Benelli MP90S World Cup

Benelli Armi SpA · Pistol · In Production · 1990

Also known as: Benelli MP 90S, MP90S World Cup, MP 90 S World Cup

Overview

The Benelli MP90S World Cup is a semi-automatic target pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, designed by Benelli Armi of Italy for ISSF 25 metre pistol and 25 metre rapid fire pistol competition. It uses a fixed-barrel inertial blowback action and features fully adjustable sights, an adjustable trigger, and an anatomically shaped wraparound grip. The chrome-nickel steel barrel and chrome-molybdenum breech and bolt give the pistol the balance and consistency demanded by Olympic-level rapid-fire shooters.

Specifications

Weight (empty)1100 g (38.8 oz)
Overall Length300 mm (11.81")
Barrel Length110 mm (4.33")
Sight Radius218 mm (8.58")
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Action
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy141 J (104 ft·lbf)
Effective Range25 m (27 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialSteel
Slide MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialWood
FinishBlued

Calibers

Features

Variants

Production

Production years: 1990-present

Purpose-built competition pistol imported into the United States by Benelli USA from 1992.

Origin

Country of origin: Italy

Designer: Benelli Armi

Notes

Also offered in a .32 S&W Long Wadcutter chambering for centre-fire rapid-fire events. The removable bolt group allows the shooter to swap calibre-specific breech assemblies.

Background

The MP90S became a mainstay of ISSF and Olympic rapid-fire pistol ranges through the 1990s and 2000s, prized for its low-recoil inertial action and adjustable ergonomics that let shooters return the sights to target quickly during the demanding rapid-fire strings.