PX4 Storm TiN Parts Install Time Lapse

UPDATE: I've included a copy pasta that itemizes the things/steps I did for fellow PX4 owners that want to do this to their own gun:
"World Of Guns Disassembly" on Steam was a good guide for me to replace the trigger group and trigger on my own. This was also helpful for stripping down the slide and small parts.
The following stock parts I sent to Middlebranch Machine to be TiN coated:
Barrel (gloss gold)
Slide lock/release and decocker (matte gold)
Slide (matte black)
From the Beretta USA web store:
Beretta PX4 Storm Competition Trigger Group
Beretta PX4 Storm Solid Steel Competition Trigger
Beretta Fiber Optic Adjustable Sight Kit for pistol PX4 series
From Langdon Tactical:
Optimized Performance Trigger Bar (dramatically reduces trigger reset). I do believe this was added after I published this video. The stock trigger bar is black while the LTT bar is steel colored.
From Optics Planet:
DPM Beretta Px4 Storm Full Size Mechanical Recoil Systems (reduces muzzle flip)
Talon Grips
I used Tamiya Acrylic paints and markers left over from me painting Gundam Plastic Models to infill the lettering on the frame and paint in the Beretta logo.
The factory irons on the other hand are incredibly tight so you'll need the right tools or a gunsmith to put them in (Middlebranch threw in that service before and after nitriding the slide)
Noobcaking my way through Davinci Resolve as I learn the functions one at a time.
This is me installing my parts that have been Titanium Nitride coated by the folks over at Middlebranch Machine. Satin black for the slide, satin gold for the decocker, slide release and ejector, and polished gold for the barrel.
Also featuring the extended base plate by Springer Precision, which ups the standard 17rd capacity to 21rd
Audio is from some piano improv I did back in 2017
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Also check out the folks that made this PX4 modification possible:
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[@Room-qd7pl]

Best looking px4 I’ve seen

[@davidnuno4110]

Agree 👍🏼

[@usedcarchannel2000]

I think so

[@CasperChicago]

You are truly an artist! The music is played by you and the gun design is yours,...Bro,...BRO truly artistic. I got my PX4 Storm Compact Cerekoted in gold after I sawy your video. BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION 👍🏾

[@darprdun8968]

Probably the coolest one I’ve ever seen

[@randyreviewsit]

Really nice setup

[@juanfranciscomurillovargas1515]

That’s a beauty!!

[@bombomos]

That is so beautiful

[@ezekielwilliams7499]

Beautiful!!

[@fernie-spec5134]

Amazing 🤩

[@leonardotagliari]

Acho a px4 storm uma das armas mais lindas do mundo, mas com essa customização dá para ter certeza!

[@2AFreeState]

Goddamn. This gun. This music. I love the vibe.

[@georgeknox]

I just picked mine up yesterday. I saw this video and almost shit my self, 😍😍🤭 thanks brother for the motivation.

[@stitech1989]

Just got this gun and now i see this!! Great work man

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Well done, tasteful appointments.

[@jvaleraiii65]

Wow bravo! I would do this to mine !

[@dennisconrad5186]

Looks awesome . good job . What type of holster is that?

[@gunsngunpla]

Thanks! This is the Blackhawk Omnivore holster. If I'm being honest, the holster doesn't quite retain the PX4+light. Running around with it, there's definitely noticeable rattling, and I won't be doing any cartwheels while using this holster.

[@DepthTechDesigner]

Blackpoint Tactical will make a custom holster that fits with the Viridian laser attachment

[@GratzyTheGame]

Hello. What holster do you use for px 4 compact?

[@gunsngunpla]

This is the full sized PX4. The holster in the video is the Blackhawk Omnivore light bearing holster, which doesn't actually work all that well with the Inforce light pictured. I have an X300 that works with it. For running without a light, I have a Blackhawk Serpa holster that I train with.

[@rdcbj6435]

What fiber optic sight do you have on that Beretta or aftermarket?

