Beretta’s stealthy rollout of the B22 Jaguar Rimfire Match Pistol has been one of those under-the-radar developments that’s got rimfire enthusiasts whispering for years, and now that the veil’s lifted, it’s time to geek out. This isn’t your grandpa’s plinker—engineered as a precision match-grade .22LR semi-auto, the Jaguar packs a 6-inch bull barrel, adjustable trigger, and a frame optimized for competition with ergonomic grips that scream red dot ready. Beretta’s been honing this in limited batches since around 2022, likely dodging the hype machine to perfect it amid supply chain chaos and ATF scrutiny on semi-autos. At a street price hovering around $600-700, it’s punching way above its weight against pricier options like the Tikka T1x or Volquartsen rigs, delivering sub-1-inch groups at 50 yards out of the box with match ammo.
What makes the Jaguar a 2A game-changer? In a market flooded with AR-15 clones and centerfire status symbols, Beretta’s betting big on affordable rimfire excellence to hook the next generation of shooters—think youth leagues, steel challenge comps, and budget trainers who want Olympic-level accuracy without selling a kidney. It’s a sly nod to the roots of the Second Amendment: high-volume, low-cost training that builds skills without the recoil tax, sidestepping the ammo shortages that still haunt centerfire calibers post-2020. Critics might scoff at another import (Italian-made, naturally), but Beretta’s proving that European precision can outshine domestic bulk builds, potentially pressuring Ruger and S&W to up their .22 game. For the community, this means more gateways to marksmanship, fewer excuses for newbies, and a subtle middle finger to those pushing rimfire restrictions—because when plinkers evolve into match guns this good, the right to bear arms gets a whole lot more fun.
The implications ripple outward: expect the Jaguar to dominate entry-level ISSF and NRL22 circuits, democratizing precision shooting while Beretta quietly expands U.S. production to fend off tariff talks. If you’re a 2A advocate, snag one now—it’s not just a pistol; it’s a statement that innovation thrives when freedom does. Pair it with CCI Standard Velocity, and watch your groups shrink while the nanny-state narratives crumble. Beretta, you sly fox—welcome to the party.
