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Encyclopedia > Beretta Cx4 Storm
Beretta Cx4 Storm

Type Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin Flag of Italy Italy
Production history
Designer Beretta
Manufacturer Beretta
Produced 2003 to present
Specifications
Weight 5.675 lbs (2.575 kg) (without magazine)
Length 29.7 in (755 mm)
Barrel length 16.6 in (422.5 mm)
Width 2.5 in (63 mm)
Height 7.5 in (190 mm)

Cartridge 9mm Luger, 9 x 21 mm IMI, .40 S&W, .45 ACP
Action Blowback Operated
Feed system 8, 10, 11, 15 or 20 round box magazine
Sights Iron

The Beretta Cx4 Storm is a pistol-caliber carbine aimed at sporting, personal defense and law enforcement. Seven different models accept full-size Beretta magazines from the 92/96, Cougar, and Px4 series pistols in 9mm Luger, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. The cold-forged 16.6-inch (422 mm) barrel is chrome-lined to improve durability and corrosion resistance. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 367 pixelsFull resolution (2169 × 996 pixel, file size: 137 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... A semi-automatic rifle is a type of rifle that fires a single bullet each time the trigger is pulled, without the need to manually operate a bolt, lever or other firing or loading mechanism. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Logo of Pietro Beretta This article is about a firearm manufacturer; for the car, see Chevrolet Beretta. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The 9 x 21 mm IMI pistol cartridge was designed by Israel Military Industries for those markets where the 9 mm Luger cartridge cannot be purchased by civilian users, notably Italy. ... The . ... .45 ACP cartridges .45 redirects here. ... In firearms terminology, an action is the system of operation that the firearm employs to seal the breech (in a breech-loading firearm), and to load consecutive rounds. ... Blowback is a system in which automatic or semi-automatic firearms operate through the energy created by combustion in the chamber and bore acting directly on the bolt face through the cartridge. ... A 30-round STANAG magazine. ... A carbine is a firearm similar to, but generally shorter and less powerful than, a rifle or musket of a given period. ... Logo of Pietro Beretta This article is about a firearm manufacturer; for the car, see Chevrolet Beretta. ... The Beretta Px4 Storm is a semi-automatic pistol aimed at personal defense and law enforcement. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The . ... .45 ACP cartridges .45 redirects here. ...

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History

The Cx4 Storm was developed to be used in conjunction with other Beretta semi-automatic pistols. For example, the magazines for the Beretta 92FS chambered in 9 mm can be used in the Cx4 (also chambered in 9 mm). This aids in a smaller loadout — no longer needing to carry separate magazines for the rifle and handgun — and adds redundancy, allowing a person to carry more ammunition without adding weight. Using the non-Beretta Storm Magazines require a two piece kit (not included with rifle). The pieces consist of the following: Logo of Pietro Beretta This article is about a firearm manufacturer; for the car, see Chevrolet Beretta. ... The Beretta 92SB-F, Beretta 92FS, Beretta 92G, Beretta 92FS Inox, and Beretta 96 are semi-automatic pistols, locked-breech delayed recoil operated, double/single action pistols, chambered for the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge (92 series) and the . ...


The 9mm Luger and .40 S&W magazines of the Px4 require the C5C620 insert and C89210 release button. Every caliber can be purchased with CX4 magazines that only fit the CX4. The .45ACP only comes in this way. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The . ... The Beretta Px4 Storm is a semi-automatic pistol aimed at personal defense and law enforcement. ...


The CX4 Storm includes a Picatinny rail that can be extended under the barrel by pushing in the sling button and pulling the rail out by a thumb tab. Each Storm also includes 1 side rail with two mounting screws, a second can be purchased along with a bottom rail from the manufacturer. The countoured bottom rail is designed to attach under the two side rails. A top rail can also be purchased and installed with a tool that comes with the carbine. Three screws and nuts attach it to the top of the carbine using a pre drilled hole that exists allowing the user to use the rail as a template to tap two other holes hidden under a thin membrane of plastic. A maximum of five picatinny rails can be utilized using Beretta accessory kits, or the user can use the two present at purchase to attach a number of optics, grips, lights, lasers bipods etc. This firearm was designed to be very adaptable to customization.


See also

The Beretta Px4 Storm is a semi-automatic pistol intended for personal defense and law enforcement use. ... The Beretta Rx4 is a a rifle developed by Fabbrica dArmi Pietro Beretta of Italy. ...

References

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Beretta CX4 Storm controls are very similar to those found on our popular 92FS pistols, so most shooters will be immediately familiar with the operation of this firearm.
Finally, on the Beretta CX4 Storm one side rail included, the front post sight is adjustable for windage and elevation, while the rear ghost ring sight has long and short-range apertures, both sights are protected by rugged "ears" and may be folded down when optics are used.
Beretta's use of cutting-edge materials also keeps weight down to just 53/4 lbs., making the Beretta Cx4 a pleasure to carry, whether in the field or on duty.
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The new Beretta Cx4 Storm semiautomatic carbine, with a particularly captivating aspect and simple to use, is a sporting or personal defence firearm ideal for professional use by police forces.
In addition to the easy conversion from one caliber into another the Cx4 Storm carbine has an enormous operating advantage in being able to utilize the same magazines as the 92 and 8000 Cougar pistoi series.
As well as the frame being made in semi matte fl, the Cx4 Storm can be enriched with numerous accessories which render it even more practical for use by police force professionals.
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