Beretta B22 Jaguar Metal Competition
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Pistol · In Production · 2026
Also known as: B22 Jaguar Metal Competition
Overview
The Beretta B22 Jaguar Metal Competition is a rimfire target and competition pistol introduced at SHOT Show 2026. Built on Beretta's new B22 platform, the Metal Competition features an aluminum frame, a 5.25-inch threaded barrel with a single-port compensator and M-LOK barrel shroud, a tool-less reversible ejection system, a Tandemkross fiber-optic front sight, an adjustable rear sight, and an internal hammer-fired action. It ships with an accelerator thumb ledge, three interchangeable grip panel sets, and two 15-round magazines, aimed at steel-challenge and rimfire competition shooters.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1032 g (36.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 249 mm (9.80") |
| Barrel Length | 133 mm (5.24") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Slide Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
- Features: Threaded Barrel, Single Port Compensator, Mlok Barrel Shroud, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Reversible Ejection, Accelerator Thumb Ledge, Interchangeable Grip Panels, Optics Ready
Variants
- Beretta B22 Jaguar — Standard
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Newly introduced 2026 competition model
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Configurable for left- or right-side ejection without disassembly. Muzzle is threaded 1/2x28 and includes a factory-installed compensator.
Background
Beretta revived the Jaguar name for its modern rimfire line; the original Beretta Jaguar was a compact .22 pocket pistol sold in the mid-20th century, while the 2026 B22 Jaguar reimagines it as a race-ready steel-challenge gun.