I only carry twin chrome Beretta 92's, I practice my cross draw in slow motion while my glistening mullet whips across my face and doves fly over my head.
@@gerardorockerman69 I haven't felt the need to. The base compact model does everything I want it to. Ill probably get around to adding some texturing to the grips at some point
I have one of the PX4CC's from Langdon and, if you want to get even weirder, they mounted a Trijicon SRO to mine. I cannot say enough good things about this gun. It's stupid accurate for a compact pistol, the trigger is astonishing, the recoil impulse is exceptionally mild for a plastic gun, and it's been completely reliable over the couple thousand rounds I've put through it. All the drawbacks of going outside of the Glock mainstream apply, of course, but if you're looking to spend extra for a really high quality carry gun and don't want something single action, this is it. This has something that I didn't experience in some of the nicer DA/SA Sigs, HK's, or CZ's I've spent time with.
^^^ YES! :) Ernest Langdon says that the PX4 Compact is the compact that shoots like a full-size, and he wasn't kidding. I think James touched on it during his review (at least from a size perspective). It does 'feel' bigger than it is - almost a "Doctor Who" quality about it. Virtually the same footprint as the G19, but it feels - and shoots - bigger... like a full-size pistol. Regarding the trigger... I absolutely love the trigger on my Inox Compact, but LTT's trigger work is, as John Correia (Active Self Protection) described it, "space magic".
PhillyEDC, I may need to upgrade my Compact's slide to include a red dot! Dang it, that means a holster change as well. :( Love love love my Storms! Time to Contact Ernest again, I guess...
The thumb on the hammer is for when the gun is going in the holster, not coming out. That way if theres any dangly shit in there, it cant pull the trigger (you have more mechanical advantage on the hammer than anything pressing the trigger). If you watch DA/SA guys, the thumb is always on the back when stowing the gun, and it makes a world of difference in comfort for AIWB.
Also I’ve found over my years that when you get a “panic buy ammo batch” from manufacturers cranking it out; primers aren’t always consistent and often harder than they need to be, thusly hammer fired hits the primers harder than a striker. I’ve found this to be true after a few batches of hard primers as a reloader that will fire with certain firearms and not others. Even Sig Pseries hammers don’t hit as hard as beretta HK etc, I’ve found out.
That's one reason I hesitate about the FN Reflex. It has a very light trigger pull because is is single action only internal hammer fired gun. There is no external hammer to hold down like on my Langdon Tactical 92 Compact. Same on Glocks and the like. There is nothing more useless in my opinion than a trigger safety when your trigger catches on something when holstering it. I like the security of being able to hold down the hammer when holstering.
PX4 compact was my first carry gun. 9 years later I still have it and it's still one of my two carry guns. It is a little husky compared to the subcompacts that have come out the last two years, but it's accurate and reliable. If you're wondering whether the rotating barrel is a gimmick, I can tell you in 9mm you can feel the difference, having fired it side by side with a dozen other guns of roughly the same size.
James, I cannot make it clear enough how much I appreciate your videos. I learn a TON in a really comprehensive way while also consistently finding myself uproariously laughing out loud multiple times. There is literally nothing else you could ask for in a gun review. Absolutely killing it! We salute you!
Beretta needs to do a Gen 2 of these. Minor chances like better stippling, low profile deocker only by default, lighter springs, optic cut options, etc. These guns shoot amazing though. If I weren't already dedicated to getting a gun with a factory optic mounting option this would be on my short list.
@@martronattebery9675 LTT does offer a spurless hammer, and it will likely be my next upgrade :) I do very much LOVE the APX's grip, by the way! (the slide, as well - fantastic)
I've heard Ernest Langdon address the "grip issue", and he had an excellent point. From Beretta's perspective, it would involve a significant investment and re-tooling to churn those 'Gen 2' frames out to a market place that's already incredibly finicky ("too much... , not enough", etc.), so you'd still have customers searching for an aftermarket solution. With a $17 solution (Talon grips) that works for the overwhelming majority of PX4 owners, there is NO - ZERO - incentive for them to change a thing in that area.
I feel so justified that you made this video. I've been conceal carrying my full size PX4 .40 for about 5-6 years now and people have been giving me shit for years. I've put thousands of rounds through it, love the way it feels, and just can't switch to a Glock. This is one of my favorite firearms purchases besides my LWRC M6A2 SPR MOD0.
I got a PX4 storm compact for my first carry gun. It definitely helped me get used to carrying a gun with a round in the chamber. First I would carry it without a round in the chamber but with the hammer cocked back. After two weeks of carrying it like that and never finding the hammer forward my brain got the idea that it was not going to go off accidentally and I was able to start carrying in with a round in the chamber confidently. The other part that helped a lot was being able to hold the hammer with my thumb when holstering it, it felt better to me to know I wasn't going to accidentally hook the trigger, and even if I did I was actively stopping the gun from firing with my thumb. I now carry a P365XL but every time I take my PX4 to the range I always think the same thing, "Why did I stop carrying this?"
Why would you carry with the hammer cocked back when you can just drop the hammer and leave the safety off, utalize the double action. I mean cocked and locked is cool too but this gun has a safety where the "up" position is "safety off" which is weird and doesn't really make sense for a natural drawstroke like a safety that fires I'd the "down" position
@@Fanuc_Operator1990 If it didn't go off on accident in single action it's not going to in double. Confidence building when I was new, I spelled it out pretty clear, Get it?
@Paul Alvarez Never said cocked and locked, I said hammer back on an empty chamber. Yes the safety is also a decocker on the F type until I switched is to a G type and now it's only a decocker.
The full size PX4 Storm is my bedside firearm. It earned the job by being the most reliable pistol I own. It is loaded to 20 rounds and will get the job done if it is ever needed. I also own Glocks and Sigs and find them to be great firearms also. It is just that the Beretta has yet to fail me. Thanks for another informative and fun video.
I had the Storm Compact but sold it to the gun store I work for & got a 92FS Brigadier TN Limited Edition (#20 of 1000)...but it’s still there, looking at me...every day I work. I may have to buy it back. I loved that gun but wanted a 92 for so long, so I caved.
@@wayneclark951 Wayne, are the grips similar between PX4 and 92? I a!ways thought I would like the 92, but then I shot it and couldn't get comfortable with the grip. I'm heavily looking at the PX4 now, but am wondering if the grips are similar. Any feedback you're willing to share is appreciated.
@@5jjt The grips are nothing like the 92. They are a fat handful of gripping power. Mine came with changeable back straps (as all do) to fit your particular hand size. The one thing I did....& I think Langdon does this on the Compact Carry as well...is put a set of Talon Grips on it because they tend to be slippery from the factory if you sweat or get blood on your hands. It improved the grip a thousand fold. Don’t hesitate to get one. The one I sold is still there cause everybody thinks they are ugly. Just gives me more time to get the scratch to buy it back...at cost, of course. 😉
My first gun was a PX4 Storm full 9mm. I still have it and love it. A lot of people have crapped on the gun for it's feel or how it shoots, but me and my wife haven't had any issues with it. It eats up any ammo and has always been very accurate.
I bought a full size PX-4 Storm. I ordered, from Langdon Tactical, the “trigger job in a bag”, and installed it. It became another gun entirely. 7 lb DA, 3.5 lb SA, smooth as glass trigger pulls etc. This is a much lower cost option than the “special” gun package which you discussed. I am very happy with my PX-4 Storm (Langdon) and have no regrets whatsoever.
Worth mentioning: The reason the LTT PX4's don't come with the steel competition trigger is that there have been instances of the steel trigger breaking after high round counts in the PX4 Compact. Langdon himself has noted this.
My dad picked one of these up around 10 years ago and it is a ton of fun to shoot. It is incredibly accurate. Definitely a piece that deserves some love.
The Px4 compact is an outstanding, world-class firearm and an excellent value. I purchased the standard model in .40 S&W on sale for $339.00, and subsequently added most of the upgrades found on the Landon version - which I was fortunate to find on sale. I spent another $130.00 on the upgrades. This is a very safe firearm to carry and or keep in the home. It conceals well. And just for clarification, the use of the safety on this gun is strictly optional. You DO NOT need to disengage the external safety prior to firing your shot - unless you have chosen to utilize the external safety. I happen to value the availability of the safety as an option, but I do not keep the gun with safety engaged on a day-to-day basis. I highly recommend this firearm to those seeking a compact semi-auto for self protection and recreational target shooting. Easily the best handgun I've ever owned.
