beretta CX4 Storm

sgtjohnson · 03-19-2005, 01:20 PM

What's you're opinions on it? I've been looking at one and was wondering on how well or poor it operates.

Thrawn · 03-19-2005, 03:27 PM

As much as I don't care for pistol caliber carbines, I think I would really like one of these in .45 ACP

Bookman · 03-21-2005, 01:15 PM

I'm picking one up in 9mm later this week. I'll post the results of this weekend's trial run.

Shaun · 03-21-2005, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtjohnson

What's you're opinions on it? I've been looking at one and was wondering on how well or poor it operates.

I am thinking about getting one myself -- have shot one and it was nice

silentknight · 03-22-2005, 11:42 AM

I shot my buddy's last weekend. at 50 yards i was getting all 10 rounds on a target (it was my 2nd time shooting it so thats how inherently accurate it is, not my skill). my only complaint is the trigger, if I were to get one i would have a gunsmith do a trigger job on it, its a very stiff and jagged pull. other than that it is a very good gun

Big Dog · 03-22-2005, 06:01 PM

I've handled one at the range, though didn't get to shoot it. It seemed a pretty good gun, but other than the higher capacity mags, it offered no advantage over my High-Point Carbine. Similar size and overall feel, but I paid much less. Still, if I wanted another pistol caliber carbine, it would be high on my list!

ecline · 03-29-2005, 03:18 PM

I fired a 9mm version of a "rental" CX4 Storm Carbine at the range and loved it. All bullets (4 full mags) hit in the intended target area at 25 yds. and at 50 yds. Recoil was virtually unnoticeable as the rifle is butt-heavy, which allowed for accurate 2-shot and 3-shot burst fire. Site acquisition is rapid with the factory peep-site and post.

I was so impressed I ended up purchasing a .40 S&W version. I've taken it out to shoot targets several times at my deer lease, with fantastic results. Every guest I have handed it to for them to fire, has shot very accurately, and has been equally impressed. My intended use is for hunting feral hogs in thick brush (along with my .357 mag sidearm!).

After reading about the PX4 Storm pistol, I was anxious to plan on purchasing one to go with my CX4 Storm carbine. I later learned that both the 9mm and the .40 S&W models come in two versions -- one that supports Model 92 9mm mags / Model 96 .40 S&W mags, and one that supports Cougar/8000 mags in either 9mm or .40 S&W. To my dismay, I learned that The PX4 Storm pistol is based on the Cougar model, while my CX4 that I purchased is based on the Model 96 mags. This now limits me to a standard Model 96 or a Vertec Model 96 (which has a more comfortable grip for my hand).

Bottom line, if you are considering a CX4 Storm Carbine (which I highly recommend!), and you plan to leverage it's compatibility with other Beretta handguns, make sure you choose the correct model to the handgun you prefer.

silentknight · 04-01-2005, 11:54 PM

Any idea when the px4 becomes available for civilians to purchase?

cx4@fiddle.net · 04-03-2005, 10:05 AM

After shooting the 9mm version some months ago and totally falling in love, I picked up a .45 ACP Storm last week. After getting it sighted in I found it deadly accurate out to 50 yards. At 100 yards half my shots hit the lower half of a target, which seemed A LONG way away! I'll tweak the front sight next time and see if I can't improve on that performance...

The only drawback to the .45 ACP on the range is the magazine capacity -- it comes with 8 round magazines, which it shares with the Cougar 8045, though you can buy 9 round mags from Pro-Mag. I found the following information on another forum:

Pro-Mag (800.438-2547) is very interested in hearing if there is a market out there for high capacity magazines (such as a 20 rd mag) for the .45 Storm. If you call them please have the receptionist take a message "for the technicians" from you that includes at least the following information: First Name, State, CX4 STORM IN .45 CAL, Desired capacity, number of mags you might purchase.

I called the other day and left a message.

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Originally Posted by Thrawn

As much as I don't care for pistol caliber carbines, I think I would really like one of these in .45 ACP

BattleRifleG3 · 04-03-2005, 12:36 PM

The 45 ACP, while powerful and accurate at 50yds, yeally does drop off at 100. I'm sure shots that hit will be potent though. Would you say that it's "combat accurate" or "hunting accurate", or is it not that good in either case? MP5s in 10mm have been known to make 300yd shots accurately.

