New Beretta carbine

[Kamicosmos]

Got to handle a Storm tonight!

Went to the range this evening with Blacksnowman, and once we were done shooting, we did the obligitory gun browsing. Guy behind the counter says (parphrasing here) "Check it!" and holds up a Beretta Storm! He says it's the only one in the KC area, possibly the only one in Missouri and Kansas. He practically tosses it to me to fondle.

Overall, I was impressed with it. It looks good, not nearly as toy like as I was expecting. Shoulders good, points well. Sights were a bit funky. Normal peep and post, but the peep hole seemed tiny, it was kinda hard to see the front sight. Only thing I would change would be to let the pistol grip be a pistol grip...eliminate that connecting section to the stock. And open up the rear sight more too.

Dealer said the .40 cal version won't be out till next year. I think it would be a great sister gun to my Beretta 96fs, since they use the same mags and all. Excellent home defense combo, me thinks.

 

[Sven]

Normal peep and post, but the peep hole seemed tiny, it was kinda hard to see the front sight

Better for Long Range shootin, maybe?

 

[S_O_Laban]

Sounds very cool, BTW what range were you and the snowman at?

 

[Nightcrawler]

Swami Nightcrawler predicts this thread will shortly be moved to the Rifle Forum....

 

[Kaylee]

Swami Nightcrawler predicts this thread will shortly be moved to the Rifle Forum....

that Nightcrawler, he's pretty smart.

 

[Nightcrawler]

that Nightcrawler, he's pretty smart

I agree, Nightcrawler is very intelligent! And talented. And good-looking. He's also witty, charming, smooth, suave, and cool.

 

[Nightcrawler]

I agree, Nightcrawler is very intelligent! And talented. And good-looking. He's also witty, charming, smooth, suave, and cool.

I concur. I'd just like to add, however, that Nightcrawler is also VERY humble. He's like, WAY more humble than most people.

 

[S_O_Laban]

uuuhhhh....yaa )

 

[Kaylee]

so... about that Storm.

thanks for the review! I was wondering about the pistol grip thing.. from the "Rifleman" article a while back it looked like it was pretty well designed for a thumbhole-type arrangement, compared to a lot of the other "get around the law" designs out there.. did it cramp your wrist at all?

 

[Tamara]

I was extremely impressed by the ergos of the one I played with at SHOT; it seemed very well thought-out.

It ain't for me, just because I don't have much in the way of Beretta handguns. If I owned a 92, 96 or Cougar that I used a lot and had a bunch of magazines for, I'd be all over the CX4.

 

[Coot]

As I mentioned in another thread, I just picked up one for my kids to plink with yesterday. The rear sight has two apertures that you can flip to select: a very small one (long range?), and a much larger one that is more on the line of a ghost ring.

 

[Kamicosmos]

Kaylee asked:

I was wondering about the pistol grip thing.. .. did it cramp your wrist at all?

No, it was very comfortable. I just think it would look better without the bar in the way...

Coot said:

The rear sight has two apertures that you can flip to select.

Ah...didn't look at it that closely. I was thinking this morning as I woke up (How's that for being a gun-nut!) that it probably has a dual site setup...thanks for confirming that!

And Finally, S_O_Laban asked:

what range were you and the snowman at?

Bullet Hole Range in Overland Park, Kansas.

 

[gun-fucious]

the flash picture on Gunbroker makes the finish appear to be semi smooth

is it slick or sticky?

 

[gun-fucious]

i think i just figured out why i like it so much

it reminds me of the XP100:
http://www.lascweb.8k.com/images/xp100.jpg

 

[Dr.Rob]

Handled one last night. Very Star-Trek, light wieght and 'neat". front sight was hard to pick up.. agree the rear apeture is too small.

Not terribly pricey. Six-fifty or so (if I recall).

 

[Hutch]

I was of the opinion that were unobtainium. I MUST have one. Right away! And I'm not usually an 'early adopter' sort, neither. I'll likely buy the first one I see for sale.

 

[cookie]

I received a reply from Beretta today (re: the CX4 .45). Here it is:

Dear Customer,


Currently the 45 caliber is forecasted for some time during 2004 -- Unfortunately we are unable to give you, at this time, a more definitive time frame.


We appreciate your continued interest in the Beretta product line -- You may wish to contact us towards the beginning of 2004 for additional updates -- If we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.


Best Regards,
Beretta USA

 

[Coot]

Dr Rob,

I just bought one for $576.00 (and I'm sure the dealer was selling it at a profit).

I recall another poster saying they saw one for around $650.00; maybe thats the full MSRP?

A lot of dealers out there are real hogs on prices.

 

[Kamicosmos]

is it slick or sticky?

When I first grabbed it, I thought it was some kind of rubber coating, kinda like the Hougue OverMolded stocks. But it is just hard plastic...maybe cause it was new it felt ... grippy.

 

[Monkeyleg]

Got to handle one of these yesterday, and it's very cool. Lightweight, points really well, and has some great features. The retractible accessory rail was a real surprise.

Anyone have experience with one of these?

Pic:

 

[Monkeyleg]

Ooops! How did I manage to post this in Shotguns? Please move to Rifles.

 

[tracer]

Saw one at the Ft Worth Gun Show Saturday-$669.It was too short for me.
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[WhoKnowsWho]

I just want to hold one now, the prices are staying at scalper prices

 

[Onslaught]

Saw one at the Ft Worth Gun Show Saturday-$669.It was too short for me.

But don't forget that they come with spacers to increase LOP, and more spacers can be purchased. I forget the max LOP, but I THINK it was somewhere in the 14" -ish range.

Thanks for the report!

 

[Obiwan]

FYI

There is a thread on this in rifles!

Several people have handled them