now Beretta sounds like a company that has actually listened to what people want and produced a product (the compact px4) with the upgrades to actually encourage people to want this particular model. so many other pistol companies do not seem to get this.
This is a prime example of why these kinds of videos are so useful. I was going to have the Langdon Tactical conversion on my PX4 full size. I do not like the standard decocking levers and was going to go with the suggested stealth levers that are part of the conversion package. However, after watching Chris' demonstration of the difficulty with the stealth levers, I followed his lead and chose the 92 style lever on the left, leaving the stealth lever on the right. Great decision! It substantially lowers the profile of the levers making the overhand grip for racking gouge-free, but the 92 lever is much more user-friendly. With a DA/SA handgun, where one wants to put in a lot of practice on the double action, having a smooth and easy decocker promotes that practice. The Langdon conversion makes the firearm better. One of the reasons I went with it is the simple fact that I trust and respect Chris' opinion. He didn't steer me wrong with the conversion and he definitely steered me in the right direction with the suggestion on the decocking lever. Pay attention RUclips. Firearm category video's educate viewers, make us all better users and custodians of firearms, and ultimately make the citizenry safer. Thanks Chris.
When I seen px4 storm on video I thought it looked odd and clunky, but when I went to the gun shop and held it for the first time it felt great in my hand and looked much better in person
@@borkwoof696 the bigger mags will fit in the compact but not the other way around. which is fine, if you own the compact and the cx4, load up on mags that work for the cx4 then buy like just 2 or 3 mags that fit flush with the compact so you can practice with em. when you go to the range you can still use all the mags for your pistol
For the money, I converted my Px4 .40 cal Storm Compact to G type and changed the spring to improve the trigger. I added a Hogue grip cover and it works just fine. I left my old style safefy levers after the G type mod since they didn't bother me as they were. Works great and a good carry.
Fantastic review (as always). I've been carrying the PX4 SubCompact for a couple of years, and it has been 100% reliable in every way. I haven't had a SINGLE malfunction of any kind. Very solid piece of equipment. Thanks again for another great video.
I've been carrying the PX4 storm subcompact .40cal in the fall months for about 8yrs, it's probably my favorite sidearm to carry, shoots so smooth that before you know it the clip is empty.
Chris, I also carry a 40cal PX4 Subcompact. Every day every where. I love the "horsepower to weight ratio" of this little gun! Real Bang for the Buck you could say. 👍👍🤠
I have the original compacts. Both 9mm and 40sw. But the compact carry comes with a right-hand only slide release. And Beretta doesn't offer a low profile left-handed slide release lever. I love the way the PX4 compact functions though! And they keep finding their way into the holster on my hip. No matter what I pick up and say "this is my new carry gun, it'll replace my Beretta". Nope. Beretta ends up in my holster again and again.
This is the gun I've been looking for, a DA/SA carry gun with a respectable capacity. Love my p365, but after so much time with my p226, I really prefer a hammer fired, DA/SA pistol. This Px4 is perfect.
I've been carrying a slightly modified PX4 Inox Compact for years... you will not be disappointed! The PX4 is a phenomenal pistol and terribly underrated. If you pick one up, I recommend making at least one change: a hammer spring swap. Swapping out the hammer spring is something ANYONE can do and takes just minutes to complete. It's also dirt cheap and makes a YUGE impact - significantly reducing trigger pull weight and making the first DA shot a pleasure to train with. I cannot understate how much difference this swap makes to the PX4. :)
@@greenjondear I first swapped to Berretta's D-Spring and was quite happy with the notable difference. Later, I decided to try LTT's 11# chrome-silicone hammer spring and was amazed that I, again, noticed a drop in the trigger pull weight. I now have the LTT 11# in both my Inox Compact - LOVE IT!!
@@LuckyGunner I would like to put the exact same decocker on my PX4 compact carry. I have looked at the 92g decocker but it doesn't look quite the same as yours. Is there any way you could provide a link so I could purchase that exact one. Thank you
I have two of these, one for my wife and one for me. I also have this in 40, which is my favorite , and added all the Beretta extras. Carry them every day.
The big decocking levers, though they dig into my hand when I rack the slide, help me. I lost a lot of grip strength with a stroke last year and find myself unable to rack many of my guns.
Chris, it's funny that you and I both did the exact same thing with the adhesive grips on our PX4's! I had also trimmed out the front and rear grip areas to expose the grip's original texture. The problem I had, though, was that the grip tape tended to shift around after I cut it up. Actually, it started to shift so much that I decided to get rid of it. My solution? I cut up an old 26x2.0 bike inner tube and slid a small section of the tube over the grip. I love it! And it didn't cost me anything.
i replaced the hammer spring (in about ten minutes) with a wilson 12# spring. the double action trigger is 8#, and the single action trigger is 3#. their have been no problems or light strikes. the cost is about $15.00. this was recommended on a youtube video, and makes a great gun even better.
I've tried both the Wilson spring and the Beretta D spring. I honestly can't tell much of a difference. The Wilson spring might give a lighter DA trigger, but not by much.
try a Langton #11 spring. If you think the D spring made a difference, the Ernest Langton Tactical #11 spring will really change the feel of the gun. www.langdontactical.com/11-chrome-silicon-hammer-spring/
Great as always Chris! Between this and re-reading the scout rifle thread, I've pretty much settled for the foreseeable future on my firearm requirements.
Love my px4 compact. Wonder why it is so underrated. Just shot 640 rounds at the range, trying to get a FTE. Nothing! Kudos to Beretta. This is a wonderful and very reliable pistol. Cheer.
I fell in love with this gun last week. Ordered it off of gunbroker today. Can't wait to shoot it. I've watched pretty much every video I could find on RUclips about the Compact Carry. And this is the best one. Thank you.