Thrawn · 04-03-2005, 06:46 PM

Just gotta crank in some elevation.

cx4@fiddle.net · 04-03-2005, 07:07 PM

The front sight is where both windage and elevation are adjusted. To raise the point of impact you use the supplied tool to turn the front sight clockwise. To lower the point of impact, turn counter-clockwise. There's a screw on the right side of the front sight to adjust windage. You turn clockwise to move the point of impact to the right, and visa-versa.

03-19-2005, 01:20 PM	#1
sgtjohnson Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: wherever Posts: 15	beretta CX4 Storm What's you're opinions on it? I've been looking at one and was wondering on how well or poor it operates. __________________ “The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make some other bastird die for his.” -George Patton

03-22-2005, 11:42 AM	#5
silentknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,125 Images: 3	I shot my buddy's last weekend. at 50 yards i was getting all 10 rounds on a target (it was my 2nd time shooting it so thats how inherently accurate it is, not my skill). my only complaint is the trigger, if I were to get one i would have a gunsmith do a trigger job on it, its a very stiff and jagged pull. other than that it is a very good gun __________________ Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum

03-22-2005, 06:01 PM	#6
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	I've handled one at the range, though didn't get to shoot it. It seemed a pretty good gun, but other than the higher capacity mags, it offered no advantage over my High-Point Carbine. Similar size and overall feel, but I paid much less. Still, if I wanted another pistol caliber carbine, it would be high on my list! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-01-2005, 11:54 PM	#8
silentknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,125 Images: 3	Any idea when the px4 becomes available for civilians to purchase? __________________ Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum

04-03-2005, 12:36 PM	#10
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	The 45 ACP, while powerful and accurate at 50yds, yeally does drop off at 100. I'm sure shots that hit will be potent though. Would you say that it's "combat accurate" or "hunting accurate", or is it not that good in either case? MP5s in 10mm have been known to make 300yd shots accurately. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-19-2005, 03:27 PM	#2
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Images: 6	As much as I don't care for pistol caliber carbines, I think I would really like one of these in .45 ACP

03-21-2005, 01:15 PM	#3
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	I'm picking one up in 9mm later this week. I'll post the results of this weekend's trial run.

03-29-2005, 03:18 PM	#7
ecline Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2	I fired a 9mm version of a "rental" CX4 Storm Carbine at the range and loved it. All bullets (4 full mags) hit in the intended target area at 25 yds. and at 50 yds. Recoil was virtually unnoticeable as the rifle is butt-heavy, which allowed for accurate 2-shot and 3-shot burst fire. Site acquisition is rapid with the factory peep-site and post. I was so impressed I ended up purchasing a .40 S&W version. I've taken it out to shoot targets several times at my deer lease, with fantastic results. Every guest I have handed it to for them to fire, has shot very accurately, and has been equally impressed. My intended use is for hunting feral hogs in thick brush (along with my .357 mag sidearm!). After reading about the PX4 Storm pistol, I was anxious to plan on purchasing one to go with my CX4 Storm carbine. I later learned that both the 9mm and the .40 S&W models come in two versions -- one that supports Model 92 9mm mags / Model 96 .40 S&W mags, and one that supports Cougar/8000 mags in either 9mm or .40 S&W. To my dismay, I learned that The PX4 Storm pistol is based on the Cougar model, while my CX4 that I purchased is based on the Model 96 mags. This now limits me to a standard Model 96 or a Vertec Model 96 (which has a more comfortable grip for my hand). Bottom line, if you are considering a CX4 Storm Carbine (which I highly recommend!), and you plan to leverage it's compatibility with other Beretta handguns, make sure you choose the correct model to the handgun you prefer.

04-03-2005, 06:46 PM	#11
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Images: 6	Just gotta crank in some elevation.

04-03-2005, 07:07 PM	#12
cx4@fiddle.net Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Idaho, USA Posts: 3	The front sight is where both windage and elevation are adjusted. To raise the point of impact you use the supplied tool to turn the front sight clockwise. To lower the point of impact, turn counter-clockwise. There's a screw on the right side of the front sight to adjust windage. You turn clockwise to move the point of impact to the right, and visa-versa.