USA Carry - Concealed Carry Forum - Handgun Discussion http://www.usacarry.com/forums/ What do you carry? What are you looking at buying? Talk about anything handgun / pistols related here. en Sun, 26 May 2013 09:43:10 GMT vBulletin 10 http://www.usacarry.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png USA Carry - Concealed Carry Forum - Handgun Discussion http://www.usacarry.com/forums/ Beretta PX4 Storm - Overview and Shooting Demo Video http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/37125-beretta-px4-storm-overview-shooting-demo-video.html Sat, 25 May 2013 13:33:01 GMT Picked up the PX4 Storm about a month ago and have enjoyed shooting it. Finally got around to making this overview and shooting demonstration ... Picked up the PX4 Storm about a month ago and have enjoyed shooting it. Finally got around to making this overview and shooting demonstration video. It's one great shooting pistol. Takes a little getting used to Beretta's sighting method, front post over, not under, the intended point of impact, but ... once you get used to that, it's as accurate for me as any other 9mm I've used.

Here's Beretta's description, I find the barrel lock cam and pin system is really quite unique, and I believe it does make for a sturdier firing system, and smoother shooting feel.

Here's the video, and following the video link, I've provided more details about the Beretta, from Beretta's web site:

http://youtu.be/u-o_l-MWASA

The Beretta Px4 Storm is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Beretta of Italy and intended for personal defense and law enforcement use. The Px4 uses the same short-recoil, rotating barrel action as the Beretta 8000 Models and uses the same trigger and safety system as the M9/92/96 series, while being completely different in design from either. Light-weight polymer construction with steel inserts, a modular trigger group, fully enclosing slide, Picatinny rail, and changeable backstrap options for the grip are a radical departure from previous Beretta designs.

Unlike the first generation Beretta 92/96/M9 series, the Px4's trigger guard is rounded for better concealed carry. The takedown pin of earlier models is replaced by a spring-loaded bar, accessed via frame recesses on both sides, which must be grasped and pulled down simultaneously to release the slide. The slide spring is doubly captive, being inserted approximately an inch into the transfer block at one end and a receiving hole in the front of the slide at the other. It is a self-contained assembly, completely captured by the polymer guide. The magazine holds the top round directly behind the barrel's breech end so only a slight feed ramp is needed. This allows the barrel to fully support the case. The 6-R rifling of the barrel generates counter-clockwise torque which is harnessed by the locking system to reduce the amount of pressure required from the rotating barrel lock's cam and pin system to effect unlocking. The steel transfer block's cam pin is 5 mm wide and 2 mm deep. The entire hammer unit mechanism can be removed from the Px4, without the use of special tools, as a single group. This allows easy access to the firing mechanism for cleaning. The Px4's design makes it impossible to assemble incorrectly from a field-stripped takedown.

The Px4 features an interchangeable, luminescent 3-dot sight system (coated in Super-LumiNova) for use in dark or low-light situations. With short exposure to any kind of light, the night sights' luminescence lasts up to 30 minutes. The weapon also incorporates a Picatinny rail under the muzzle to allow flashlights, laser sights, and other accessories to be attached. Beretta discontinued the luminescent 3-dot nights sights for the Px4 in 2010, replacing them with standard 3-dot sights.

Removable and interchangeable parts: To aid the versatility of the Px4, a number of parts were designed to be removable and interchangeable. These parts include the backstrap, the magazine release button, the slide catch and the hammer unit mechanism. The backstrap is available in three sizes: slim, standard and oversized. The magazine release button can be mounted on either side of the weapon and replaced by one of three types: standard, large or combat (extended). The standard slide catch can be replaced with a slimmer version to avoid snagging when the weapon is drawn quickly from a holster.

The Px4 is available in four models:

Type F: Single and double-action. Decocker. Manual safety.
Type C: Single-action-only ("Constant Action"). Spurless hammer. No decocker. No safety.
Type D: Double-action-only. Spurless hammer. No decocker. No safety.
Type G: Single and double-action. Decocker. No manual safety. ]]> Handgun Discussion Amsdorf http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/37125-beretta-px4-storm-overview-shooting-demo-video.html Refinishing Desert Eagle .357 http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/37071-refinishing-desert-eagle-357-a.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:47:21 GMT I just recently acquired a DE .357 from an auction. It is a two-tone stainless and blued early model in 'good' condition with about 95% of the finish remaining and about 5% showing wear marks (presuming from some kind of holster or perhaps bad storage over the years.

I am considering refinishing it to 'bring it back to life'. I know it will not do much to increase the value (as DE's are expensive enough as it is).

I am considering electroless nickel plating as I've read that guns with minor to moderate pitting (this has some minor pitting on the left side of the slide - again due to possible improper long term storage).