@@deaglan6641 Probably a little late to be a useful reply for your question, but yes a Px4 is entirely manageable for a new shooter. I absolutely would recommend a traditional DA/SA like this to a new shooter over a striker-fired gun (e.g. Glock, SIG P320, M&P, etc) for a reason that doesn't get much air time: You can practice dry-firing using snap caps and you can develop your trigger control skills without burning through expensive ammo and range trips (just don't have live ammo anywhere around when you are working with snap caps and keep that muzzle pointed in a safe direction). Once you learn to master a relatively long, heavy double-action pull, it's a simple transition to shooting anything else well. Between the two calibers (I have Px4s in .40 and .45) I recommend the .40 over the .45 for the following reasons: 1) Ammo cost 2) Slightly softer felt recoil 3) Magazine capacity is significantly greater (14 vs 9 in standard magazines) 4) If you don't have large hands, the .45 frame is very slightly wider and longer, so slight that it is hard to measure but it is definitely something you can feel when handling them one after the other As with any autoloader, you need to ingrain its manual of arms so you don't have to think too much about it. I nearly got my foot blown off by an experienced shooter who got things out of sequence when unloading his gun at the range. This is something that is worth practicing for several hours over a few days before you head to the range so it become second nature. DON'T be learning how to safely handle your gun with a round in the chamber and the hammer back...
@@phishno2767 thanks for the reply. I was asking long before I could even get a handgun so your response is still relevant. Ive decided getting someone else because of my situation and small waist the px4 is quite big for me. I'll likely get the cz p10s or if I can find one for cheap, the ronin emp 1911. I find the controls on the 1911 very intuitive but there arent really any good carry 1911s for the size I need that isnt the ronin sadly. If I need something hotter then 9mm I can shoot +p. Theres a lot of good defensive ammo for 9mm.
Color me freaking impressed. I never thought I'd see James give any flavor of praise to a hammer fired pistol. Admittedly, I'm a Beretta Fanboi, and one of Ernest Langdon, so maybe there's some bias, but these are sweet little guns. My PX4 came plain stock, but with a comp trigger group and lighter hammer springs, it absolutely become a real contender quickly. And for the record, that 1.4" is on the factory bat wing safety levers. With the ambi slide release on it the thing is almost 1.6".
I just purchased a PX4 today and immediately came home to see if you’ve done a video on this pistol. I enjoy your videos and always with honest demonstrations and I feel I can trust your judgement at all times. Glad you enjoyed the PX4 and appreciate the review. Once I get through the 10 day hold period I will be going straight to the range.
Dude; that was a great review. I've had my PX4 Compact Carry for a few years now and I think it's extremely under-rated. I've been tuning into your channel lately because you do a really nice job with your reviews; keep up the good work.
The full size PX4 is my new carry gun love it ! Its recoils like a steel frame gun. Put an LTT 10lb hammer spring in it its amazing ! the SA pull is better than any striker fire trigger and you can hold the hammer down with your thumb when you holster so you dont accidentally blow your junk off or shoot your femoral like alot of dopes do witn striker fired guns !
Picked up a PX for used handgun today from my local favorite dealer. Your review was outstanding and I’m looking forward to shooting what appears to be an excellent choice. Love your style in your delivery and your honesty.
Three months later and I have to agree this is a fine fine handgun.Barrel action is amazing for accuracy and as you described it does feel a little bit chubby but my large and loves it.
Purchased the Compact Carry, new, for $649 a few weeks ago, at that price it is an excellent deal (Palmetto State Armory). Carrying it IWB appendix now with no issues over my last CC gun except I doubled the ammo capacity - and I much prefer the DA/SA for that ‘special’ area of concealment 😁
DA/SA is by far the best action. People hear “DA” and recoil from the idea. If you actually shoot your sidearm and learn the DA, you get a great, accurate, robust, rugged, reliable and safe firearm. I carried striker fired guns up until about 3 years ago, then switched [started AIWB] to the Hk45c or a usp9c and I shoot them better than my Glock 19. But hey that’s me, to each their own.
EXCELLENT REVIEW!!! My EDC is the PX4 Inox Compact, and I absolutely love it! You were correct in your estimation that the Compact Carry (CC) is very much worth the extra $$ - IF you want all the upgrades - and there's no one better than Langdon to facilitate that. I picked mine up before the LTT CC came out, and I can tell you, I would have jumped at the opportunity to get all those upgrades upfront (You do know Langdon can also set you up for a red dot on the PX4 as well, right?), rather than having to do them myself. HOWEVER, that is another FANTASTIC 'feature' of the PX4... just about any home-gunsmith can work on it. Yes, it's that easy! To-date, I've upgraded to the Stealth kit ($70) shown on the LTT CC you reviewed, slapped on some rubberized Talon Grips ($17), and swapped to LTT's 11# chrome-silicon hammer spring ($12)... that's it, and I'm incredibly happy with it. The hammer spring swap is, without a doubt, the most 'bang for the buck' upgrade you can make. All that, to say this: You can still get a base PX4, make some very cheap/basic mods yourself, and still be incredibly happy with it... just a phenomenal, and extremely underrated pistol. Oh, and as a BONUS, you can modify Beretta's extended 20 round mag extension kit (intended for the full-size) to fit compact mags for an 18 round backup - that's pretty sweet :)
Couple of little corrections- the trigger group used is the Beretta Competition trigger group not an ltt part. You can buy it for your existing px4. Langdon did eventually break the cam block firing the gun, but it didn't stop working even with the broken part. The stock DA spring is, IIRC an 18lb spring. Many people get the 16lb D spring as an upgrade but Langdon said that it is a smaller interior diameter and causes friction and increases spring weight. Langdon recommends the 12lb spring if you don't want the potential for light strikes, but a 10lb can be used for competition with good ammo. Very worth mentioning that you can upgrade an existing px4 to be just like the ltt without any real gunsmithing involved. Caveat on that I'm now into my px4 about $1100 now. Ouch. The slide bevelling makes it very comfy to carry iwb too surprisingly.
I have been waiting for this! I carry a full size PX4 Storm daily (without a SINGLE failure at the range and several thousand rounds), and have been looking into this model.
I initially thought it looked like a stapler with a handle. Once I started shooting it, the appearance became negligible. After I put a few thousand rounds through it, the appearance became a reminder what an unstoppable beast this pistol really is. I highly recommend buying one.
@@jh5131I have very mixed feelings about the gun's aesthetics, but when you pick one up and hold it in your hand, you instantly become obsessed with owning and shooting one. The ergos are that good.
Love my PX4. Something about the way the recoil is distributed radially makes it comfortable to shoot. Ergonomically it’s fantastic, and for EDC, I actually like the DA/SA trigger. Those factors mean a gun I’m well-practiced with, and that performs as close to flawlessly as I could ever claim a handgun would.
The full size PX4 is my EDC -I love it. It comes apart easily, it's easy to clean, and it shoots whatever ammo you put in it -even the crap stuff. I dont mind the compact carry, it shoots nice, but it comes apart differently and the difference was enough to to turn me off to it.
I was already sold on this gun, but now I’m urging to buy it! 🤣 I have a 92G Elite LTT and I love it! The PX4 Compact Carry was just a logical next step... 😁😁😁
I got a full size a few years ago when I worked at a pawn shop. It sat in the case for almost a year, and the manager offered me a great deal on it to get it out of the case. On my first trip to the range, it became my favorite pistol.
I have the compact from LTT( the last one they did in FDE) and I have the full size PX4 Storm. I carry the compact every day and my full size is one of my GTW options. Langdon does awesome work. Can't say enough good about them. I also have the XDE from LTT.
Your accurate detailed review convinced me to buy this baretta!! I just ordered it from Langdon along with a stipple job. I can’t wait to shoot this gun! I will carry it for sure. It’s the perfect dimensions & weight. The trigger sounds like a major win also. I also only own striker fire guns , I have 6 striker fired guns but this baretta covers all the bases for a safe and accurate carry gun. Thanks for the great review and also for checking the measurements on the baretta! I’m so glad the width is only 1.2 versus 1.4 - that’s a big enough difference to buy it 👍
I have the stock version of this gun and it absolutely feels bulky so I was surprised by your measurements. The guns fit and finish are excellent and it just screams quality. I bought it before I knew much about guns based on the Beretta reputation for quality arms and I'm not disappointed at all. I have since purchase Walther and Springfield and like those guns as well.
I have the PX4 Storm full size with full LTT kit. One of my favs for sure. I would really like a new compact, but I am still hoping they will do a V.2 just to have the best modern options possible. Fantastic offering IMO. Come on Beretta, step up with a refresh/update.
There are two kinds of gun owners. The one that buys the highest quality gear he can, and the guy who says he could buy five shit tier guns for that price.
I got mt PX4 for $400 put the competition trigger in and Talon grips. My buddy just got a CZ P-07 and I was scared I would want to switch to a CZ. I like the PX4 better.
