Why I'm Finally Going to Try Carrying a Beretta PX4 for EDC

[@JamesReeves]

Some of you are pointing out that Big Ern is staging the trigger during his DA demo. In the raw video he shows me all three modes and that there’s almost no time difference- SA, staged DA, pure slap the trigger DA. We have well over an hour of video that I pared down to just a few minutes so I shaved a lot of explanation and demo out for the sake of brevity.

[@MRsolidcolor]

my guy you need to have some more Hammer time LOL i carry hammer fired gun every day. its different

[@Sig_P229]

I accidentally read that as big urn for a second there😳

[@jamievarni1530]

You did it right.

[@Sig_P229]

@@MRsolidcoloragreed. a 7lb DA is truly not that bad compared to a stock striker of 5.5lbs. Plus the light SA with a short reset is unmatched.

[@charlessalmond7076]

As someone who calls a High Point an ugly gun, I have a question for you James. A High Point only cost a hundred and change. Whats Berettas excuse? Also, would you actually be seen in public with this monstrosity? I guess it would be appropriate if Daisy Dukes are the fashion of the day. Freaking Florida man....

[@FortyHyena]

Welcome to the rotating barrel club James. I've been carrying a Beretta Cougar for years. And you seem like the kind of guy who appreciates Cougars.

[@Nod-zt3fw]

Ouch.

[@ArizonaAstraLLC]

Cougars should be appreciated by all

[@Nod-zt3fw]

@@ArizonaAstraLLC Cougars are gross regardless of how they look...Most corvettes have had multiple owners dude...Semper Gumby...stay cougar free.

[@stevelubbe7235]

Think he is most likely a male cougar, preying on 18 yr olds.

[@maybe5883]

@@Nod-zt3fwSome have low miles and only one prior owner, and have actually improved with age. No need to hate them all. 😂

[@r0ast5_61]

Mom was looking for a home defense gun back in 2016, went to store to buy 92 fs, but saw the px4 on sale for 150 dollars less. She left with the px4 and she loves that thing to this day. Managed to nab a 20 rd mag on freedom week (live in california), and it sits ready with a flashlight mounted

[@_hi_pwr]

Hell yeah, fuck California gun legislation

[@bobbob-g8p]

if you wanna be this guys mom go buy this gun.

[@theBullStarr]

Best guns I've shot have all been picked out by women. Don't know why, and frankly if it's hitting the paper where I want it to I don't care.

[@ktkace]

@@theBullStarr They are more sensitive to NVH and have on average less muscle mass... if it works for them , as a fallout fan it cost less ap so to speak for a male.

[@r0ast5_61]

@ktkace to be fair, my mom is 5'11 190lbs with large hands 😊 so it worked great for her, and my sister who's 5'3 and 120lbs

[@warrenjwayne]

My father passed and left me his PX4 Storm full size. I spent a lot of time at the range with it, got very good with it. Bought the Compact Carry version - I’ve been carrying it for over two years now and it’s the best gun I’ve ever used. No bells and whistles just iron sights and a good holster.

[@keithgraham9547]

​@@maximusjoseppi5904You just stuffed five pounds of bs into a three-pound bag, and conveniently ignored over 150 years of history. Hammer-fired guns have proven their reliability, safety, and accuracy. The "average gun owner" frankly isn't much of a shooter of any kind of pistol. A lot of handgun owners MIGHT shoot one box of ammo a year. And if they are afraid of da/SA, it's because they're already in the mind-set of thinking striker-fired is "simple." I'm not a trigger-snob, and I'm a Glock-queer, but most striker-fired triggers are mediocre or worse. Couple that with what seems lots of anecdotal evidence of manyore AD/ND's from striker-fired guns, and people who don't shoot much SHOULD opt for revolvers and da/SA. Btw, first da/SA pistol I bought, the first 14-rounds were all DA. Twelve bullseyes and two in the 9-ring that were me, I could tell when I pulled them. The second mag of 14 rounds were ... 22 bullseyes, two in the 9-ring. If one learns basic shooting, results are going to be the same or better with da/SA.

[@keithgraham9547]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 Actually, your post does imply all history of handguns has proven ONLY striker-fired is the one and only that a novice can pick up and be an expert. Yet, we see generally poor r sults from most shooters. And most new shooters are using striker-fired. Around the world, many LE and military still use hammer-fired. But the individual users have no say at all in what organizations change to periodically. Organizations select mostly on cost, replacement parts, and cost of ammo. If "immediate ability to shoot because of the trigger" was the criteria, the entire market would be hammer-fired SAO. About a month ago, I taught a young man to shoot who had never touched a firearm before. In 90 rounds, on three handguns, he had six fliers which would have still been hits. NO shots low-left. Everything solid chest hits, mostly shooting high. The last six shots were da/SA, 3 bullseye and 3 slightly high. It's not hard to pick up shooting da/SA. The Army taught it for 30 years. Apparently it's hard to find an instructor who can teach instead of be a smartass.

