Beretta CX-4 Storm

[kdogg]

Does anyone have any experience or comments on the Beretta CX-4 Storm? I am considering it in .40 calibre. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[chinchilla]

1) YMMV
2) After seeing the "quality" inherent in Berettas pistols, I wouldnt get near any of their guns save perhaps a sporting shotgun.
3) See #1

[FedDC]

Why would you want a pistol caliber rifle. If I wanted to shoot someone with a 9 or 40, I can do it with my pistol.

When I need a rifle, I need a real rifle and that means 5.56 is the starting point. Plus, handgun rounds tend to vastly overpenetrate compared to 5.56...

[MartinR]

A friend of mine got a Storm in 9mm and seems to like it quite a bit.

The ergonomics are great. To me it is one of the best feeling carbines I have held (but I have not actually shot one).

Rails are nice if you like the fancier lights, scopes, lasers, etc.

[scanner]

CX-4 Storm is more of a toy rather than something a LEO would want to rely on during a high risk takedown.

When I say toy, it is, at least for us in Canada. Here it is illegal to own MP-5 or anything similar so those who want a feel of an SMG can only resot to CX-4. Even owning this little toy is a big legal hassle ( restricted class).

For 1075 $ Canadian you get a rifle, 2 mags , rail for vertical grip, top rail for a scope and side rail for light. Not many comapnies are so generous in accessories.

ALso a comment about quality of Beretta guns. Those pistols made in Italy are of better quality than those made in USA. No politics here, just experience.

[CQBARMS]

uhhhh yeah right...
it's 9mm or 40 caliber, uses common mags (esp if you have the sidearms issued), is a great "trunk gun", give you better stand off distance and better aim over the sidearm.

Here in the US those departments that don't want to go through the hassle of a form 5 to get full auto, often times get semi auto.

Maybe it's a toy in Canada, but it's a worthwhile tool for law enforcement in the US.


Originally posted by scanner
CX-4 Storm is more of a toy rather than something a LEO would want to rely on during a high risk takedown.

When I say toy, it is, at least for us in Canada. Here it is illegal to own MP-5 or anything similar so those who want a feel of an SMG can only resot to CX-4. Even owning this little toy is a big legal hassle ( restricted class).

For 1075 $ Canadian you get a rifle, 2 mags , rail for vertical grip, top rail for a scope and side rail for light. Not many comapnies are so generous in accessories.

ALso a comment about quality of Beretta guns. Those pistols made in Italy are of better quality than those made in USA. No politics here, just experience.