[@gunsngunpla]

You can search for "Beretta Fiber Optic Front Sight and Adjustable Rear Sight for model PX4 Full Size" and get it from the BerettaUSA website. Edit: Worth mentioning that the stock Beretta sights are on the gun extremely tight due to factory tolerances so if you don't have a proper sight pusher, it's better to get a gunsmith to do it.

[@DanielHernandez-bw7gy]

Looks amazing. Just curious How much will you charge to do the same to my beretta?

[@gunsngunpla]

I'm not an FFL nor a licensed gunsmith. I'll update the "About" section with a copy pasta of the DIY instructions that I've replied to other commenters with.

[@DanielHernandez-bw7gy]

@@gunsngunpla ok thank you 🙏🏻

[@SirAwesome5auce]

Love the build want to do this but sniper gray slide and NP3 internals hammer and barrel instead of TiN

[@gunsngunpla]

Sounds like you're on track to filling out a custom work order form for LTT haha. I'm probably going to build out a PX4 compact myself with the LTT works.

[@SirAwesome5auce]

@@gunsngunpla that’s exactly what I’m going to do but I want to install everything myself I’m tinkerer and I do 90% of all my own gunsmithing only thing I’ll need from them is to crown the barrel and do the optics cut

[@SirAwesome5auce]

@@gunsngunpla do you know of any good flush metal +0 baseplates to replace the polymer ones they’re extremely chintzy feeling

[@gunsngunpla]

@@SirAwesome5auce Beretta's webstore sells really nice and relatively low profile +2 metal baseplates with Beretta logos for the 17 rounders. I have several of those and they work great.

[@ryankeifbenson8643]

Where did you order the gold tin plated barrel and other parts from? Or did you send your factory parts off to get gold tin plated? Looks good! 🔥🔥🔥

[@gunsngunpla]

You can check with Middlebranch Machine for Titanium Nitride coating costs Gloss Gold for the barrel Matte Gold for decocker (2 pieces), slide release and extractor Matte Black for slide Additional parts from Beretta: PX4 Fiber Optics sights PX4 Competition Trigger Group PX4 Steel Trigger PX4 Talon Grip I used Tamiya Acrylic paints and markers left over from me painting Gundam Plastic Models to infill the lettering on the frame and paint in the Beretta logo.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@gunsngunpla you're a genius for using the acrylic paint from the Gundam models. Did you have to put a coating on top of that so the paint doesn't scratch off?

[@gunsngunpla]

​@@JacksonWalter735 For the gold in-fill on the lettering I did several passes with gold leaf, and since it's recessed I haven't seen any noticeable wear. I can't recall if I top coated the Beretta emblem on the grip. I did a base coat of gold leaf covering up the entire emblem, then scrapped the paint from the outer circle with an exact-o knife, then used a tooth pick to put the red on the logo inside. There's some minor wear on the red after 1+ year of handling, and/or darkened discoloration from range carbon.

[@rdsii64]

My PX4 has a chrome lined barrel. Is the TiN only on the outside of the barrel?

[@gunsngunpla]

The Gold TiN coating is throughout the barrel. It's 100% coverage.

[@rdsii64]

@@gunsngunpla Thank you

[@nedalhubhub1851]

In what way is Tin better than the original steel parts, It does look Prettier though.

[@gunsngunpla]

You're right, this is strictly an aesthetics change. The original slide coating was very shiny and would look splotchy if I got oil and carbon on it. Going with flat black/gold on the slide and gloss gold on the barrel results in a cleaner look imo.

[@leopuentes704]

How much does something like this cost?if you don't mind me asking...

[@gunsngunpla]

You can check with Middlebranch Machine for Titanium Nitride coating costs, but here's what it cost me: Gloss Gold for the barrel ($80) Matte Gold for decocker (2 parts), slide release and extractor ($15X4) Matte Black for slide ($80) Total: $220 Additional parts from Beretta: PX4 Fiber Optics sights ($109) PX4 Competition Trigger Group ($105) PX4 Steel Trigger ($55) PX4 Talon Grip ($20) Total: $289 I used Tamiya Acrylic paints and markers left over from me painting Gundam Plastic Models to infill the lettering on the frame and paint in the Beretta logo. "World Of Guns Disassembly" on Steam was a good guide for me to replace the trigger group and trigger on my own. This was also helpful for stripping down the slide and small parts before I mailed them off to Middlebranch Machine. The factory irons on the other hand are incredibly tight so you'll need the right tools or a gunsmith to put them in (Middlebranch threw in that service before and after nitriding the slide)

