Compared: Beretta PX4 Storm Full size vs SubCompact

In this video we compare the full size variant to the the subcompact Beretta PX4 Storm, both in 9mm.
Full reviews on the pistols shown:
Full Size: • Beretta PX4 Storm Full...
SubCompact: • Bulldog CCW 9mm - Bere...
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[@joequimby5225]

Hint...... No need to remove the disassembly pin on the subcompact. You can, but there is no need to. Just pull it out till it clicks once and leave it there.

[@averagejew]

I've got the subcompact 9mm. If you are having trouble with accuracy on it, try switching to a cup and saucer grip. I went from not liking this gun to loving it when I switched up my grips. I know every seasoned shooter is going to slay me for this, but I consistently shred center mass with a C&S grip on this gun vs standard grip. There's just not much room to get both hands around this thing which is the trade off for a good conceal carry. Thx for noting that this holds larger mags. I was hunting for that info.

[@paulfewings2688]

Taking My Time..... Watching & Learning.. Blessings To Fellow American Patriots Amen

[@thomholio]

I love my full size! It’s surprisingly small yet robust as heck and such a smooth reliable shooter.

[@BaddFrogg777]

For a full size it's not a BER 92 Full Size Length. Attempting to decide between the .40 cal. or the 9mm. I have several of both calibers. Target and night carry.

[@LarryRickenbacker]

I employ the reliable Px4 Storm subcompact for lawful concealed carry. 10 rds of .40 S&W is a significant improvement over my old Detective Special, with it's 6 rds of .38 Spl. They're both roughly the same size and weight.

[@joequimby5225]

Larry, I too love my .40 sub. Lots of womp in that little package. And I carry a 15 round mag from a full size as backup. Great combo.

[@RollModel724]

I just traded my full size for the subcompact. The rotating barrel does make it easier to stay on target for follow on shots but overall, The subcompact is a winner in every other way. Its weight is distributed better, easier to carry, just as easy to shoot single or double action. I find that you are just as accurate at 7-10 yards but the shorter barrel does become noticeable after that (fewer bullseyes unless you are really taking your time-- but still always within the target)

[@500hardcore]

I totally agree, the subcompact is a winner. Nice manageable recoil, and it stays on paper. Probably one of the best subcompacts at 7-10yards.

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

great video. It's nice seeing full size or compact vs. subcompact guns. The Berettas are beautiful guns. Thanks for the video.

[@HammerStriker]

Thank-you. I agree that Beretta makes some really cool and nice looking guns.

[@lordblackheart6270]

Gregory Heath when the take down on the full-size is that you don't need to pull back on the slide while doing it, all you need to do is pull down on those 2 levers on the side & the slide will slide forward, just so you know bud & also I 4got to mention is that it's a great conceal carry pistol, it also can be in a 9mm, .40 & .45 caliber as well, too.

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

Keith Dowlen thanks Keith !

[@lordblackheart6270]

Gregory Heath no problem & I do carry both on my full-size 1911 .45 or my full-size Px4 Storm 9mm in my Alien Gear IWB Holster but it just depends on whichever day I feel like carrying pistol that of the week, lol & I love both guns 👍👍

[@hansvonmannschaft9062]

The comment about the "setting the Xerox to 75%" still got me in stitches haha! Great video. Comparison between different sizes of a same model is extremely helpful, perhaps more than you can imagine :-) Cheers and keep up the great work mate!

[@doranjaffas7351]

I very recently purchased the PX4 Compact. Only have 50 or so rds thru it but initial impression of it is really good. Very smooth shooter and follow up shots are a breeze. I did put site florescent green on the rear and site florescent orange on the front. Ordered better grip adhesive.

[@orenthalsimpson]

I just bought the compact 40 for $299. Almost got the subcompact until I realized that they didn't have the rotating Barrel

[@DrAlexVasquezICHNFM]

I’ve got both. Love both of them. Full-size is much smoother. Subcompact kicks like a bronco

[@bigoz7]

Great video very informative and thanks for sharing!

[@sartainja]

Great video of the comparison between the two excellent firearms.

[@HammerStriker]

Thank-you.

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Excellent review!

[@antoniobaskerville6823]

Great Demo !

[@mikejames9931]

Thanks for the Video really good information!In the market for a new gun and have had Beretta before and the quality is excellent.I am considering the PX4 Storm in either Compact or Full Size.I really like the rotating bolt on them.First Video I have watched on your Channel and just subscribed.Thanks again!

[@sc9608]

I have both of them but in 40 S&w

[@jamesharris1493]

I believe both Berettas are equally a good pick althugh of course the larger would be better at covering larger distances more accurately. As far as construction both handguns seem identical except for probably the obvious like weigjht, capacity and probably trigger pull.

[@bettersteps]

Rotating barrel. Sub doesn't have one.

[@electroniccheeks]

I'd rather have the rotating barrel. That's why I'm looking at the Grand Power.

