Berreta Px4

[recondoc8427]

I bought a PX4 Storm and although I have only taken it to the range once, I had a lot of problems. First magazine went fine, then, I had all kinds of malfunctions, jams, misfire, fire but did not eject round. I loved the way it shot. Very accurate. But I worry that the gun will continue to have these problems. I own two Beretta 92F (same gun I carried in the military) and have taken both to the range straight out of the box TRYING to make them fail by putting 1000 rounds through them of the lowest quality ammunition I could find, never once did they fail. Frankly, worried about the Storm. Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[Boats]

Did you thoroughly clean it prior to shooting it? You really need to examine the mating area between the locking block tooth and the groove in the barrel and make sure it is nicely slicked up.

How many rounds have you put through it?

Is it a 9mm or is it larger? How many different types of ammo have you shot through it?

Finally, did you fill out your warranty card? Gets you three years to sort it out rather than one.

 

[Taurus_9mm]

I think the PX4 Storm in .40 S&W will be my next purchase. I had the opportunity to hold one the other day at one of the two gun shops I visit and was impressed. I did end up getting a Glock 22 however as well as a Remington 870. Next time though.

 

[group17]

But have you seen the new PX4C that was featured at the shot show? Over all size is about an inch shorter height and length. A plastic cougar!
http://www.berettaforum.net/vb/showthread.php?t=58303

 

[WRGADog]

I have a PX4 9mm and a PX4sc in 9mm

They are great guns, reliable, accurate, easy to maintain.

 

[recondoc8427]

Berreta PX4, I seem to be the only one have problems

Took my new gun to the range and the first magazine went fine, but then, I started to have problems. Misfires, jams, misfeeds, round would fire but not eject. Loved the recoil, loved the accuaracy, I got a very nice group at 7 yards. I have two Berreta 92 F (same as I carried in the military) and have gone out of my way to TRY and MAKE them fail, 1000 rounds each, in the rain, crappy ammo, flawless not one problem. This weapon though failed first time out. I reiterate that I loved the accuaracy and the way it shot. But, I seriously question the reliability at this point. I have since taken it home and given it a very detailed cleaning. I will try the range again this weekend. Anybody have any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Recondoc8427
Semper Fi.

 

[NAK]

I don't own A PX4, I own TWO, both in 40 S&W.

After about 2000 rounds through the first one, I felt compelled to get a "spare". I did buy the model that is decocker only the 2nd time around. The first one had the little pin removed the first time I tore the slide all the way down for cleaning.

I used the PX$ in a defensive pistol course that ran about 1200 rounds of Blazer Brass through the gun in two days. Not a single failure.

I do, at times, carry it in a IWB holster. I is kinda big, but I am a big guy with lots of stuffing to hide it in.

Not a sign of any problems with the finish

 

[HWood]

Just got my PX4 (F) two weeks ago. I took it to the range after work last night and had 0 failures while running 100 of crappy Brown Bear FMJ and some nicer brass-cased RWS ball ammo (100 rds). It was cleaned twice prior to use. I do prefer the lateral girth of the Cougar grip, but I wanted a chin rail and mags that'll fit the CX4.

 

[DERGLOCKINMEISTER]

PX4

My son shoots his 9mm PX4 in our league competitions. The last 6 week session he beat me by 1 point ( 6 weeks ,8 targets per night , 12 rounds per target , 120 possible points per target ) 1 lousy point !!! I was alternately proud and pissed ! Naturally I credit his firearm and younger eyes for the win . He has had great luck with his Berreta and even prefers it to his Glock (no accounting for taste )

 

[sillar68]

I bought a type F 40S&W recently. In my experience, it's as or more accurate than its competitors, the recoil is slightly less than it's competitors for the same caliber, and it looks COOL.

The two things that seem to divide people the most on this gun are (1) The safety/decocker. The safety is activated on the Type F and stays on when you decock it. If that bothers you, get the Type G and you'll have a decocker only. (2) The aesthetic design seems to divide people a great deal. It's a very unique, modern design that stands out, and doesn't look like any of it's competitors. Some people call it a "Star Trek" gun, and I like that, as I wouldn't want to own a gun you might spot on a rerun of Mannix, Cannon or Matlock.

Some other controversial things you see come up include the rotating barrel, which I think is an advantage; the polymer portion of the feed ramp, which you should keep away from petroleum-based cleaners; and minor flaking on the slide (as another poster already mentioned).

If you search any of the competitors, you'll find problems with them as well - whether it be cracked slides, bad fit slide-to-frame, poor customer service, bad triggers, FTFs due to limp-wristing...and the list goes on.

 

[atomd]

I've been wanting to shoot one of these for a while. Something intrigues me about the design and the rotating barrel. It's not much to look at and I wouldn't buy one because the safety/decocker is in the wrong place but I wouldn't mind shooting one to see how it is. A lot of people seem to like them.

 

[joe_security]

I have a friend that owns a PX in .45ACP. He loves the gun. He sent the slide to Trijicon for night sights and remains very satisfied with it.

 

[Jacky Treehorn]

My brother has a PX4 in 9mm. It has been dead reliable after about 2000 rounds....I actually don't think he has EVER had a single jam with that thing. It is extremely accurate (he has managed some excellent groupings, very consistently) - and it is by far one of the softest shooting 9mm semi autos I've ever shot. I nearly got one instead of my CZ P01, so that says a lot.