[@keithgraham9547]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 Oh, I see. You're a liberal, and therefore much smarter than everyone else. You've d creed everyone else is too stupid to shoot anything other than a striker-fired pistol. Just like liberals say black people are too stupid to know how to get a driver's license or use the internet. Dude, people have been using hammer-fired weapons commonly since about 1860. The 1911 has a hammer and two safeties, but somehow millions of stupid people managed to shoot it. Somehow, millions more manage to shoot Beretta 92's, or SIG P226/229, or H&K's, or CZ's, or a bunch of other guns. You're just so self-centered, you think everyone else should be glad you're willing to take the time to tell us all how smart you are. Facts are indisputable. It's as easy to shoot hammer-fired weapons; they are as reliable or more so than strikers, and the usual determining factor in organizations is cost. Pretty much anyone can adapt to any halfway decent trigger within a hundred rounds. It might not be YOUR favorite, but people like you pretend only YOUR way works. History has documented otherwise

[@nerychristian]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 You sound like a complete idiot. DA/SA pistols have been around for a long time. And there are many people who have learned to shoot accurately with them. I don't even fire my guns very often. But when I take them to the range, I am pretty accurate with them. And many of my pistols have safeties, and I am able to operate them without any issues. Any gun is going to require training and repetition. Any gun is extremely accurate. If rounds are not hitting the intended target, it's usually the user that is the cause. You are saying that prior to striker fire pistols existed, no one was an accurate shooter? LOL. Absurd. Even in the times of the cowboys, when all they had were revolvers, there were many great shooters.

[@KonaLife]

@@maximusjoseppi5904You’re a fool.

[@larrysfarris]

The PX4 Compact in 9mm has been my EDC for several years - even before Langdon came on the scene and substantially increased their price with his mods. Polished the internals and did the hammer spring replacement thing and have a perfectly acceptable / more than adequate self defense pistol. A few years ago, I decided to get a full size .45ACP PX4 Storm with a laser/light for use as a night stand, home defense gun. Been very satisfied with that choice, too❗️👈

[@CasperChicago]

I have shot the PX4 Storm at the range and the 4 inch barrel greatly improves my accuracy; however, the concealability of the PX4 Storm Compact is a big plus, and the accuracy of a 3.2 inch barrel is OK for a 20 yard defense encounter.

[@Steve-Goff]

I bought a full size PX4 Storm back in 2008 when they were first introduced. It’s still one of my favorites. Such a great shooter

[@Kennoisewater123]

Incredibly soft shooting

[@CasperChicago]

I am contemplating carrying a PX4 Storm Full as an EDC; but it is 0.9 inches (1 inches) longer than the compact. I shoot the PX4 Full size better than I do the compact; the full size has a 4 inch barrel vs the 3.27 inch compact barrel.

[@Philliponsixtysix]

In the words of the greatest Beretta salesmen.. John McClain.. "Welcome to the party pal"..

[@bobbob-g8p]

wrong pistol homie

[@I_like_turtles_67]

​@@bobbob-g8p I think you missed the point. He said salesman.

[@BabaNovac792]

@@bobbob-g8p .....he said "Beretta salesman"....homie....not the "Bereta ...X Y...model"...even if the video is about a certain model

[@justinriley8651]

yep him and Martin Riggs

[@Chilly_Billy]

​@@justinriley8651 They used the same firing 92 in both original movies.

[@TacticalMischief-zj8tn]

I'm a recent PX4 convert as well. Purchased the PX4 G-SD and ran it at a sanctioned match. Placed 13th out of 50 shooters where my last match I was up around 30th place out of a similar group of shooters. I ran it with iron sights, but also purchased the Compact Carry 2 with the optic cut, NP3 parts, and flat trigger for Carry Optics. I'm very excited to see how it compares to its big brother in terms of recoil impulse.

[@ZensivYT]

Let me know how they compare! I have the G-SD and was debating on getting the compact

[@bobbob-g8p]

congrats on living in the past.

[@TacticalMischief-zj8tn]

@@ZensivYT I'll post a comparison video on my channel. I'm still waiting for my FFL to reach out and let me know it's ready.

[@KonaLife]

@@bobbob-g8pgo suck the slide of your Glock some more

[@px4chan]

Much love to Langdon Tactical for single-handedly keeping the PX4 alive in the US. Not only that, but they’re enhanced the shorting comings of this pistol(like red dot cuts and trigger work). For sure one of my favorite pistols.

[@gregstanfill2825]

I have a LTT PX4 Original and it has been an absolute race car in my EDC rotation. I train, A LOT, and this tool takes it all and asks for more. I carry in either a Tulster IWB or a Sticky Holster for relaxed carry. LTT’s aren’t cheap but they are worth every penny. Welcome to the brotherhood!

[@wflentge]

I have had a 92FS for over 30 yrs and a PX4 Compact for about 8 years. I go monthly to the range and shoot both the same amount when there. I have steel sights (adjustable) on the Storm and recently added a Holosun Green Dot to the 92FS. I consistently and noticeable shoot better with the Storm… tighter groups. I have rather large hands and I would have thought that I would be better with the 92FS but not the case. The 92 is my stay-at-home pistol as my wife likes it better than the Storm and I stopped carrying it once I got the Storm. I am very pleased with the Storm without having doing any mods to it other than the adjustable sight.

