The LTT Beretta PX4 is taking the handgun world by…Storm? It took me years to heat as much as this firearm, however I’ll have lastly come round to it with the latest developments from Beretta and Langdon Tactical to the PX4 Storm Compact Carry 2.
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A better take a look at my PX4 Carry II LTT
First Impressions and Early Encounters
A number of years in the past, Langdon Tactical despatched me a Beretta PX4 Storm Carry to evaluation. Even then, I believed the gun shot nicely, carried out admirably, and was pleasurable to shoot. Nevertheless, as somebody who owns only a few compact hammer-fired handguns, I didn’t make investments a lot time in studying to grasp it. After the evaluation, I despatched it again to Langdon Tactical and moved on.
Quick ahead to final summer season, and I discovered myself within the scorching desert visiting Ernest Langdon himself. Ernest regaled me with tales in regards to the PX4 Storm’s sturdiness and reliability, together with his private copy with over 70,000 rounds by way of it with just one half breakage and 9 failures (brought on by that breakage).
Ernest Langdon instructed me flat out that he believes the PX4 Storm is essentially the most sturdy and dependable pistol available on the market. Coming from probably the most famend shooters and tuners within the business, that’s excessive reward. Throughout our time within the desert, Ernest confirmed me the finer factors of capturing hammer-fired pistols. Little did I do know that these classes would finally convert me to the PX4 Storm’s virtues. The video with Ernest’s ideas is linked on the backside of this text.
Studying from a grasp – Ernest Langdon himself.
Ernest together with his private PX4.
Ernest exhibiting me his private PX4 assortment, together with his 70,000+ spherical gun.
One main benefit of the PX4 Storm is that it incorporates a distinctive rotating barrel mechanism that helps scale back recoil considerably. In contrast to conventional tilting barrel designs, the rotating barrel within the PX4 Storm makes use of the mass and movement of the barrel to soak up and scale back recoil successfully. When the gun is fired, the barrel rotates moderately than tilts, spreading the recoil power over an extended interval and decreasing the felt recoil. This mechanism not solely enhances capturing consolation but additionally improves accuracy by sustaining the barrel’s alignment with the goal through the recoil cycle.
The New PX4 Storm Compact Carry II
A number of months later, at SHOT Present 2024, Beretta unveiled the latest model of the PX4 Storm Compact, the Compact Carry II. This mannequin options the “D” hammer spring for an improved set off, a Beretta Kind G decocker with a low-profile lever, an enhanced journal launch, and a bobbed hammer. The gun has a 3.2-inch barrel, and weighs 27.2 ounces. It’s obtainable in 9mm with capacities of 10 or 15 rounds, and its general size is 6.8 inches.
A number of PX4s at Beretta’s SHOT Present Vary Day
Ernest Langdon was there, showcasing his absolutely tricked-out model of the Compact Carry II, the Blackout, which is completely unimaginable. Langdon’s 2024 PX4 Blackout mannequin affords a bunch of premium options. It consists of an ArmorLube DLC-treated slide, barrel, and cam block, which gives superior hardness and minimal friction. The whole LTT Set off Job incorporates a GrayGuns flat set off, an LTT Optimized Efficiency Set off Bar, and a Chrome Silicon 11# hammer spring. The PX4 Blackout Compact mannequin comes with a Streamlight TLR-7 SUB, rubber Talon grips, and engraved LTT emblem. It additionally options LTT’s low RDO answer with alternative of optic. The approximate set off pull is 5.3 to six lbs for double motion and three.5 to 4 lbs for single motion. The set off is completely superb on this pistol.
Langdon’s Blackout PX4 Carry II
Langdon’s Blackout PX4 Carry II
Langdon’s Blackout PX4 Carry II
Langdon’s Blackout PX4 Carry II
I had the possibility to shoot it at Beretta’s Vary Day in Vegas, and for the primary time, I requested Beretta to ship me the Langdon-customized variations of the Carry II for evaluation.
The enhancements Langdon Tactical made to the PX4 Storm Compact Carry II are vital. They enhanced the set off, made the gun simpler to hide, improved the sights and controls, and included – optionally – a muzzle brake and optic. The brake, along side the rotating barrel design, makes this gun an absolute pleasure to shoot.
Whereas the LTT PX4 Blackout might presumably be one of the best capturing gun I’ve ever dealt with that prices lower than $5,000, it’s now not a “carry” gun as supposed when absolutely rigged out – and it prices over $2,000. I prioritize consolation and reliability over excessive accuracy, particularly for hid carry. Finally, I despatched my box-stock PX4 Carry II to Langdon for a customized job tailor-made to my preferences. The consequence was the addition of a Holosun EPS optic, the world-class LTT set off job with a Grayguns flat set off, and an NP3 coated and topped barrel and magazines. This setup, costing $1,623, is as near good for a hid carry gun by way of pure efficiency, and the exclusion of the brake and enlarged magwell saved the gun true to its carry-oriented roots.
Regardless of the PX4 Storm’s unimaginable efficiency, it’s heavier, bigger, thicker, and costlier than different handguns you may take into account for on a regular basis carry. As an example, the SIG P365 X Macro is smaller, lighter, and holds extra rounds, making it a extra sensible alternative for a lot of, along with costing lower than half as a lot. When evaluating the SIG P365 X Macro and the Beretta PX4 Storm Carry II, the P365 X Macro is extra compact, measuring shorter in general size and considerably lighter at 21 ounces. It additionally has a narrower profile, making it extra snug and simpler to hide. Alternatively, the PX4 Storm Carry II weighs 27.2 ounces and has a wider body, which, whereas probably much less discreet for hid carry, affords enhanced stability and management throughout capturing.
That mentioned, the Langdon Tactical PX4 Storm Carry II is presumably probably the most dependable, sturdy, and best-shooting compact carry-oriented handguns ever made. It’s light-recoiling, correct, quick, and enjoyable to shoot and personal. Whereas it might not be essentially the most sensible carry gun for everybody, its efficiency and reliability are exhausting to beat. In case you’re out there for a brand new carry gun, the PX4 Storm, particularly the Langdon Tactical model, deserves critical consideration.
What do you assume: Is $1,600 an excessive amount of for a carry gun? Let me know within the feedback, particularly when you’re a fellow Langdon fanatic.
For extra detailed info, go to the official Beretta web page(https://www.beretta.com/en-us/product/px4-compact-carry-2-FA0135) and the Langdon Tactical web page(https://langdontactical.com/ernest-langdons-2024-px4-blackout/).
