The Benelli MP 95E or Benelli MP95 Atlanta is a precision target shooting pistol designed for the 25 metre pistol and 25 metre rapid fire pistol ISSF shooting events. It is manufactured by Benelli Armi SpA of Italy. Available calibers are .22 LR and .32 S&W Long Wadcutter.[1]

Benelli MP 95E
Benelli MP 95E World Cup 22 cal Long Rifle
TypeTarget pistol
Place of origin Italy
Service history
Used bytarget shooters
Warsnone
Production history
ManufacturerBenelli Armi SpA
VariantsBenelli MP 95E 32 gauge Wad Cutter
Specifications
Mass1100 gr

Cartridge.22 LR, .32 S&W Long
ActionBlowback, semi-automatic
Feed system.22 LR version: 6-round detachable box magazine, .32 S&W Long version: 5-round detachable box magazine
Sightsfixed front sight, rear sight with lateral and vertical adjustment

Features

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Like all pistols designed for the 25 metre pistol and 25 metre rapid fire pistol events, it has fully adjustable sights, trigger and anatomically shaped grip.[2]

It lacks the palm shelf of the older MP90, but one can be added as an option. The top of the pistol features numerous rails for the mounting of a scope or electronic sight.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sweeney, Patrick (2011). Reloading for Handgunners. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. pp. 47, 141. ISBN 1-4402-1774-2.
  2. ^ Shideler, Dan (26 June 2009). The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900-Present. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 99. ISBN 0-89689-824-5.
  3. ^ Hogg, Ian V.; Walter, John (2004). Pistols of the World. David & Charles. p. 30. ISBN 0-87349-460-1.[permanent dead link]
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