[@CasperChicago]

I have had the PX4 Storm Compact for over 5 years. The only modifications I have done to the gun was to cerakote some parts to make the gun pretty and to install a low profile hammer. Matter fact, I own a range gun PX4 Compact and an EDC PX4 Compact.

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

James do a video on all the times you had a pull your gun out and the time you had a fire it. Think that would be very valuable

[@kaig453]

Yes, do that. He said that very nonchalantly, but is definitely of interest.

[@YacolJ]

It would make for a boring video, sorry. I've pulled my gun in self defense, not shot. It's an interesting story, but not exciting. We live in or near big cities. This shit happens daily. A daily occurrence is never exciting to hear about.

[@yourhandsomestep-dad2669]

@@YacolJ where tf r u at where u gotta pump fake people everyday?

[@YacolJ]

@@yourhandsomestep-dad2669 I don't know what that means, but I live just south of Chicago. Shootings happen daily, even self defense shootings. In the city of Chicago and all the surrounding suburbs, including Gary Indiana. James Reeves lives in New Orleans.

[@kaig453]

@@YacolJ you do realize that he said he drew two times and shot once, right? It would be a worthwhile video to see what the circumstances involved in all cases and the resulting police/legal actions that might have ensued. Perhaps you would find it to be boring, but I surmise that most people who carry never draw, let alone had to fire. Also, I’m curious as to how you know that it would be “boring.” That seems like a ridiculous statement, especially if you haven’t heard the stories before, but then again maybe you know James and already heard the stories, but I suspect that it not the case.

[@jayphillips368]

Just got the 2024 Ernest Langdon PX4 Blackout compact package and it is maybe the best carry gun I've ever had. Super happy with it

[@danielsantos531]

What is this Blackout package you talk about?

[@jayphillips368]

It's the one in the video with the magwell, light, optic, and compensator.

[@jayphillips368]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 I've shot a PDP and they are orders of magnitude apart ;)

[@pjb7490]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 What's the point of commenting about a pdp If buddy wanted a DA/SA gun? Just yapping. If buddy has the money to get a gun that he wants tuned like he wants who gives a shit. Stop pocket watching and stop being a dick

[@wilf6384]

As a carrier of a PX4 Inox Stainless that I had Langdonized I can tell you that I agree with you on this pistol. Had 2011’s, have the 229 Legion SAO, Have the Macro, have and had em all, this is my favorite gun OF ALL TIME and it’s not even close.

[@roshinobi]

I’ve been carrying a full size PX4 as my first and favorite EDC since 2010. Love firing that thing.

[@brianshuler6951]

I have a 2005 model PX4 full size that I bought stock. I made it decock only and have steadily upgraded it, including some Langdon parts after he started his campaign supporting this gun. (God bless him!) With a 4" barrel and 17+1 capacity, it is a carry piece for me. The long grip was my only concealment issue, but fine tuning my holster, wing, and wedge mitigated the problem. I didn't start logging my rounds until it was well broken in, however, my best guess is it is very near the 50,000 mark. The only parts failure I have had is the head of the recoil assembly broke apart. That was a cheap and easy fix. I have been tempted to get a Langdon tricked out version, but this is my best shooting and favorite pistol. It is tuned perfectly for me. Why mess with perfection (at least near perfection for me).

[@ctrusfive5268]

Please share exactly what you had done because I have the full size as well and have Langdon PX4 carry fomo but not the budget to get one. 😂

[@bobbob-g8p]

@@ctrusfive5268 I did everyting langdon had. hated it and sold it. nothing special. better option in 2024.

[@KonaLife]

@@bobbob-g8plame. Stick to your Glocks.

[@hugostiglitz9864]

I didn't know you could go decocker only. I don't like a manual safety on a defensive pistol.

[@brianshuler6951]

@ctrusfive5268 The two big improvements are the decocker only and the trigger. The change to decock only is popping a ball bearing out once you disassemble what's needed. It is not technically difficult, but if you are not mechanically inclined,you might have some difficulties. There are a couple of great videos on KZbin that will walk you through it. You will want to have "roll pin punches", not regular shop punches, and a gunsmith or other light weight mallet/ hammer. Having replacement roll pins is a good idea, because you may deform one or more during dis/reassembly. These can all be found at a good hardware store or online. There are different levels of trigger work. Replacement of the trigger bar with thr magic coated Landon Tachtical one will definitely help. Again, videos will help you. Some videos describe other trigger work. Some are quick fixes that may not work the way it's described online. Some are valid and will get more complex, requiring skills you may not possess. Use good judgment about your abilities. Taking a shoebox full of gun parts to a gunsmith and saying "Please fix this" is both

[@paulwortham1825]

The OG Px4 Storm was my first handgun when I turned 21. Super reliable and extremely underrated. Loaned it to my mother now after me getting a larger collection of 9mm. if SHTF, I know the gun will do it’s job for her.

[@basedmarco]

I carry just a normal px4 storm compact daily and love it. Tier 1 makes a great AIWB

[@LT-sz8dr]

Thinking of getting the compact carry 2 as my first gun. Standard version without any LTT upgrades. Would you recommend?

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

100% CORRECT A great " AIWB "

[@toofar7493]

PX4 Storm Full was my first pistol and I love it. Glad to see it continue to get better.