Turbo from Gladiators, now we know whom James models himself on. All holes touching....see I want to say something smart, but I'm far too classy for that.
I daily carry the stock PX4 in 40. I work outside for a living in the south. Lots of sweat and lawn chemicals, such as fertilizer, not to mention dirt. I purposely shoot it without cleaning it to see how bad it can get before a misfire, it hasn't happened yet. I've owned for about 10 years now and typically put 100 rounds a month through it at my home range. One thing you didn't mention was that with a full magazine, the gun is perfectly balanced. This is Beretta being Beretta. Thank you for your time.
Love mine! I love how the px4 was hated on so hard a few years ago, then Lord Ernest dipped it in mount doom and now erbody thinks thay shit bumps. Onward!
I agree. In my opinion, I love the PX4 more than the more popular Beretta 92 series. The PX4 is one of the most flat shooting pistol I've ever shot without much muzzle flip. There are more flat shooting guns like the CZ 75 series, but I love that you have larger slide to grab onto while still being relatively flat shooting. The trigger is great with a short reset. It also has that 80s sci fi look that I love. The only things I dislike about the PX4 Storm are the large decocker/safety and the lack of grip texture on the side of the PX4's grip. The LTT version of the PX4 Compact solves these issues out of the box. It's still easy to replace the PX4's safety/decocker with the 92's (might as well change it to a decocker only while you're at it) and add talon grips if you already have an existing model, but the price of the LTT PX4 Compact is actually a pretty good deal if you were already plan on doing all the aftermarket changes yourself. I'm still hoping Beretta releases a steel frame version of the PX4 Storm in the future. Maybe a PX4 StormX in a similar manner to the 92x would be ideal.
@@JacksonWalter735 u can get a drop in trigger flat decockers and talon grips with different sites for around 200$ and save over 200 off a ltt model. the trigger wont be quite as good but it will be far better than stock
There were some rumors floating around about RCMP or somebody having trouble with them early on so everyone just wrote them off. Ernest Langdon then proceeded to shoot the living piss out of a handful of them and told everyone they didn't suck. And they were pretty cheap around that time too so everyone got one to try out and ended up loving it. I wish the type C would have caught on.
I carried a 92D for many years as my EDC. After a while it got pretty loose as I bought it used from a cop back in the day and it had lord knows how many rounds through it when I retired it. Never had a jam. I then carried a Ruger LPC .38 for a while but relegated it to my bedside go to home defense backup. I have carried the PX4 Storm Sub now for 8 years as my trusted EDC. I would not trade for it for anything. It has never jammed, tight groups, 13+1 and now my muscle memory feels odd with anything else. I will say that it took a long time to get used to the feel and to find a grip method that kept me on target. Once I did, with the aid of an instructor, I never looked back. The issue was the bulky width of it and of course the short barrel. It just didn't want to stay on center but that was me and not the PX4. I am 5' 11" / 190 and it can be a bit bulky at 3 o'clock IWB. I've become accustomed to it now and forget I have it even after a long day but that also took time. One thing is that it does take a LOT of practice and patience to get into the flow with it and I can see why some just find that too much of a deviation from what they are used to. To each their own and we should carry what we are comfortable with and what has been proven to meet our needs. Never did know why all the fuss about the PX4 but then again I do understand it isn't for everyone...I love mine.
@@tfbtv I was surprised because of how long the gun has been out. LTT- 3 years, stock- 16 years. Glad it finally popped up on the radar, and glad you had nice things to say!
@snoopy dubnation I know plenty of PX4 .45 ACP owners that have 50,000-60,000+ rounds through them without a hiccup... still going strong! At least one owner has over 100,000 rounds through his - ZERO issues. That's pretty incredible ...the .45's not easy on frames :) There are only two .45's I'm even interested in owning: a 1911 and the PX4 .45 or, preferably, the PX4 SD .45. Beretta has made me a believer in their rotating barrel lock system - significantly tames the .40 and .45 rounds - GOOD STUFF!
Outstanding review! Everything you said is 100% accurate and on target!. Very entertaining and the best assessment of the LTT PX4 Compact I've seen. The LTT version of the PX4 and 92s is the only way to go. I sent my PX4 Storm Full size to LTT for a trigger job, and when it was returned, I had a high-end firearm with one of the best triggers on the planet. I was stunned at how big of a difference the LTT trigger made over a stock trigger. My groupings at 10 yards were touching, and the first double-action and single-action shots were within an inch of each other. After a few months of getting reacquainted with my PX4 with the LTT Trigger, I ordered an LTT92. The LTT92 is one of the best firearms available and runs circles around lesser guns. Keeping the faith, I ordered a PX4 compact with Holosun RDO, and I can routinely punch a 4'inch grouping at 60 feet. The LTT versions turned me into a Beretta Fan Boy. Fellow shooters at range cannot believe how smooth the LTT triggers are. Sure they are pricey, but the triggers saved me hundreds of rounds in practice.
Claymore I really appreciate my Langdon model. It has about $240 of upgrades over the standard PX-4 Compact. So, well worth $200 - $220 more. Fits my hand as well as my CZ 75 PCR. They shoot about equal with a bit less recoil from the Beretta
Thats my favorite gun I own. I carry it about 25% of the time because I live in Florida and a singlestack shield is a bit easier. Love love love my PX4 CC!! Now LTT has a new trigger bar the reduces pretravel and reset greatly, making it the best polimer da/sa in the market!!
I've had a subcompact for years, but I picked up a full size a couple of months before the recent craziness for $280 used at my local store. I'm sure it'd go for at least double that now.
I used to run the XL - but added a grip sleeve, so dropped down one size. Point is - if an XL still isn't big enough, add a sleeve. Also, if you don't like the grip plastic, a sleeve makes it perfect.
James, thank you for acknowledging concealed carriers who don't like to carry with a loaded chamber without pissing all over them like most TH-camrs do.
The Military Arms Channel ran the “Gauntlet Test” on the PX4 and, as I recall, it beat the Beretta 92F and the Colt 1911 in the that test!! Amazing, who would have thought?
Yeah the 92fs wasn’t really a surprise to me because of the open slide but the 1911 was a little bit. But it is what it is. It’s an interesting test but not realistic as you know.
I have the full size and bought it in the first 4 or 5 years of production. I can’t state enough how underrated this pistol is. I have Glocks, M&P’s, Colts, Ruger, etc…and none stands up to this gun. Especially in the high humidity of the Louisiana marsh, this gun stands up. And they are selling for $598 in many stores.
Oh shit yeahhhh!!! James, I have been eyeballing the LTT PX4 for a year or 2 now and I'm soooooo effin' psyched that you surprised the whole lot of us and busted out another totally tits review. I'm sold, boiii! I'll be sure to send ya my sticker and a t-shirt repping Beretta since this review definitely pushed me over the last bit of hesitation I had. Thank you, Mr Jimmy Reeves! It cool I call you Jimmy, right?
Thanks for the great video on the LTT PX4 Storm. As one of the "FEW" CA compliant handguns, I've been giving the Beretta a long hard look & concluded two thumbs up!! Everyone talks about the insane accuracy & reliability of the full size model but your review shows that the compact gives nothing away to it's larger sibling. Have you fired the .45 acp or .40 caliber models? (Does LTT sell them?) Since we're limited to 10 round mags here, the .45 acp would be a very nice package. Keep up the great videos!! Your sense of humor & production values are much appreciated in our dark times. Hope the shooting ranges re-open soon. PK
Every Beretta I put in my wife's hands becomes her new favorite. First time she was great with the 92. I got her the M9A3 which she shoots impressive groups with at 20 yds. Now, it's her CX4 Storm PCC. 2 inch groups at 50 after a lone, stray 4 incher. Mag after mag it looks like shes only fired 6-8 rounds. Going to have to try this out now!
I acquired a full sized PX4 Storm several years ago. On the internet I learned how to convert it to the G model for free. I bought some lighter springs from Langdon Tactical, and the only thing I am not excited about is the trigger re-set being a bit long. Other than that, it's so phenomenal I still haven't replaced it as my bedside gun, and probably won't.
"Why the F*** am I going to pay $875 when I can pay $4 - $500 for a Glock?" Said every Glock fanboy ever, who then sees no logical inconsistency in spending an additional $500 on their Glock replacing the sights, trigger, grip, barrel...."
Dang prices must have gone way up for these guns. I bought mine new for 600 bucks in 2013 as a Christmas present to myself. It was 75 buck cheaper that a glock 19 at the time.
@@Mrdrivereight The LTT customized version costs a lot more - but there's absolutely no reason to spend another penny. The factory version of the 9mm can be had (pre-covid scare) NIB for as little as $400 is you shop around.
