Beretta CX-4 Storm

[mr surveyor]

I love my CX4, for what it is.... a light, tough, accurate pistol round carbine. I have a tac light on the pull out lower front rail, and a low end long eye relief scope. I was using an ATN heads up sight, but just didn't like the on-off switch and potential for battery failure. Out of the 16 inch barrel you really only gain about 100 fps, and a bit of energy gain over a pistol, but accuracy is (for me anyway) greatly enhanced. Standing, I can keep them all in a paper plate at 50 yards, and benched can keep them in a 4 inch circle at 50 yards. At 100 yards from the bench I can easily keep them in the paper plate. Considering the CX4 to be for close quarters and out to 50 yards, it will pretty well cover my entire 1/2 acre "estate".

Also, for those interested, "Mr. Rogers" of the berettaforum fame, has designed and now manufactures improved, adjustable trigger groups for the CX4, as well as a few other parts. They are being sold through Brownells under the name "SierraPapa", I believe. I would like to have the adjustable trigger in my CX4 9mm.

surv

[newTexan]

I've been eyeing the CX-4 for a while myself. My questions are:

1. How are the built-in sights? In other words, if I don't want to add an optic immediately, how annoyed or in-love with the built in sights will I be?
2. How easy is the thing to clean?
3. How durable is it?

[waffenmacht]

I have really enjoyed mine, but then I am a self-proclaimed Beretta fan. Bought mine when it was available in 9mm using the same magazines as my primary carry weapon, the PX4. Easy to clean, reliable, and the sights are a rear peep with short and long range flip settings. Front sight is a standard post, elevation and windage adjustable. I have about 2,000 rounds through mine without any issues. The PX4 is no replacement for a real battle rifle, but they are fun plinkers. Some PD's issue them as well.