[@atomicsmith]

The chunk on this gun comes from it being designed for multiple calibers. I think they should relaunch it optimized for 9mm and slim it down a lot. Obviously, add some actual texture to the grip, but keep the Blade Runner/Alien aesthetic….

[@mikethebike67]

That would be awesome. I already have a compact carry but I would buy your vision of a redesigned PX4 in a heartbeat.

[@tulkas92]

@@mikethebike67As would I!

[@Oneproblemme101]

I tried for a summer. However the thing is a tank and I’m 150 with rocks in my pockets. One of the best shooters out there though! Still comes with me to the range every time.

[@Stomper67]

“I love this pistol more than I could ever love… a human baby”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PhantomX889]

That’s any pistol for me XD

[@robertgrant410]

I have three PX fours, one full size in 40 Cal, one compact in 40 Cal, which has been my go to carry gun since 2016. I shoot it better than every other pistol this last year I picked up a 9 mm LTT compact carry , great video. Yes I agree. I think they’re the best gun on the market.

[@LA6507a]

I actually moved from the P365X to the PX4 LTT and I would never switch back, ever. I absolutely love the PX4CC with the LTT upgrades. LTT's trigger job and RDO cut were game changers for me. I just upgraded to the Grey Guns trigger and OMG it was a huge improvement. You came to the right conclusion, sir! JM Custom Kydex holsters have you covered for the PX4 options (IWB & OWB, with or without a light and compensator).

[@kevingood348]

As someone who has been a fan of these for years Im glad to see it finally getting love.

[@realTempix]

As someone who carries a LTT PX4 daily. Welcome to the club brother.

[@danielc-hh2vt]

One of us, one of us...

[@Bursar60]

lawl

[@TheAdvocatesMessenger]

What holster do you use?

[@realTempix]

@@TheAdvocatesMessenger I have two. Both from Tier One. Axis Elite if I want to have a spare magazine. But I mostly use the T1-M single clip holster that I added the NeoMag Alias system to.

[@jcoxy1057]

@@TheAdvocatesMessengertier 1 concealment has some good options

[@snowman3773]

I just had a few mods done to my subcompact PX4, and it is like night and day. The trigger job was a huge addition to the pistol.

[@slipperysam1337]

Cannot believe these weren't more popular when they came out. They look awesome too

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

Yea they certainly do look the part Equated to a Ferrari

[@spyicu]

I could never get use to the trigger pull 🤷🏻‍♂️. I just didn’t like it

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

@@spyicu I can imagine that . GLOCK IS GOOD

[@scottmackey4182]

Just love my LTT PX4 Compact. It’s been my EDC for a while now. Glad you are coming around to carrying it.

[@lennonpierce1607]

My wife took my px4 for her edc... I got to ltt out my 92 for edc now. Love the berettas 🤌

[@K_Cee_Taylor2011]

I literally bought this gun last night! Can't wait for it to get here!!!

[@koomo801]

16:03 In defense of the Louisiana gas station hobo, if you don't want his attention then dress more modestly.

[@StagFabulous]

Desperate men hunger for cake, and James brings with him the whole bakery.

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Ridiculous comment

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

​@@Kelly-oq9nhRidiculous comment.

[@yoho1021]

He was attacked because he was pretty?

[@zebrobson2639]

Listen, he said he wears Lululemon, not lulemmegrabdatass.

[@vahnn0]

Welcome to the club! Been carrying one for 8 years. I only have Beretta's Type G low profile decocker and slide stop release. All you need.

[@bobbob-g8p]

8 years that's sad

[@KonaLife]

@@bobbob-g8p your mom is sad because you left her at the altar

[@tdlewis103]

You know what I admire most about this video, James? As experienced shooter as you are, you took a day to learn from a real master shooter. Sometimes I find it's not all that easy to say "teach me somethin'..."

[@Subhuman828]

My hometown finally getting the recognition it deserves. Slidell louisiana baby.

[@MrPrimitiveman]

Got px4 compact four years ago. Was putting in a lot of overtime and never got a chance to test it out. I then took it to my concealed carry course. My first time shooting the gun I qualified with a perfect score. Great firearm!!

[@cinematrollstippy4004]

Px4 40 cal is my first handgun purchase. Not one failure yet and no reason to sell. I love it

[@bobbob-g8p]

the reason to sell is 2024 and 40cal.

[@calebf612]

​@@bobbob-g8p tries to put someone's gun down with no reasoning*

[@ShotzWithJ]

even with .40 the recoil is very light bc of the rotating barrel. px4 was ahead of its time

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Does it come in .45 auto?

[@davemartell4641]

@@wizardofahhhs759 Yes, the PX4 comes in 45 ACP, but it's a full size model. I've owned, and carried, one since 2012. This is the smoothest shooting 45 I've ever shot, great scores every time, it's almost boring it shoots so good. :)

[@poindextersheelturn436]

Been carrying the full size PX4 since 2014, it is the best shooting pistol I have ever shot. Sooooooo smooth.

[@terribledeal]

Welcome to the club. Hey guys. Get you the extension for the 17rd mag and install it in your 15rd compact mag an carry 18+1 in your compact. LT Trigger bar and get the lightweight spring. For like 90 bucks the langdon trigger bar and lightweight spring make a basic px4 trigger amazing. A steal, honest.