I bought my px4 for $439+LTT transfer bar $70+LTT hammer spring $12=$521 as for the polishing LTT does you can pretty much achieve the same results by running 500 rounds through it. Px4 is an amazing gun.
I have 2 PX 4 Storms. Ones mine and the other is my daughters. We took our CCP class together using these guns. I scored best of course but my daughter is not a training type of person and scored second. I know all you 2A Family will say that there's either pass or fail but I gave a tip to the range instructor to score the hits. Now I know it's real. This is my second favorite pistol. First being my EAA Witness that's also a 9mm. PLEASE keep this in mind. If you don't share the same mags at least share the same caliber. it's a lot easier to stock up on one caliber rather than 45, 380, 38, 357, 10 mm, the list goes on and on and on. Keep your ammo in the family!.
Knowing just how hard it is for any pistol designed for carry that isn't Glock or S&W to gain serious consideration has to be something pretty special. What that means for us is that it really is a pistol worth looking at ... thanks for the honest and fair review of the Storm Compact. Cheers
James, thanks for the review. Beretta PX4 Storm, I would get the full size, have the 17 round magazine, as that is the last service pistol and size I have. Yes, one of the few people that prefer an external hammer on a handgun. And yes, it might be heavier than a Glock, but my previous model to this, makes it feel like an upgrade and so much lighter and a grip that actually fits my hand better than the Mod 92FS which was all steel. Okay, not a Beretta fangirl, but definitely more of an all steel handgun fangirl. Not just because I grew up and was taught on all steel pistols and revolvers. The trust issue isn't a factor, as the police here carries Beretta mostly, other law enforcement agencies carries Glock. There are Walther P99's utilized too. Like most shooters, we automatically gravitate towards the mechanics we are most used too.
I purchased a PX4 Storm Compact Carry directly from LTT three years ago and it has been excellent in all respects. The one I purchased was the next model up from the one reviewed and had an NP3 finished barrel, internals and the three magazines were NP3'd as well. I have well over 1000 rounds through it without a single stoppage or malfunction. My best friend, who I shoot with regularly, purchased the same model shortly after I did has had the same experience. Yes, it was expensive, but is a semi-custom pistol. The trigger action really needs to be tried to understand how good it is. I never would have believed a DA/SA trigger could be that good. Langdon is a wizard when it comes to triggers.
James, the thumb on the hammer thing is done when holstering the gun, not when drawing. The idea is that if there's a shirt tail or other obstruction catching the trigger, you'll feel the hammer move and stop before the gun fires. I just apply the safety when holstering, and remove it when the gun is in place. I carry a gun that's similar to the PX4, a Ruger P95. Polymer frame DA/SA double stack. It weighs the same and is slightly larger. Holds 17+1 with Mec-Gar magazines. Mine has a smooth nine pound DA and a very crisp four pound single action trigger pull. It's been 100% reliable through about a thousand rounds. Paid just over $200 for it, though it did not come with a magazine. Got five Mec-Gar magazines for $100. Of course, it's not Sniper Gray.
I really like how you talk about all that gun stuff and explain why and whats - very instructive. And you know how to pass your passion to others. Thanks for that !
Very fair review James of the PX4 CC. I carried a G22 or G23 for duty for many years. While not quite the “fan boy” as you- I’ve got nothing bad to say about Blocks, I mean Glocks- except their standard appearance. My PX4 CC is a more handsome firearm. That said, retraining myself from striker fire to DA/SA has been the hardest part for me. I still own a Glock but, my CCW is the PX4 CC.
Hey James. Love your a... vids, but since I live in the Netherlands with its restrictions I couldn't help but noticing a couple of knives you showed in this vid, a ZT and what I believe is a Benchmade? Be interested to know what your EDC (pocket)knife is. Love ya man, keep up the good work, humor, and you know what. Yours truly Ian Gratton.
I really appreciate how you don't down play or make fun of safety concerns. My biggest fear while I was in Iraq was not getting killed but that I might accidentally shoot one of my fellow soldiers, AD style. I would hate to have gone almost a year in country, with no mishaps, only to turn around and have an AD let alone accidental shoot myself or someone else.
I've been shooting the PX4 FS in 9mm since 2008. Tens of thousands of rounds through my Type F [D/S action with manual safety, FYI]. No jamming failures. No parts failures. Dead on balls accurate. Really like the hammer-fired over the striker-fired style. Love the rotating barrel as I'm far from the largest bull in the barn and it mitigates the recoil. Substantially. I've been carrying for two years and it is a low-profile, comfortable and practical weapon in FBI Strong-Side position. And mine is as-is from Beretta.
I only carry twin chrome Beretta 92's, I practice my cross draw in slow motion while my glistening mullet whips across my face and doves fly over my head.
That's the way to go
Are you the son of John Woo?
That you revy?
I didn't realize how much I needed this comment in my life. Bravo!
if your mullet flips across your face you need to reevaluate your bubbabarber! :D
I've carried a PX4 compact for three years now and I've loved it. Doesn't hurt that I got it at a Sportsman's Warehouse sale for $350 brand new.
Damn you got a steal.
‘Compact’ Fellas.
Not compact carry.
the devil lies within the text.
@@That1_CopDude you can swap the parts.
@@gerardorockerman69 I haven't felt the need to. The base compact model does everything I want it to. Ill probably get around to adding some texturing to the grips at some point
Peter Abernathy at least get the “carry” decocker and convert it to a G model decocker only and it’ll be a much better gun.
I have one of the PX4CC's from Langdon and, if you want to get even weirder, they mounted a Trijicon SRO to mine. I cannot say enough good things about this gun. It's stupid accurate for a compact pistol, the trigger is astonishing, the recoil impulse is exceptionally mild for a plastic gun, and it's been completely reliable over the couple thousand rounds I've put through it. All the drawbacks of going outside of the Glock mainstream apply, of course, but if you're looking to spend extra for a really high quality carry gun and don't want something single action, this is it. This has something that I didn't experience in some of the nicer DA/SA Sigs, HK's, or CZ's I've spent time with.
^^^ YES! :) Ernest Langdon says that the PX4 Compact is the compact that shoots like a full-size, and he wasn't kidding. I think James touched on it during his review (at least from a size perspective). It does 'feel' bigger than it is - almost a "Doctor Who" quality about it. Virtually the same footprint as the G19, but it feels - and shoots - bigger... like a full-size pistol.
Regarding the trigger... I absolutely love the trigger on my Inox Compact, but LTT's trigger work is, as John Correia (Active Self Protection) described it, "space magic".
thanks for posting your take! I have a new appreciation for the px4 bc of this video and comments like yours!
PhillyEDC, I may need to upgrade my Compact's slide to include a red dot! Dang it, that means a holster change as well. :( Love love love my Storms! Time to Contact Ernest again, I guess...
Tell us more about the RDO, please? Which sight? Did LTT make it that way? CW sights? Etc., etc., etc.
The thumb on the hammer is for when the gun is going in the holster, not coming out. That way if theres any dangly shit in there, it cant pull the trigger (you have more mechanical advantage on the hammer than anything pressing the trigger). If you watch DA/SA guys, the thumb is always on the back when stowing the gun, and it makes a world of difference in comfort for AIWB.
Also I’ve found over my years that when you get a “panic buy ammo batch” from manufacturers cranking it out; primers aren’t always consistent and often harder than they need to be, thusly hammer fired hits the primers harder than a striker.
I’ve found this to be true after a few batches of hard primers as a reloader that will fire with certain firearms and not others. Even Sig Pseries hammers don’t hit as hard as beretta HK etc, I’ve found out.
@@TheDodgeAZ and the ability for a quick 2nd strike in DA
one of the best reasons for carrying DA/SA! Well said.
Christopher Marlowe Yeah the striker control device is a must have for glocks. I don’t carry a glock, but if I did it would have one of them on it.
That's one reason I hesitate about the FN Reflex. It has a very light trigger pull because is is single action only internal hammer fired gun. There is no external hammer to hold down like on my Langdon Tactical 92 Compact.
Same on Glocks and the like. There is nothing more useless in my opinion than a trigger safety when your trigger catches on something when holstering it.
I like the security of being able to hold down the hammer when holstering.
When James says "let's get weird" you know he's filming without his shorts on.
Again.
If I understand, James ‘ shorts are not weird? I’m so confused.
@@bho-lj1jk Yeah, he's not really more exposed without shorts.
This comment is Weird indeed.
