Beretta Cx4 Storm. Price and use.

[Hammerhead6814]

(Note: It's a pistol-caliber weapon with a pistol-magazine, therefor I think this qualifies as a Handguns thread)

Every now and then a friend will tell you "Dude, you gotta take a look at (x)!".

Well yesterday I was sent a ton of youtube videos and a few sites with reviews for the Beretta Cx4 Storm. I liked what I saw, and I really like this.

So of course the red guy on my right shoulder said "Go get one! You want one!". The little angel looking fellow went: "But what would you use it for? Think about how much it costs!".

That being said I found some VERY mixed information on how much a Cx4 Storm is selling for these days. Back in 06' I found out that they were going for $700+ . Not something I'd pay for a pistol-caliber... ANYTHING. Heck you could buy a used Bulgarian AK for that, or a good .308 Remington 700, or build an AR (although why would you?). Then I ran into some used and new Cx4's for sale that were just $450-$500. Not exactly cheap but certainly more geared toward what I see a pistol-caliber pistol/carbine being worth.

But most of those ad's were from 08'. Back when guns were not viewed as in the "danger-zone". Finding one for sale these days, online the prices are extreme. I think it was Impact Guns that had them for nearly $800. But that's Impact Guns, where sanity is the only thing on permanent back-order.

So what IS the current value of a Cx4 Storm carbine?

Finally, what's it geared toward as far as use? Defense? S.H.T.F.? Just fun?

 

[Shawn Dodson]

I liked it until I shot it. Then I lost all interest in it.

Good luck.

 

[browningguy]

I have a sub 2000, not a CX4. However I do think they have a user, smaller and lighter than an AR/AK, easier to shoot accuratly than a pistol. It's a compromise weapon, but they all are at some point.

 

[Avenger29]

Interesting guns, but after I found out that I didn't care for pistol caliber carbines in general, I sold the Marlin Camp 9 that I purchased and went with a Lewis Machine and Tool AR-15 instead. Yes, it cost more than the Beretta but has much expanded capabilities, wide parts, magazines, and accessories availability and is actually a rifle instead of a pistol caliber carbine.

I still want to try the Storm out and run it through some extensive range sessions. The main thing I can see where it would be useful is, say, at an indoor range that does not allow rifle calibers. And 9x19mm ammunition was once cheap and readily available...

I have a sub 2000, not a CX4. However I do think they have a user, smaller and lighter than an AR/AK, easier to shoot accuratly than a pistol. It's a compromise weapon, but they all are at some point.

Is it really that much smaller/lighter than an AR that's built with a nod towards weight savings? Pencil bbl, 14.5" with a pinned FH, CavArms poly lower reciever? Lightweight ARs can run around 5-6 lbs.

The Beretta Storm weighs 5.6lbs.

The Sub 2000 weighs 4lbs and folds

Marlin Camp 9 weight 6.75lbs

The recoil springs on the straight blowback 9mms can also be harder to overcome vs. the recoil spring on the AR-15.

The Beretta measures 29.72 inches long

The AR-15 measures about 33 inches or so with a retracted stock (for a pinned 14.5" bbl, I think)

 

[jonnyc]

My friend has a Storm. Great fun plinker and lots of defense potential. I'm poor and got a Hi-Point 995 and put it in an ATI stock. Other than mag capacity, The HP is essentially the equal of the CX4. I'm currently building a .45ACP Enfield. I think pistol-caliber carbines have a real place in any shooting collection.

 

[ejfalvo]

I have a 45ACP Storm which I bought for HD. Accurate, easy to shoot, fun to shoot. I chose the 45 to match ammo with my handguns. I take it to the range weekly. Haven't tired if it after 6 months. Cost -$750.

 

[Avenger29]

The HP is essentially the equal of the CX4.

I wouldn't consider that to be true. The HP is a great value for the money, though, so if you are unsure about whether or not a pistol caliber carbine is right for you, you can't go wrong buying a HP to try it out.

I'm considering getting a HP Carbine for a truck gun that I wouldn't cry over if it got stolen.

 

[jonnyc]

You're right if you're looking at fit, finish, accessories, etc. But we shoot alot side-by-side and there really isn't too much difference. At 50 yards, mine with open sights is as accurate as his with a red-dot, even when we swap guns. Both have been 100% reliable. Both have crappy triggers. The original HP stock is thin and flexes too much, but the ATI is nice and solid. Would I get a CX4 if I had the cash...maybe. Am I very happy with the HP...yup.
But to return to the original question: "Finally, what's it geared toward as far as use? Defense? S.H.T.F.? Just fun?", I would have to answer...all the above.

 

[Black Knight]

I bought a Cx4 Storm after I was sent to the Beretta factory Armorers Course in 2004. It is set up to match my Beretta 92 pistol. I tried to get my department to purchase a couple for the police officers. The idea was to give our officers an option between the Mossberg shotguns we currently have and the Storm. The storm would give a more precise shot at distances not normally suitable for a pistol. We stuck with the shotguns. I like the Storm. With it I have 2 firearms that use the same magazines. I don't know what they cost now but they are fun to shoot.

 

[Mikefln]

I have a storm from when they first came out to compliment my Beretta 92. The purpose of this weapon was based off the North Hollywood shoot out. Basically you had a bunch of cops who were shooting at bad guys (dressed in armor) in a high stress situation at 30-50 yards. None of the cops were capable of shooting head shots at that distance. The purpose of the storm is to take the mag out of the 92 and put it into the Cx4 and now the average cop can make a head shot in that enviroment. It is a fun weapon to have.

 

[MICHAEL T]

My dealer has one in 40S&W NEW FOR $650 if any one interested

 

[Zebraranger]

They're a really enjoyable carbine to have at the range. I find myself bringing it almost every trip. I have the CX4 .40 and its set up to use the same mags as my Beretta 90-Two. With a 16.5" barrel and a overall length of only 29.5", its a nice compact package for HD. Since this photo I've switched out the scope ring to a lower profile ring to allow the red dot scope to cowitness. I've also added a light and sling. They make a great combination and its performed flawlessly with no issues.