PX4 vs. 92FS

[pablo45]

I am getting a Cx4 in a 9mm and would like to get a pistol that will accept the same magazines. The CX4 is now fitted for a 92FS mag's. However that can be easily changed out. What I am having a tough time on deciding on is what do I want.
92Fs has it's good and bad parts as most of us know, but it is reliable and magazines are everywhere for it. The ammo I am going to be using is mostly FMJ's for plinking and whenever I go camping but other than that it will not be my daily carry.
The PX4 I have not shot yet, but have held it alot. I really like the ergo's and the access's that you can get for it. It is pretty new so I do not know too much about it. I do like the rail and the magazine feel compared to the 92FS. It is a little cheaper to buy in my area than the 92FS also (almost a 100.00).
So if you had your choice what would you get between these two handguns?
Feel free to post some pic's

 

[jwxspoon]

I've got em both, I would prefer the PX4 (although mine is in .40) but you can't go wrong with either one.

jw

 

[cirrus]

man, that's tough. i own a PX4 9 but shoot a 92 FS regularly. i like them equally. the only difference i have really noticed is that the PX4 has more muzzle flip. it doesn't bother me but some may consider that a negative.

 

[LegalAlien]

Tough call

I love Beretta and currently have a 92FS. Love the classic look of it, great trigger feel and 'soft' recoil. However - it is too big to be carry gun. It will be a regular shooting gun - it will get taken to the range regularly. It will be close at hand at home for home defense - fitted with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.
However, my next purchase will be a PX4, also in 9mm cal. I love the feel of it in my hand - have not fired it yet, but read enough on Beretta forum to convince me that I won't be sorry. I love the polymer frame, lighter weight and awesome futuristic looks.
All reports I have read so far, indicates dependency on par with the 92's.
I almost feel like a traitor, but my vote goes for the PX4

 

[ajoker31]

I have both and really like them. I use the 92fs as a range gun and the PX4 in .40 as a secondary carry option to my G-19. Both are great I voted for the PX4 just because I can carry it in a cheap low riding Don Hume IWB holster (the 92fs is slightly more accurate but too big for carry).

Joker

 

[10-Ring]

I prefer the 92fs, I have other choices if I were to go polygun.

 

[EOD Guy in VA]

Have both ... love both
You can't go wrong with either
Personally, I like the feel of the PX4 better.

 

[nwilliams]

Love my Px4 but its a tough call. I would vote for either one, but I'll vote Px4 because that's the only Beretta I currently own and so far its been great.

IMO there is no other gun which racks as smooth as a 92 series Beretta, its like the slide is riding on ball bearings. The 92 series is one of the most accurate and ergonomically pleasing guns of all time. It fits my hand like a glove, its reliable and classy.

I've owned a 92FS and a 92F in the past but right now I only own a Px4, why I ever got rid of either of my 92's is beyond me:banghead: However like I said I do really love my Px4 but its really a completely different gun.

 

[Pops 1]

I own a 92FS and PX4 40. If you can own both do it. Pops

 

[tedburns]

92 FS - old, reliable, proven and true. Appealingly designed, if not a handsome gun. It's becoming a bit 'dated' inasmuch as the military has used and carried it for more than twenty years.

PX4-new, reliable, proven and true. Futuristic, ugly design. I could not get over its 'bad' looks-almost as ugly as a Glock, which I sold many years ago.

I voted for the 92FS, and though I do not own one, I have fired them on occasion and now own a new Taurus PT92 SS version-very pleased with the handgun.

 

[Hoppy590]

my vote is 92.

practical reasoning.
any instance where you are limited in the number of magazines you can carry would be a SHTF situation. in wich case, CCW size is irrelevant and the 92 would be to no disadvantage. while it may be CHEAPER to share magsfor a range or carry gun it is not of vital importance unless these are you SHTF guns

 

[Autolycus]

I liked the PX4 myself. That is my vote.

 

[gudel]

I have both, so should you, and anyone else posting WHICH ONE.

 

[Spenser]

Rumor has it the PX4 will accept 92 mags. Is this true? If so, it's a big plus in my opinion. I have a Glock that I'm really thinking about swapping for either a px4 or a Walther P99.

Anybody know about the magazine issue??

 

[AZGlock13]

Spenser, As far as I know the PX4 will not accept 92/96 mags. I have a PX4 9mm (great pistol (IMHO)), but I have never tried to insert a 92 mag into it, but I'm pretty sure it won't fit right. However, the Beretta CX4 carbine, with the 92/96 internal grip sleeve installed, will accept all 92/96 mags (great pistol caliber carbine (IMHO)). The Beretta 9000s (a real nice compact CCW pistol (IMHO), yet a lot of people don't care for it) will also accept 92/96 mags as well, but they highly recommend using a sleeve adapter on each mag. I believe the Beretta Cougar line (8000, 8040, 8045, etc.) use their own mag lineup and are not compatible with 92/96 mags. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this.

 

[Spenser]

I can verify that about the Cougar line, I know they won't take the 92 mags. It would sure make the px4 awfully palatable if it DID take 92 mags.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Hoppy590]

i can verify the 9000 series using adapters, will take 92 mags

 

[Master Blaster]

Look at a G17 if interested in polymer, or a CZ 75 or browning hipower both are much better 9mms than either choice you posted here.

I had a 92fs and sold it due to its poor accuracy, and inability to shoot lead bullets.

 

[Homerboy]

I have both, a stainless 92 and a PX4. Love them both, but the 92 is so much classier and refined. I almost bought a standard blued 92 instead of the PX4, but I went with something different. If I could only keep one gun, it would be that 92.

And I can consistently shoot the bullseye out of the target at 20 yards with mine. Nothing more accuarte for me.

 

[gudel]

Look at a G17 if interested in polymer, or a CZ 75 or browning hipower both are much better 9mms than either choice you posted here.

I had a 92fs and sold it due to its poor accuracy, and inability to shoot lead bullets.

I strongly disagree. Poor accuracy is the result of bad shooter, not the 92FS. Why in the world the 92FS can't shoot lead bullets? That's just nonsense talk. The finish and workmanship quality on both 92FS and PX4 are far superior than any new in box CZ I see from gunshops.

 

[possum]

i prefer the px4 personally. just feels better to me in my hand.

 

[RevolvingCylinder]

I'm also interested in why the Beretta 92FS cannot shoot unjacketed bullets.