PX4 compact was my first carry gun. 9 years later I still have it and it's still one of my two carry guns. It is a little husky compared to the subcompacts that have come out the last two years, but it's accurate and reliable. If you're wondering whether the rotating barrel is a gimmick, I can tell you in 9mm you can feel the difference, having fired it side by side with a dozen other guns of roughly the same size.
James, I cannot make it clear enough how much I appreciate your videos. I learn a TON in a really comprehensive way while also consistently finding myself uproariously laughing out loud multiple times. There is literally nothing else you could ask for in a gun review. Absolutely killing it! We salute you!
Ty bby
Beretta needs to do a Gen 2 of these.
Minor chances like better stippling, low profile deocker only by default, lighter springs, optic cut options, etc.
These guns shoot amazing though. If I weren't already dedicated to getting a gun with a factory optic mounting option this would be on my short list.
I’d love them to adopt the APX grip on this platform plus a shaved hammer on top of all the other upgrades
@@martronattebery9675 LTT does offer a spurless hammer, and it will likely be my next upgrade :) I do very much LOVE the APX's grip, by the way! (the slide, as well - fantastic)
I've heard Ernest Langdon address the "grip issue", and he had an excellent point. From Beretta's perspective, it would involve a significant investment and re-tooling to churn those 'Gen 2' frames out to a market place that's already incredibly finicky ("too much... , not enough", etc.), so you'd still have customers searching for an aftermarket solution. With a $17 solution (Talon grips) that works for the overwhelming majority of PX4 owners, there is NO - ZERO - incentive for them to change a thing in that area.
Longer barrel, thinner and lighter gun for gen 2.
@BigRedRidingBear HOW DARE you go against all the interwebs tacticool turds!!
But I completely agree!!
I feel so justified that you made this video.
I've been conceal carrying my full size PX4 .40 for about 5-6 years now and people have been giving me shit for years.
I've put thousands of rounds through it, love the way it feels, and just can't switch to a Glock.
This is one of my favorite firearms purchases besides my LWRC M6A2 SPR MOD0.
I got a PX4 storm compact for my first carry gun. It definitely helped me get used to carrying a gun with a round in the chamber. First I would carry it without a round in the chamber but with the hammer cocked back. After two weeks of carrying it like that and never finding the hammer forward my brain got the idea that it was not going to go off accidentally and I was able to start carrying in with a round in the chamber confidently. The other part that helped a lot was being able to hold the hammer with my thumb when holstering it, it felt better to me to know I wasn't going to accidentally hook the trigger, and even if I did I was actively stopping the gun from firing with my thumb. I now carry a P365XL but every time I take my PX4 to the range I always think the same thing, "Why did I stop carrying this?"
Absolutely true. I have a P365, a Kahr PM9 and the Storm Compact. My favorite to carry is the Storm.
That’s why I prefer hammer fired guns over striker fired. I would only carry striker fired if the gun had a grip safety.
Why would you carry with the hammer cocked back when you can just drop the hammer and leave the safety off, utalize the double action. I mean cocked and locked is cool too but this gun has a safety where the "up" position is "safety off" which is weird and doesn't really make sense for a natural drawstroke like a safety that fires I'd the "down" position
@@Fanuc_Operator1990 If it didn't go off on accident in single action it's not going to in double. Confidence building when I was new, I spelled it out pretty clear, Get it?
@Paul Alvarez Never said cocked and locked, I said hammer back on an empty chamber. Yes the safety is also a decocker on the F type until I switched is to a G type and now it's only a decocker.
The full size PX4 Storm is my bedside firearm. It earned the job by being the most reliable pistol I own. It is loaded to 20 rounds and will get the job done if it is ever needed. I also own Glocks and Sigs and find them to be great firearms also. It is just that the Beretta has yet to fail me. Thanks for another informative and fun video.
I dig the PX4 myself
Damn, I see you comment on almost every gun video :D
@@intrer8601 great marketing
I had the Storm Compact but sold it to the gun store I work for & got a 92FS Brigadier TN Limited Edition (#20 of 1000)...but it’s still there, looking at me...every day I work. I may have to buy it back. I loved that gun but wanted a 92 for so long, so I caved.
@@wayneclark951 Wayne, are the grips similar between PX4 and 92? I a!ways thought I would like the 92, but then I shot it and couldn't get comfortable with the grip. I'm heavily looking at the PX4 now, but am wondering if the grips are similar. Any feedback you're willing to share is appreciated.
@@5jjt
The grips are nothing like the 92. They are a fat handful of gripping power. Mine came with changeable back straps (as all do) to fit your particular hand size. The one thing I did....& I think Langdon does this on the Compact Carry as well...is put a set of Talon Grips on it because they tend to be slippery from the factory if you sweat or get blood on your hands. It improved the grip a thousand fold.
Don’t hesitate to get one. The one I sold is still there cause everybody thinks they are ugly. Just gives me more time to get the scratch to buy it back...at cost, of course. 😉
My first gun was a PX4 Storm full 9mm. I still have it and love it. A lot of people have crapped on the gun for it's feel or how it shoots, but me and my wife haven't had any issues with it. It eats up any ammo and has always been very accurate.
I bought a full size PX-4 Storm. I ordered, from Langdon Tactical, the “trigger job in a bag”, and installed it. It became another gun entirely. 7 lb DA, 3.5 lb SA, smooth as glass trigger pulls etc. This is a much lower cost option than the “special” gun package which you discussed. I am very happy with my PX-4 Storm (Langdon) and have no regrets whatsoever.
I enjoy each review from James he is extremely accurate and extremely honest thank you
Are you James' cameraman, or get paid to write nice comments?
Thanks to You... Another 1 On My Want/ Need List...
He's not knowledgeable about appendix carry though.
yes, but he knows not much about "plastic" material, today we have some "plastic" material that has the solidity of steel!!
The most underrated pistol on the market right now, by far. Love the storms!
Worth mentioning: The reason the LTT PX4's don't come with the steel competition trigger is that there have been instances of the steel trigger breaking after high round counts in the PX4 Compact. Langdon himself has noted this.
Yes, sometimes there are good reasons for polymer.
where did he note this?
Huh. That’s odd. I find breaking a steel trigger with a 4LB pull after LTT’s trigger job close to impossible.
P0 no ju by by
My dad picked one of these up around 10 years ago and it is a ton of fun to shoot. It is incredibly accurate. Definitely a piece that deserves some love.
mine got his around the same time, i think. love it and don’t see many talking about it
Just picked up my LTT Compact Carry from Copper Custom Armnament 3 weeks ago and it is an absolute unit of a firearm. Great carry gun. Great video 👌
Lipstick on a pig lol.
I'm happy to say this was a pretty accurate review of the LTT PX4 compact. I've had mine for 2 years with zero complaints.
The Px4 compact is an outstanding, world-class firearm and an excellent value. I purchased the standard model in .40 S&W on sale for $339.00, and subsequently added most of the upgrades found on the Landon version - which I was fortunate to find on sale. I spent another $130.00 on the upgrades. This is a very safe firearm to carry and or keep in the home. It conceals well. And just for clarification, the use of the safety on this gun is strictly optional. You DO NOT need to disengage the external safety prior to firing your shot - unless you have chosen to utilize the external safety. I happen to value the availability of the safety as an option, but I do not keep the gun with safety engaged on a day-to-day basis. I highly recommend this firearm to those seeking a compact semi-auto for self protection and recreational target shooting. Easily the best handgun I've ever owned.
Do you think it would be a good first pistol if a new handgun shooter could only shoot 40 s&w or 45 acp?
@@deaglan6641 Probably a little late to be a useful reply for your question, but yes a Px4 is entirely manageable for a new shooter. I absolutely would recommend a traditional DA/SA like this to a new shooter over a striker-fired gun (e.g. Glock, SIG P320, M&P, etc) for a reason that doesn't get much air time: You can practice dry-firing using snap caps and you can develop your trigger control skills without burning through expensive ammo and range trips (just don't have live ammo anywhere around when you are working with snap caps and keep that muzzle pointed in a safe direction). Once you learn to master a relatively long, heavy double-action pull, it's a simple transition to shooting anything else well.
Between the two calibers (I have Px4s in .40 and .45) I recommend the .40 over the .45 for the following reasons:
1) Ammo cost
2) Slightly softer felt recoil
3) Magazine capacity is significantly greater (14 vs 9 in standard magazines)
4) If you don't have large hands, the .45 frame is very slightly wider and longer, so slight that it is hard to measure but it is definitely something you can feel when handling them one after the other
As with any autoloader, you need to ingrain its manual of arms so you don't have to think too much about it. I nearly got my foot blown off by an experienced shooter who got things out of sequence when unloading his gun at the range. This is something that is worth practicing for several hours over a few days before you head to the range so it become second nature. DON'T be learning how to safely handle your gun with a round in the chamber and the hammer back...
