New 9mm

6mm · April 16, 2014, 07:42 PM

Have been looking for a new 9mm. Was leaning toward a Walther PPQ, but just not around here. Looked at a Walther PPX and was not impressed. Had the chance to shoot a Ruger SR9 and a Beretta PX4 Storm. The Ruger was ok, but was really impressed with the PX4. Needless to say the PX4 came home.

Fired over 150 rds of FMJ, JHP, in both 115gr and 124gr. Not a single hiccup. It handled really well, the softest shooting 9mm I have shot.

lamarw · April 16, 2014, 08:26 PM

Congrats on your new pistol. If it serves you as well as my Beretta's, you will be pleased with it for years to come.

triplebike · April 16, 2014, 08:27 PM

In the last 10 years I have owned 10 Beretta 9MM handguns. Three of those 10 were PX4's. I have fired well over 40,000 rds through these handguns. Some were purchased new, some used. I have never experienced any failure of any kind on any of these firearms. All were stock out of the box & the only thing I ever replaced was the recoil springs which was done approximately every 5-8 thousand rds as preventive maintenance. Unbelievable reliability. Enjoy your PX4.

Uncle Malice · April 16, 2014, 08:28 PM

Congrats!

I like the design of the PX4. The one I tested had a pretty bad trigger. Very heavy and... 'sticky' I guess I would call it. Not gritty, but not smooth. I could have probably dealt with it, but I can do slide mounted controls. Ergonomics and aesthetics are good. Reliability seems to be good too.

Where are the pics?!

Also - could've just ordered the PPQ online. What a superb gun it is.

Worc · April 16, 2014, 09:47 PM

Nice choice. I looked pretty hard at a PX4 when I was looking for a 9mm CC gun in DA/SA. I ended up with a HK P-30, but I liked the storm and recommend them to quite a few others. They are also priced pretty good and have good quality.

loose_holster_dan · April 17, 2014, 06:25 AM

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Also - could've just ordered the PPQ online. What a superb gun it is.

truth!

the thing i couldn't get over on the px4 was the small capacity for the huge size.

TailGator · April 17, 2014, 09:16 AM

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It handled really well, the softest shooting 9mm I have shot.

My daughter has the PX4 Compact in 9 mm, and I agree about it being the softest shooting 9 I have experienced.

Good pistol - I hope you continue to enjoy it.

ScotchMan · April 17, 2014, 09:26 AM

I find the PX4 to be one of the most underrated pistols out there. I previously had a full-size .45 and currently have a compact 9mm. The trigger is just phenomenal.

April 16, 2014, 07:42 PM	#1
6mm Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2000 Location: Nebraska Posts: 198	New 9mm Have been looking for a new 9mm. Was leaning toward a Walther PPQ, but just not around here. Looked at a Walther PPX and was not impressed. Had the chance to shoot a Ruger SR9 and a Beretta PX4 Storm. The Ruger was ok, but was really impressed with the PX4. Needless to say the PX4 came home. Fired over 150 rds of FMJ, JHP, in both 115gr and 124gr. Not a single hiccup. It handled really well, the softest shooting 9mm I have shot. __________________ You carry a Badge, You carry a Gun Sean Connery - The Untouchables Here endth the lesson

April 16, 2014, 08:28 PM	#4
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Congrats! I like the design of the PX4. The one I tested had a pretty bad trigger. Very heavy and... 'sticky' I guess I would call it. Not gritty, but not smooth. I could have probably dealt with it, but I can do slide mounted controls. Ergonomics and aesthetics are good. Reliability seems to be good too. Where are the pics?! Also - could've just ordered the PPQ online. What a superb gun it is. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

April 17, 2014, 09:26 AM	#8
ScotchMan Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Posts: 1,368	I find the PX4 to be one of the most underrated pistols out there. I previously had a full-size .45 and currently have a compact 9mm. The trigger is just phenomenal. __________________ Everyday Loadout NRA Instructor NRA Member

April 16, 2014, 08:26 PM	#2
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Congrats on your new pistol. If it serves you as well as my Beretta's, you will be pleased with it for years to come.

April 16, 2014, 08:27 PM	#3
triplebike Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: Eastern, Pa Posts: 301	In the last 10 years I have owned 10 Beretta 9MM handguns. Three of those 10 were PX4's. I have fired well over 40,000 rds through these handguns. Some were purchased new, some used. I have never experienced any failure of any kind on any of these firearms. All were stock out of the box & the only thing I ever replaced was the recoil springs which was done approximately every 5-8 thousand rds as preventive maintenance. Unbelievable reliability. Enjoy your PX4.

April 16, 2014, 09:47 PM	#5
Worc Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 641	Nice choice. I looked pretty hard at a PX4 when I was looking for a 9mm CC gun in DA/SA. I ended up with a HK P-30, but I liked the storm and recommend them to quite a few others. They are also priced pretty good and have good quality.