Great underrrated pistol. It's almost as small as a sub but still you have a 15 rds mag. And I think that the rotating barrell really does what it's supposed to do: reduce recoil. Besides it's pretty heavy for being so small, the slide is pretty thick and I personally like that, it feels you have something consitent in your hands and reduces recoil. I just love it.
Having a full size Storm in .40 S&W, it was a natural to go to a Sub Compact in the same caliber for my ccw. I'm making several similar mods my SC, starting with the levers, main spring, and talon side panels.
Wow. I didn't realize this model had such support. I've been looking to switch over to an autoloader for carry... what has held me back is that I couldn't get behind striker fired autoloaders for ccw; I just feel that they are an accidental discharge waiting to happen - what between re-holstering and the often overlooked draw but don't fire scenario. Beretta has seemed to have done well here. All of that aftermarket support and what you get out of the box seems quite awesome.
I love this gun but for width and concealability I went with the XD-E and surprise, surprise Langdon Tactical makes a trigger package for that, too. It's apples and oranges but I was so happy that a company released a thin SA/DA that I had to jump on it. I carry the XD-E every day doing A/C in SW Florida in a Stealthgear appendix holster. That all being said, I still want this pistol.
For the last 8 months or so this has been my carry gun as well. I first became interested in it watching your review of the regular compact version. I really like it. I have shot about 2500 rounds through mine and have not had any issues at all. My only wish is that the rear sight was U notch as that is my preferred sight picture. Other than that though, great gun!
California native here. In a parallel assessment, I've moved to a compact sharp stick, much more comfortable. But I heard it'll be outlawed later this year...
I just hold my breath until I pass out. Then I let the criminal or mugger take what they want from me :) so much easier than offending them with the stick. Sharp or dull :)
I carry plastic straws and throw them on the ground. Police arrive immediately to arrest me, thus limiting my exposure to the bad guy as the police cuff and haul be off to jail for felony illegal plastic straw distribution.
Excellent review, Chris. I concur with installing the 92 series levers as they work very well, and I no longer worry about raking my hand over the stock levers. As I have never felt comfortable with grip tape of any make, I had my PX4 stippled. With no draw interference and a solid purchase, it was a worthwhile investment. Thank you for the presentation, and thank you for all your hard work.
Thanks for the review! I'm 50/50 right now on a Px4 Compact Carry and a CZ P75 C-01 Compact as my next carry gun. I hit RUclips today to watch a few hours of videos before making up my mind. I already have an M9A3 which made me a Beretta fan, but I've heard great things about CZ as well.
Thanks for this review. I was literally waiting for your input before I got this gun. I wanted a solid opinion from someone that I feel is competent, so I patiently waited for you to make this video. Thanks man, really appreciate this, I'm gonna get this by the end of the month.
this review, as well as several others, are what convinced me to buy the PX4CC (9mm). While I bought it used, I had it out today for its maiden voyage with me. 125 rds through with -0- malfunctions. I was able to run about 75 rds of crap aluminum case without a hiccup when my SA 9mm and Beretta Nano couldn’t pull off more than 2 rds without a malfunction. Sights are good and the biggest issue for me is the DA/SA trigger. My precious duty guns have typically been striker, my previous CCW was either a SAO or DA revolver. The LONG initial DA pull took some getting used to as did the light SA follow up. Recoil was more than I expected (after having listened to others) but still very manageable. I’m very pleased with my CCW purchase and am looking forward to putting more rds down range as I learn the DA/SA skill set.
I’m glad you finally made this review. I’d been waiting on it. I was quite literally waiting on your approval to buy it. Now to break the news to the wife. 😩
My wife has the non cc version and it's a great shooter and very reliable. We had a few FTE with the first 200 rounds but started using Mil Comm grease on the slide and it now cycles perfectly. Thousands of rounds and no problems. I would trust it for EDC.
Glad to see someone else loves the PX4 as much as I do. I have had an original PX4 since release, and it has been flawless over thousands of rounds. Maybe time to drop the G26 EDC and grab one of these babies.
Gotta love the 3913 mag. Just shot my PX4cc last night. Thing pulls some impressive groups. I've put just under 2000 rounds through mine in the past year or so... never a hiccup. Always exceeds accuracy expectations. I did opt for a lower rear sight from Ameriglo--POI was a bit high... kind of a 6:00 hold. The lower notch helps, and drops the shots right on POA. Love the gun. But I also love my 92c. One never really wins out...
Thank you for such an honest review. Love the slight improvements you have made to the pistol. Looks like a great carry piece for us odd balls that like the DA/SA handguns.
one of the best edc carry handguns out there. excellent double action trigger and very very... very accurate. After testing/using many edc carry handguns... this could be the best. this outstanding handgun does not get the attention of some others, but highly recommended
Excellent review! I really like the personal input on what Beretta has... and how you use their items. As well as you added some really good stuff to accommodate the pistol for yourself.
I initially bought the PX4 compact over a Glock 19. And As much As I wanted to like it, I havent been able to adapt to its slick side grips and I'm not very accurate. This is subjective, but Im much better with my P30SK or P229 E2. With that said, I really like the PX4 so much that Im not giving up on it just yet, I just installed some rubber grips and will take it to the shooting range, and see how it goes. Great review by the way, I really enjoy your videos.
At the prison I used to work at, they were transitioning from .38 revolvers to these. Only got to shoot one once and I really took a liking to it. Wish I would've bought one then.
Picked up the 365 today at my local gun shop. Couldn't buy it due to the fact that they have 20 of them already on back order. It feels really good to me, and I have the 938 and a Micro 9. Might have to wait until things settle down and buy one.