[@edvas02271]

Those parts are sold out everywhere. I'm just gonna have to send it to langdon to get the upgrades

[@brianahrens8591]

I own two PX4s. Sent the compact version to AZ for the full Langdon treatment. I’m a fan.

[@GregR2023]

After your last video on the PX4, I found a pristine used one at my LGS and picked it up and ive loved it ever since. Smooth shooting, amazing trigger and i love the look.

[@bobbob-g8p]

sold mine after i did all the langdon tactical mods. not worth it, nothing special. people that fan boy for this gun are ridiculous. tired of people promoting an old gun that isnt special.

[@poip202]

Agreed a cajunized CZ75 pistol is better​@@bobbob-g8p

[@timsimmons9995]

PX4 is a great gun, I'm a believer. I overlooked them for many years.

[@breckfreeride]

Double action... Dont look for the wall... Just roll! Great advice!

[@mynameisstilljafo4063]

My favorite handgun. Wish Beretta made one in 10mm!

[@Atlas2040]

I'd buy one in a full frame 10mm in a heart beat.

[@tomreiter9842]

I’ve been dreaming of a DA/SA subcompact 10.

[@YacolJ]

I know that it's not the same. But they make it in 40S&W. A lot of 10mm is loaded weak. Some 40S&W is hot. I've seen similar to equal performance in some KZbin videos.

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

@@Atlas2040Ditto

[@JB-uk7mn]

They make them in .40 S&W - don’t be ridiculous 🙂‍↔️

[@JovialPlanet]

Totally agree. I've had zero stoppages and have probably shot over 2,000 rounds. Plus, the single action trigger outperforms any upgraded trigger.

[@chadrageus]

James carrying a hammer fired pistol? Is he sick?

[@bobbob-g8p]

no he is just running out of youtube content to make so he is talking about old dated guns now. Forgotten weapons

[@hidesinlonggrass3229]

Dementia is a leadership quality. - Brandon -

[@razormonkey5000]

He's a black guy now.

[@Silentskip001]

Striker guns are for beginners.

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

This thing is pretty beefy. Much bigger, wider, heavier than a Glock 19, even w/o the optic...Pass

[@sprocket8934]

This video warmed my cool dead heart. James, help us bring back the DA/SA revolution!

[@Blue-cq2hl]

Even the hellcat pro is 'hard' to find a holster for compared to things like glock or sig counterparts despite it being a popular cc choice. I got rid of a masada slim for that reason too tbh

[@C-M-E]

As someone who only has one striker gun and the rest are either very old Berettas, HK or CZ, on those with decocker only and a hammer, the only thing I use that 12lb DA mode for is hanging out in the holster (ride the hammer on stowing) and occasionally doing heavy drills at the range. Thumbing back the hammer on draw has become part of my manual of arms, but having a hammer-fired trigger system just Feels right.

[@SammyTheGuide]

Another video by TFB TV always makes for a great day!

[@linkpin1292]

James, GREAT REVIEW! I’ve got small hands but when I first held a PX4 I wanted one. Ordered one from LTT: flat optimized trigger, crowned barrel, full NP3, optic cut with RMR plate and waited 4 weeks. I’m not nearly the shooter you are but aspire to be. With it’s reduced recoil and great trigger this pistol will help me get there. Like you I too want a small-ish carry gun and also a great shooter so the $,$$$+ cost was a lot but worth it to me. Money well spent. Now all I need are private lessons from Ernest but….oh well. ….JIM

[@johnwilde9186]

The “tension” in this video was great. Thanks James, hopefully we get to see your CZ videos soon! 🎉

[@gabrielchavarria22]

I still have my PX4 Storm from 2011, and it still runs flawlessly. (it was my first pistol)

[@jeremymcauliff8485]

Ive been carrying a Cougar 8040F Cougar for years. All metal gun, but certainly has lineage with the PX4.

[@jasonseiverling5354]

Staging the trigger is something that needs to be practiced a lot to make it automatic. Big improvement on time. I love hammer guns but that’s the drawback of owning many of them. The staging is different on every one. I’m a huge fan of Beretta but also CZ. My go to is a P-07 with full complement CGW internals and combat sights. No red dot or light. Try one sometime. Compare it directly to the Storm. I’d love to see it. Have a good one, James. 👍

[@yoho1021]

I've owned the PX4 Compact for 8 years. The trigger pull requires practice and has a learning curve, but once mastered, transitioning to a striker-fired pistol like a Glock becomes much easier. I'm undecided about carrying it due to its size , however I find advantageous, particularly for safety. Additionally, the manual safety could provide an edge if the firearm were ever taken from me. Considering all this, I'm looking into getting a Micro Dagger C-1. Although holster options are limited, I appreciate its safety features and the reduced risk of negligent discharges.

[@bobbob-g8p]

easier to train and learn on a gun that has the same trigger pull every time.

[@yoho1021]

I believe Micelluk recommends double action to train single and or striker systems ; I like the lack of training scars on racking the slide for dry fire - the transition to striker is seemless to me and I notice a difference- but I’ve never taken a class just an enthusiast who enjoys the content and carry when I can

[@krow7402]

I've been carrying a Beretta 92 for years. Love that thing, it's my self defense boat anchor.