[@leopuentes704]

@@gunsngunpla Awesome brother.I appreciate the reply.Looks real nice.The lettering on the frame looks great.Thinking of doing something similar to my .45...Thanks again.Gave you a like for the info👍All the best to you✊😊

[@gkeaton9755]

I love my px4. But yours... yours is damn sexy, sir! Mine has a green lower, black slide.

[@rthreat0895]

Damn dude I have never seen a px storm look that good. Makes me want to dump some cash into my .40cal px4 storm sub compact. The thing is so damn ugly but I shoot it very well. If it looked like yours I would carry it all the time for sure.

[@OEMPlus]

you should try a 9mm version before you do that. 40's make everything worse.

[@rthreat0895]

@@OEMPlus while in the military, delta force shot .40 cal in their pistols, which made a lot of dudes buy .40 cal pistols, then also buy a 9mm drop in barrel so you can shoot whatever was cheapest. Since then I'm pretty sure Delta switched back to 9mm since the cartridge has improved so much. Also .40 cal IS NOT ammo that is part of the Army ammo program, so it had to be bought on government credit cards $10k at a time which is a pain in the ass. Probably another reason to swap back to 9mm.

[@michaelkerr9682]

How did you do the medallion on the grip. .

[@gunsngunpla]

Acrylic paints from Tamiya and Amazon with a small brush and toothpicks 1. Base layer of gold onto the whole thing, then use the flat of an exacto knife to scrape away the paint on the raised edges to reveal the black circle rim and emblem. 2. Tiny brush or toothpick to brush on an underlayer of mirror chrome on the emblem. This 3. A coat of red on the chrome after it dries. The reason for the chrome is that the red paint is so thin that the black base of the gun can makes the final color darker.

[@michaelkerr9682]

@@gunsngunpla you should do a video on that. Did you practice on anything 1st?

[@gunsngunpla]

@@michaelkerr9682 Just prior experience painting Gundam model kits.

[@1centralman]

Do you customize guns I want the same thing done to my px4

[@gunsngunpla]

It's really not that hard. Disassemble your pistol (I used World of Guns on Steam to learn how to do it), send the slide/decocker/slide release/extractor/barrel off to Middlebranch Machine for Titanium Nitride coating. Use some acrylic gold leaf paint to infill the lettering on your pistol frame. Add some Talon grip tape, and you're basically already there. I'm not an FFL so I wouldn't be able to receive your pistol to work on it, plus I wouldn't know how much to bill.

[@jonathansnyder8782]

What holster is that???

[@gunsngunpla]

Blackhawk Omnivore. This one works with the Surefire X300 light.

[@settleschris1965]

Where did you find all those parts?

[@gunsngunpla]

The following stock parts I sent to Middlebranch Machine to be TiN coated: Barrel (gloss gold) Slide lock/release and decocker (matte gold) Slide (matte black) From the Beretta USA web store: Beretta PX4 Storm Competition Trigger Group Beretta PX4 Storm Solid Steel Competition Trigger Beretta Fiber Optic Adjustable Sight Kit for pistol PX4 series From Langdon Tactical: Optimized Performance Trigger Bar (dramatically reduces trigger reset) From Optics Planet: DPM Beretta Px4 Storm Full Size Mechanical Recoil Systems (reduces muzzle flip) Talon Grips

[@maahghudah5064]

Is that the standard grip frame?

[@gunsngunpla]

It has the talon grip tape on it. I used acrylic paints to color in the Beretta emblem and infill the lettering.

[@maahghudah5064]

Ok I thought you somehow acquired an aluminum grip frame and blackened it. Thank you for the response. Your px4 is gorgeous 😍. Great job showing her/his potential

[@gunsngunpla]

@@maahghudah5064 I'd be completely on board if Beretta came out with a metal framed PX4.

[@robertstotesbury8005]

TEN OR TIN parts?