Rollin Jones you can pre-order one at Brownell‘s for $499. That’s what I’ve done. I’m also waitlisted at my local dealer. I’m third but if I don’t get it from him he will let me buy the new PPQ subcompact so I don’t lose my deposit.
I’ve shot the PX4 Storm again this year (last time was around my mid 20s and 34 y/o now). All I can say is that I should’ve held it better back then. Now I’m VERY ACCURATE with this. Only thing I still don’t like about this is the long DA trigger pull and the wide grip, taking me extra time to fix my grip (at least my hands are big to the point it really isn’t difficult to grasp). I love the look of this and this is why I chose to rent it in my mid 20s.
great review. i just bough the compact model and everything upgrade you said im gonna. get for mine. i tried to get the compact carry model but apparently that didnt exist to the dealer. your right it is gonna take a pretty penny to do and some of them are mandatory for my wife to have a proper feel for the gun. she already cut her finder on the decocker and the grip is so slick she doesnt have a proper hold on the gun so she limp wrists it alot and the gun jams constantly.
I just got my PX4 Storm Compact Carry through Buds this week and wow! I put 250 rnds through it today and I absolutely love it. Great shooter and great size. Now to get a couple of holsters for it and find a weapon light that will fit.
Nice and honest review! Appreciating the noted upgrades. Would love to test one at the range for a couple hundred of rounds!. But as a person with a back injury, would be willing to enjoy a re-introduction of their M1951 - 9mm, eight +1, maybe a 4.25" bbl., same 9mm ballistics and not quite as heavy. Thanks, Mike
I am new to your channel but really like your review style , In fact I bought a Px4 compact carry today can't wait to shoot it and see how it compairs to my beloved CZ p07!!
I put grip tape for steps by 3M. Its a little thick, but my extra large hands with large back strap works great. I tried "sharp" shipping and found it a little slick for dry carpenter hands.....just my 2 cents.
+Sergey Rodionov A DA/SA gun should be decocked every time the sights come off the target. In a practice session, that's a lot of decocking and I would prefer to not have to break my firing grip to do it.
I also decock with support hand on guns other than sig's. Its impossible to strong side decock with some CZ levers and the rear mounted HK button. Support side just makes sense for many guns.
Excellent review! I also own this pistol which I use for home defense. I wanted it to be my EDC, but the slippery grip (even though with the Tallo grips) was not good enough compared to my Sig P229 Legion 9mm. I recently bought the “Pachmayr Tactical Rubber Grip Glove for Beretta PX4 Storm 05160” and it feels much better grip purchase ( I recommend it.) I believe the PX4 Compact Carry could be better all around than my P229 Legion if it wouldn’t have the slippery grip from factory.
Great review! I have a full size PX4 Type G LE demo w/ Trijicon night sights in 40 S&W I recently installed the stealth decockers. I pack the 140 gr Barnes TAC-XPD ammo and a Wintrhrop pancake style leather OWB holster. I use lightweight bullets to save weight and enhance control for EDC. The PX4 is a bit too thick in width for me for IWB concealed carry, so I use it OWB in fall and winter months. Overall I love it. With soft recoil I can shoot all day with no fatigue.
Great review thank you Sir. My PX4 compact has the low profile slide stop & stealth levers. I decock using thumb & forefinger. I installed the Wilson spring & Talon rubber grips. With the right AIWB holster it's concealable & comfortable. Awesome gun to shoot! I just need more money for the Trijicon night sights & maybe cerakote the slide. Very confidence inspiring pistol.
Yep they do. Beretta hasn't been around for as long as they have without listening to their customers. The 92's are still in service. Contractors going overseas still look for a weapon that's reasonably priced. Easy to maintain and reliable. Tried and true. Like it or not.
Chris, I always enjoy your professional content and information. I hope you will continue to review pistols, especially hammer models. I originally was awaiting your review on the Px4 CC when Springfield came out with their new XD-E... and it has the amazing grip of the mod 2. Now I am resorting to begging for you to have a comparison with the XD-E. You have much more experience with Hammer fired pistols as well as the professional presentation you have on youtube. Something many firearms reviewers lack.
You cannot go wrong with the XD-E. I carried an XD-S because I drank the striker fired koolaid. However took a class from Spencer Keepers and the DA/SA. Now have a PX4 Storm Compact Carry.
Agree 100% with you, it's an amazing gun. Instead of cutting the grips it comes with try the Tractiongrips you can find on Amazon. It has that same nice grip you want but without it covering the back of the grip, thus no trimming.
I was wondering when you were going to review this since i was a big fan of your px4 reviews. And you did most of these changes already. I can't wait to get mine. I carry xd-e but think ill prefer this
It's Kyuu How do you like the XDE? I have been debating between it and the PX4. Right now I carry a double action Walther and I want something different.
Nicholas Schumacher well px4 holds 5 more shots and is probably more comfortable in the hand. That being said my XDE is very accurate even at 25 yards i was very surprised. I like the internals they chose and i got it with a rebate sending me 4 free magazines. If between regular px4 and xde then go xde. If between xde and compact carry px4.. then get compact carry.
I'm not a reviewer but my Storm has eaten all of the crappiest ammo I fed through it, if that says anything. Also I had to try really hard to get a failure to eject. I was kinda messing around, but even if I limp wrist it then it never fails. Also, I really don't clean it like I should. Basically I'm not a good firearm owner, but the Storm is forgiving haha.
i went with the stealth levers, de-cock only. using my support hand, i just pinch the levers between my thumb and forefinger and push down. not having those torture wings is worth the trade off of an extra moment to de-cock. and yeah, that frame texture was a big reason why i didn't jump on a px-4 years back.