@@phishno2767 thanks for the reply. I was asking long before I could even get a handgun so your response is still relevant. Ive decided getting someone else because of my situation and small waist the px4 is quite big for me. I'll likely get the cz p10s or if I can find one for cheap, the ronin emp 1911. I find the controls on the 1911 very intuitive but there arent really any good carry 1911s for the size I need that isnt the ronin sadly. If I need something hotter then 9mm I can shoot +p. Theres a lot of good defensive ammo for 9mm.
@@phishno2767👏👏👏
It really hurt you to say “get a S&W” before saying “Glock.” Didn’t it?
@footballcoreano yep wouldn't trade my Beretta Storm or Springfield XD for any other pistol.
My first 40SW. The rotating barrel is so smooth I didn’t know what people’s beef with 40 was until I shot other guns in 40. Huge difference.
Yeah for real the .40 is awesome beretta is great
Facts, I love my cz in 40, but I shot a glock in 40 and it was bad.
Believe the guy was designed with .40S&W in mind, hence its durability.
Color me freaking impressed. I never thought I'd see James give any flavor of praise to a hammer fired pistol. Admittedly, I'm a Beretta Fanboi, and one of Ernest Langdon, so maybe there's some bias, but these are sweet little guns. My PX4 came plain stock, but with a comp trigger group and lighter hammer springs, it absolutely become a real contender quickly. And for the record, that 1.4" is on the factory bat wing safety levers. With the ambi slide release on it the thing is almost 1.6".
I have been carrying this gun as my conceal carry since 2014 and have loved it for years. It is so nice seeing it get some recognition
I just purchased a PX4 today and immediately came home to see if you’ve done a video on this pistol. I enjoy your videos and always with honest demonstrations and I feel I can trust your judgement at all times. Glad you enjoyed the PX4 and appreciate the review. Once I get through the 10 day hold period I will be going straight to the range.
I've had my PX4 Storm Compact with the factory extended barrel since 2011. I also fitted it with Trijicon night-sights.
Dear diary...
Dude; that was a great review. I've had my PX4 Compact Carry for a few years now and I think it's extremely under-rated. I've been tuning into your channel lately because you do a really nice job with your reviews; keep up the good work.
The full size PX4 is my new carry gun love it ! Its recoils like a steel frame gun. Put an LTT 10lb hammer spring in it its amazing ! the SA pull is better than any striker fire trigger and you can hold the hammer down with your thumb when you holster so you dont accidentally blow your junk off or shoot your femoral like alot of dopes do witn striker fired guns !
Picked up a PX for used handgun today from my local favorite dealer. Your review was outstanding and I’m looking forward to shooting what appears to be an excellent choice. Love your style in your delivery and your honesty.
Three months later and I have to agree this is a fine fine handgun.Barrel action is amazing for accuracy and as you described it does feel a little bit chubby but my large and loves it.
Purchased the Compact Carry, new, for $649 a few weeks ago, at that price it is an excellent deal (Palmetto State Armory). Carrying it IWB appendix now with no issues over my last CC gun except I doubled the ammo capacity - and I much prefer the DA/SA for that ‘special’ area of concealment 😁
DA/SA is by far the best action. People hear “DA” and recoil from the idea. If you actually shoot your sidearm and learn the DA, you get a great, accurate, robust, rugged, reliable and safe firearm. I carried striker fired guns up until about 3 years ago, then switched [started AIWB] to the Hk45c or a usp9c and I shoot them better than my Glock 19. But hey that’s me, to each their own.
You own a px4 ,any problems with it ?
Whenever James says "Lets get weird today" you know it will be a good video
EXCELLENT REVIEW!!! My EDC is the PX4 Inox Compact, and I absolutely love it! You were correct in your estimation that the Compact Carry (CC) is very much worth the extra $$ - IF you want all the upgrades - and there's no one better than Langdon to facilitate that. I picked mine up before the LTT CC came out, and I can tell you, I would have jumped at the opportunity to get all those upgrades upfront (You do know Langdon can also set you up for a red dot on the PX4 as well, right?), rather than having to do them myself. HOWEVER, that is another FANTASTIC 'feature' of the PX4... just about any home-gunsmith can work on it. Yes, it's that easy! To-date, I've upgraded to the Stealth kit ($70) shown on the LTT CC you reviewed, slapped on some rubberized Talon Grips ($17), and swapped to LTT's 11# chrome-silicon hammer spring ($12)... that's it, and I'm incredibly happy with it. The hammer spring swap is, without a doubt, the most 'bang for the buck' upgrade you can make.
All that, to say this: You can still get a base PX4, make some very cheap/basic mods yourself, and still be incredibly happy with it... just a phenomenal, and extremely underrated pistol. Oh, and as a BONUS, you can modify Beretta's extended 20 round mag extension kit (intended for the full-size) to fit compact mags for an 18 round backup - that's pretty sweet :)
Couple of little corrections- the trigger group used is the Beretta Competition trigger group not an ltt part. You can buy it for your existing px4.
Langdon did eventually break the cam block firing the gun, but it didn't stop working even with the broken part.
The stock DA spring is, IIRC an 18lb spring. Many people get the 16lb D spring as an upgrade but Langdon said that it is a smaller interior diameter and causes friction and increases spring weight.
Langdon recommends the 12lb spring if you don't want the potential for light strikes, but a 10lb can be used for competition with good ammo.
Very worth mentioning that you can upgrade an existing px4 to be just like the ltt without any real gunsmithing involved. Caveat on that I'm now into my px4 about $1100 now. Ouch.
The slide bevelling makes it very comfy to carry iwb too surprisingly.
I have been waiting for this! I carry a full size PX4 Storm daily (without a SINGLE failure at the range and several thousand rounds), and have been looking into this model.
That trigger pull is like a S&W revolver with a Cylinder & Slide tuned action. Remarkable.
I think the px4 is one of the coolest looking pistols availible
I think it's hideous (sorry no hate) but I really want one actually, have heard nothing but good things about them
I initially thought it looked like a stapler with a handle.
Once I started shooting it, the appearance became negligible.
After I put a few thousand rounds through it, the appearance became a reminder what an unstoppable beast this pistol really is.
I highly recommend buying one.
@@jh5131I have very mixed feelings about the gun's aesthetics, but when you pick one up and hold it in your hand, you instantly become obsessed with owning and shooting one. The ergos are that good.
Love my PX4. Something about the way the recoil is distributed radially makes it comfortable to shoot. Ergonomically it’s fantastic, and for EDC, I actually like the DA/SA trigger. Those factors mean a gun I’m well-practiced with, and that performs as close to flawlessly as I could ever claim a handgun would.
The full size PX4 is my EDC -I love it. It comes apart easily, it's easy to clean, and it shoots whatever ammo you put in it -even the crap stuff. I dont mind the compact carry, it shoots nice, but it comes apart differently and the difference was enough to to turn me off to it.
I was already sold on this gun, but now I’m urging to buy it! 🤣
I have a 92G Elite LTT and I love it! The PX4 Compact Carry was just a logical next step... 😁😁😁
My PX4 Storm Full was my first handgun 6years ago ....LOVE IT!!!!!
I got a full size a few years ago when I worked at a pawn shop. It sat in the case for almost a year, and the manager offered me a great deal on it to get it out of the case.
On my first trip to the range, it became my favorite pistol.
I love my storm compact. Fantastic weapon
I have the compact from LTT( the last one they did in FDE) and I have the full size PX4 Storm. I carry the compact every day and my full size is one of my GTW options. Langdon does awesome work. Can't say enough good about them. I also have the XDE from LTT.
talon grips a must for the storm series . Love my px4 . Shoots so smooth , and I much prefer hammer fired guns.
Your accurate detailed review convinced me to buy this baretta!! I just ordered it from Langdon along with a stipple job. I can’t wait to shoot this gun! I will carry it for sure. It’s the perfect dimensions & weight. The trigger sounds like a major win also. I also only own striker fire guns , I have 6 striker fired guns but this baretta covers all the bases for a safe and accurate carry gun. Thanks for the great review and also for checking the measurements on the baretta! I’m so glad the width is only 1.2 versus 1.4 - that’s a big enough difference to buy it 👍
Good comprehensive review. I own both a PX4 Storm and a PX4 Subcompact and I cannot disagree with anything you said.
I have the stock version of this gun and it absolutely feels bulky so I was surprised by your measurements. The guns fit and finish are excellent and it just screams quality. I bought it before I knew much about guns based on the Beretta reputation for quality arms and I'm not disappointed at all. I have since purchase Walther and Springfield and like those guns as well.
