Benelli MP95E
Benelli Armi SpA · Pistol · Discontinued · 1995
Also known as: Benelli MP 95E, Benelli MP95E Atlanta, MP95 Atlanta
Overview
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.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1100 g (38.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 290 mm (11.42") |
| Barrel Length | 112 mm (4.41") |
| Sight Radius | 218 mm (8.58") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 11 N (2.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminated Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Manual Safety
- Features: Adjustable Target Sights, Adjustable Trigger, Anatomical Grip, Front Mounted Magazine, Scope Grooved Barrel, Ambidextrous Controls
Production
Production years: 1995-2010s
Produced by Benelli Armi SpA in Urbino, Italy; part of the MP90S/MP95E target pistol line
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Benelli Armi SpA
Notes
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.
Background
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.