Awesome review and yes I do fall into that category whom prefers double/single action trigger pistols than the new striker fired variants. Beretta is always quality and I may try and get one of these soon
I really love this gun. Every time I shoot it I feel like I'm cheating on my 92s with their younger sister, some guilt but it carries easier and I flat out shoot it better, if I buy a handgun this year it's going to be another PX4CC.
If they are able to get the DA near 8 lbs, they should make a DAO version and bypass any issue on the levers. I was always fond of my 92D Centurion. Unfortunately, i cannot get a PX4 until i move to a free state. They are not on the Kalifornia "safety roster".
Glad the 9mm Storms work. I teach at a police academy and a very large agency ran PX4 Storms in .40 for several years. They were fragile and broke so often that in one class, the department armorer had to drive spare parts up to the academy during range week. I'm a Beretta fan, but the .40 PX4 was not their brightest shining moment.
As someone who carries a CZ P01 I do find it intersting that we are in that small group of DA/SA lovers. May need to get a px4 someday to try our, but I doubt I'll be leaving my P01!
There's a very simple way to lighten the factory trigger; just trim a couple coils off of the hammer spring. Careful not to go too far or you'll end up with too little power and get light primer strikes.
Have this in the 40 compact with about 2000 rds thru it and never had a problem. Made it a g model with the flush decocker and trijicon hd sights. With a jm custom iwb holster it hides great. Love this gun
Orange ( & red) sights are a throwback from ‘60s & ‘70s handgun fashion. These are the worst colors to discern in lowlight conditions. Red turns to black and orange to charcoal. The last colors your eye can discern in low light are green and blue. You’ll notice that emergency services, highway workers, motorcyclists and so many other are adopting that fluorescent lime-green for their vests, clothing and their vehicles. I had a beautiful custom Colt Combat Commander decades ago and one of the modification I had done was to convert the front sight to green ramp - much better at night & lowlight. I applaud Tritium and passives fiber optics (which do nothing in poor light) and endorse these methods. I am surprised at so many makers providing orange/red front sights.
I bought based on reviews and feel. It is light weight but that is a disadvantage to smaller hands and smaller people unless you are a powerlifter/bodybuilder. I changed out the grips to more fit my hand. When I went to the range the 1st shot was alright but the recoil being so much and all over the place was horrible and my follow-up shots were way off target. I think this gun is great if you have bigger hands and are a strong individual. I shot 50 rounds and look forward to selling it in the future. My 2 cents.
I had this particular model and sold it. I also have smaller hands but not sure that was a factor. Real great shooting pistol, but it just didn’t serve a purpose for me. Was just too chunky to be a carry gun compared to the rest of my rotation, and I didn’t need another nightstand gun. I really did want a DA/SA for carry at times, though, so I essentially replaced with with an H&K p30sk. Kinda ugly, too. But again, a fine pistol.
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You are one of the most intelligent reviewers on the interweb. Real information, and not just a basic recitation that the gun's specs. Good stuff.
now Beretta sounds like a company that has actually listened to what people want and produced a product (the compact px4) with the upgrades to actually encourage people to want this particular model. so many other pistol companies do not seem to get this.
@RayGunz ...and I feel sorry for people that do not seem to be able to type coherently. Sorry about the multiple "floors". I did not even get one.
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This is a prime example of why these kinds of videos are so useful. I was going to have the Langdon Tactical conversion on my PX4 full size. I do not like the standard decocking levers and was going to go with the suggested stealth levers that are part of the conversion package. However, after watching Chris' demonstration of the difficulty with the stealth levers, I followed his lead and chose the 92 style lever on the left, leaving the stealth lever on the right. Great decision! It substantially lowers the profile of the levers making the overhand grip for racking gouge-free, but the 92 lever is much more user-friendly. With a DA/SA handgun, where one wants to put in a lot of practice on the double action, having a smooth and easy decocker promotes that practice. The Langdon conversion makes the firearm better. One of the reasons I went with it is the simple fact that I trust and respect Chris' opinion. He didn't steer me wrong with the conversion and he definitely steered me in the right direction with the suggestion on the decocking lever. Pay attention RUclips. Firearm category video's educate viewers, make us all better users and custodians of firearms, and ultimately make the citizenry safer. Thanks Chris.
In 2023, is the PX4 still the same?
When I seen px4 storm on video I thought it looked odd and clunky, but when I went to the gun shop and held it for the first time it felt great in my hand and looked much better in person
Forgot to mention px4's ability to share interchangeable mags with cx4 carbine. Great CC and home defense platform 👌🏽
I don’t think that goes for the compact
@@borkwoof696 the bigger mags will fit in the compact but not the other way around. which is fine, if you own the compact and the cx4, load up on mags that work for the cx4 then buy like just 2 or 3 mags that fit flush with the compact so you can practice with em. when you go to the range you can still use all the mags for your pistol
I wish they were compatible with the 92fs/m9 mags
For the money, I converted my Px4 .40 cal Storm Compact to G type and changed the spring to improve the trigger. I added a Hogue grip cover and it works just fine. I left my old style safefy levers after the G type mod since they didn't bother me as they were. Works great and a good carry.
I like that 92 style safety. I did not know you could have a different safety/decocker on either side, very cool, had not seen that before.
I'm Asian with small hands and this is the perfect carry for me. Just got reminded of how much I love this pistol.
I have small hands and have been wanting this gun wasn’t sure tho so THANK YOU for this comment
@@user-dq4kt8lp1p Head to a local gun store or sporting goods store and handle what you can.
Fantastic review (as always). I've been carrying the PX4 SubCompact for a couple of years, and it has been 100% reliable in every way. I haven't had a SINGLE malfunction of any kind. Very solid piece of equipment. Thanks again for another great video.