I have the PX4 Storm full size with full LTT kit. One of my favs for sure. I would really like a new compact, but I am still hoping they will do a V.2 just to have the best modern options possible. Fantastic offering IMO. Come on Beretta, step up with a refresh/update.
There are two kinds of gun owners. The one that buys the highest quality gear he can, and the guy who says he could buy five shit tier guns for that price.
I got mt PX4 for $400 put the competition trigger in and Talon grips. My buddy just got a CZ P-07 and I was scared I would want to switch to a CZ. I like the PX4 better.
Somepeople look at a price and go “for that much money, I could finish putting a hi point in each room of the house.”
@@jasonstl636 I got mine new for 400 bucks too in 40 S&W definitely my favorite pistol next to my Springfield XD.
@@rc59191 Great price. Where did you get it?
@@jbutzi grocery store in Texas
The gun came out in 2004 , I came out when I saw James in those shorts
That was the full size, but yes, those shorts were...
This is the Compacy model, which came out in 2011.
Turbo from Gladiators, now we know whom James models himself on.
All holes touching....see I want to say something smart, but I'm far too classy for that.
@Patrick Bateman umm...no.
I daily carry the stock PX4 in 40. I work outside for a living in the south. Lots of sweat and lawn chemicals, such as fertilizer, not to mention dirt. I purposely shoot it without cleaning it to see how bad it can get before a misfire, it hasn't happened yet. I've owned for about 10 years now and typically put 100 rounds a month through it at my home range. One thing you didn't mention was that with a full magazine, the gun is perfectly balanced. This is Beretta being Beretta. Thank you for your time.
I've carried my px 4 storm since 2013. Love it
I rented a compact PX4 and a full size PX4 (both 9mm), and I really liked the compact better.
Me too. For some reason the full size felt funny. But I loved the compact.
Love mine! I love how the px4 was hated on so hard a few years ago, then Lord Ernest dipped it in mount doom and now erbody thinks thay shit bumps. Onward!
Ha ha IKR?! Every single review starts out "I never really considered the px4 storm" and ends with "this is a good gun"
I agree. In my opinion, I love the PX4 more than the more popular Beretta 92 series. The PX4 is one of the most flat shooting pistol I've ever shot without much muzzle flip. There are more flat shooting guns like the CZ 75 series, but I love that you have larger slide to grab onto while still being relatively flat shooting. The trigger is great with a short reset. It also has that 80s sci fi look that I love. The only things I dislike about the PX4 Storm are the large decocker/safety and the lack of grip texture on the side of the PX4's grip. The LTT version of the PX4 Compact solves these issues out of the box. It's still easy to replace the PX4's safety/decocker with the 92's (might as well change it to a decocker only while you're at it) and add talon grips if you already have an existing model, but the price of the LTT PX4 Compact is actually a pretty good deal if you were already plan on doing all the aftermarket changes yourself. I'm still hoping Beretta releases a steel frame version of the PX4 Storm in the future. Maybe a PX4 StormX in a similar manner to the 92x would be ideal.
@@JacksonWalter735 u can get a drop in trigger flat decockers and talon grips with different sites for around 200$ and save over 200 off a ltt model. the trigger wont be quite as good but it will be far better than stock
@Jbog07 I'm aware; I just think it's funny.
There were some rumors floating around about RCMP or somebody having trouble with them early on so everyone just wrote them off. Ernest Langdon then proceeded to shoot the living piss out of a handful of them and told everyone they didn't suck. And they were pretty cheap around that time too so everyone got one to try out and ended up loving it. I wish the type C would have caught on.
Wait, James looks EXACTLY like Turbo from American Gladiator.
That commercial is almost as good as the South African one for the 20mm anti material rifle you referenced in best gun guy movies
I carried a 92D for many years as my EDC. After a while it got pretty loose as I bought it used from a cop back in the day and it had lord knows how many rounds through it when I retired it. Never had a jam. I then carried a Ruger LPC .38 for a while but relegated it to my bedside go to home defense backup. I have carried the PX4 Storm Sub now for 8 years as my trusted EDC.
I would not trade for it for anything. It has never jammed, tight groups, 13+1 and now my muscle memory feels odd with anything else. I will say that it took a long time to get used to the feel and to find a grip method that kept me on target. Once I did, with the aid of an instructor, I never looked back. The issue was the bulky width of it and of course the short barrel. It just didn't want to stay on center but that was me and not the PX4.
I am 5' 11" / 190 and it can be a bit bulky at 3 o'clock IWB. I've become accustomed to it now and forget I have it even after a long day but that also took time. One thing is that it does take a LOT of practice and patience to get into the flow with it and I can see why some just find that too much of a deviation from what they are used to.
To each their own and we should carry what we are comfortable with and what has been proven to meet our needs. Never did know why all the fuss about the PX4 but then again I do understand it isn't for everyone...I love mine.
Wait, what? I'm shocked to see my main carry gun on here.
I ride the Glock/SIG train pretty hard but I will never, ever discount any viable carry gun.
@@tfbtv I was surprised because of how long the gun has been out. LTT- 3 years, stock- 16 years. Glad it finally popped up on the radar, and glad you had nice things to say!
@@alexglenn2122 Ernie Langdon basically resurrected the PX4 from dead.
@snoopy dubnation I know plenty of PX4 .45 ACP owners that have 50,000-60,000+ rounds through them without a hiccup... still going strong! At least one owner has over 100,000 rounds through his - ZERO issues. That's pretty incredible ...the .45's not easy on frames :) There are only two .45's I'm even interested in owning: a 1911 and the PX4 .45 or, preferably, the PX4 SD .45. Beretta has made me a believer in their rotating barrel lock system - significantly tames the .40 and .45 rounds - GOOD STUFF!
@@tfbtv I know I could just check on your videos page but to save myself the trouble, have you done anything with the CZ P-01 or P-07?
Outstanding review! Everything you said is 100% accurate and on target!. Very entertaining and the best assessment of the LTT PX4 Compact I've seen. The LTT version of the PX4 and 92s is the only way to go. I sent my PX4 Storm Full size to LTT for a trigger job, and when it was returned, I had a high-end firearm with one of the best triggers on the planet. I was stunned at how big of a difference the LTT trigger made over a stock trigger. My groupings at 10 yards were touching, and the first double-action and single-action shots were within an inch of each other. After a few months of getting reacquainted with my PX4 with the LTT Trigger, I ordered an LTT92. The LTT92 is one of the best firearms available and runs circles around lesser guns. Keeping the faith, I ordered a PX4 compact with Holosun RDO, and I can routinely punch a 4'inch grouping at 60 feet. The LTT versions turned me into a Beretta Fan Boy. Fellow shooters at range cannot believe how smooth the LTT triggers are. Sure they are pricey, but the triggers saved me hundreds of rounds in practice.
The PX4 does interest me. It is like the A10 of the handgun world. Odd looking and only the operators understand and love them.
Claymore I really appreciate my Langdon model. It has about $240 of upgrades over the standard PX-4 Compact. So, well worth $200 - $220 more. Fits my hand as well as my CZ 75 PCR. They shoot about equal with a bit less recoil from the Beretta
Thats my favorite gun I own. I carry it about 25% of the time because I live in Florida and a singlestack shield is a bit easier.
Love love love my PX4 CC!!
Now LTT has a new trigger bar the reduces pretravel and reset greatly, making it the best polimer da/sa in the market!!
Thank you! Thank you for not using your platform to talk about the riots and politics! You will always have my support, James 👍👍🔫⚔🏹
I've had a subcompact for years, but I picked up a full size a couple of months before the recent craziness for $280 used at my local store. I'm sure it'd go for at least double that now.
A point that isn’t raised in this video. For anyone like me (6’4”), with large hands, the XL back strap fits my hand like it was custom designed.
I have small hands, and the small fits nicely. It doesn't feel as good as a CZ, but close. I like my PX4.
I used to run the XL - but added a grip sleeve, so dropped down one size.
Point is - if an XL still isn't big enough, add a sleeve.
Also, if you don't like the grip plastic, a sleeve makes it perfect.
Just ordered the CARRY LTT and can’t wait for it! I’ve got several BERETTA’S so I know this is TOP QUALITY! Thanks for the GREAT review, as always!
I have a compact carry in 9MM and I am impressed with its quality.
James, thank you for acknowledging concealed carriers who don't like to carry with a loaded chamber without pissing all over them like most TH-camrs do.
The Military Arms Channel ran the “Gauntlet Test” on the PX4 and, as I recall, it beat the Beretta 92F and the Colt 1911 in the that test!! Amazing, who would have thought?
Yeah the 92fs wasn’t really a surprise to me because of the open slide but the 1911 was a little bit. But it is what it is. It’s an interesting test but not realistic as you know.
