Beretta PX4 Storm
The Beretta PX4 Storm
For the shooter who enjoys the realistic action of today's BB and pellet guns, you need look no further than the Beretta PX4 Storm. This highly accessorized pistol features real blow-back action, giving the shooter the sensation they would experience when shooting a real gun. And did I mention accessories? Just look at all the goodies that show up in this package:
Included in the package with the Berettal PX4 Storm, you will find the following:
Weaver Rail Assembly
Muzzle Compensator
Walther Top Dot Green Dot sight
Walther Tactical Flashlight
Adapter to allow use of flashlight by hand or by touchpad
You can configure the Beretta PX4 Storm a number of ways to fit your shooting requirements. Full blown, with all the accessories mounted, the gun will look something like this:
If you decide that all the accessories are just not what you are after for a particular shooting session, you can dismount the Weaver Rail Assembly and shoot the gun with or without the compensator in place. All it takes is a minute or two to loosen the fastening screws with the included allen wrench.
During the shooting phase of this test, I did my best shooting without the rail. However, for realistic scenarios, the full blown rig with all accessories mounted would be great for training and re-enactments.
To get the Beretta PX4 Storm ready to shoot, you must first charge it with a CO2 powerlet. On the back of the grip you will find a cover that pops off and allows the insertion of the CO2 cartridge used to power the action.
Following the included directions, pop the cartridge in place, tighten it as snugly as possible, then rotate the bottom of the butt to puncture the CO2 cartridge. Replace the cover and you are ready to go.
The magazine ejects the same way that a real gun would, with the ejector button right by the thumb on the right side of the grip. Push it in and the magazine will shoot out from the bottom of the grip. The magazine is double-sided, so you can load 8 rounds on one end, and another 8 rounds on the other. Fire 8 shots, eject, turn the magazine upside down, and re-insert it for another quick 8 shots!
The Beretta PX4 Storm will shoot either BB's or pellets, but my best results were with good quality lead pellets. Velocity is near the advertised speed, though my pellets may have been heavier than the ones tested at the factory.
The action of the Beretta PX4 Storm is single or double action, with a non-adjustable trigger. The sights are fixed, but the green dot sight you can mount on the Weaver Rail adapter has some adjustability to it should you need it.
With some practice, you can really rip through 16 shots pretty quickly. I'm not a good pistol shooter when it comes right down to it, but I could see myself in a fun competition with this gun, or even out in the barn at night with the flashlight attached chasing mice and rats through the shadows. The fast follow up shots would be welcome and put to good use in a rodent-hunting scenario. For larger critters, you need to move up in power to a more powerful air gun due to the lower velocity that the Beretta PX4 Storm delivers.
The Beretta PX4 Storm is currently selling for $99.99 at Airgun Depot right now, but the sale won't last forever! Take advantage of this great price on a fun and fully accessorized package called the Beretta PX4 Storm!
