Beretta Px4 Storm Sub-Compact now available in USA
I thought the pistol was out in January, but they issued this press release yesterday. Either way, it is now available.
UPDATE: Tim, in the comments below, let us know that the pistol is due to be released in may-june 08.
From the press release:
Beretta USA is pleased to announce the introduction of the most advanced Sub-Compact sidearm of its kind – the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact pistol. Built around Beretta’s latest Px4 Storm modular technology, the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact delivers concealed carry handling with large frame firepower.
Available in two calibers, 9mm with 13 round magazine capacity and .40 S&W with 10 round magazine capacity, the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact will be available in all the traditional configurations (F, G, C, D actions) that have made its Px4 Storm full size counterpart a preferred choice of Law Enforcement agencies and civilians across the United States. This new pistol uses a very reliable locked breech, providing a more compact and lighter weight system. Additionally, the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact utilizes a stainless steel barrel which requires less maintenance and is corrosion resistant, making it perfectly suited for concealment close to active perspiring bodies.
“With the launch of our new Sub-Compact model, the Storm family of polymer pistols and carbines is now the ideal suite of firearm platforms available on the market” said Gabriele DePlano, Vice President of Product Development at Beretta USA. “Whether it is used for concealed or open carry, on or off duty, as a patrol rifle or for home protection, the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact family is poised to offer our operators the ultimate in Beretta’s reliability, durability and accuracy in its smallest package yet.”
Hailed by some as the most accurate Sub-Compact pistol on the market, the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact offers absolute reliability and consistent accuracy in a small package. Featuring a Picatinny rail to fit light and laser accessories, the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact also adapts to different hand sizes easily with interchangeable backstraps that are included with each firearm. The magazineÂ’s patented “Snap-Grip” allows for maximum concealability when the firearm is holstered, while providing a comfortable and secure grip when the pistol is being fired. An ambidextrous manual safety, ideally positioned on both sides of the slide for easy access by all shooters, and a low-profile slide catch complete this small yet powerful package. Additionally, a reversible magazine release button, in small or large size, can be mounted on either side for the convenience of the operator. The Px4 Storm Sub-Compact was designed by Beretta USA and will be manufactured in the United States at Beretta USAÂ’s Accokeek, MD facility.
PX4 Storm Sub-Compact
More info here.
Yea, well just because the company issues a press release does not mean it’s available. As of 03/10/08, it is not. A search of gun shops from one coast to the other fails to find one. A call to Beretta has them saying late March or early April, which probably means summer.
Hi Ricksco, thanks for letting us know what Beretta said.
I’m in agreement with Ricksco, I’ve been waiting since October, It is now March 18th and still not out. I’ve called several dealers and including the one I have a deposit with and still no actual release date.
Please let us know when they finally come in.
today is 03/24/08, and i just found out that the px4 storm sub-compact is due to be released in may-june 08.
Thanks Tim. I have updated the blog post.
Beretta’s wholesaler, Lipseys, says late May 2008, but who knows…….
thats where i got my info from, lipseys says may-june, but of course who knows anymore.
Maryland State Police just took delivery of their shipment 1000+ so maybe thats why there is a delay to the dealers.
I went to gander mnt. today and they advised they have some on order and are expected to recieve them in 2 weeks.
Corey, which Gander Mountain were you at? The one here in greensboro act like they don’t know anything about the gun.
college station,TX
release date may-june
How much will the subcompact Px4 Storm cost?
$559.00
where do we stand on the new arrivals??
still no word
I got a call from my firearms dealer Friday here in CO, he said he was tearing up the waiting list for these. He had called Beretta and told me they said they were not sure when they would be shipping them, and that they were not in production at this time with the gun. This guy is usually pretty reliable, but since one poster said that MD police had gotten 1000, I’m not sure what to think. Anyone know anybody at the MD PD to confirm that they actually bought 1000? Seems like a rather large number for backup weapons at one PD.
