The Beretta Storm PX4

Beretta's second entry into the Polymer handgun market the PX4 was designed to compete with Glock and H&K for LE/Military contracts. It replaced the 8000 Cougar line in 2005. The pistol includes multiple operating systems and a choice of three back straps, three magazine release buttons, and two slide catch lever sizes. This lightweight technopolymer frame pistol defines Individualized Performance.

The PX4 Storm is a full size pistol built on a polymer frame. Unloaded, the PX4 Storm tips the scales at a trim 27.63 ounces. Total length is 7.55 inches and the barrel measures 4.02 inches. In creating the PX4 Storm, Beretta used a number of technologies pioneered in earlier designs. The PX4 Storm uses an innovative locked breech design similar to that of the M8000 Cougar and uses a super strong rotating barrel to reduce peak recoil, transferring the energy from barrel to frame.

Magazine capacity in the PX4 Storm 9mm is 17 rounds. The .40 S&W copy will hold 14 rounds. Magazine extenders that boost capacity by three rounds will be available for both calibers. The company just released two .45 versions, a standard and SD (Special Duty). The .45 holds 10 in it's mag. Future plans call for models in .357 SIG also.

The Px4 can be adapted to different levels of concealment or to different hand-sizes and shooting styles. The back-strap can be individualized to three sizes; the slide catch (slide stop) is available in a standard and low profile (slim type) configuration; the magazine-release button comes in two additional sizes to accommodate a smaller or larger grip. Thanks to these options, the same powerful and reliable handgun can be adapted to fit diverse needs and uses. The trigger mechanism can be customized to:

• Type F: S/A and D/A de-cocker and manual safety


• Type D: DAO with spurless hammer for truly snag-free use


• Type G: S/A and D/A, de-cocker, no manual safety


• Type C: constant action, spurless hammer.

The trigger mechanism of the Px4 Storm pistol has been designed as a unit that may be extracted without the need for special tools. The removal of the trigger group allows an easy access to the firing mechanism for cleaning and special maintenance purposes. Qualified personnel can remove the trigger mechanism when necessary, even in the field.

The Px4 Storm pistol is extremely easy to disassemble and service without tools. Furthermore, its integral modified Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 renders it readily adaptable to a host of accessories. Standard Super-Luminova Sights give high targeting performance in all types of light conditions with minimal exposure to light (or flashlight), This luminous material is "Charged" and visible in low-light.

Safety/decocker lever geometry prevents accidental engagement or disengagement when retracting slide.

***Coming Soon***

The PX4 Compact,Sub-Compact

Other than the PX4-Storm standard version, there will be a shorter barrel PX4 "Compact" (comparable to the G26) and a sub-compact "Micro-PX4" (comparable to the Kahr PM9). Below is a picture of the PX4 Compact. Overall length is 6.2 inches, height of 4.8, with a 3 inch barrel. It can hold thirteen 9mm or ten .40 caliber rounds in it's magazine.

.45 Versions

The new Beretta Px4 Storm .45 Special Duty pistol was designed to meet the rigorous specifications of S.O.C.O.M., the Px4 Storm .45 SD provides maximum firepower in any environmental and special duty situation. The Px4 Storm .45 SD includes the same features as the standard .45 — along with various materials and finishes capable of withstanding the toughest military applications.

Pictured is the Beretta .45 SD.

Just like the SD, the new Px4 Storm .45 pistol is built around Beretta’s Px4 modular technology. Featuring an innovative locked breech rotating barrel system, the Px4 Storm .45 pistols have the strongest action ever developed by Beretta’s engineering dream team.