I have the full size and bought it in the first 4 or 5 years of production. I can’t state enough how underrated this pistol is. I have Glocks, M&P’s, Colts, Ruger, etc…and none stands up to this gun. Especially in the high humidity of the Louisiana marsh, this gun stands up. And they are selling for $598 in many stores.
I get better grouping and accuracy with my px4 compact than my glock 19 despite the shorter barrel.
Oh shit yeahhhh!!! James, I have been eyeballing the LTT PX4 for a year or 2 now and I'm soooooo effin' psyched that you surprised the whole lot of us and busted out another totally tits review. I'm sold, boiii! I'll be sure to send ya my sticker and a t-shirt repping Beretta since this review definitely pushed me over the last bit of hesitation I had. Thank you, Mr Jimmy Reeves! It cool I call you Jimmy, right?
Thanks for the great video on the LTT PX4 Storm. As one of the "FEW" CA compliant handguns, I've been giving the Beretta a long hard look & concluded two thumbs up!! Everyone talks about the insane accuracy & reliability of the full size model but your review shows that the compact gives nothing away to it's larger sibling. Have you fired the .45 acp or .40 caliber models? (Does LTT sell them?) Since we're limited to 10 round mags here, the .45 acp would be a very nice package. Keep up the great videos!! Your sense of humor & production values are much appreciated in our dark times. Hope the shooting ranges re-open soon. PK
Every Beretta I put in my wife's hands becomes her new favorite. First time she was great with the 92. I got her the M9A3 which she shoots impressive groups with at 20 yds. Now, it's her CX4 Storm PCC. 2 inch groups at 50 after a lone, stray 4 incher. Mag after mag it looks like shes only fired 6-8 rounds. Going to have to try this out now!
"Visual reenactment of my first date with my wife. . ." [Shamefully looks aside]
That was AWESOME!
Joe mama
I acquired a full sized PX4 Storm several years ago. On the internet I learned how to convert it to the G model for free. I bought some lighter springs from Langdon Tactical, and the only thing I am not excited about is the trigger re-set being a bit long. Other than that, it's so phenomenal I still haven't replaced it as my bedside gun, and probably won't.
Was that moon clip a sign of things to come?
I knew i wasnt the only one
Certainly hope so. Was wondering how he could get that in his Glock. Or is that the surprise coming up.
Fantastic firearm !!
Much prefer this over most Glocks.
"Why the F*** am I going to pay $875 when I can pay $4 - $500 for a Glock?"
Said every Glock fanboy ever, who then sees no logical inconsistency in spending an additional $500 on their Glock replacing the sights, trigger, grip, barrel...."
Dang prices must have gone way up for these guns. I bought mine new for 600 bucks in 2013 as a Christmas present to myself. It was 75 buck cheaper that a glock 19 at the time.
Or when they brag, buy glock bc it has so much after market support!
@@Mrdrivereight The LTT customized version costs a lot more - but there's absolutely no reason to spend another penny. The factory version of the 9mm can be had (pre-covid scare) NIB for as little as $400 is you shop around.
@@simplesimon8583 that makes more sense
Px4s of all 3 sizes went for around 350 used all day in Texas before covid and current political climate.
I bought my px4 for $439+LTT transfer bar $70+LTT hammer spring $12=$521 as for the polishing LTT does you can pretty much achieve the same results by running 500 rounds through it. Px4 is an amazing gun.
Last time I was this early Beretta was all about the Cougar!!
I have 2 PX 4 Storms. Ones mine and the other is my daughters. We took our CCP class together using these guns. I scored best of course but my daughter is not a training type of person and scored second. I know all you 2A Family will say that there's either pass or fail but I gave a tip to the range instructor to score the hits. Now I know it's real. This is my second favorite pistol. First being my EAA Witness that's also a 9mm. PLEASE keep this in mind. If you don't share the same mags at least share the same caliber. it's a lot easier to stock up on one caliber rather than 45, 380, 38, 357, 10 mm, the list goes on and on and on. Keep your ammo in the family!.
I nearly bought two PX4s (his and hers) with my tax check a few years ago, but got a washer and dryer for the apartment.
I'm sure you made a better choice for the wife and got brownie points. The gun will still be there later. Has been for 16 years!
Knowing just how hard it is for any pistol designed for carry that isn't Glock or S&W to gain serious consideration has to be something pretty special. What that means for us is that it really is a pistol worth looking at ... thanks for the honest and fair review of the Storm Compact. Cheers
I’ve carried a px4 9mm only for the last 2 years. My absolute favorite gun I’ve ever fired and carried.
James, thanks for the review. Beretta PX4 Storm, I would get the full size, have the 17 round magazine, as that is the last service pistol and size I have. Yes, one of the few people that prefer an external hammer on a handgun. And yes, it might be heavier than a Glock, but my previous model to this, makes it feel like an upgrade and so much lighter and a grip that actually fits my hand better than the Mod 92FS which was all steel.
Okay, not a Beretta fangirl, but definitely more of an all steel handgun fangirl. Not just because I grew up and was taught on all steel pistols and revolvers.
The trust issue isn't a factor, as the police here carries Beretta mostly, other law enforcement agencies carries Glock. There are Walther P99's utilized too.
Like most shooters, we automatically gravitate towards the mechanics we are most used too.
Beretta forever the best!
I purchased a PX4 Storm Compact Carry directly from LTT three years ago and it has been excellent in all respects. The one I purchased was the next model up from the one reviewed and had an NP3 finished barrel, internals and the three magazines were NP3'd as well. I have well over 1000 rounds through it without a single stoppage or malfunction. My best friend, who I shoot with regularly, purchased the same model shortly after I did has had the same experience. Yes, it was expensive, but is a semi-custom pistol. The trigger action really needs to be tried to understand how good it is. I never would have believed a DA/SA trigger could be that good. Langdon is a wizard when it comes to triggers.
Thoght i was the only human who knew this existed. Great EDC 👍
James, the thumb on the hammer thing is done when holstering the gun, not when drawing. The idea is that if there's a shirt tail or other obstruction catching the trigger, you'll feel the hammer move and stop before the gun fires. I just apply the safety when holstering, and remove it when the gun is in place.
I carry a gun that's similar to the PX4, a Ruger P95. Polymer frame DA/SA double stack. It weighs the same and is slightly larger. Holds 17+1 with Mec-Gar magazines. Mine has a smooth nine pound DA and a very crisp four pound single action trigger pull. It's been 100% reliable through about a thousand rounds.
Paid just over $200 for it, though it did not come with a magazine. Got five Mec-Gar magazines for $100. Of course, it's not Sniper Gray.
idk why but the "No pee-pee" dadjoke made me lose my absolute shit this morning, thank you so much lmao
I really like how you talk about all that gun stuff and explain why and whats - very instructive. And you know how to pass your passion to others. Thanks for that !
Love that handgun, definitely a beautiful design.
Say waaa......beautiful? I've tried hard to warm up to it but just can't. Maybe CZ.
Very fair review James of the PX4 CC. I carried a G22 or G23 for duty for many years. While not quite the “fan boy” as you- I’ve got nothing bad to say about Blocks, I mean Glocks- except their standard appearance. My PX4 CC is a more handsome firearm. That said, retraining myself from striker fire to DA/SA has been the hardest part for me. I still own a Glock but, my CCW is the PX4 CC.
Hey James. Love your a... vids, but since I live in the Netherlands with its restrictions I couldn't help but noticing a couple of knives you showed in this vid, a ZT and what I believe is a Benchmade?
Be interested to know what your EDC (pocket)knife is.
Love ya man, keep up the good work, humor, and you know what.
Yours truly
Ian Gratton.
I'll do a video on it soon. :) ZT 0350 might be my #1 fave of all time though.
I really appreciate how you don't down play or make fun of safety concerns. My biggest fear while I was in Iraq was not getting killed but that I might accidentally shoot one of my fellow soldiers, AD style. I would hate to have gone almost a year in country, with no mishaps, only to turn around and have an AD let alone accidental shoot myself or someone else.
I picked one up the other day. Its a great gun. The grip needs stippling though.
Just get Talon grips. Less than $20 and works wonders!
I've been shooting the PX4 FS in 9mm since 2008. Tens of thousands of rounds through my Type F [D/S action with manual safety, FYI]. No jamming failures. No parts failures. Dead on balls accurate. Really like the hammer-fired over the striker-fired style. Love the rotating barrel as I'm far from the largest bull in the barn and it mitigates the recoil. Substantially. I've been carrying for two years and it is a low-profile, comfortable and practical weapon in FBI Strong-Side position. And mine is as-is from Beretta.