Sorry for the confusion. Maryland State Police just took delivery of the PX4 Storm full size. They are the new duty issue weapon. Some where around 1400 pistols.
this is from the beretta web site
After extensive testing of the new PX4 Sub-compact we believe this will be one of our best pistols to date. We anticipate releasing the first production run of PX4 Sub-compact pistols by mid summer. This first run is designated to cover the pre-orders we have for the pistol at this time. These pre-orders consist of distributor, dealer and law enforcement purchases so it is not possible to tell when a customer’s individual purchase will make actually arrive at your dealer. If you are considering a purchase of a PX4 sub compact pistol we suggest placing an order with your local dealer now.
THIS IS THE LATEST FROM BERETTA.
BERETTA PX4 STORM SUB-COMPACT PISTOL ON ITS WAY!
Deliveries on the new Beretta PX4 Storm Sub-Compact Pistol scheduled to begin June 1, 2008.
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
It is nearing the end of June. Nothing yet.
Hey Beretta, it’s June 24 and still no PX4 Subcompacts. We (I) don’t mind a wait, but at least stop with the FALSE delivery dates. That does not inspire brand loyalty. At least not towards Beretta.
Talk about a disappointment! Received a phone call from my local Gun Shop, my PX4 had arrived! Before I could head down there, got another phone call… Oooops! Sorry! The shipment came in mis-marked. What was in the box was actually the PX4 compact. Oh well. They told me that the real deal ’should’ be arriving within the next week or two. Now, haven’t we heard THAT before! Still waiting. And still getting more ticked-off at Beretta for the totally incompetent way they have handled this product launch.
Yep… same thing happened to me.. it was a PX Storm, not the subcompact. Dealers here are all saying, if lucky…. “next Spring” (of 2009)… and that’s been normal for Beretta in launching a new product.
A year late, and $2 short from when they say they will start deliveries.
WHO IS SELLING LESS $$$$
PX4 SUB
Black Wing Shooting Center $622.00 OH
blythesgriffith $559.00 IN
Richland Shooters $559.00 PA
NicholsStore $518.00 SC
Luckys Guns and Tackle $518.00 AL
Forest and Field Outdoor Speci $518.00 CT
CHUCKS GUN AND PAWN $518.00 GA
AAA GUNS $518.00 MA
Grouse Perch $568.00 CT
olathegunshop $603.00 No
Kevin’s Guns and Sporting Goods $518.00 FL
Kones Korner $564.00 SD
CRACKER BOYS OUTDOOR $568.00 FL
Sodak Sports $518.00 SD
Able’s $518.00 TX
Fountain Firearms, Inc. $603.00 TX
Sportsman Ski Haus $518.00 MT
Boise Gun Company $549.00 ID
Larry’s Sporting Goods $528.00 ID
SEE MORE INFO AT http://www.berettausa.com/product/product_pistols_main.htm
I HAD DEPOSIT ON ( MAY-28 ) AT VANCE’S OHIO , AND I AM 2ND ON THE WAITING LIST , THAY GOT THE 1ST PX4 SUB IN AT JULY 1ST , AND I SHOULD BE THE NEXT THAY SAY .. WHO KNOW !!! I PAID $599
I have been in search of a PX4 Storm sub compact for almost a year now. I have talked to 5 of the dealers who are listed on the Beretta webpage as being able to get one and they all say they haven’t seen one. Poor product launch! If anybody has any new news please forward.
THE LATEST FROM LIPSEY’S IS AUGUST.
Yeah right… Libspey’s doesnt seem to know any more about this than the rest of us. Beretta just does not care about its image when they advertise something for close to two years and don’t deliver, and that without so much as an “I’m sorry”.
I guess when you’ve been in business for 500+ consecutive years you just do stuff on your own timetable. We should all have such a track record of longevity. BTW, I’m anxiously waiting to find one, too.
Regarding CES’s post that his dealer got one July 1st, I am skeptical, since according to my dealer, Beretta says they have not shipped any yet. Frankly, I am tired of waiting and have decided to buy a Kahr MK40. (MADE IN THE GOOD OLD USA). Take that Beretta. Do a better job next time.
I received an e-mail from Beretta that states “At this time Beretta is distributing the PX-4 subcompact to the Law Enforcement dept. contracts. Beretta expects with in the next two months to start sending out the commercial order.” We’ll see.