Chris Ferro Wow. PX4 subcompact! I just found out about it! Glad it has been fantastic for you.
I've been carrying the PX4 storm subcompact .40cal in the fall months for about 8yrs, it's probably my favorite sidearm to carry, shoots so smooth that before you know it the clip is empty.
Chris, I also carry a 40cal PX4 Subcompact. Every day every where. I love the "horsepower to weight ratio" of this little gun! Real Bang for the Buck you could say. 👍👍🤠
What manufacturer of ammo do you shoot thru it?
I have the original compacts. Both 9mm and 40sw. But the compact carry comes with a right-hand only slide release. And Beretta doesn't offer a low profile left-handed slide release lever.
I love the way the PX4 compact functions though! And they keep finding their way into the holster on my hip. No matter what I pick up and say "this is my new carry gun, it'll replace my Beretta". Nope. Beretta ends up in my holster again and again.
Wow. I have watched all 3 of your PX4 Compact reviews. This one is just what I have been looking for!
Thank you for a great review!
This is the gun I've been looking for, a DA/SA carry gun with a respectable capacity. Love my p365, but after so much time with my p226, I really prefer a hammer fired, DA/SA pistol. This Px4 is perfect.
I've been carrying a slightly modified PX4 Inox Compact for years... you will not be disappointed! The PX4 is a phenomenal pistol and terribly underrated. If you pick one up, I recommend making at least one change: a hammer spring swap. Swapping out the hammer spring is something ANYONE can do and takes just minutes to complete. It's also dirt cheap and makes a YUGE impact - significantly reducing trigger pull weight and making the first DA shot a pleasure to train with. I cannot understate how much difference this swap makes to the PX4. :)
@@tobylmiller Which hammer spring did you purchase?
@@greenjondear I first swapped to Berretta's D-Spring and was quite happy with the notable difference. Later, I decided to try LTT's 11# chrome-silicone hammer spring and was amazed that I, again, noticed a drop in the trigger pull weight. I now have the LTT 11# in both my Inox Compact - LOVE IT!!
Holy smokes that b-roll is gorgeous. Love this channel.
Thanks! Just discovered #GunGossip today. You're my hero.
That b-roll reminds me of the Mercedes chemicals when they show the interior. Sexy
The PX4 is a great platform. I love mine. It's nice to see Beretta is still supporting such an awesome line of guns.
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I absolutely love my PX4 Storm Compact Carry model, it's my EDC gun and I plan on sending it to Robar to have the Mod 5 package installed.
The Langdon/Robar Px4s are really sweet.
Lucky Gunner Ammo That's why I'm sending them my PX4 Storm Compact Carry model to them.
Yeah i had the mod4 done plus the spurless hammer. So everything but the crowned barrell. Love it
I just bought the mod five. I am in love.
@@LuckyGunner I would like to put the exact same decocker on my PX4 compact carry. I have looked at the 92g decocker but it doesn't look quite the same as yours. Is there any way you could provide a link so I could purchase that exact one. Thank you
I have two of these, one for my wife and one for me. I also have this in 40, which is my favorite , and added all the Beretta extras. Carry them every day.
The big decocking levers, though they dig into my hand when I rack the slide, help me. I lost a lot of grip strength with a stroke last year and find myself unable to rack many of my guns.
I know this is a year late but have you looked into the Shield EZ line? They're meant to be easier to rack.
Chris, it's funny that you and I both did the exact same thing with the adhesive grips on our PX4's! I had also trimmed out the front and rear grip areas to expose the grip's original texture. The problem I had, though, was that the grip tape tended to shift around after I cut it up. Actually, it started to shift so much that I decided to get rid of it. My solution? I cut up an old 26x2.0 bike inner tube and slid a small section of the tube over the grip. I love it! And it didn't cost me anything.
i replaced the hammer spring (in about ten minutes) with a wilson 12# spring. the double action trigger is 8#, and the single action trigger is 3#. their have been no problems or light strikes. the cost is about $15.00. this was recommended on a youtube video, and makes a great gun even better.
I've tried both the Wilson spring and the Beretta D spring. I honestly can't tell much of a difference. The Wilson spring might give a lighter DA trigger, but not by much.
try a Langton #11 spring. If you think the D spring made a difference, the Ernest Langton Tactical #11 spring will really change the feel of the gun. www.langdontactical.com/11-chrome-silicon-hammer-spring/
Would the #11 work in a beretta 8000 cougar compact?
Great as always Chris! Between this and re-reading the scout rifle thread, I've pretty much settled for the foreseeable future on my firearm requirements.
Love my px4 compact. Wonder why it is so underrated. Just shot 640 rounds at the range, trying to get a FTE. Nothing! Kudos to Beretta. This is a wonderful and very reliable pistol. Cheer.
I fell in love with this gun last week. Ordered it off of gunbroker today. Can't wait to shoot it. I've watched pretty much every video I could find on RUclips about the Compact Carry. And this is the best one. Thank you.
Great underrrated pistol. It's almost as small as a sub but still you have a 15 rds mag. And I think that the rotating barrell really does what it's supposed to do: reduce recoil. Besides it's pretty heavy for being so small, the slide is pretty thick and I personally like that, it feels you have something consitent in your hands and reduces recoil. I just love it.
Having a full size Storm in .40 S&W, it was a natural to go to a Sub Compact in the same caliber for my ccw. I'm making several similar mods my SC, starting with the levers, main spring, and talon side panels.
