The video is filmed at Enforce Tac 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, a major European defense and law enforcement trade show. Kaya from Classic Firearms is joined by Luca from Beretta to revisit the NARP platform that was first shown in a shorter 11.5-inch configuration the previous year. That earlier model featured a fixed folding stock and generated a lot of positive feedback from viewers. Luca explains that over the past year Beretta has continued to refine and expand the NARP family, keeping the same core design but adding new barrel lengths, stock options, and other updates. The segment sets up a closer look at the new medium-length configuration and how the platform has evolved in response to user input and military requirements.
Luca introduces the new 14.5-inch version of the NARP, described as a medium-length barrel chosen as a sweet spot for 5.56 mm ballistic performance, sitting between compact and longer barrels. The rifle uses a proprietary stock system on a mil-spec style buffer tube that is hollow and not used for any operating components, serving purely as a mounting point for collapsible stocks. Beretta has also developed a folding collapsible stock to better suit different body types and mission profiles, such as working in and out of vehicles, operating from helicopters, or jumping with parachutes. Handguards are offered in multiple lengths with an M-LOK interface to support accessories. Luca notes that barrel and chamber materials have been upgraded to meet demanding NATO endurance and durability standards, including running up to 20 magazines on full automatic without functional issues. He emphasizes that the rifle is intended to work reliably for everyone from cadets to top-tier professional users.
Customer and agency feedback led Beretta to refine several ergonomic elements on the NARP. One of the main changes is the availability of different pistol grips, including a more vertical option and a more angled option. This allows users to tailor the rifle to specific roles, such as a semi-automatic 5.56 precision or designated marksman configuration with a 16-inch barrel and a longer handguard. The more vertical grip is intended to keep the firing hand relaxed when shooting from prone or supported positions, improving trigger control and comfort during extended use. Stock choices, including folding and folding-collapsible variants, are designed to support these different roles and shooting positions. The emphasis is on modularity within the same NARP platform so that it can be adapted from a standard service configuration to more accuracy-focused setups without changing the core operating system.
Luca explains that the 14.5-inch 5.56 NARP has been selected as the new standard rifle for the Italian Army, with fielding expected to begin by the end of the year. Future contracts are planned not only for regular units but also for elite elements, and there is interest from additional countries that have not yet been publicly named. While the internal design is not shown on camera, it is described as very clean and simple. The internal group is fully captured, so when the rifle is opened no loose components fall out, and even cycling the charging handle with the rifle open does not release parts unless a specific action is taken. The internal assembly is essentially one self-contained unit, designed to be easy to maintain while minimizing the risk of losing pins or small pieces. This simplicity is presented as a reliability advantage and a key reason the NARP appeals to military and professional users.
The video then shifts to Beretta’s dedicated sound suppressor developed for the NARP. Luca explains that it is manufactured using 3D-printed Inconel, a high-temperature alloy also used in aerospace and high-performance automotive applications. The suppressor is described as very lightweight and engineered so that attaching it to the barrel does not significantly disturb barrel harmonics. Beretta claims that point of impact shift is less than one mil at 100 meters, allowing users to maintain essentially the same zero with or without the suppressor, which is highlighted as especially important for high-end professional units. The mounting system is a quick-detach design with a tactile index at the 12 o’clock position so that alignment and mounting can be done by feel in low-light or stressful conditions. Locking and unlocking are accomplished by rotating a specific section of the mount, intended to be intuitive and secure.
Luca discusses how the Beretta suppressor is designed with back-pressure management in mind, helping the rifle run smoothly while still providing meaningful sound reduction, which he notes can be up to about 25 decibels. On camera, he demonstrates the quick-detach interface, showing how the suppressor can be aligned at 12 o’clock, rotated into place, and locked, then removed by pressing a control and reversing the rotation. The conversation also covers practical issues such as heat buildup after firing multiple magazines. Viewers are cautioned not to grab the bare metal body of the suppressor after extended firing because it becomes extremely hot. Beretta offers a protective cover to help with this, but Luca stresses that proper handling technique and heat awareness remain important. The segment underscores that the system is meant to be straightforward to operate in cold weather, winter gear, or low-light conditions while still respecting basic safety considerations.
The closing portion of the video focuses on the NARP’s operating system and ease of maintenance. The rifle uses a short-stroke piston system that Luca highlights for its straightforward cleaning and field service. The piston assembly can be accessed by removing a single spring, allowing the piston to be taken out in seconds without tools. Reassembly is similarly quick, reinforcing the idea that the rifle is designed to be serviced by the end user in the field rather than requiring an armorer for routine tasks. Combined with the fully captured internal group, the system aims to be as close to foolproof as possible, reducing the chance of losing parts during disassembly and cleaning. The hosts wrap up by reiterating that the Italian military has adopted the NARP platform, expressing interest in seeing future specialized configurations and in getting range time with both the standard and suppressor-equipped setups.
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