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Beretta PX4 Storm
The PX4 Storm pistol is one of the latest additions to Beretta's line of semiautomatic pistols. The PX4 is designed using most of the modern concepts in combat handguns, such as maximum flexibility, a build consisting mostly of polymers, and chambered in the most common (and popular) calibers. A standard picatinny rail on the chin rounds out the package. Also popular on the PX4 is its rotating barrel locking system, which dissipates felt recoil significantly. The positive lock between barrel and slide ensures near perfect alignment between the barrel and the sights. This causes the PX4 to be capable of faster more accurate shooting.
The sights consist of an interchangeable 3 dot luminescent system that with short exposure to any kind of light will retain luminescence for 30 minutes. As of this writing the PX4 has a growing fan base that is both strong and loyal and continues to grow. There is a Subcompact version available in 9mm and .40, and
a Special duty version in .45. The Subcompact does not include a rotary barrel lock, and the Special duty has a longer, threaded barrel for attaching a suppressor. The Special duty was a limited run and is harder to find.Where to find:
The PX4 can be found at pretty much any retailer that sells pistols. Due to popularity, the sub compact model can be hard to find. The Special Duty model had a limited production run and it too can be hard to find. Despite its popularity, in a total societal breakdown, parts will be nowhere near as prevalent as Glock, 1911 or XD model handguns. Parts can easily be ordered from Beretta or any number of gun shops. It is recommended to have the parts you would need before societal collapse.
Size and weight:
Px4: 27.7 ounces unloaded. Length: 192 mm. Height mm. Barrel 102 mm
Px4SC: 25.2 ounces unloaded. Length 158mm. Height mm. Barrel 102 mm
Action:
Semi automatic, short recoil, locked-breech, rotary barrel lock.
9mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP.
.45ACP: 9 or 10 rounds
9mm: 17 or 20 rounds
.40SW:14 or 17 rounds
The magazine drops clear of the pistol when the magazine release is pressed. Very tough magazine spring; the last rounds are pretty tough to load at times.
Trigger:
The Px4 is available in 4 models:
Type F: Single and double-action. Decocker. Manual Safety.
Type C: Single-action-only ("Constant Action"). Spurless hammer. Lacks decocker and safety
Type D:Double-action-only. Spurless hammer. Lacks decocker and safety.
Type G: Single and double-action. Decocker . Lacks manual safety.
Controls:
The PX4 is a very simple design. The it features an ambidextrous safety located on the rear of the slide with a built in decocker. When on safe the trigger can be pulled with no effect on the action. If the weapon is charged and the safety activated the gun releases the pin and decocks the action.
The magazine release is located on the bottom rear of the trigger guard. It can be placed on either side of the gun and replaced with a large or combat release button.
The slide release is of typical in design, but can easily be swapped out for a low profile release ideal for concealment.
Loading: (For F variant)
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
1)Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Insert the magazine into the the magazine well in the bottom of the frame, ensuring you can hear and feel the click of the magazine release.
3) Grasp the slide firmly and pull it completely to the rear, then release it. Be sure to allow it to slam shut by spring force. Riding it forward with your hand can cause a malfunction!
4) Push the safety/decocker downward until the hammer springs forward.
5) The pistol can be fired by simply pulling the trigger. Click off the safety on Taurus models.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Insert the magazine into the the magazine well in the bottom of the frame, ensuring you can hear and feel the click of the magazine release.
3) Grasp the slide firmly and pull it completely to the rear, then release it. Be sure to allow it to slam shut by spring force. Riding it forward with your hand can cause a malfunction!
4) Push the safety / decocker downward until the hammer springs forward. The pistol may be fired immediately by pulling the trigger.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Insert the magazine into the the magazine well in the bottom of the frame, ensuring you can hear and feel the click of the magazine release.
3) The pistol can be fired by racking the slide, chambering the first round and cocking the hammer.
Unloading:
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Depress the magazine release, removing the loaded magazine. Be sure to do this first, or else a round may accidentally be loaded in a later step.
3) Rack the slide firmly and lock it open with the slide release.
4) Through the ejection port, visually confirm that the chamber is empty, as well as the magazine well. Use your finger to feel for any rounds.
5) Release the slide and push down on the decocker.
Field Stripping:
The PX4 has a very simple field strip procedure, similar to Glock model handguns. Remove the magazine and clear of any ammunition. Pull on the field strip levers on both sides of the gun, and pull the slide forward. Push the spring assembly forward then remove, the barrel easily pulls out of the slide. Reassembly is the reverse.
Design Quirks:Generally the gun can be had for $500-$600(USD). The special duty can be found for as much as $1200(USD) and will only get more spendy as the production run ends. This pistol is known by many as, “A lot of gun for the price”. With many modern features, a comfortable ergonomic grip, including 3 piece interchangeable back strap for the perfect fit, the reduced recoil from the rotating barrel, simple (4 piece) breakdown and the versatility in its double /single action make this a well rounded gun for seasoned user or gun noobs alike. Equipped with a good flashlight and/or laser you will be ready to defend your home from both burglars or Rotters. This gun is part of a family of firearms introduced by Beretta including the PX4, CX4, and RX4 (C for carbine and R for rifle respectively) In Italy the RX4 is known as the Benelli MR1 (Beretta has owned Benelli since the early 1980’s). The CX4 shares magazines with its pistol relatives of the same caliber, while the RX4 is merely the big brother (chambered in .223 / 5.56 NATO) with no interchangeable parts.
A negative is that the magazines at this time tend to be spendy, costing around $40 (USD). It is yet to be seen if the Sub compact will share the same issues as the Beretta Tomcat’s infamous frame crack problems. Even though this gun has been around for several years and enjoys high popularity, the short time it’s been in production makes some special accessories harder to find. Typical holsters are available but kydex, push button release, and specialized conceal carry holsters tend to be hard to find or non existent.
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