Wow. I didn't realize this model had such support. I've been looking to switch over to an autoloader for carry... what has held me back is that I couldn't get behind striker fired autoloaders for ccw; I just feel that they are an accidental discharge waiting to happen - what between re-holstering and the often overlooked draw but don't fire scenario. Beretta has seemed to have done well here. All of that aftermarket support and what you get out of the box seems quite awesome.
I love this gun but for width and concealability I went with the XD-E and surprise, surprise Langdon Tactical makes a trigger package for that, too. It's apples and oranges but I was so happy that a company released a thin SA/DA that I had to jump on it. I carry the XD-E every day doing A/C in SW Florida in a Stealthgear appendix holster. That all being said, I still want this pistol.
For the last 8 months or so this has been my carry gun as well. I first became interested in it watching your review of the regular compact version. I really like it. I have shot about 2500 rounds through mine and have not had any issues at all. My only wish is that the rear sight was U notch as that is my preferred sight picture. Other than that though, great gun!
California native here. In a parallel assessment, I've moved to a compact sharp stick, much more comfortable. But I heard it'll be outlawed later this year...
I prefer the subcompact pointed stick in flat dark earth. Magpul has a new grip coming out for it.
I just hold my breath until I pass out. Then I let the criminal or mugger take what they want from me :) so much easier than offending them with the stick. Sharp or dull :)
Rubber bands still legal out there?
I carry plastic straws and throw them on the ground. Police arrive immediately to arrest me, thus limiting my exposure to the bad guy as the police cuff and haul be off to jail for felony illegal plastic straw distribution.
Does it take Glock mags!?
Excellent review, Chris. I concur with installing the 92 series levers as they work very well, and I no longer worry about raking my hand over the stock levers. As I have never felt comfortable with grip tape of any make, I had my PX4 stippled. With no draw interference and a solid purchase, it was a worthwhile investment.
Thank you for the presentation, and thank you for all your hard work.
Who did the stippling?
Thanks for the review! I'm 50/50 right now on a Px4 Compact Carry and a CZ P75 C-01 Compact as my next carry gun. I hit RUclips today to watch a few hours of videos before making up my mind. I already have an M9A3 which made me a Beretta fan, but I've heard great things about CZ as well.
Have fun finding one. I got hooked on the barrel with a cougar 8000 pawn shop find for $255.
Thanks for this review. I was literally waiting for your input before I got this gun. I wanted a solid opinion from someone that I feel is competent, so I patiently waited for you to make this video. Thanks man, really appreciate this, I'm gonna get this by the end of the month.
Lots more glowing reviews from respected reviewers. Have not seen any negatives. Plus the gun is a workhorse if you want to shoot a lot.
this review, as well as several others, are what convinced me to buy the PX4CC (9mm).
While I bought it used, I had it out today for its maiden voyage with me.
125 rds through with -0- malfunctions. I was able to run about 75 rds of crap aluminum case without a hiccup when my SA 9mm and Beretta Nano couldn’t pull off more than 2 rds without a malfunction. Sights are good and the biggest issue for me is the DA/SA trigger.
My precious duty guns have typically been striker, my previous CCW was either a SAO or DA revolver.
The LONG initial DA pull took some getting used to as did the light SA follow up.
Recoil was more than I expected (after having listened to others) but still very manageable.
I’m very pleased with my CCW purchase and am looking forward to putting more rds down range as I learn the DA/SA skill set.
Wow production value here
I’m glad you finally made this review. I’d been waiting on it. I was quite literally waiting on your approval to buy it. Now to break the news to the wife. 😩
My wife has the non cc version and it's a great shooter and very reliable. We had a few FTE with the first 200 rounds but started using Mil Comm grease on the slide and it now cycles perfectly. Thousands of rounds and no problems. I would trust it for EDC.
I guess I’ve been living under a rock and didn’t bear about this until now. Thank you for the great review.
Glad to see someone else loves the PX4 as much as I do. I have had an original PX4 since release, and it has been flawless over thousands of rounds. Maybe time to drop the G26 EDC and grab one of these babies.
Chris, best reviews on YT hands down... really.
Great looking concealed carry.. I have the sub compact and want this! Great review and video.
Gotta love the 3913 mag.
Just shot my PX4cc last night. Thing pulls some impressive groups. I've put just under 2000 rounds through mine in the past year or so... never a hiccup. Always exceeds accuracy expectations. I did opt for a lower rear sight from Ameriglo--POI was a bit high... kind of a 6:00 hold. The lower notch helps, and drops the shots right on POA. Love the gun. But I also love my 92c. One never really wins out...
Anyone else love the "opening Zippo" sound at the beginning of every video?
Thank you for such an honest review. Love the slight improvements you have made to the pistol. Looks like a great carry piece for us odd balls that like the DA/SA handguns.
one of the best edc carry handguns out there. excellent double action trigger and very very... very accurate. After testing/using many edc carry handguns... this could be the best. this outstanding handgun does not get the attention of some others, but highly recommended
Excellent review! I really like the personal input on what Beretta has... and how you use their items. As well as you added some really good stuff to accommodate the pistol for yourself.
I initially bought the PX4 compact over a Glock 19. And As much As I wanted to like it, I havent been able to adapt to its slick side grips and I'm not very accurate. This is subjective, but Im much better with my P30SK or P229 E2. With that said, I really like the PX4 so much that Im not giving up on it just yet, I just installed some rubber grips and will take it to the shooting range, and see how it goes.
Great review by the way, I really enjoy your videos.
Have a 9mm and 40. Only complaint are the sights. Already replaced the 9mm sights. Now my favorite pistol
At the prison I used to work at, they were transitioning from .38 revolvers to these. Only got to shoot one once and I really took a liking to it. Wish I would've bought one then.
You are a great presenter! Great information. I just purchased the PX4 Storm in 9MM so will be researching your recommendations.
