another good CCW holster option for the Pico. While belt holsters are generally a little more challenging to conceal, the Pico's smaller stature makes it easier to hide in a belt holster. Our top selling OWB models for the Pico are the MTR Custom Slimline Pancake and the MTR Custom Small Belt Slide holster.
Some commonly asked questions related to Beretta Pico holster models:
No, the Pico is significantly slimmer and shorter than the Nano, and a Pico slips right out of a Nano holster. If you're shopping for a Beretta Nano holster, follow this link.
Don Hume did not offer holsters for the Pico or Nano.
All the holster models that we currently offer the Pico are listed below and available in a right hand or left hand configuration.