Beretta Storm setup... - Page 2

Mercalf · October 23rd, 2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DrSal

I have CX4 storm 9mm (the one that takes 92 mags) because I have a 92FS!
The px4 version of the cx4 does not take the 92 mags .they are not interchangeable it takes the px4 mags needless to say. The CX4 is an outstanding carbine, quite accurate reliable and in combo w/my 92fs quite convenient when taken to the local range. It takes 20/18/17/ 15 round mags...I have several of them from cheaper than dirt and cdnninvestments.com, get the mecgar mags they are the best! It is a great HD gun . A 20 rd mag filled with 115 gr JHP beats a shotgun anyday..I just use the iron sites, no need for a scope..for shots up to 50 yards.a sling is the only accessory I put on it..It is ALOT OF FUN..get one.

Wow, have never heard of the cdnninvestments, but there are some sweet deals on there! Thanks. I thought about going straight iron sights, but I think a flashlight/red dot combo will serve best my needs.

Have you tested groups with different types of ammos yet? If so please share

DrSal · October 23rd, 2007, 07:04 PM

Mercalf,
The only ammo I use is winchester white box, S&B, both 115 gr FMJ, and remington 115 gr JHP; these are the least expensive ammo types I'm able to get,they serve the practice and defensive(JHP) needs just fine. The wwb and remjhp I get at walmart about $16/100 rds and the S&B I get by the case online $140/1000 rds; aimsurplus.com or ammunitiontogo.com usually has the S&B;
though sometimes natchezss.com has some good deals ..just have to hunt around their website! Hope this helps..

DrSal · October 23rd, 2007, 07:06 PM

I forgot --get the cdnn catalog from them via regular mail, great buys on firearms and other stuff not on their website....

Colin · October 25th, 2007, 12:32 AM

I have one on order in .40cal, I plan on putting the Bushnel Holosight on mine. Although the Trophy red dot will co-witness with the iron sights i am told.

sniper58 · October 25th, 2007, 12:42 AM

Mercalf - you're getting some good advice here. Keep it simple and keep your purpose for buying in mind - Plinking and SHTF. I'd avoid telescopic sights. A red dot makes sense. Flashlight, in my opinion, would be a good idea. Top rail will cost you about $80. The unit comes with side rails that are iffy at best. You should think about buying the rifle at your range and they will install the top rail at no charge. This weekend is sale weekend there. Get the one that shoots the 92 mags. Also, the Kel-Tech rep will be there this weekend. If you don't have the $$, go and talk with the rep about alternative ideas. :)

dr_cmg · October 25th, 2007, 02:01 AM

Here is a thread with some more info on the CX4. Mine is 9mm that takes the standard 92 mags. I have used 10 round and 15 round factory mags and 30 round Pro-Mags with great success. The thread on the second page tells the kinds of ammo that I have shot through it. Also here is a Beretta link that gives the info about the various models and what kinds of mags are used with each.

Mercalf · October 25th, 2007, 04:33 AM

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The cold hammer-forged 16.6-inch barrel is chrome-lined for long life and corrosion resistance with any ammo.

That was taken from the "Beretta" link in your post, dr_cmg. I've read bad, and worse things about Wolf - and considering it's the same price as Remington, maybe 10 bucks cheaper by the thousand, it's hard to chose Wolf. How does it respond to the steel casings, and the red dye that some bulk use?

Thanks for all the help, but I really do need help on deciding the type of flashlight to use. I don't want a battery whore, but I don't want anything short of great quality. I'm sure it can't be one of those 6 and one half dozen scenarios...or is it?

ghost tracker · October 25th, 2007, 10:54 AM

Surefire X200A (3 watt LED) is the rail-light you want. Or one of the Surefire dedicated "Weapon Lights". Not the cheapest...but among the BEST.

sniper58 · October 25th, 2007, 08:29 PM

I've got to chime in here about Wolf. I use it a lot in my .45 and it's dirty. However, it's not much dirtier than other ammo. If you clean your firearms after each session as you should, I don't think you will encounter too many problems. Periodic use of the JB Cleaner I gave you will help A LOT. Don't go overboard and DO NOT listen to anyone who tells you it will kill your barrel. I've used it for years on my Anschutz and put over 12,000 rounds through the factory barrel. Accuracy and function were NOT affected at all. I've used it in my hunting rifles and pistols without any adverse consequence.