Another first class review of a popular pistol. I’m looking forward to reviews of Sig’s new handgun the P365. Take care
Picked up the 365 today at my local gun shop. Couldn't buy it due to the fact that they have 20 of them already on back order. It feels really good to me, and I have the 938 and a Micro 9. Might have to wait until things settle down and buy one.
Rollin Jones you can pre-order one at Brownell‘s for $499. That’s what I’ve done. I’m also waitlisted at my local dealer. I’m third but if I don’t get it from him he will let me buy the new PPQ subcompact so I don’t lose my deposit.
I’ve shot the PX4 Storm again this year (last time was around my mid 20s and 34 y/o now). All I can say is that I should’ve held it better back then. Now I’m VERY ACCURATE with this. Only thing I still don’t like about this is the long DA trigger pull and the wide grip, taking me extra time to fix my grip (at least my hands are big to the point it really isn’t difficult to grasp). I love the look of this and this is why I chose to rent it in my mid 20s.
AT LONG LAST THE REVIEW WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR
Might be my next handgun. I have the full size PX4 and would love the compact carry for conceal carry.
Very detailed video and high quality! I wish most channels are like this.
That was an excellent review and filled with good advice on the why or why not of an option or feature.
great review. i just bough the compact model and everything upgrade you said im gonna. get for mine. i tried to get the compact carry model but apparently that didnt exist to the dealer. your right it is gonna take a pretty penny to do and some of them are mandatory for my wife to have a proper feel for the gun. she already cut her finder on the decocker and the grip is so slick she doesnt have a proper hold on the gun so she limp wrists it alot and the gun jams constantly.
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Great video I have a px4 Storm....the older version ....love it I wouldn’t change a thing on it..9mm compact....bad to the bone
I just got my PX4 Storm Compact Carry through Buds this week and wow! I put 250 rnds through it today and I absolutely love it. Great shooter and great size. Now to get a couple of holsters for it and find a weapon light that will fit.
Kind of wish I'd seen this before I bought my sig p365xl but don't know what the price difference would be? 🤔
Nice and honest review! Appreciating the noted upgrades. Would love to test one at the range for a couple hundred of rounds!. But as a person with a back injury, would be willing to enjoy a re-introduction of their M1951 - 9mm, eight +1, maybe a 4.25" bbl., same 9mm ballistics and not quite as heavy. Thanks, Mike
I am new to your channel but really like your review style , In fact I bought a Px4 compact carry today can't wait to shoot it and see how it compairs to my beloved CZ p07!!
Glad to see you're back. Great vids.
Solid Review!!!
I put grip tape for steps by 3M. Its a little thick, but my extra large hands with large back strap works great. I tried "sharp" shipping and found it a little slick for dry carpenter hands.....just my 2 cents.
Nice review, but I kinda disagree on bigger decocker, why do you need to decock fast?
+Sergey Rodionov A DA/SA gun should be decocked every time the sights come off the target. In a practice session, that's a lot of decocking and I would prefer to not have to break my firing grip to do it.
Lucky Gunner Ammo I see your point , thanks
Grand Power P11, P1D, k100 also use a rotating barrel system.
I also decock with support hand on guns other than sig's. Its impossible to strong side decock with some CZ levers and the rear mounted HK button. Support side just makes sense for many guns.
Excellent review! I also own this pistol which I use for home defense. I wanted it to be my EDC, but the slippery grip (even though with the Tallo grips) was not good enough compared to my Sig P229 Legion 9mm. I recently bought the “Pachmayr Tactical Rubber Grip Glove for Beretta PX4 Storm 05160” and it feels much better grip purchase ( I recommend it.) I believe the PX4 Compact Carry could be better all around than my P229 Legion if it wouldn’t have the slippery grip from factory.
Great review! I have a full size PX4 Type G LE demo w/ Trijicon night sights in 40 S&W I recently installed the stealth decockers. I pack the 140 gr Barnes TAC-XPD ammo and a Wintrhrop pancake style leather OWB holster. I use lightweight bullets to save weight and enhance control for EDC. The PX4 is a bit too thick in width for me for IWB concealed carry, so I use it OWB in fall and winter months. Overall I love it. With soft recoil I can shoot all day with no fatigue.
Best gun channel there is. Thanks!
Great review thank you Sir. My PX4 compact has the low profile slide stop & stealth levers. I decock using thumb & forefinger. I installed the Wilson spring & Talon rubber grips. With the right AIWB holster it's concealable & comfortable. Awesome gun to shoot! I just need more money for the Trijicon night sights & maybe cerakote the slide. Very confidence inspiring pistol.
Yep they do. Beretta hasn't been around for as long as they have without listening to their customers. The 92's are still in service. Contractors going overseas still look for a weapon that's reasonably priced. Easy to maintain and reliable. Tried and true. Like it or not.
Great review. Always wanted to try a Px4 but a full size. Dont think a Px4 would replace my HK P2000 for my carry gun.
Chris, I always enjoy your professional content and information. I hope you will continue to review pistols, especially hammer models. I originally was awaiting your review on the Px4 CC when Springfield came out with their new XD-E... and it has the amazing grip of the mod 2. Now I am resorting to begging for you to have a comparison with the XD-E.
You have much more experience with Hammer fired pistols as well as the professional presentation you have on youtube. Something many firearms reviewers lack.
You cannot go wrong with the XD-E. I carried an XD-S because I drank the striker fired koolaid. However took a class from Spencer Keepers and the DA/SA. Now have a PX4 Storm Compact Carry.
I really would like to see if Beretta would release a compact version of their APX model
You increased my interest in this pistol
Agree 100% with you, it's an amazing gun. Instead of cutting the grips it comes with try the Tractiongrips you can find on Amazon. It has that same nice grip you want but without it covering the back of the grip, thus no trimming.
