The much anticipated Beretta PX4 Storm sub-compact pistol will start arriving on dealer shelves on June 1.
Read more about the sub-compact PX4 Storm here.
The diminutive new Beretta Storm is likely to be popular with the concealed carry crowd, as well as with law enforcement officers with a full sized PX4 like the Maryland State Police who have adopted the full sized Storm as their duty pistol.
From the Beretta press release:
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.
13 responses so far ↓
1 mike // Jun 23, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I cant find one of these anywhere!
2 Zeke // Jun 26, 2008 at 8:33 am
Great! That was quite a lag between announce and delivery, but glad it’s here. Can’t wait to read a few range reports.
3 Jim // Aug 21, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Got one finally after two years and I like it better the the regular storm. Smooth trigger pull, limited recoil. Great gun for the price.
4 Edgar // Sep 7, 2008 at 9:37 am
I was at the dealer looking to buy the subcompact SA XD 9mm and saw the Beretta. IT IS SWEET! Felt a lot better in my hand than the XD. Felt lighter too, although I haven’t checked the specs. I decided to hold off on buying it pending doing more research (since I hadn’t known about it previously). Now that I’ve read all I can… definitely going back to get it.
5 John // Sep 8, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Can’t find it anywhere in Missouri, not even available for special order. What’s up with this one?
6 admin // Sep 8, 2008 at 11:22 pm
John,
I’m not sure why you are not able to find one. Even if they are not in stock at your local dealer, he or she should be able to order you one.
Good luck!
7 Norbac // Sep 11, 2008 at 3:27 am
Nowehere to find one in CA…I have been waiting for a long time now. I have looked into other guns but this is one of the best. I cant wait to get me one.
8 mike // Sep 14, 2008 at 2:50 am
I cant’ find the sub-compact in chicago anywhere. I have the full size storm and I love it.
9 Lisa // Sep 29, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Found the sub-compact at Sportsmans Warehouse in Coeur d’Alene, Id today in a 9mm. I am waiting for the .40 cal. Nice gun!
10 mike // Nov 15, 2008 at 8:19 am
Here it’s already mid november and I still can’t find this gun (sub-compact) anywhere here in chicago. If anyone knows where I can find it please let me know……THX
11 Josh // Nov 25, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I love my full size px4, .40 cal. great gun, I’ld love to get the sub compact but I heard that it’s for Law Enforcement only in California. does anyone have any confirmation on that?
12 admin // Nov 28, 2008 at 1:18 am
Subcompacts are not available in California due to the state laws requiring “testing” of the firearm by the government prior to sale.
I assume that Beretta has submitted the gun for evaluation. It took the Ruger SR9 13 months to make it through California’s testing, so I would guess summer of 2009 for the compact Storm.
13 steve // Jan 4, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Love my full size storm, been waiting 2 years for this subcompact, are they realy out there? waiting in Michigan.
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