beretta vs. smith

[michael4506]

I just bought a beretta px4 storm .45. does anyone have any experience with these. the 4506 has held up for 20 some odd years and always fired when the trigger is pulled. can the same be said for the beretta. this is also my first beretta and would like some feedback from someone who relies and has to depend on them.

 

[michael4506]

I just bought a beretta px4 storm .45. does anyone have any experience with these. the 4506 has held up for 20 some odd years and always fired when the trigger is pulled. can the same be said for the beretta. this is also my first beretta and would like some feedback from someone who relies and has to depend on them.

 

[jaysouth]

I am kind of interested in Berettas, I am sure that I will buy a couple of them as soon as I wear out my Smiths, 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th gen(M&P)

I'll let you know when I get one and wring it out.

 

[panamajack310]

I am a Beretta fan also as Bereta is the oldest firearmes maker in the world they date back to the 1400's so they have a-lot of history. The 92/96 series has been around since the 1960's perfected in the late 1970's and adopted by the US military in the 1980's. The gun has proven its self in combat as well as law enforcement. NOW!!!!! The new poly guns are pretty new to Beretta their first attempt was the Beretta 9000 that was too thick and cumbersome to fire and carry. The second attempt is the PX4 storm. This line was taken from studying the Glock series of POLY guns and putting the famous Beretta design and ergonomics on it. From what I have heard Beretta has put out a piece of machinery that is comperable to the all metal 92/96. The gun uses the rotating barrel taken from the 8000 Beretta cougar series and applies it to the PX4 storm. I shot one of these gun and I fount that is was comfortable in my hands and handled really well when shot. What I did not like was the sight picture. It reminded me of shooting the Beretta 9000...just my opinion

 

[Landric]

I am sure the Beretta will hold up and work fine. I'm a huge fan of the 9x19 92 series. I think the PX4 is a nice gun, but I don't like the trigger reach, so its not for me. If it works for you, don't worry, Beretta makes quality firearms.

 

[carlt]

My buddy has a PX4 and I have shot it several times. In comparison to my M&P9 he admitted the recoil was less on the smith and his groups were tighter. I didnt notice much difference in recoil but I had opinions on the trigger. I also dont care for the safety and decocker on the slide. Other than that it obviously ranks amongst the best and is extremely pretty. Final thoughts, too bulky and not my choice in trigger, BUT Damn good looking!

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by michael4506:
I just bought a beretta px4 storm .45. does anyone have any experience with these. the 4506 has held up for 20 some odd years and always fired when the trigger is pulled. can the same be said for the beretta. this is also my first beretta and would like some feedback from someone who relies and has to depend on them.

The PX4 Beretta is a new model, introduced in the last couple of years. There is insufficient experience with this model to draw any conclusions, although Beretta is an excellent company that typically builds stuff that works. Since you already bought it, asking now is sort of like "closing the barn door after the horse escaped" isn't it? Just take it out and shoot the hell out of it and let us all know how it does after 10,000 rounds or so. Don't forget the mud, salt water and drop tests.

 

[NCTexan]

While the PX4 is relatively new, the rotating barrel and other design features have proven themselves for years in the Beretta (now Stoeger) Cougar.

 

[tinfinger]

You have pursued true forum wisdom: you got both.

Let us know how the PX4 holds up.

 

[michael4506]

thank you to all

 

[dmb]

My agency issues the PX-4D. For the most part it is a love hate relationship. It's better than what we had (which was nothing), but hate the trigger on it and the crappy mags that come with the units. The trigger pull is absolutly terrible, the mags start to rust if you look at them the wrong way and it has a very boxy feel to it. On the plus side it has proven to be a very reliable pistol, my buddy who is a instructor has put in excess of 10 000 rounds down range with no malfunctions of any kind.

 

[Plumbata]

I have the PX4 in 40 as well as the 9000s in both 9mm and .40. (17 rd mags in the PX4 with the mag extension)

Both shoot well and exhibit no quirks or problems. I have had no rust or finish issues. The only real drawback is finding quality leather for them. The 9000s will fit the compact Glock holsters from Bianchi, and that's about the only option I've found unless I go custom.

If I ever get tired of carrying a snubbie 64 I'll more than likely start carrying the 9000s .40.

The obvious gun they are compared to are Glocks. It's not really a fair comparision, the workmanship is better and operating systems are different.