[@Quality_Guru]

The little known Grand Power K100 MK23 appears to be a good option for me. At my current skill level I may not see a difference, but perhaps a LT pistol is in my future once my skill level increases.

[@fraudsniffer7280]

Grand Power in the house! A sleeper brand if ever there was one. I bought my Mk7 about a decade ago when J&G Sales was blowing them out for something like $269. After shooting it I quickly realized it’s easily a $600+ pistol. Beefy, but a great shooter and stone-cold reliable. More than 2,000 rounds and I’m still waiting for a malfunction. IMO the rotating barrel system of the PX4 and Grand Powers is vastly under appreciated for what it brings. Grand Power proves that market popularity isn’t necessarily commensurate with value and quality. Some pistol brands (Steyr is another example) are WAY better than market popularity would have you believe. For some reason I tend to be attracted to these pistols. Not necessarily to be different but because I’m ALL about value vs. “what everyone else is using.” High-quality sleeper pistols can often be found for a fraction of what inferior mainstream pistols sell for.

[@JMBAmericanIronShallNotBeInfri]

Love my Inox PX4 Storm Compact in 40 S&W! The only thing I did to it was install a Beretta D Hammer Spring and some polishing, it shoots like a dream.

[@SplashOfOrange]

It's not my only EDC but it is my favorite, especially if you also add a Vantage Point Armory compensator, with or without light, which has the added benefit of making the PX4cc look insanely cool.

[@tfbtv]

Gun kata cleric vibes

[@albertkoh9398]

@@tfbtvif this wasn’t going to be a conceal would you have gone with the full size vs the compact?

[@SplashOfOrange]

@@albertkoh9398 , I know you addressed that to tfbtv but we have 3 PX4s, 2 full and one Compact Carry, and the only one we really shoot much is the Compact Carry. A full size does make a great nightstand gun, for me though the PX4cc is the closest thing I own to a "do everything" gun. If I had to pick just one of them to keep it'd be the CC. Cheers 🍻

[@SplashOfOrange]

@@tfbtvabsolutely! That you're even actually trying a PX4cc speaks volumes regardless of where you end up about it. 🍻

[@bobbob-g8p]

FUDD

[@NCCoder]

Had I not gone ahead and installed a dot on a couple pistols, I wouldn't have found out they helped me improve my shot groups with iron sight only pistols. It was a total surprise.

[@carminegraves]

Dagobah is a swamp planet...

[@jamievarni1530]

This is James.

[@bryonslatten3147]

I think he meant Tatooine.

[@atomicsmith]

Um actually…

[@kylecastro8795]

purchased a px4 last year and it really is such an under rated pistol. i've fired a lot of guns, owned a bunch and this is probably one of the best pistol i have ever fired. i carried a glock 19 for almost 2 decades and shot a minimum of 20k rounds thru it and as soon as i fired my px4 storm it immediately made me want to switch the px4 as my main pistol. only thing that stopped me is all the stuff that i already own for the glock that i would have to buy again for the px4 ie holsters, light, sights, magazine, etc. and right now i really don't want to spend to much.

[@Philly1958]

Ideal carry gun. DA/SA far safer than a striker fired pistol. Can thumb hammer for holstering, must press trigger intentionally

[@familyengineering5591]

It has a decocker

[@YacolJ]

Ya. We've been begging the gun companies for more of this for years. I have a crappy, old Taurus 24/7. It is literally my only bad gun. I own other Taurus pistols that work great, as a side note. Anyway I fell in love with the Da/Sa trigger with decocker. I've been wanting another, but not many around. If only the Smith and Wesson Csx was Da/Sa.

[@loudfastfood2625]

Safer how?

[@Leothelion357]

@@loudfastfood2625safer because you can keep a DASA firearm chambered with a round and hammer down but still be ready to pull that trigger as fast as possible when needed. A striker fired pistol, if chambered, has a very light trigger with very little trigger travel before a round is fired, making the potential for a negligent discharge more possible than with a chambered DASA FIREARM 👍

[@zebrobson2639]

LTT took over the manufacture of the striker control device from tau tech, and it gives glocks the 'thumbable' safe holstering option. I have one and love it.

[@spldrong]

Any CZ with a Cajun trigger job is amazing.

[@WhiteDwarfVR4]

Not a Langdon bro, but a Beretta bro. Love my PX4 almost as much as my 92 platforms. With that being said, there's absolutely something to the rotating Barrel locking mechanism. Hell even Glock adopted it for the 46.

[@JB-uk7mn]

😮 just learned me sumn’

[@bobbob-g8p]

the rotating barrel locking mechanism does nothing for the gun. just another thing for people to pretend does something.

[@WhiteDwarfVR4]

@@bobbob-g8p it actually does, but okay..

[@melissasmess2773]

@@bobbob-g8p you're the only one saying this, must be lying.

[@LogosMediaII]

@@bobbob-g8p I've seen stupid posts before, but yours is a 10/10 for stupid.

[@nvomund]

I feel for ya James. Switching from simple striker fired guns to try and master a DA/SA gun is a difficult and humbling journey. But if you put the time in behind a PX4, it eventually clicks. And it really is a spectacular carry gun.