Wolf is good practice ammo. I've never encountered a misfeed or FTF, FTE or anything. I would not, however, use Wolf as my primary life defender! Having said that, I still think you will continue to find WWB at Wally World cheaper than you will anything else online. :)

dr_cmg · October 26th, 2007, 02:19 AM

I haven't used Wolf in the Beretta. I have used in my SKS 7.62X39mm and Remington 7615 .223. In the SKS what can I say, the Wolf was made for it. A little dirtier than other ammo, but not enough to stop me from using it. In the 7615 I have used the regular and the Gold version. The Gold is brass cased. Using the Gold I see no difference between it and Winchester or Remington. The regular is dirtier, but again I don't find it a major problem. I clean my firearms after every trip to the range and whether I use Wolf or another brand I don't notice any significant difference in the time required to clean the firearm.

It is possible that I would notice a bigger difference in 9mm than I do in the rifle calibers.

October 25th, 2007, 12:42 AM	#15
sniper58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,068	Mercalf - you're getting some good advice here. Keep it simple and keep your purpose for buying in mind - Plinking and SHTF. I'd avoid telescopic sights. A red dot makes sense. Flashlight, in my opinion, would be a good idea. Top rail will cost you about $80. The unit comes with side rails that are iffy at best. You should think about buying the rifle at your range and they will install the top rail at no charge. This weekend is sale weekend there. Get the one that shoots the 92 mags. Also, the Kel-Tech rep will be there this weekend. If you don't have the $$, go and talk with the rep about alternative ideas. :) __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

October 25th, 2007, 02:01 AM	#16
dr_cmg Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,897	Here is a thread with some more info on the CX4. Mine is 9mm that takes the standard 92 mags. I have used 10 round and 15 round factory mags and 30 round Pro-Mags with great success. The thread on the second page tells the kinds of ammo that I have shot through it. Also here is a Beretta link that gives the info about the various models and what kinds of mags are used with each. __________________ George Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

October 25th, 2007, 10:54 AM	#18
ghost tracker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Backwoods Posts: 742	Surefire X200A (3 watt LED) is the rail-light you want. Or one of the Surefire dedicated "Weapon Lights". Not the cheapest...but among the BEST. __________________ There are only *TWO* kinds of people in this world; those that describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.

October 25th, 2007, 08:29 PM	#19
sniper58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,068	I've got to chime in here about Wolf. I use it a lot in my .45 and it's dirty. However, it's not much dirtier than other ammo. If you clean your firearms after each session as you should, I don't think you will encounter too many problems. Periodic use of the JB Cleaner I gave you will help A LOT. Don't go overboard and DO NOT listen to anyone who tells you it will kill your barrel. I've used it for years on my Anschutz and put over 12,000 rounds through the factory barrel. Accuracy and function were NOT affected at all. I've used it in my hunting rifles and pistols without any adverse consequence. Wolf is good practice ammo. I've never encountered a misfeed or FTF, FTE or anything. I would not, however, use Wolf as my primary life defender! Having said that, I still think you will continue to find WWB at Wally World cheaper than you will anything else online. :) __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member Last edited by sniper58; October 25th, 2007 at 08:29 PM.. Reason: omission

October 26th, 2007, 02:19 AM	#20
dr_cmg Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,897	I haven't used Wolf in the Beretta. I have used in my SKS 7.62X39mm and Remington 7615 .223. In the SKS what can I say, the Wolf was made for it. A little dirtier than other ammo, but not enough to stop me from using it. In the 7615 I have used the regular and the Gold version. The Gold is brass cased. Using the Gold I see no difference between it and Winchester or Remington. The regular is dirtier, but again I don't find it a major problem. I clean my firearms after every trip to the range and whether I use Wolf or another brand I don't notice any significant difference in the time required to clean the firearm. It is possible that I would notice a bigger difference in 9mm than I do in the rifle calibers. __________________ George Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

October 23rd, 2007, 07:04 PM	#12
DrSal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 159	Mercalf, The only ammo I use is winchester white box, S&B, both 115 gr FMJ, and remington 115 gr JHP; these are the least expensive ammo types I'm able to get,they serve the practice and defensive(JHP) needs just fine. The wwb and remjhp I get at walmart about $16/100 rds and the S&B I get by the case online $140/1000 rds; aimsurplus.com or ammunitiontogo.com usually has the S&B; though sometimes natchezss.com has some good deals ..just have to hunt around their website! Hope this helps..

October 23rd, 2007, 07:06 PM	#13
DrSal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 159	I forgot --get the cdnn catalog from them via regular mail, great buys on firearms and other stuff not on their website....

October 25th, 2007, 12:32 AM	#14
Colin Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,421	I have one on order in .40cal, I plan on putting the Bushnel Holosight on mine. Although the Trophy red dot will co-witness with the iron sights i am told.

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