As of 8/1/08 Beretta has yet to begin production of any of the Px4’s. They continue to give the same old answer…we should be starting production in the next couple of months. Beretta is sill setting up and retooling the eastern regional plant and will NOT give a release date. I will post more information as I get it.
8-6-2008
I RECEIVED MY PX4 STORM COMPACT TODAY FROM MY DEALER.
HAS BEEN ON ORDER FOR OVER A YEAR. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT.
AL IN VA.
Also receaved my PX4 Subcompact in 9mm.Was on order through my dealer in Connecticut since last Xmas.In deed what a fine weapon it is.Can’t wait ot shoot it
Bill in CT.
I got mine too! Long Heavy double action pull and light crisp single action. Great fit & finish! Plastic guide rod!?? Adam In PA.
I stopped by my local gun shop, and they got one in that day. I placed a deposit on it, and will be picking it up soon. 9mm, but paid full retail, it seems that they are starting to send them out.
i got mine today in Michigan $619.00 well worth the wait!!
I got mine today, but i had to do alot of investigation, first i went to the Lipseys website and started looking for Beretta dealers by state. i started will the letter “A” for Arizona, i started calling dealers and got lucky with the 2nd dealer and he had 2 just in. I bought it sight unseen and had it shipped to my dealer with whom i had a deposit with since october. i can’t wait to give her a go. Good luck finding one though, try what i did you might just get lucky. mine cost $600.00 plus $ 25.00 shipping. but screw it i got it and don’t have to keep wondering when it will arrive.
God bless ya’ll for buying sight unseen. The wait is killing me but I will have to put my hands on one before I buy it.
I have had the 40 cal sub compact ordered and paid for since april 2007, I do wish they would release more of them
Walked into my local dealer here in Oklahoma City and bought a 9mm off the shelf. They have sold a couple hundred but only have 1 left in stock. This one is for my wife. I am still waiting on my 40 cal. Hope they start putting them out soon! It’s been a loooooong wait but look like a great gun!
JPM in AR
http://gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Story_C/The+Coming+Storm?packedargs=pagenum%3D1
If ya do the cut/paste/go thing on the above web address, it’ll take you to the orginal “Guns & Ammo” artical that most of us probably read back in July of 07… It was this artical which first got me feeling like the little kid that was waiting for the Christmas that seemed would never come.
I stumbled on to this blog eariler this year back in May/June time frame. I saved it in my favorites and every two weeks or so I would bring it up to find out the latest scoop on when to expect release of these little babies. I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone who made their remarks, for whether it was up or down, it made the wait easier.
Well to wrap this up… today I celebrated Christmas. No dissapointment experienced during my play time with it and all hopes were fulfilled. Those of you who are about to get their’s I got one little piece of advise for ya. I did a field strip before firing it to do a prelimary inspection and found out that it was dry. So I put a light coat of Rem Oil on all parts and had no problems during the firing or clean-up afterwards.
Has anyone seen one of the PX4 Subcompact .40SW yet,or have all
the reported cases above where guys have taken delivery of their
PX4 been the 9mm version?
I have not heard of any .40 on the market yet – can’t wait. Got the 9mm and it is just great! – But, it’s just not the .40 I have been waiting for.
I just found this blog – I am so excited – just started shooting after many many years – I am waiting for the .40 too. I love hearing how happy those that have got their 9mm are…
Does anyone know if the Fobus PX4 holster that is made for the full size and compact versions of the PX4 will also work with the sub-compact model?
Sorry – Don’t know about the Fobus PX4 – But, for what it’s worth – I have the Galco Yaqui Slide (YAQ202) and it fits the 9mm and I like it.
Black Wing has 1 PX4 Storm sub in 9mm ($609).
From N. Ga.
I have been looking on line for the 40 cal. on line for a long time. even have my brother (A Tenn. cop looking for it for me). thinking that he might get it faster. If anyone hear’s of them being out let me know.
Picked up my gun this morning. I had waited 15 or 16 months. My local dealer in S W Michigan said he was talking to a supplier who was trying to sell something else when the PX 4 Sub came up and he said he had one. My guy said send it and he did.
Okay, guys.
I’ve been looking at the PX4 SC for over a year now, and NONE of my usual haunts have ever seen one for sale.