[@sterlingcrroundtable8158]

The gun that you will carry on you is better than the amazing gun in your safe. I carry a Ruger LCP 380 in my pocket religiously. Horrible trigger, low capacity, but it is always there and I practice dumping the mag at every distance from 5ft to 50ft.

[@Sig_Steve]

I bought my pX4 carry 2 a few weeks ago as soon as I saw it was available at Bass Pro. Ive been trying to get my hands on one of these for about a year . I liked the look and the fact it has a rotating barrel, but i did not want to spend too much $$ for the LLT treatment. This gun does feel great to shoot with minor felt recoil. Its is a great EDC rotation gun. When I first took it the range, I had numerous failure to feed, I was so disappointed. I did a little research and found other PX4 users having the same issue right out of the box. The problem seemed to be the lube the gun comes packaged in, this gun was basically dripping with oil out of the case. So I did as was recommended and cleand off all the original oil and applied a normal amount of lubricant. After that, the gun ran flawless.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

My theory on what someone else carries? If it works for you and you like it, I am happy with / for you. Not my cup of tea, but I do not pay your bills so I have no dog in the fight. Berretta does make good products, I know this. Rock on James.

[@JZainbear]

Bought an LTT compact. Same exact size as my former Walther PDP-F. LTT is the best pistol I’ve ever owned period. If you have to face an active shooter with a rifle you’ll wish you had the range accuracy. Lives on the line buy the best you can afford.

[@josephkeeter9648]

So... you finally acknowledged the vast superiority of the Beretta to the Glock! Good on ya!

[@bobbob-g8p]

said no one ever.

[@josephkeeter9648]

@@bobbob-g8p said James reeves, just now. Kinda.

[@vicariousjohnson9823]

@@bobbob-g8p I say it all the time.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

APX > Glock. APX is ribbed for her pleasure.

[@robertgrant410]

Great video, I bought my first px4 compact in 2016, .40 baby, I shoot this gun better than every other pistol to include my 92s , now I have a full size 40 and recently picked up a compact carry in 9mm,

[@Pablo668]

You can't complain about the tension if you're going to sashay around in those short shorts James. Nice actual pistol though.

[@oklahomahank2378]

He wasn’t complaining.

[@James-lp6mr]

I’ve had the OG Gen one . 45 since Day ! !!! Love it . Open carry when I hike or camp with it still .

[@WN_Byers]

Only $1900 more, than James last favorite and recommended carry pistol 🤣

[@MikeSchmidt]

I have a 2022 LTT PX 4 Compact Carry. I love that gun and can’t imagine a version out there that shoots better, but apparently there it is. This is my winter carry gun when out, worn with my Rothco jacket.

[@nogoa42]

At 3:43 the shooter already had the trigger pulled halfway when the buzzer sounded anticipating the beep and dropping his time.

[@MikoFiticus]

You made me buy a PX4. Those first few videos you did with Earnest convinced me. I found a used LTT CC with an RMR for $800. You bet I snagged that.

[@chgofirefighter]

PX4 downside is the fact that’s it’s simply too bulky for conceal carry. However, Beretta has always made quality products

[@drakenkorin38]

I love my PX4 Compact Carry, 1st Gen. Looking forward to a 2nd Gen. What od REALLY like to see is a video where you spare a 1st g3n right next to.a 2nd Gen and explain every difference.

[@Powernoodle_]

The grip on the PX4 is pretty thick - like grabbing Shaquille O'Neal's brisket.

[@RedEyePergo]

Not really , thicker than a Walther but thinner than a glock

[@spartanx169x]

@@RedEyePergo Ah no, its fatter than a glock 19 and considerably fatter than all the micro compacts out there now- the p365, the 43x, etc. Its why its never sold well compared to everything else on the market. Good for home defense, but terrible for carry for that reason.

[@Mike_Hawkener]

⁠@@spartanx169xI have a very large collection of handguns including the px4 storm compact from ltt, I can confirm that this statement is horseshit. It carries nearly identical to a g19 or any other compact pistol for that matter. Exception to thin line guns like the 365’s.

[@alfonsorj70]

I love my PX4 Storm Compact …welcome to the PX4 Family..

[@jasonkeating9958]

A standard p365 xl with a 10 round grip with +p+ ammo is about as compact as possible and as powerful as possible with a stack and a half and the Extra barrel to get the most from the ammunition, I think that's about the perfect combo,

[@Omegafox411]

I have an LTT G-SD Px4 Storm fully customized w an RMR cut & VP slide comp waiting on me when i go home. The carry looks great. I'm considering getting one...

[@Tennessee_est1983]

I’m sure it’s a great pistol but when it comes to a hammer fired da/sa carry gun I choose the CZ P-01!

[@LaneB16]

CZ makes great handguns. I have 2 P09s, one has the full Cajun workover. They are such good shooters

[@Tennessee_est1983]

@@LaneB16 so far I have the OD Green P-01 and P-07 and I also have the 75 D compact PCR and I absolutely love them! I’m getting the Shadow 2 Compact next!

