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A Beretta PX4 storm, shoots .40 S&W
Category Photography / All
Species Lion
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File Size 318.9 kB
I've been unfond of the glocks for awhile, I like the 18c cause it's full auto and kind of geeky (was used in the matrix) but otherwise I think they're ugly and lack features.
I wanted a gun with a manual safety for my first gun, also. And I love the decocker feature, that's something I've begun looking for on other guns. My next will probably be a Sig 229, one of the newer models with the 15 rd capacity.
I wanted a gun with a manual safety for my first gun, also. And I love the decocker feature, that's something I've begun looking for on other guns. My next will probably be a Sig 229, one of the newer models with the 15 rd capacity.
I have my Glock as a personal defense weapon, when I leave the house it's on me always. I don't look for features on a handgun personally, they're side arms, and don't need the bells and whistles. I invest my time and money into primary weapons like my old AR-15 or Mini-14. :)
I chose the PX4 because of the features. I wanted a manual safety on my first gun, until I feel comfortable enough handling them that I won't have a ND. I liked the PX4 because it has all the features I wanted, and I'm not a big fan of the open slide design of the 92, tho it's been slowly growing on me.
I picked .40 because I was looking for something with more power than 9mm but better capacity than .45. However, I kind of regret that now, because in the time since I bought this gun (july 2012), I've learned that 9mm is just as effective as .45 in most situations, and what matters most is number of hits. Since I'm really into capacity figures, I would prefer to have the 9mm PX4 because it has a 20+1 capacity with extended mags (.40 is 17+1, still pretty good). Those extra 3 shots might save a life, however I'm confident this weapon will serve me well regardless.
My next handgun will probably be a 9mm.
I picked .40 because I was looking for something with more power than 9mm but better capacity than .45. However, I kind of regret that now, because in the time since I bought this gun (july 2012), I've learned that 9mm is just as effective as .45 in most situations, and what matters most is number of hits. Since I'm really into capacity figures, I would prefer to have the 9mm PX4 because it has a 20+1 capacity with extended mags (.40 is 17+1, still pretty good). Those extra 3 shots might save a life, however I'm confident this weapon will serve me well regardless.
My next handgun will probably be a 9mm.
Taurus produces an excellent 9mm!! Built just like the Berretta. But a much better price. .40 is a good caliber choice as well. Truthfully, It all depends on what type of ammo you choose to use. Ball wounds self defence stops. In the target. I love my glock 20 C for hog hunting it is a 10mm hog stoppin handgun. But for self defence. Is hard to remain accurate. Shoot what you feel comfortabel with. I applaud you for the safety choice. If you need a holster you know who to talk to. Since our convo, I have re vamped and changed the way we make our holsters. Ensuring something like that video never happens.
I may, I'm sort of interested in open carry and would love to get a holster with some custom furry art on it, and I'm really happy with the work you did on my collar, but it's low on my priority list right now. I think for open EDC I want something with good retention, I've been looking at the safariland holsters in particular.
Shouldn't this be under "cougar" instead of "lion", given that the model originates from the Stoeger M8000 Cougar pistol?
EIther way, I've always loved the ergonomics of that particular frame. I would have gone with the Stoeger model simply because it's essentially the exact same gun, just $100 or so cheaper. It's got a few fidgety little issues here and there that Beretta has mostly fixed though, and that's worth it to some people.
Any standard caliber or anything readily available is great to have, 9x19, .40S&W or .45ACP. Don't let anyone tell you that you made a bad choice in chambering; the only thing wrong with .40 is that it can be a little pricey in a normal market. RIght now, however, there's so much of it out there that it's one of the most stable and reliably purchasable cartridges available!
Personally, I've got a heavily customized Radom TTC pistol, an old Colt-derived Soviet design made at the Radom factory in Poland. I hand-load .32-caliber Hornady XTP hollow-points to 1,780FPS. If 8+1 rounds of what equates to a miniature rifle cartridge isn't enough to stop something, then I'm in trouble regardless. ^v^;;
EIther way, I've always loved the ergonomics of that particular frame. I would have gone with the Stoeger model simply because it's essentially the exact same gun, just $100 or so cheaper. It's got a few fidgety little issues here and there that Beretta has mostly fixed though, and that's worth it to some people.
Any standard caliber or anything readily available is great to have, 9x19, .40S&W or .45ACP. Don't let anyone tell you that you made a bad choice in chambering; the only thing wrong with .40 is that it can be a little pricey in a normal market. RIght now, however, there's so much of it out there that it's one of the most stable and reliably purchasable cartridges available!
Personally, I've got a heavily customized Radom TTC pistol, an old Colt-derived Soviet design made at the Radom factory in Poland. I hand-load .32-caliber Hornady XTP hollow-points to 1,780FPS. If 8+1 rounds of what equates to a miniature rifle cartridge isn't enough to stop something, then I'm in trouble regardless. ^v^;;
I follow positive advice people offer, but I generally disregard any negative advice. I spent a lot of time (years) thinking of what I wanted in a first gun, and I am generally very happy with my purchase.
In time I'd like to have a collection, probably focusing on military and police weapons.
In time I'd like to have a collection, probably focusing on military and police weapons.
You should take all advice, but keep in mind where it's coming from, as well as your own prejudices against or for the type of person giving it. THat's how I ended up with the TTC instead of a Rossi .38spl. revolver. THe friend of mine who bought the gun instead has had nothing but trouble with it. :D
I had a little bit of trigger trouble with the TTC, but I fixed it for $25 and it shoots *brilliantly* now.
But yeah... The Cougar and the PX4 are very, very comfortable guns with an excellent mechanics. I'd say 'ya did great!
I had a little bit of trigger trouble with the TTC, but I fixed it for $25 and it shoots *brilliantly* now.
But yeah... The Cougar and the PX4 are very, very comfortable guns with an excellent mechanics. I'd say 'ya did great!
It is! It's a real work of art.
I think, speaking purely of aesthetics, Beretta are the Ferarri of the overseas gun market, but that's just my opinion. They're way cheaper than many of their competitors too, which is surprising to me. You can get this particular weapon for under $500..
I think, speaking purely of aesthetics, Beretta are the Ferarri of the overseas gun market, but that's just my opinion. They're way cheaper than many of their competitors too, which is surprising to me. You can get this particular weapon for under $500..
Not a bad first gun. how's it working out for you?
Also I'm glad to see you've learned that bullet size doesn't matter as much. have you read the FBI report on handgun effectiveness? http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi-hwfe.pdf it's a decent read if you'd like to learn more on the subject.
Also I'm glad to see you've learned that bullet size doesn't matter as much. have you read the FBI report on handgun effectiveness? http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi-hwfe.pdf it's a decent read if you'd like to learn more on the subject.
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