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Benelli MP95E
Blowback (semi-automatic) · .22 Long Rifle · introduced 1995
Also known as Benelli MP 95E, Benelli MP95E Atlanta, MP95 Atlanta
About the Benelli MP95E
The Benelli MP95E is an Italian semi-automatic target pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, designed for the 25 metre pistol and 25 metre rapid-fire pistol ISSF competition disciplines. An economy-oriented development of the MP90S World Cup, it uses a blowback action, a front-mounted six-round detachable magazine, an anatomically shaped laminated wood grip, a scope-grooved barrel, and fully adjustable target sights and trigger. Sold in the United States as the MP95E Atlanta.
Benelli's MP90S and its economy MP95E stablemate were among the last European target pistols to reach the Olympic 25 m rapid-fire line before the discipline shifted almost entirely to .22 Short and later .22 LR conversions, prized by club shooters for their exceptionally clean adjustable triggers.
Benelli MP95E specifications
General
- Type
- Pistol
- Action
- Blowback (semi-automatic)
- Firing mechanism
- Single action
- Trigger
- Single action
- Trigger pull
- 1.1 kg (2.5 lb)
- Calibres
- .22 Long Rifle
- Magazine capacity
- 6 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 112 mm (4.4 in)
- Overall length
- 290 mm (11.4 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 1.10 kg (2.43 lb)
- Sight radius
- 218 mm (8.6 in)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Polymer
- Slide
- Steel
- Stock
- Laminated wood
- Finish
- blued
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 330 m/s (1083 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 141 J (104 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 25 m
History
- Introduced
- 1995
- Production status
- Discontinued
- Country of origin
- IT
- Designer
- Benelli Armi SpA
Features
- Adjustable target sights
- Adjustable trigger
- Anatomical grip
- Front mounted magazine
- Scope grooved barrel
- Ambidextrous controls
Safety
- Ambidextrous manual safety
The 'E' designation marks the entry-level model of Benelli's MP90/MP95 target pistol family. Also offered in .32 S&W Long wadcutter. Imported into the US at various times by Heckler & Koch, Beretta USA, and European American Armory.
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