[@indymusick]

I have more trigger time behind CZ than the PX4. My PX4 combat with a D spring shoots faster and more accurate than my Cajunized P-01 and stock Shadow 2 Compact…

[@richardstephens8298]

I have a Langdon version that I’ve had for a week. I have the compact carry. I didn’t get the optic cut or the np3. I was looking for a carry version and I love the hammer fired guns. I’m a big CZ fan and this is my first Beretta. So far….. I’m in love! Amazing trigger, amazing reset, and very comfortable to shoot. I’ve only out 500 rounds through it so far. I’ll put another 1000 through it soon. Very nice… VERY NICE gun

[@kirkvilla9781]

Ive carried a lot of different guns including this one and I always go back to my g19 gen 5. Just feels better and I am not a glock fanboy. I recently went back to it after carrying a hellcat for 2 years.

[@jw5163]

now try a cz p10c and you will never touch a glock again

[@kirkvilla9781]

@jw5163 my buddy has one that he carries everyday and it's just not for me. I didn't like how the angle was while shooting. Just a personal opinion

[@orhanabd1724]

​@@jw5163My duty gun is a P10C Nato and beside the better triger (lighter) it has nothing over my G19 gen4 and my 43X. I don't why people complain abot de 2x4 Glock grip feel. That perfect flat area on the side of the grip is perfect for the support hand. Once you got used to the grip angle nothinh beats the Glock!

[@craig_ramjet990]

I bought one made in Italy as soon as they arrived in the states. Safariland never made a holster for it back then so I couldn't carry it on duty. still in the box. Ended up with a Glock 19 I still carry but retired now. Still shoot each month to keep the pattern tight.

[@guaporeturns9472]

I just patterned a new 28 gauge shotgun

[@KonaLife]

Out of the 15 handguns that I own, my LTT PX4 full size is the smoothest shooting most accurate one out of all of them. It even beats my Sig P226 Scorpion. It’s an amazing gun that I’ll never part with

[@bobbob-g8p]

you own a bunch of trash guns then. Sold my px4. ill take a p226 over a px4 every day of the week

[@paulfaggart3423]

Don't listen to that guy. He's been going out of his way to make jerk comments about everyone's posts. I think he's just miserable cause he's a loser who hates life.

[@KonaLife]

@@bobbob-g8pwhatever 🤡 You sold your PX4 because you’re a poor. Good boy.

[@KonaLife]

@@bobbob-g8p you sold your PX4 because it was stock and you never upgraded it and didn’t shoot it well. It’s OK to admit you’re a choad.

[@KonaLife]

@@bobbob-g8p I own a bunch of great guns. Like James said in his video, the PX4 is just special - it out shoots everything.

[@Thunderstryk]

ive had a PX4 carry from LTT for a few years now, awesome gun

[@apteryx13]

Uh, I have to hold up my BS card here! Look at about 3:42 onward. He is staging the trigger before the buzzer in his double action pulls. This is not how an adrenaline fueled scenario he created of being charged by an attacker with a machete.

[@johndecker9983]

I concur

[@Bursar60]

I've been quite over all these LTT sales ads for a while.

[@TacticalMischief-zj8tn]

With the PX4 G-SD with the Langdon Tactical trigger I was finally able to get my first sub second draw to first shot. It is doable with a double-action trigger.

[@pedrobrawn79]

I EDC a compact storm for three or four years. I often regret selling and moving in a different direction. for those who haven’t had experience with one, they are remarkably accurate.

[@BobSmith-ve8sw]

Really enjoy the PX4, but I'm still going to carry the P365. Size, weight, capacity are dispositive factors.

[@Sig_P229]

Sounds like me and the Ruger LCP. There are many pistols I like but I keep returning to size and weight.

[@bobbob-g8p]

So will everyone else with a brain. its 2024 px4 came out in 2024.

[@scottlarkins7287]

Been carrying my PX4 compact for years. Original gun when it came out, only changed the outside safety to the narrow version to allow for easier draw. I’ve put a couple thousand rounds through it. Never had an issue. Love the lack of recoil. I’ve tried other guns but still come back to my favorite. I love this gun but sadly can’t afford a Langdon version. I’m an appendix carry inside the belt line. Can’t imagine owning another pistol.

[@kilo5173]

This might be nitpicking but he was staging the trigger on the double action!

[@kilo5173]

In regards to what he stated earlier, having somebody charge you with the machete, that’s all I would get

[@melissasmess2773]

Double Action accuracy and speed must be terrible 😂

[@orhanabd1724]

​@@melissasmess2773That's why Glock was made!

[@shanedussault1185]

Px4 storm was my 1st gun. Bought in 2010. Never had 1 issues.

[@DadHominem]

PX4 is a wonderful pistol, but given the choice I'll take a Shadow 2 compact. But that's me.

[@kaig453]

There is something to that. However, the Shadow 2 Compact lacks a firing pin safety so that is a turn off for many looking for a carry gun.

[@bobbob-g8p]

given a choice no one is picking a px4 in 2024.

[@j.r.winton7891]

I'm glad to see you're enjoying your PX4 LTT. I have two; one is mine, one is my wife's. No optics and no grayguns triggers, but we love them anyway!

[@rabbivj]

Mine is still at my FFL, gonna pick it up soon.