[@filmer50]

I must add Beretta make a "compact " model. in between the two. That has a rotating barrel as well. The compact in my edc gun.

[@luve808]

Mark Carlson .

[@doranjaffas7351]

Mark Carlson Mine too. Really like it.

[@SofaKingQuick]

Mark Carlson same and Love it. Have 9 and 40 compact. Carry 40 version a lot but mostly a Walther p99As 40. Beretta make a spectacular firearm!

[@bertg.6056]

The full size version of this Beretta is actually available in CA !! I'm thinking about buying one.

[@panda-shake-n-bake5630]

I have one, get it! Worth it! It’s fun, it’s smooth, it’s easy to maintenance. Beautiful pistol.

[@bertg.6056]

@@panda-shake-n-bake5630 I like that it looks a bit different, with the bevels on the slide.

[@highiii6605]

Living in CA also and have decided this is going to be my first gun after debating between a few

[@bertg.6056]

As a first pistol, I would recommend the Glock 17. That said, I love my PX4.

[@highiii6605]

@@bertg.6056 for me I was between the 19 and the 26 but everyone has those. Plus I’ve been to Italy and fell in love w the place. Kinda just feels right for a first purchase

[@giannimoscotto7386]

both are very beautiful

[@AerialViewImagingLLC]

I've had both and prefer full size.

[@ronaldlucero4258]

Thanks for your information

[@robertomolinagoncalvesdeol8794]

Very fine handguns.

[@andym1594]

I believe the factory trigger is a lot heavier on the sub compact; like 20lbs on the sub vs a reported 12lb on the compact and full size. Not shown here, but the compact is better for lefties for the ambidextrous slide stop which is handy if you are competing. I've been shooting the living snot out of my subcompact lately and even changing up the grip it's tough to manage recoil for fast shooting which is pretty standard on smaller frame guns. I'm not unhappy with the sub, but likely switching over to the compact or the full size. Lately I've been seeing the full size Px4 come cheap.

[@wolfheart2443]

That Full size looks like a compact size.

[@cripplegunsmith1]

The full size is about the same overall length as a Glock 17, but it looks tiny sitting by itself. I just got one a few weeks ago. I wanted a 92 like I carried in the Army, but this was on sale for $400. I have about 200 rounds through it and it shoots so smooth and accurate out to 25 yards. The best part is that it sits well in my o.w.b. holster and doesn't hit my kidney like the Glock does. The double action trigger is smooth too. Definitely a great full size carry gun, both for duty and c.c.w.

[@abrahamvidal8307]

Awesome video,I own the sub in 40. What a bad ass gun coming from a glock junkie lol😂😂

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@wschield608]

I too have the sub-compact in a 40. It sounds like a cannon going off. At first I was very inconsistent with it but later found out it was my trigger control. I’m not sure why it made more of a difference with this gun than my others but it did. As of today that is a thing of the past as I now find it extremely accurate. But it still sounds like a cannon. lol

[@abrahamvidal8307]

Yes definitely a cannon and extremely accurate. Glad u got one bud👊✊👊

[@---tx9xx]

Hey do you think there’s anyway to get a threaded barrel for the subcompact either in the aftermarket or by buying an extended barrel and sending it for threading?

[@TheLordsClay]

Sub-compact looks like a great concealed carry weapon. 9mm very popular caliber and it comes in 40 S&W....

[@mdubb4855]

I think I would go for full size and subcompact, the manual of arms seems identical other than the finger pad on the slide.

[@BaddFrogg777]

I love how well made the interior parts are. The design and function. Need it in (10MM) High Capacity Magazine's. With a Steel Frame and Steel Slide. With a Competition and Adjustable Trigger. Raise the price and bring in added features.Time to bring the crowd in. TwEaK tHe dEsIgN a bIt. PEACE.

[@Tools4Investors]

I have the Beretta 92x and I want to purchase a smaller gun, conceal carry size. I have been looking at the beretta px4 compact but trying to understand the difference between the compact verse the subcompact. Can anyone give me their opinion? Thank you

[@sc9608]

I have both of them in a 40 cal

[@dbmccoy12]

What is the shooting difference between these two ???

[@TheIKAIKAIKA]

Great video! Im getting ccw soon and I was wondering which one would you chose p320 subco or px4 subco, visually I like them both, reliability wise Im reading that malfunctions happen only to 1% if not less out of 99%. In my state there are no shops that have p320 and px4 so I cant test them out. But I do own P226 in .357 and know that sig is great brand any kind of help would be nice.

[@HammerStriker]

Thank-you. Personally, though I think the PX4 is well made, I would choose the P320 of the two. The P320 is lighter and more streamlined. The PX4 Subcompact did exhibit some bullet stabilization issues (at least the one we had) that might point to ammo sensitivity. We have also done a full review on both of these PX4s that may help you as we go into more detail on both - the links are in the video description. We also have a full review on a P320 (Though it's not a subcompact ) at kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=NQugohQMz8w if that helps at all.