Sure, they “say” it’s available, but just try “Gallery of Guns”, “Buds”, or any other reputable online source…and these weapons don’t exist for purchase.
Is there something wrong with the weapon that caused Beretta to take it off the market?
Did they only make two?
What’s up, and where can I get my .40 SW version?
Thanks,
David S.
Tampa, FL
Hi David,
The PX4 SC is on the market, albeit for some strange reason, only in limited quantities. My local gun store finally got a few of them in. That only after people had been reporting buying them for the past two months here. As far as I know, the 40SW version has yet to make its appearance. I picked up the 9mm version of the PX4 SC, mainly to see if I wanted to continue waiting for the 40SW version (the last I heard, the 40SW will not be available until sometime in 2008).
My thoughts? For a sub-compact the PX4 SC is what I would call “chunky”. If you are looking for a more easily concealable package, this may not be what you are looking for. It has a shorter barrel than do the compact and full-size variants of the weapon. It has the same grip thickness, but the grip is shorter than either of the other PX4s.
The three back-strap system unique to this pistol line is excellent. I have a larger hand than most people, yet by putting on the appropriate back-strap the gun was made to be very comfortable to hold.
The workmanship is all typical Beretta, meaning, if you like how Beratta designs and puts together a pistol you will love it. Trigger pull was smooth AND predictable right out of the box. I could see where you may want to have your local smithy tweak it a bit, but for a production weapon I certainly have no complaints with the trigger pull or action.
The weapon would cycle any rounds I put through it without protest and I never had a mis-fire or a failure to eject/chamber a round with any of the production rounds I was cycling through it.
Field-stripping and cleaning is typical Beretta… straight-forward and simple.
There is a LOT of confusion in dealer circles about whether or not holsters and other accessories designed for the compact or full-size versions of this pistol will work with the Sub-compact variant or not. My experience has been, some do and some don’t (big help, eh?? ).
My reason for being so patient for this pistol? I like sub-compacts and I prefer pistols with a safety lever. Sorry, call me old school but I never have gotten to like the “Glock style” safety that is built into the trigger. Just my preference, but if you are like me and prefer a safety lever, then this pistol is for you.
Now, for concealment when you are wearing light or limited clothing, this pistol IS chunky and hence a bit harder to hide. I have a Keltek P3AT (I know, completely different weapon) that I use when deep concealment is a factor. I also have a Walther PPS in 40SW. It is significantly less chunky than the PX4 SC and thus easier to wear in a IWB type holster, but you give up four rounds over what you can carry with the PX4SC in 40 (when Beretta finally gets around to producing them).
Anyway David, I too am clamoring for the 40SW version of the PX4SC when if finally hits the dealers. I do believe it will be worth the wait. I also have to admit that I have never seen a more incompetent product launch in recent memory than Beretta has managed to accomplish with this one. I know it has cost them many potential sales. People just got tired of waiting.
I’ve been looking for a holster for the Beretta PX4 subcompact 9mm. I just got the Fobus PX4 roto paddle holster and it fits perfectly. But am having a problem finding a paddle holster for it with the insight tech x2 laser light mounted under rail, any suggestions ?
After anxiously waiting about a year for this gun to finally hit the dealers, I received a call from the shooting range that I am an annual member of in MO stating that they had one in. Unfortunately by this time I had relocated to Florida. Thought I’d be able to find a dealer here that had them, but could not. Called the range back asked them to transfer it to Florida and the shipment arrive yesterday. It looks and feels great and I’m glad I decided to just wait it out for this one. Unfortunately we have a three day waiting period here in Florida. I can’t wait to try it out. It is a 9m and a model F. I also wanted to wait and get the feel of it in my hands prior to purchase, but realized that with the great demand for this gun that I’d better go ahead purchase it. I was sure that I wouldn’t be disappointed and If I was, there would be no problem transferring it to someone else. Good Luck to everyone still waiting. Don’t give up and purchase something else. Hang in there. It is well worth the wait.
I Bought my PX4 Storm SC 9mm @ Shoot Straight in Orlando and I believe they have the 40 cal too. I am also looking for a Holster that is specifically designed for it…no luck yet. It is such an outstanding piece of work that it is only a matter of time that there will be endless accessories for the PX4 SC!!!
