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MLeake · September 20, 2011, 11:58 AM

It isn't cheap, but the Beretta CX4 seems very nice. Haven't had the opportunity to shoot one yet, just handle and drool over one at my LGS. It comes in several versions. One takes 92 series magazines; one takes PX4 magazines; and one takes 8045 magazines.

The 92 variant has the highest potential capacity, as noted by MidwestRookie. But the PX4 magazine variant does have 20rd magazines available, so I'd base the decision (between Berettas, anyway) on which pistols you like better, the M9/92 series or the PX4.

I like both the PX4 and the M9 better than I like Glocks, due to personal ergonomics (Glocks are good guns, but don't feel right in my hands). Otherwise, the carbines that take Glock magazines make sense to me.

Edit: Chadio, the OP didn't clarify, but my guess is he wants two pistols for one of two reasons, either of which are valid:

1) It never hurts to have a spare, in case one gets damaged, etc; and/or

2) One larger and one smaller, the smaller capable of serving as a magazine compatible BUG, spare, or standalone CCW.

September 20, 2011, 11:58 AM	#13
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	It isn't cheap, but the Beretta CX4 seems very nice. Haven't had the opportunity to shoot one yet, just handle and drool over one at my LGS. It comes in several versions. One takes 92 series magazines; one takes PX4 magazines; and one takes 8045 magazines. The 92 variant has the highest potential capacity, as noted by MidwestRookie. But the PX4 magazine variant does have 20rd magazines available, so I'd base the decision (between Berettas, anyway) on which pistols you like better, the M9/92 series or the PX4. I like both the PX4 and the M9 better than I like Glocks, due to personal ergonomics (Glocks are good guns, but don't feel right in my hands). Otherwise, the carbines that take Glock magazines make sense to me. Edit: Chadio, the OP didn't clarify, but my guess is he wants two pistols for one of two reasons, either of which are valid: 1) It never hurts to have a spare, in case one gets damaged, etc; and/or 2) One larger and one smaller, the smaller capable of serving as a magazine compatible BUG, spare, or standalone CCW.