Great review. This is my EDC too. I love this thing. I may replace the trigger spring now that you mentioned it (ha).
at 0:50 did chris say "the VANILLA px-4 compact" XD love the vids great to see you back a again
Nicholas Fernandez what‘s wrong wih that?
not a whole lot its just kinda funny
It is quite a common phrase for standard model
Also, I love ice cream.
Just ordered one I pick it up on the 25th can’t wait
I was wondering when you were going to review this since i was a big fan of your px4 reviews. And you did most of these changes already. I can't wait to get mine. I carry xd-e but think ill prefer this
It's Kyuu How do you like the XDE? I have been debating between it and the PX4. Right now I carry a double action Walther and I want something different.
Nicholas Schumacher well px4 holds 5 more shots and is probably more comfortable in the hand. That being said my XDE is very accurate even at 25 yards i was very surprised. I like the internals they chose and i got it with a rebate sending me 4 free magazines. If between regular px4 and xde then go xde. If between xde and compact carry px4.. then get compact carry.
Px4 Compact capacity is 6 or 7 shots greater than the XDe, depending on which XDe magazine is used.
Lucky Gunner Ammo you are correct i was thinking beretta was 14+1 for some reason.
I'm not a reviewer but my Storm has eaten all of the crappiest ammo I fed through it, if that says anything. Also I had to try really hard to get a failure to eject. I was kinda messing around, but even if I limp wrist it then it never fails. Also, I really don't clean it like I should. Basically I'm not a good firearm owner, but the Storm is forgiving haha.
Have carried a px4 subcompact for over 5 years, a little big with the double stack clip, but the 13+1 is a good thing to have if shit hits the fan
i went with the stealth levers, de-cock only. using my support hand, i just pinch the levers between my thumb and forefinger and push down. not having those torture wings is worth the trade off of an extra moment to de-cock. and yeah, that frame texture was a big reason why i didn't jump on a px-4 years back.
“That kind of response is almost unheard of...”
I’d say Ruger leads the pack in response to consumer demand.
You're right, Ruger does a pretty good job of that, especially the past 5 years or so.
Richard Rychetsky I don't know... Putting a safety on almost every gun they make sounds like they don't listen too well lol.
D. Utley Fair point, but I’d counter with pointing out the LC9S Pro. No safety in response to consumer demand.
D. Utley I think that has more to do with lawyers than consumer demand.
Steven Really? I don’t understand how making a pistol less “safe” appeases lawyers. Do tell.
Awesome review and yes I do fall into that category whom prefers double/single action trigger pistols than the new striker fired variants. Beretta is always quality and I may try and get one of these soon
I really love this gun. Every time I shoot it I feel like I'm cheating on my 92s with their younger sister, some guilt but it carries easier and I flat out shoot it better, if I buy a handgun this year it's going to be another PX4CC.
If they are able to get the DA near 8 lbs, they should make a DAO version and bypass any issue on the levers. I was always fond of my 92D Centurion. Unfortunately, i cannot get a PX4 until i move to a free state. They are not on the Kalifornia "safety roster".
Glad the 9mm Storms work. I teach at a police academy and a very large agency ran PX4 Storms in .40 for several years. They were fragile and broke so often that in one class, the department armorer had to drive spare parts up to the academy during range week. I'm a Beretta fan, but the .40 PX4 was not their brightest shining moment.
As someone who carries a CZ P01 I do find it intersting that we are in that small group of DA/SA lovers. May need to get a px4 someday to try our, but I doubt I'll be leaving my P01!
Is it still your carry pistol in 2022 , would you buy it today ?
Do you still carry this gun today. How does it stand up?
There's a very simple way to lighten the factory trigger; just trim a couple coils off of the hammer spring. Careful not to go too far or you'll end up with too little power and get light primer strikes.
Have this in the 40 compact with about 2000 rds thru it and never had a problem. Made it a g model with the flush decocker and trijicon hd sights. With a jm custom iwb holster it hides great. Love this gun
I have the vanilla Storm compact and I love it.
Orange ( & red) sights are a throwback from ‘60s & ‘70s handgun fashion. These are the worst colors to discern in lowlight conditions. Red turns to black and orange to charcoal. The last colors your eye can discern in low light are green and blue. You’ll notice that emergency services, highway workers, motorcyclists and so many other are adopting that fluorescent lime-green for their vests, clothing and their vehicles. I had a beautiful custom Colt Combat Commander decades ago and one of the modification I had done was to convert the front sight to green ramp - much better at night & lowlight.
I applaud Tritium and passives fiber optics (which do nothing in poor light) and endorse these methods. I am surprised at so many makers providing orange/red front sights.
Can the ambi slide catch be added to the Compact Carry? The left side only isn't great for lefties.
Just purchased one and man it's and great quality money well spent gun,
I bought based on reviews and feel. It is light weight but that is a disadvantage to smaller hands and smaller people unless you are a powerlifter/bodybuilder. I changed out the grips to more fit my hand. When I went to the range the 1st shot was alright but the recoil being so much and all over the place was horrible and my follow-up shots were way off target. I think this gun is great if you have bigger hands and are a strong individual. I shot 50 rounds and look forward to selling it in the future. My 2 cents.
I had this particular model and sold it. I also have smaller hands but not sure that was a factor. Real great shooting pistol, but it just didn’t serve a purpose for me. Was just too chunky to be a carry gun compared to the rest of my rotation, and I didn’t need another nightstand gun. I really did want a DA/SA for carry at times, though, so I essentially replaced with with an H&K p30sk. Kinda ugly, too. But again, a fine pistol.