After a few single shots, I went through a few double and triple taps. I was actually surprised at how smooth it was. As the reviews stated, recoil of the Beretta PX4 was minimal. I go through this several times before putting the first live round through it. I tend to perform a functions check, using empty casings or dummy rounds to make sure chambering and ejection works as it’s supposed to. Generally when shooting a new firearm for the first time, I check a few things prior to doing so. On a side note, I did end up purchasing two extra magazines for the Beretta simply because I enjoy having multiple magazines when shooting and running reload drills. This was something I had to test for myself, which brings me to my next point: my first experience on the range with the firearm. A lot of reviews I read mentioned the rotating barrel and how it reduced recoil on the firearm significantly by evenly dispersing the blowback upon discharge. One specific and very unique fact about the PX4 I find noteworthy is the rotating barrel. I am debating getting some night sights for it in the future although the frame does have a rail attachment system for whatever light/laser combo you might enjoy. The factory sights are white, nothing special. The slide itself was grooved, as most slides are. I found the safety easy enough to flip without much effort, but still stiff enough to ensure it wouldn’t move accidentally. I had read several complaints about the safety being too stiff, and would not allow an easy transition. The safety was ambidextrous, and positioned on the slide to allow an easy thumb flick to remove the safety while maintaining a proper grip. The grip design itself is very streamline and smooth, with just enough of stippling to ensure my grip didn’t slip. I decided on the larger grip, as I have long and slender fingers. It came with two magazines with 15 round capacity along with multiple interchangeable grips. Right out of the box I noticed a few important facts. Moving on to the specific firearm I decided on, the Beretta PX4 Compact. It’s a personal preference of mine, one engraved into me from years of military service.
Beretta px4 storm compact 9mm manual#
When deciding on a new firearm, I always find it helpful to ask myself, “What am I going to be using this firearm for? What are my specific needs for it?” I wanted something compact, concealable, with a large magazine capacity, and manual safety. I kept an open mind, also keeping in mind of my own specific needs. Their own experience, both positive and negative would help me formulate a decision. I wanted to know what other people thought. I checked reviews, Youtube videos of breakdowns and range tests as well as visited the official site for the statistics. I didn’t let that sway my decision, however.īefore stepping into the gun shop to purchase my new carry firearm, I did as much research as possible. It’s not surprising they’d come with their fair share of issues.
Most of those M9’s had seen multiple users and deployments. The negative opinions could really be justified with the simple fact that any Beretta you came across during your time in the service had most likely seen a fair bit of wear and tear. Its reputation tended to rest on both sides of the opinion spectrum. I am more than intimately familiar with the Beretta M9, currently standard issue in the Army. I’m a 13 year Veteran of the Active Duty Army. Eventually I decided on the Beretta PX4 Storm Compact and I have to say I haven’t regretted that decision despite the stigma Beretta seems to hold in some eyes. I bounced around from Smith and Wesson, to Springfield, and Beretta. When it came time for me to decide which firearm I’d be investing in for every day carry, I knew I had my work cut out for me.
I pride myself on being an avid researcher when it comes to purchasing a new firearm or other related equipment.
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