As of last Saturday, Shoot Straight in Orlando did have a Storm Subcompact in stock but it was the 9mm. They said that the 40 would not be released until late 09′, but I think based on the many release dates that were given for the 9mm, Who really know’s for sure. Also the 9mm that they had was way over priced at $700.00 which is well over what I paid for mine including shipping and the transfer fee from a Missouri to an Orlando dealer.
Ok finally I got my hands on a px4sc 9mm.
Unfortunately I have to wait the 5 day period therefore cannot comment on it’s performance. I saw this gun at the gun show and it was love at first site.
I am looking for a perfect holster for it but I am having no luck.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks and appreciate feedback.
I purchase a Galco Yaqui Slide Belt Holste YAQ202 and like it.
Thank you whitecat but I was looking for something that covers the entire gun. Something like Galco F.L.E.T.C.H high ride belt holster.
Also an IWB and a SOB.
Thanks again!
Just bought my dad his berreta sub-compact 9mm for christmas. Got it in Wiscounsin. What a hard find. I got very lucky. From reading all the blogs, I fourtunitly only paid $ 510.00 for his. I think they screwed up somehow, because after I picked it up and paid for it, I asked how they sell them so cheap. He replied after looking at some papers, “Just let me tell you, you got a great deal.” Wll anyway their still hard to find and happy hunting. Thanks for all the info here in.
Picked up my px4sc yesterday and shot about 150 rounds. The gun is perfect. Only thing I didn’t like is that the 2nd mag doesn’t have the pinky extender which without it my finger has no grip. Very accurate for a subcompact… I got a kydex fobus elite conceal holster but I am not too satisfied with it because it is very bulky and requires wearing a big shirt.
Doesn’t get as hot as some other guns. Very easy to take apart and clean..
I saw a iwb holster made by Crossbreed.. Has anyone purchased this for your px4?
1st post at 12 Jul 2008
this is my 2nd post ..
order the px4 sub 40 about 6mo now , the dealer call me around end of aug-08 , a 9mm is ready .. but is not what i want .. so i keep waiting ..
i call the delaer every 3-4week to see if thay have the 40 in .. but until now no luck .. i been search around only find 9mm is aval ..
if you are looking for 9mm , you may try ( gunbroker.com ) doing past 6mo
it usually have 2-3 px4 sub 9mm listing at all time ( like today jan-11 it have 2 lisitng on ) .. and ask price from $550 to $620 .
i will keep wait for my 40cal
Picked up my px4sc in orlando about 2 weeks ago for $450. Love the gun, but having trouble finding a fitting holster.
Where can I find the laser light for PX4 in the Cincinnati area?
A friend of mine have one of this babies and I am thinking in giving him this accessory as a gift…
Thanks in advance!
I called beretta and the guy in customer service told me that the 40.cal. sub-compact will begin shipping around july or aug.2009 I also have one on order and currently I am waiting very impatiantly..beretta should hang their heads low on this one!!!! I have gone to many blogs and alot of people spent their money with other manufacturers because of this delay. I guess its just $$$$ and the chance at losing loyal customers…OH WELL!!! I guess its theirs to lose??????????
ordered my .40 over a year ago…..Still waiting
I’M STILL USING THE FOBUS PX4 ROTO HOLSTER, IT FITS PERFECTLY ON THE 9MM SC, ALSO THE LASER I GOT WAS THE INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY LASER LIGHT COMBO, WHICH I HAVE TO TAKE OFF IF I’M USING THE FOBUS HOLSTER, I PICKED UP A I THINK UNCLE MIKES NYLON HOLSTER FOR USE WITH THE LASER/LIGHT COMBO IT’S A LITTLE BIG BUT IT WORKS O.K., CHECK OUT THE WEBSITES YOU MAY FIND WHAT YOU NEED.
I am in Miami, Florida and have been unsuccessful in finding the 9mm px4sc…does anyone know where might have one in stock?
I ordered one from a local gunshop who uses davidsons gun gallory as there distributor i placed order dec 2 2008 and just received it today. havent shot it yet but it seems like an outstanding weapon.
3th post ..
after 1yr waiting for my px4 sc ( 40cal ) still no luck , so i just down grade
to 9mm ( got it today ) but i still have deposit on the 40 cal .. hope to got it within 2009 , if not than will go for the ( HK 2000SK ) OR ( SIG 250 SC )
to who are looking for the 9mm px4 sc , can try gunbroker.com as today april-09 there are 4 listing but 2 had sold .. only 2 aval at around $600 – $675 ..
i had saw a listing on march 09 sold for $775 .. just too crazy .. most sold at $620 to $680 doing past yr at this site ..
i got my at local gun store at $589 + tax
for holster i bought a BIANCHI 105 SIZE 13/15 it work great for my px4-sc …
Ableammo has received a few of the PX4 Subcompacts in 9MM and
is not taking advantage of the “shortage” by only charging 539 for their (plus shipping of course). A whole lot less expensive than most dealers are trying to get from theirs. I ordered one in 9 from them. Still waiting on the 40s though!
Got mine yesterday. Ordered from The Exchange in Brookings, SD and transferred to my local FFL in Seattle which has been trying to find one for about 7 months now. They seem to be showing up now in dribs and drabs.
Worth the wait. I got the 9mm after calling Beretta direct and being told that they expect late 2009 release for the 40 S&W model.
Comments:
Pistol is very well made and I like the look and feel. Quality is there.
It is bulky so forget any idea of a “deep conceal” carry.
My medium size paws are comfortable indexing and with “straight thumbs” gripping but the standard “thumb over thumb” is a tad crowded/awkward.
The snap tang on the magazine is nice but you can feel sharp edges.
All in all, this is a sweet little gun.
Justin, they have it at ACE shooting range/store in Doral at 107 ave nw 21 st
Thanks Denis….I got one from them.
Justin
B&H gunrack in Merritt Island Fl has a bunch of them. The just came in. 585 with 3 clips.
Called Beretta again today and the latest “story” from the customer service rep. was they are in production on both the 9mm and the 40S&W….but…. they are waiting on clips from Italy before they can ship product. I know a lot of folks have been waiting a long time for the 40S&W version (like me) and are very frustrated at the “situation”. I just wanted the “latest” and firm story from them and that is what he told me today. He was talking now about September ship date (he told me July/August about a month ago). So, I think I’ll try and be patient a little longer and hold out for the 40….indefinately….
On Tuesday, May 19, 2009 (tomorrow), I will call my dealer for a good laugh. It will be precisely two years since I ordered my .40S&W sub-compact. The call is mostly just for chuckles, since my Cimarron 1872 Open Top original finish .44 took Aldo Urberti three years, one month, and 11 days. I guess those Italians are just not in any hurry. I sure am glad that I am not depending on them to deliver! But their quality is worth the wait.
I picked up a Type C in .40 S&W last week. Sweet.
Those of you who have the PX4 SC… any luck with finding a good concealable holster?
If so, what brand model etc…
Thanks!!
Claude:
Did you order it, or just happen upon the .40?
Diego:
I was wondering about holtering, also. What concealable preference do you have in mind? I mostly do a small .357 Taurus IWB, now. So I want something comparable in feel when my PX4 SC does arrive.
The Beretta rep should be at the range open house in 3 weeks; I’m anxious.
Claude,
Please confirm your 40S&W you got is a sub-compact and not the full size PX4 Storm. If it is the sub-compact, your’s is the first I have heard of.
Charlie,
Please have a real good talk with that rep for us all and find out “what-in-the-world” is going on with the 40 cal. and WHEN? Hopefully, this person can and will give you the straight-up. I would almost be too ashamed to be walking around representing Beretta at this point! Let us all know what you find out and THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!
I found these links in another forum and they do make leather holsters (finally) specifically for our (beloved) PX4 SC:
The holster maker below lists several varieties of holsters specifically for the PX4 SC. I don’t know if his finished product is good or bad. Go to the site, click on “online store” then do a search for “PX4”. There are 20 hits, and about 10 of them are specifically for the sub compacts:
http://www.dmbullardleather.com/
Also, these guys make them:
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/index.html
@Charles: I got the one with the 4″ barrel from Gallery of Guns.
I plan to carry it in an IWB “Infidel Holster.”
It it’s got a 4″ barrel then it is NOT the sub-compact. He probably got the Compact “C” model thinking it was a sub. Far as I know the SC version of the PX4 in .40 has not seen the light of day yet
Can anyone tell me what is the make and model of the laser/light unit on the PX4 sub?
The laser light on the PX4 Subcompact is the Insight X2L.
I spoke with the Beretta factory rep on Saturday (June 20). He knows it has been over two years since I ordered my .40 S&W sub-compact, but has no idea when the factory will be building the .40s (hint: they haven’t built any yet – just the prototypes). He told me that they have no immediate plans to do it yet since they can’t even keep up with the demand for the 9mm SC running at full capacity.
On a lighter note, laughing about how Beretta announces guns that take forever to get into production, I asked if they ever got around to shipping any Cx4 Storm carbines in .45 ACP. He said he would show me one if I’d buy it. He did and I did – nice little gun. Now I am waiting for some .45 ACP FMJ cartridges that I have on backorder at Midway, USA.
just picked up my Beretta PX4 Storm Sub-compact today and is really excited to get it out to the range, right off the back when i placed it n my hands, it was a great fit, light weight, i got the 9mm I guess from what everyone is saying the .40 cal will be hitting the stores hard July-Aug of 2009. I will get the .40 cal as soon as I find one. this is a must have gun.
I finally got a Holster for my PX4 Storm Sub-Compact. I purchased it from D. M. Bullard Leather Mfg. (http://estore.websitepros.com/1565531/Categories.bok). At the site click on the search and enter “Beretta PX4 Storm Sub Compact”. I got an all leather IWB for the small of my back. It is an OUTSTANDING piece of work!! I paid $59.90 and that included shipping! A fantastic price for the quality, believe me. With the order I get 10% off for my next holster and I’m going to use it to get another IWB for a side carry.
I have had my baretta sub compact px4 storm now for a little over a year. The dealer in my town got two out of the blue and knew I wanted one, so I went down that same day and paid $750.00. It sure does pack a punch and is really accurate…..worth the wait.
Anyone seen a sub in .40 yet? I cannot find one any where… even gunbroker.com.
MikeA:
I would speculate that it is still over a year away. I see their glossy catalog promotes it, but until Beretta saturates the market with 9mm sub-compacts, they have no reason whatsover to retool their production line.
I ordered mine in May, 2007 and had spoken with the factory representative back in June, 2009 who had no optimism for any imminent production of the .40
Just picked up the PX4SC 9mm today, a wedding gift from my new (and first) wife, paid 539.00 were happy with that. Now im looking for not only a holster but i would like to pick up another 2 mags with the pinky drop. I see the links to the holsters but any info on the mags would be awsome. Does anyone know if the safety/ decocking lever is offered slimmer<–sp? than stock for the SC?
You can order the mags at estore@berettausa.com
Thank you Delores, as bad as it sounds i never went there to look. I thought it would be a auth. dealer only deal.
What is the little plastic piece that comes with the gun? It seems to be something that fits on the magazines, but I cannot figure it out. Never bought a new gun…Am I stupid cause I can’t get it?
Help
John if its what I think your talking about that’s to help you load the ammo into the clip. You put a rpund in the magazine and you put that over it to push down with your thump and load the second one and so on.
It is useful if you go to the range so you can load magazines quicker.
My advice figure out how it works and keep it in ur range bag.
John,
Indeed, it sounds like a magazine loader.
I believe that you may be refering to the magazine loader. You may use this device to place over the top of your magazine to press down with it so that the inner magazine spring is depressed enough to slide each bullet in place and then slightly bring the loader back up in order to slide your bullet toward the rear of the the mag. Then just keep holding the loader in place and repeating these steps until the mag is fully loaded. It’s designed to be used as an alternative to just pushing and holding the mag spring down with your finger while loading. It’s an individual thing. Some will use it, some won’t. I’ve found that it helps me with the PX4 Storm Sub-Compact but it’s easier for me to just use my finger when loading other guns or other caliber guns. I’m sure that Beretta must have recognized how difficult it is to load this particular mag without that piece so they added it to the package. This was my first Beretta gun purchase, so I don’t really know if they add this loader with all of their guns or not. I hope this has heped you John and no, you’re not stupid because you realize that they must have put it with the gun for some reason and you actually thought to come on line to try and find out what it’s for. I’m sure you’ve heard at some point in your life that the only dumb question , or stupid one in your case, is the one that’s never asked. Believe that. I think that’s what we are all here on this blog for. To help each other out.
Yes, it took me a little while and (sore thumbs) to figure out what “that thing” was too. But it is a wonderful device! It definately speeds loading the mag.
I talked to one of the Beretta guys in sales, and he told me that he didn’t expect shipments of the .40 cal until early next year. What a crock, have been waiting forever. I really want the .40, but may settle for the 9MM if there are no real plans to produce. Way to go Beretta.
Yea, a local gun dealer tried to convince me to put my non refundable deposit down on the Beretta px4 sc 40 cal insisting he could get one… obviously he didn’t do any research…after about 2 years of looking and sending e-mails, i finally got the unfortunate news everyone else has. The e-mail came in straight from Italy and in a nutshell said…sorry no date not producing them, thanks for your interest.I curretly own a beretta 92f 9mm and have no need for another 9mm, i want the .40cal for it’s stopping power for my carry weapon…unfortunately i will continue to wait.
U guys that got 9’s already save up and look at the sub compact kimber 45’s with a laser system on the grip from factory
But if u don’t have a 9 than let me tell u guys something I got
The subcompact beretta 9 and its awesome. Its accurate I got
More rounds in the magazine really easy to clean.
Stop being cheap and buy the 9. When the 40 comes out sell it or trade it
And pay the difference. Is the 40 gonna come out same price as the
9s anyways?
Diego:
I may go ahead and procure a 9mm while I’m waiting for the S&W .40. I have been looking at various Kimber .45s (nice firearms). I am personally no fan of lasers; if that bouncing bead annoys my target nearly as much as it does me, I won’t need ammunition. But the three calibers you mention are really quite different and certainly not interchangeable. Besides, I have incredible patience so the wait doesn’t bother me. As I said before, it isn’t as though I really need the .40 sub-compact, I just want it! Finally, I sold a gun once – I hope I never do that again, I was fortunate to buy another just like it later in life.
Charlie;
A couple years back I had to buy a new engine for my car and wasn’t working
And the first thing to go were the toys and one of them was a Bushmaster AR15
I already had a lot done to it… The mountable rails, foregrip, rubber pistol grip, laser, flash suppressor.
Had less than 500 rounds through it. Sold it and lost about $600 on it and still
To this day I regret selling it. Specially because they have gone up in prices.
I saw those Kimber 45’s at the gun show and loved them. They
are really well made to perfection but also range at $1000.
Does anyone have the X2 laser/flashlight for the px4?
And can it be holstered with it or does it make it extremely bulky?
Diego,
Yes I have the insight x2 laser/light combo for the under-rail for my px4 storm sub 9mm.
It will make it a little bulky,not in width so much as in height. I have a holster for it but it is a generic nylon holster. I like the add on but it really limits you holster choices. It is pretty nice to have though.
just to add another note, I usually keep the Beretta in my night stand due to the light combo, and carry my Glock G30 compact 45 cal. with a Laser Max internal laser. If there is an intruder its nice to have the light combo when you need it.
Diego,
I just purchased a custom made leather holster for my PX4 sub and X2 laser/flashlight.
I had one custom built for me. it took a lot of work and fine attention to detail, the final product came out absolutely beautiful in terms of functionality, practicality and workmanship as a concealed holster that accommodates all 3 components.
As far as I know, it is the only custom made leather concealed holster out there.
If you’d like I can email you a picture of the holster and the info of holster builder.
Joe absolutely.. My email address is iateyourbird [at ] gmail [ dot ] com
And thank you Sir!
Hi Joe,
Yes, I would really appreciate any info/Pics of the customer holster for your PX4 SC w/X2 setup!
I like your taste! LOL
mlamcell@gmail.com
THANK YOU!
Mike