Beretta PX4 Compact New for 2010

[cougartex]

The PX4 Compact will be available in F and C configurations, retains the same rotating barrel design of the full-size, and has a slightly shorter muzzle and grip. Standard capacities for the mags are 15 (9mm) and 12 (40S&W) rounds. There are no apparent plans to make a 45ACP Compact.
See link below for details.

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[WildBill]

The PX4 Compact will be available in F and C configurations, retains the same rotating barrel design of the full-size, and has a slightly shorter muzzle and grip. Standard capacities for the mags are 15 (9mm) and 12 (40S&W) rounds. There are no apparent plans to make a 45ACP Compact.
See link below for details.

I believe the 9 mm has been out for about six months or so. I think I shot a couple of them. I haven't seen the 40 S&W yet.

[cougartex]

The PX4 Compact will be available in F and C configurations, retains the same rotating barrel design of the full-size, and has a slightly shorter muzzle and grip. Standard capacities for the mags are 15 (9mm) and 12 (40S&W) rounds. There are no apparent plans to make a 45ACP Compact.
See link below for details.

I believe the 9 mm has been out for about six months or so. I think I shot a couple of them. I haven't seen the 40 S&W yet.

You may have shot the PX4 SC (sub-compact). The sub-compact does not use the rotating barrel. The Compact is sized between the full-size and sub-compact models.

[WildBill]

You may have shot the PX4 SC (sub-compact). The sub-compact does not use the rotating barrel. The Compact is sized between the full-size and sub-compact models.

You are absolutely correct, it was the sub-compact. I remember that the barrel was not rotating. I really liked the 9 mm sub-compact. I can't wait to try the compact version. I may be forced to buy one.

[RebelKangaroo]

I own a full size PX4 C and I'm kind of excited for the new Compact. I find the full size to be just slightly too large to conceal comfortably, and it's just slightly too large for my wife to comfortably hold. I'm hoping the compact will make just that bit of difference. Then I'd have to buy it, you know, for my wife.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

cougartex or anyone:

School me and others on what a "rotating barrel" is please.

Pros and cons of it, too.

Thanks.

SIA

[Skydivesnake]

The rotating barrel is a really neat lock-up arrangement - the barrel is unlocked from the slide by rotating under recoil, rather than from camming down and under like in most other guns. I seem to remember (in my mini cougar) the recoil sping was attached to a little block underneath the barrel chamber, which slide fore and aft as the barrel rotated to provide the recoil springing.

I actually thought it was a neat set-up - I'm not sure what pro's and con's were - the barrel remains along it's axis under recoil so maybe there are some accuracy advantages with regard to it maintaining it's relationship to the front sight better, and I think there was some PR that claimed that the inertia in the rotating barrel softened recoil over a browning-type arrangement. You had to recalibrate your brain a little when disassembling and reassembling :-)

[frazzled]

Was field stripping difficult?

[RECIT]

No field stripping was as easy as a Glock to be honest. The barrel just fell into place a little different on reassembly. I have had two full size PX4 pistols both in 9mm and I liked them quite a bit, but they were too big to carry and I was the only person in my family that actually liked to shoot them.

[frazzled]

No field stripping was as easy as a Glock to be honest. The barrel just fell into place a little different on reassembly. I have had two full size PX4 pistols both in 9mm and I liked them quite a bit, but they were too big to carry and I was the only person in my family that actually liked to shoot them.

I apologize RECIT but I don't know the takedown on a Glock. On a Beretta 92, its push a button/pull the lever, andthe whole assembly comes off. Is it similar?

How hard is the slide action and pull? I'm being specific as this might be nice about the house weapon for mom to replace her old .380. She needs something with an easy slide pull or easy double action trigger (she won't do cocked and locked).

[RECIT]

The take down is very easy. Pull the slide back a fraction of an inch and pull down on the take down levers on the side. Pull the slide off the front of the frame. I think the DA trigger pull is similar to a Beretta 92 manageable, but firm.

[cougartex]

cougartex or anyone:

School me and others on what a "rotating barrel" is please.

Pros and cons of it, too.

Thanks.

SIA

When the gun is fired, the recoil impulse pushes the slide and barrel to the rear. After a short movement, the barrel is revolved by a cam action against the central block tooth, which is an angled protusion on the top of the central block. This block rides on the recoil spring and guide rod inside the frame, turning the barrel as it moves back and forth. This unlocks the barrel, allowing the fired case to be ejected and a new round chambered. This system keeps the barrel in line with the target until the last possible moment, increasing accuraccy as much as possible. The recoil spring and guide rod is a captive unit. This system makes the felt recoil very light for both the 9mm and the .40 S&W versions.

[cougartex]

No field stripping was as easy as a Glock to be honest. The barrel just fell into place a little different on reassembly. I have had two full size PX4 pistols both in 9mm and I liked them quite a bit, but they were too big to carry and I was the only person in my family that actually liked to shoot them.

I apologize RECIT but I don't know the takedown on a Glock. On a Beretta 92, its push a button/pull the lever, andthe whole assembly comes off. Is it similar?

How hard is the slide action and pull? I'm being specific as this might be nice about the house weapon for mom to replace her old .380. She needs something with an easy slide pull or easy double action trigger (she won't do cocked and locked).

See link below for field stripping a PX4.

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[frazzled]

Thanks guys.

[marksiwel]

Hmmm, the wife said I could get another gun for my Birthday in June. Thinking of getting one of these in 9mm . Good Post.

P.S. Any Idea on when/if holsters will be available?