Benelli B-76/B-80
Notes: This pistol uses a delayed blowback action, common in assault and battle rifles but not often used in pistols. Also unusual for pistols is the B-76s fixed barrel. The B-76 also has a chamber loaded indicator. It is not meant for inexperienced (or fumble-fingered) shooters, as the only safety besides that afforded by the double-action feature is a manual one. It is known for accuracy in a small package and ease of shooting. The B-76 was the first firearm from Benelli that was designed for military, rather than civilian, use. Unfortunately, military adoption largely eluded the B-76 and it was bought primarily by civilians.
The B-80 was an improved version of the B-76 introduced in 1982, only two years after the B-76. It is chambered only in 7.65mm Parabellum and .32 ACP, and as a result of this lack of power, the B-80 never sold well, even to civilians. The only place it really sold even moderately well was in Italy, where military calibers (such as 9mm Parabellum) are not permitted to civilians. The B-80 is a DAO (double-action only) pistol, making somewhat safer to use.
The prohibition on "military" calibers does not necessarily apply to other countries, and some people also wanted a version of the B-76 for sporting and target shooting. This led to the B-80S. It is a distinctive version in stainless steel with attractive walnut ergonomic grips. The rear sight is adjustable, and there is a safety catch on the left side of the frame, with the magazine catch nearby.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
B-76/B-80 |
7.65mm Parabellum |
0.88 kg |
8 |
$197 |
|
B-76/B-80 |
.32 ACP |
0.85 kg |
8 |
$186 |
|
B-76 |
.32 Smith & Wesson Long |
0.95 kg |
8 |
$232 |
|
B-76 |
9mm Ultra |
0.95 kg |
8 |
$232 |
|
B-76 |
9mm Parabellum |
0.97 kg |
8 |
$240 |
|
B-80S |
7.65mm Parabellum |
0.93 kg |
8 |
$209 |
|
B-80S |
9mm Ultra |
1.01 kg |
8 |
$245 |
|
B-80S |
9mm Parabellum |
1.03 kg |
8 |
$253 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
B-76/B-80 (7.65mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
|
B-76/B-80 (.32 ACP) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
|
B-76 (.32 S&W Long) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
B-76 (9mm Ultra) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
|
B-76 (9mm Parabellum) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
|
B-80S (7.65mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
12 |
|
B-80S (9mm Ultra) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
|
B-80S (9mm Parabellum) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
Benelli MP-3S
Notes: This is the target version of the B-76, distinguished by its longer barrel, shorter grip (with smaller magazine), the high standard of its finish, and the anatomical grip. It also may be chambered for an unusual cartridge (.32 Smith & Wesson Wadcutter).
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
MP-3S |
9mm Parabellum |
1.18 kg |
6 |
$255 |
|
MP-3S |
.32 Smith & Wesson Long |
1.11 kg |
6 |
$239 |
|
MP-3S |
.32 Smith & Wesson Wadcutter |
1.14 kg |
6 |
$247 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
MP-3S (9mm) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
|
MP-3S (.32 Long) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
|
MP-3S (.32 Wadcutter) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |