PX4 Storm ... considering purchase ... you like yours?

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Hi all ... I am considering buying a PX4 Storm Inox type F ... I have searched posts and most seem favorable ... but just want to check in here for the latest opinions from any of you that own them.

The only other Beretta I own is a 92A1, which I think is a great gun, solid, accurate, nice shooter.

On the PX4 ... you like it ... how is it compared to other pistols you own ... your favorite ... or not?

Any comments appreciated.

Thanks!
 
I don't own one but I've shot one. I liked it well enough but I think it would depend on price. I wouldn't pay a premium for one over a M&P or a Grand Power.
 
Completely different animal than the 92. Still has a few bugs that Beretta is still working out which is why it really hasn't caught on with (leo) law enforcement organizations. However there was a thread on here a couple of days ago talking about how the Canadian Boarder Services Agentcy (cbsa) is now using them. I could see that happening because the cbsa do not require the same strict criteria as the military or police forces. It is a good pistol and the rotating barrel, though not a new concept, is neat and does reduce recoil. I have a 1st gen in inox. It feels more like a Glock than a 92, has feeding and magazine catch problems and when the stainless gets dirty, it is way more noticable than the blued version but it is still a good stab by Beretta at what is considered a polymer pistol. I have about 6000 rounds through mine and brought it down to Ohio a couple of years ago as a back up to my back up competition pistol. It is far from a competion pistol but hey any excuse to be able to carry more firearms across the boarder. And the fact that I was made aware that there would be a few LEO's that will be testing the PX4 there. Compared notes and yup, all the same negative and positive points. In short, competitive price point for a polymer with a rotating barrel but far from military grade. Beretta is however pitching the PX4 as a posible replacement for the 92 so I expect significant changes without a complete overhaul of the pistol in the next few years. It might be prudent to save your money for the next generation of PX4s which should come in at the same price. When... your guess is as good as mine. Or if you can't wait that long, buy it. If you are an occasional shooter and like the (what I consider) ###y lines of the PX4 than you should be very happy with it. When the next gen comes out, I am there and I plan to sell the one I currently own. I am only expecting $400 to $500 for my current PX4 but will not sell it until I have its replacement in my hands. Hope this helps
 
Garaldtao said:
Completely different animal than the 92. Still has a few bugs that Beretta is still working out which is why it really hasn't caught on with (leo) law enforcement organizations. However there was a thread on here a couple of days ago talking about how the Canadian Boarder Services Agentcy (cbsa) is now using them. I could see that happening because the cbsa do not require the same strict criteria as the military or police forces. It is a good pistol and the rotating barrel, though not a new concept, is neat and does reduce recoil. I have a 1st gen in inox. It feels more like a Glock than a 92, has feeding and magazine catch problems and when the stainless gets dirty, it is way more noticable than the blued version but it is still a good stab by Beretta at what is considered a polymer pistol. I have about 6000 rounds through mine and brought it down to Ohio a couple of years ago as a back up to my back up competition pistol. It is far from a competion pistol but hey any excuse to be able to carry more firearms across the boarder. And the fact that I was made aware that there would be a few LEO's that will be testing the PX4 there. Compared notes and yup, all the same negative and positive points. In short, competitive price point for a polymer with a rotating barrel but far from military grade. Beretta is however pitching the PX4 as a posible replacement for the 92 so I expect significant changes without a complete overhaul of the pistol in the next few years. It might be prudent to save your money for the next generation of PX4s which should come in at the same price. When... your guess is as good as mine. Or if you can't wait that long, buy it. If you are an occasional shooter and like the (what I consider) ###y lines of the PX4 than you should be very happy with it. When the next gen comes out, I am there and I plan to sell the one I currently own. I am only expecting $400 to $500 for my current PX4 but will not sell it until I have its replacement in my hands. Hope this helps
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Awesome info, thanks for taking the time. If the new gen was imminent I would wait for sure ... I may still buy this one with the same plan as yourself when the new version arrives ... thanks again
 
Love mine, I have a 9mm and a 45ACP. The issues with the CBSA pistols (that others have discussed at length) are likely due to the nature of the contract that Beretta has for the supply. The price point is likely so low on them that they get "rushed" into service without much QC at production. They are also scheduled for periodic maintenance too as part of the supply contract. Any manufacturing issues can be caught at this stage when the pistols come back in to the armorer for service.

Civilian pistols do not seem to have any of the issues outlined in the CBSA threads. Mine have the classic Italian- produced, Beretta quality fit and finish you would expect from the worlds oldest gun manufacturer.

I dont mind the DA/SA trigger, its no Walther trigger, by any means, but I'm a target shooter. If I shot competitively, I may have a different opinion.

I would not hesitate to acquire this unique pistol. Its always a focal point of interest when I bring mine to the range, they are a compelling pistol to look at and others are fascinated on the mechanics of how the rotating barrel works.

For me, the 9mm was the first brand new pistol I owned, so for that reason its special to me. She would make a great sister to your 92 !!
 
I'm a big Beretta fan, but much prefer the 92FS design over the Px4, which never really appealed to me at all. I doubt there will be any major design changes/upgrades and don't think it would ever replace the 92 as the sidearm. Frankly I don't know why Beretta wouldn't come up with a polymer framed 92 instead.
 
Many other options that will serve you better for same money. But ultimately it's your money so it's your call.
 
There is a good story on how the Border Officers, in their little booths got the PX4 Storm Pistol.

First the conditions on the to be adopted pistols were written to exclude the Glock Pistols.

Needed to have grip inserts to accommodate bigger, smaller hand size, Glock out.

The tests were slanted (some said) to have the S&W of the day, a shoe in?

So off to the testing process, one of the criteria, an important one, the drop test.

Going off memory here? I think it was to be dropped from 2m onto the muzzle (now as a recent Yank, that's about 6 ft?) and not fire the primer only cartridge case in the chamber.

The favorite in this race, the S&W, did not fire inadvertently, goody gum drops! But the fully loaded magazine flew out! OOOPS! Did every time, even reducing the rounds in the magazine to only one, still flew out.

Now the PX4 Storm passed all the tests. The RCMP Pistol Course knocked a bunch of older members out! (done on purpose?) who knows, 25m was the furthest they shot?

Good standard for some one who sat 10 ft from the vehicle they were checking?

So now it appears there are still faults that need ironing out? I have a buddy here in the USA, that has one, he loves it, no problems he states.

Just sitting here in my ratty old Canadian dressing gown, nice and warm, it is 71F here in my wee town house.

Glock 19Gen4 in one pocket, IPhone in the other. Why? Because I can.
 
MIKE HARGREAVES said:
Now the PX4 Storm passed all the tests. The RCMP Pistol Course knocked a bunch of older members out! (done on purpose?) who knows, 25m was the furthest they shot?

Good standard for some one who sat 10 ft from the vehicle they were checking?
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Yes... because ALL BSOs work in tiny booths... Last time I looked around the line there were plenty of older RCMP members who pass without issues. There are also plenty of older BSOs that have passed without issues. I don't know what your point is. Sounds like you're rather bitter about something. Wonder what they could be?
 
MedTech said:
Yes... because ALL BSOs work in tiny booths... Last time I looked around the line there were plenty of older RCMP members who pass without issues. There are also plenty of older BSOs that have passed without issues. I don't know what your point is. Sounds like you're rather bitter about something. Wonder what they could be?
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Bitter, not me. Just found the way the steel S&W was pushed to be a little unethical.

Don't know how old you are, but me at 79, quite fit, very happy, married for 21 years to my lovely Wife, bitter, not me.

So you can take your sarcasm, and kiss my A###!
 
MIKE HARGREAVES said:
Bitter, not me. Just found the way the steel S&W was pushed to be a little unethical.

Don't know how old you are, but me at 79, quite fit, very happy, married for 21 years to my lovely Wife, bitter, not me.

So you can take your sarcasm, and kiss my A###!
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So why is the steel S&W better? By the way the S&W they were testing was not the 5946 but the M&P. Since one of the requirements was interchangeable grips. Were you there during the T&E process?

Good for you. I'm sure you're really happy.

My sarcasm was towards your general lack of knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a BSO. Your lack of understanding of law enforcement firearms qualifications, standards and training.
 
MedTech said:
So why is the steel S&W better? By the way the S&W they were testing was not the 5946 but the M&P. Since one of the requirements was interchangeable grips. Were you there during the T&E process?

Good for you. I'm sure you're really happy.

My sarcasm was towards your general lack of knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a BSO. Your lack of understanding of law enforcement firearms qualifications, standards and training.
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Oh Oh? Some wee background here, that I missed? A friend of my Ex Partners?

Being that I was one of the 4 Instructors that put the IPSC Black Badge program together, ran my own training facility for 23 years, was the first Civilian, if that is a title, to be granted permission to teach Armed Security programs in Ontario, by the OPP. In writing.

After proving my program to two of their Officers, who shot my course, taught the first Revolver to Glock 17 program to the 6 Firearms Instructors of the QPF Tactical team, in 1987, at the request of Gaston Glock, and on and on.

My membership of the Board of Directors of IALEFI, the only foreign member, for twenty years, I resigned when the Charges of Improper Storage surfaced by Metro Police, since withdrawn.

I think I might have some little knowledge of firearms training, you are who? You have done what?

If you ever get down to Orlando, look me up!
 
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