[@clplusp8762]

Asention plus, for defensive purposes, at least for me, I might always question the dependability/reliability of the rotating barrel design. Or maybe thats just due to my inexperience with that design.

[@clplusp8762]

Then again, the subcompacts barrel tilts instead of rotating

[@HammerStriker]

Both designs have proven to be reliable and have been around long enough to be pretty well vetted. The rotating barrel is more complicated and attention to maintenance is a little more important. The thing that I personally would be the most concerned about is the random fliers that we encountered with the subcompact where we would have a nice tight group then one "over there". If you choose the subcompact make sure to spend time at the range to verify that your choice of defense ammo is reliably accurate in it before putting it into your holster and rolling out.

[@clplusp8762]

Hammer Striker .. I'm pretty much decided on the compact carry px4. And if I cant find one, i'll settle for a basic compact model and then retrofit the low profile controls and hammer springs myself. Your videos are tops, HS!

[@keithpowell317]

Didn't you feel the amount of resistance the pin had to completely remove it? The take down pin does not need to come all the way out . The gruve in the pin is stopped by a detent pin . after putting the upper back on turn the pin clock wise to the originale angle and push it back in. Does anyone really think the oldest company in the world make a pistol that would have a piece of the gun be required to be removed to take it down .

[@noegarza67]

Okay I have 9mm full size px4 and a subcompact.40 but on the .40 I can load 9mm but I don’t want to risk it but maybe y’all would know if it would be safe to shoot a 9mm round from the .40 lol the msg fits n all but idk don’t want to ruin it haha

[@totimama2431]

WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THE SMALL SAIZE

[@anthonyarteaamericanartea9364]

The only deal breaker is the safety going up opposed to going down and yes I use the safety 😃

[@matthewshelton1866]

Really? I love the safety on these guns, feels very natural to me to draw it and flip the safety up in one swift motion.

[@rediius]

Dealbreaker? That's the same location and rotational direction to go from safe to semi on an AR15, which helped my training immensely.

[@---tx9xx]

@@rediius Unless I’m missing something in your logic I think that’s not correct, you swipe down words to move the AR from safe to semi but in the Paredes you must swipe upwards no

[@rediius]

@@---tx9xx AR safety sits above the thumb and flips clockwise (3 o'clock to 6 o'clock when shouldered) to go from safe to semi, and then clockwise (6 o'clock to 9 o'clock) to go from semi to burst or auto. Beretta slide safety also sits above the thumb, and also flips clockwise (3 o'clock to 6 o'clock at low ready, or 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock when aiming) to go from safe to semi. So I have never forgotten where to find the safety or which direction is safe... because it's the same.

[@---tx9xx]

@@rediius OK I'm not trying to be obtuse, but I trained extensively on the M4 while in the service, and the direction I move my thumb on that to go from safe to fire is the opposite of that on the m9. I flip my thumb downwards to get the m4 from safe to semi, and must flip my thumb upwards to switch the m9 from safe to fire. by contrast, on a 1911, i flip my thumb downwards (towards the ground when the barrel is towards the target), the same direction i move thumb to move the ar platform from safe to semi. so the m9/92 and m4/16/ar safeties must be manipulated in opposite directions...

[@henrytauch8383]

Is the compact has a slide barrel like the full size?

[@HammerStriker]

No, the Compact doesn't have the rotating barrel.

[@propellerhead9197]

@@HammerStriker I believe the compact does indeed have the rotating barrel, it's the sub-compact that has the tilt barrel.

[@blt308]

no range/shooting video? that's what people want to see you know...

[@doranjaffas9645]

My PX4 Storm subcompact had 15 + 1 and a rotating barrel. I carry the everywhere in a Fobus Paddle Holster. A keeper.

[@joequimby5225]

Then you had a compact. Subcompacts only came with tilting barrels.

[@elijahbrooks8589]

Lakeland ?! Lake Wales.

[@HammerStriker]

We frequently use the Shoot Straight Lakeland range. Nice place, air-conditioned and well maintained. Are there any good ranges out in Lake Wales?

[@elijahbrooks8589]

Hammer Striker out here we have several wooded areas well outside the city. Other than that Lead Feather in Winter Haven is pretty good.

[@HammerStriker]

That is likely the closest indoor range to you .

[@GavinEzell]

Didn't take the clip out to show empty on the full size..

[@David-km2vs]

It's a magazine not a clip !

[@joseluisamaya9165]

tienekeser en español

[@samsmith8870]

That's the regular compact isn't it?

[@joseluisamaya9165]

English nose entiende

[@EquipaPatriot]

I noticed while skimming through that a lot of shooters are buying the .40 Smith & Wesson model. WHY? .40 is for fools and any man who is compensating for something they don't have.

[@cripplegunsmith1]

Ouch!

[@treeman4262]

The only fool is you .40 goes bang and I guarantee you wouldn’t stand point blank on the other side of the barrel while I pull the trigger on a .40