[@gunsngunpla]

Titanium Nitride

[@PatrickMersinger]

People worry too much about how a thing looks over how well built and reliable it is. The thing is nearly perfect from the factory. Are these licensed Baretta parts? Will they hold up as good as the real deal. Waste of money.

[@gunsngunpla]

Every part was purchased from the Beretta web store, so...

[@reiniersacerio9334]

How much will you charge me to do this to my gun?

[@gunsngunpla]

I'm not an FFL or a licensed gunsmith. My recommendation here cost wise is to DIY as much of it as you can. Here's a copy paste of a response to another user regarding this build. If you really want me to do it then I could ballpark a figure and have you send your pistol to my got-to FFL guy, but honestly, this is pretty easy to DIY: You can check with Middlebranch Machine for Titanium Nitride coating costs, but here's what it cost me: Gloss Gold for the barrel ($80) Matte Gold for decocker (2 parts), slide release and extractor ($15X4) Matte Black for slide ($80) Total: $220 Additional parts from Beretta: PX4 Fiber Optics sights ($109) PX4 Competition Trigger Group ($105) PX4 Steel Trigger ($55) PX4 Talon Grip ($20) Total: $289 I used Tamiya Acrylic paints and markers left over from me painting Gundam Plastic Models to infill the lettering on the frame and paint in the Beretta logo. "World Of Guns Disassembly" on Steam was a good guide for me to replace the trigger group and trigger on my own. This was also helpful for stripping down the slide and small parts before I mailed them off to Middlebranch Machine. The factory irons on the other hand are incredibly tight so you'll need the right tools or a gunsmith to put them in (Middlebranch threw in that service before and after nitriding the slide)

[@jaecalderon260]

I don’t know why y’all think it’s an ugly gun… I feel like 1 person said it and everyone just doesn’t want to be the one that’s says it’s actually a good lookin gun..

[@gunsngunpla]

Lol, this comments section is a certified PX4 fanclub. We all know it's a beautiful gun.

[@JustDefense]

And a Blackhawk holster. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nawazboss5079]

Helo bro.. I really like it Beretta PX4 storm 9mm pistol. I want to buy it for shooting range and recoiless. Can you send me broo ? I will pay you first. Thank you ❤

[@gunsngunpla]

Build your own. I love mine too much. Will never sell it.

[@nawazboss5079]

@@gunsngunpla where to buy it online? How I find them ?

[@gunsngunpla]

@@nawazboss5079 What country do you live in? I can only speak as someone living in the United States

[@nawazboss5079]

@@gunsngunpla I'm from Pakistan. Bro please help me. I really like it. 🌹❤️🌹

[@gunsngunpla]

@@nawazboss5079 I'm not familiar with Pakistani gun laws. Afraid I can't help you there.

[@gcmotorman6379]

Surely you're not going to shoot that thing are you? Just kidding

[@gunsngunpla]

There's a few thousand rounds through it. I also let new shooters that are more recoil sensitive shoot it when I'm on RSO duty, especially if I see they're a first time gun owner with a snappier 9mm.

[@ico8272]

How much does this cost?

[@gunsngunpla]

This is what it cost me in parts and services on top of the base gun in 2019 when I did it. Prices have probably gone up: You can check with Middlebranch Machine for Titanium Nitride coating costs, but here's what it cost me back then: Gloss Gold for the barrel ($80) Matte Gold for decocker (2 parts), slide release and extractor ($15X4) Matte Black for slide ($80) Total: $220 Additional parts from Beretta: PX4 Fiber Optics sights ($109) PX4 Competition Trigger Group ($105) PX4 Steel Trigger ($55) PX4 Talon Grip ($20) From Langdon Tactical: Optimized Performance Trigger Bar (dramatically reduces trigger reset) ($75) Total: $364

[@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212]

Gun looks like a Lamborghini. You probably shooting solid gold 9mm at your intruders. They should feel honored to be shot by you. When the corner dig the bullets out, they’ll know they were shot by somebody with CLASS and they could use those slugs to pay for the funeral😀🥲

[@rip2889]

What'd I tell you about trying to be funny? That's right, it's not for you.