Beretta PX4 Sub-Compact Announcement

[Guest Watauga]

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.

ACCOKEEK, MD (May 20, 2008) — Beretta USA is pleased to announce that deliveries for the introduction of the most advanced Sub-Compact sidearm of its kind – the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact pistol will begin June 1, 2008. Built around Beretta's latest Px4 Storm modular technology, the Px4 Storm Sub-Compact delivers concealed carry handling with large frame firepower.

This new firearm is 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 eventually 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.

“We know that our customers have been very anxious to get this new Px4 Sub-Compact model into their inventory. Beretta is now very pleased to be able to fulfill that request,†said Gabriele DePlano, Vice President of Product Development at Beretta USA.

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 magazine'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 USA's Accokeek, MD facility.

About Beretta Law Enforcement and Defense

In addition to producing the celebrated M-9 pistol, the official sidearm of the five branches of the US Armed Forces, Beretta also outfits law enforcement agencies across the United States and international forces spanning every continent.

Through its recently launched Total Solutionâ„¢ system, Beretta combines the strengths and core-competencies of every company within the Beretta Holding Group to provide optimal products and services to the Law Enforcement and Defense community. Beretta's Total Solutionâ„¢ provides a complete array of products to suit diverse regional conditions and meet agency objectives and needs. These include the polymer Storm family of products (Cx4 carbines and Px4 pistols), the Benelli line of shotguns, including the M4 Super 90, adopted by the USMC, the Sako and Tikka line of sniper rifles, the line of shotguns and pistols offered by Stoeger, and the hi-tech line of Optics manufactured in the US by Burris. Beretta also operates several armorer and tactical training schools across the United States.

For additional information, visit www.BerettaLE.com.

About Beretta

Beretta established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information visit www.berettausa.com.

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[The Rabbi]

About freeakin time. I have been looking for these for months. The Px4 is probably the most underrated polymer gun on the market.

[Guest JRules]

I have a full size 9mm px4, and will be buying a SC very soon.

[Guest Watauga]

My PX4 G 9mm is my favorite shooter.

Very accurate! Never had any type of failure.

Hope the new Sub is as good!

[Guest durdensfriend]

I've heard nothing but good things about the PX4... I just don't really like the way it looks. I'll definitely check out the sub when it comes out though!

[poak]

Yeah, I thought they were fugly too, but after shooting my buddies' pistol, I fully understood why he loves it so much.

[Guest eyebedam]

well if 1 of you decide to sell your px4s for the subcompact pm me. I'm in the market.

[molonlabetn]

I would like to find a PX4 with the 'C' trigger.

[Guest HogMan]

I have the PX4 .40 S&W and will be buying the SC soon. Probably in 9mm.

[nightrunner]

I would like to find a PX4 with the 'C' trigger.

what are the differences in the configurations?

[Guest JRules]

what are the differences in the configurations?

Copied from berettaforum.net FAQ:

F, G, D, and C are trigger/hammer operation identifiers:

F = Safety/Decocker (examples are 92F and 92FS)

G = Decocker only, no safety

D = Double Action Only - usually flush hammer

C = Constant Action (aka Type C) - (new) for PX4, pre-cocked double action

L, M, and P are capacity/configuration identifiers:

L is usually a compact with a slightly shorter grip. In the case of the Cougar, it is also a lighter barrel and beveled slide.

M is a single-stack L

P (as in Cougar L Type P) is the Cougar L slide, but with a full-length magazine - The Stoeger 8000 in 9mm is identical to the Beretta Cougar L Type P

S and SB are early models of the 92 and are usually blued and have a round trigger guard.

F and FS are the more and most recent versions of the 92. ALL model 96 pistols are considered FS, but do not always carry the designation.

SD is a designation for "Special Duty" and will configured in a manner that would be most desirable for a duty weapon. Three examples of this are the 92G-SD, 96G-SD, and PX4-SD 45ACP.

[Guest ColdEspresso]

Great hand feel but will not replace my 92FS