Hello all,

 

I have my handgun permits coming in soon and have been doing alot of research on the beretta px4 subcompact and the SW M&P 40 compact. Im looking for a good personal carrying weapon that is nto to bulky and fires pretty well. I also would like to be able to use it at the range and not feel uncomfortable shooting for a while.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions or feedback about these 2 weapons.

 

Thanks

In my opinion, the Beretta sub compact may be a better carry gun than a range toy. It is really small in the hands, smaller than a Glock 26. I have fairly large hands and I had a lot of hand left over after covering the grip. I haven't fired it, so take my opinion with a shaker of salt. I know the rotating barrel system made my old Cougar (which the Storm is based on) a joy to shoot.

The Px4 Storm SubCompact does not have the rotating barrel. Only the Px4 Compact and Full size do.

Stock answer before anyone else gets to post it...you should really go and try either out. Both are very different in feel and in operation. The M&P has a constant trigger action vs the Beretta subbie I think is only available as the "F" variant, meaning traditional DA/SA w/ a manual safety and decocker. Which you would you feel more comfortable carrying?

 

Additionally, consider the caliber carefully. Sounds like you want to use this as a range gun that's comfortable shooter...I'd recommend going with a 9mm instead of the .40S&W. Plus, how much do you actually plan on carrying? If you're in state, doubt you'll be doing any carrying outside of the home/range

Personally my opinion I would go with a full size PX4 if you want to shoot .40. I'm a fairly big Guy but the gun is small to begin with plus with that revolving barrel the recoil is barely there

Like my associate above me posted, shoot as many compact guns as you can. Glocks, XDs, M&Ps, Beretta's, and the like. You'll be suprised at what could happen.