My question.. has anyone ever used this process to refinish one of their guns and if so do you have recommendations for a good shop that can perform that work? ]]> Handgun Discussion Paladin63 http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/37071-refinishing-desert-eagle-357-a.html Newest member of the family http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/37046-newest-member-family.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:23:52 GMT Desert Eagle .50 AE Desert Eagle .50 AE
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]]> Handgun Discussion kumbaugh http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/37046-newest-member-family.html Nice priced pistol SW SD9VE http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36888-nice-priced-pistol-sw-sd9ve.html Sun, 12 May 2013 14:14:04 GMT I have found a nicely made pistol that is priced a very fair price. Smith and Wesson SD9VE (also in 40). Found at my local academy store for... I have found a nicely made pistol that is priced a very fair price.

Smith and Wesson SD9VE (also in 40). Found at my local academy store for $319.

Basically a glock clone.

The main complaints with this weapon is:

A) people thinking they are a sigma (not correct)

and

B) The hard-ish trigger pull.

With response to the trigger pull: I added a spring replacement kit from apex tactical ($25) and it make all the difference in the world.

Just thought Id post this as I am so happy with it. ]]> Handgun Discussion Austin http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36888-nice-priced-pistol-sw-sd9ve.html First Post/First Range report with my first .45: GLock 36! http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36850-first-post-first-range-report-my-first-45-glock-36-a.html Fri, 10 May 2013 00:10:32 GMT Greetings from the upstate of South Carolina! My first post, and I have to share about my first experience with a .45acp and my new GLock 36.... ... Greetings from the upstate of South Carolina!

My first post, and I have to share about my first experience with a .45acp and my new GLock 36....

What have I done?

I have been a 9mm shooter for a lot of years. Finally decided it was time to try the .45 acp, and since I am very comfortable with the Glock platform, I made what I thought was an educated decision to stick with the Glocks and purchased a G36: only 6+1 rounds, but the G30 and even the G30S/SF seemed way too thick for my grip, and the G36 seemed VERY familiar...in fact, it fits all of my G17/26 holsters like a glove! So far, I am thrilled: no need to buy new leather!

So I hit my local gun club, have the pistol range to myself. Late afternoon, no distractions, set up a 14" metal swinging plate at 15 yards, with center hits at about 3 feet off the ground. Load up my magazines with $28.00 per box of Winchester white box 230 grain 45 acp, put on my glasses and ear protection....

and line up the sights, gently squeeze the trigger, aiming at the center of the plate.... and holy crap!

not sure what I was expecting, but it was a Boomer! Recoil wasn't al that terrible, but it was significantly more than I am used to with 9mm. I did hit the plate... but noticed I was hitting low and left of POA. Consistently. Even switched to a paper target to see exactly where my hits went, and it seemed no matter what, I was low and left, but only by about 4 inches...

The G36 performed perfectly, of course. Noticed a lot of powder residue on my right hand, but all in all it wasn't bad....but I wasn't great either! I generally shoot my 9's much closer to POA at 15 yards, and group them inside about 4 inches.

I plan to take my 9mm's with me tomorrow along with the G36 and do some comparing... I am hoping I will grow used to shooting the .45, and as this was my first time with it I may have been flinching some, but I think that would have me hitting high and right... not low and left....

In short: great gun, would love to carry it, IF I can get to hitting POA! If not, my foray into the 45acp will have been a short, and expensive trip!
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]]> Handgun Discussion Tooldawg99 http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36850-first-post-first-range-report-my-first-45-glock-36-a.html range report Bersa Thunder 9 Ultra Compact http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36845-range-report-bersa-thunder-9-ultra-compact.html Thu, 09 May 2013 20:32:25 GMT Just got back from the range. Put about 200 rounds through it. Used American Eagle and PMC 115 grain FMJ. Not a single issue, fed and ejected... Just got back from the range. Put about 200 rounds through it. Used American Eagle and PMC 115 grain FMJ. Not a single issue, fed and ejected everything. Might see about different grips as the plastic ones are kind of slick after a while. I think this is the one. ]]> Handgun Discussion ffrandy http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36845-range-report-bersa-thunder-9-ultra-compact.html Duracoating Walther PPS frame? http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36825-duracoating-walther-pps-frame.html Wed, 08 May 2013 18:51:30 GMT I'm wanting to duracoat the frame of my Walther PPS and I'm waning to know what all needs to be done to be able to do that. Do I have to take the entire frame apart? Does anybody know where I could find instructions on how to do that? ]]> Handgun Discussion AndeyHall http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36825-duracoating-walther-pps-frame.html Psa http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36735-psa.html Fri, 03 May 2013 13:09:08 GMT This was recently released and illustrates the downside of magazine capacity restrictions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F1nPSNnaBo This was recently released and illustrates the downside of magazine capacity restrictions.


]]> Handgun Discussion mdkoh http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36735-psa.html Is it safe to dry fire a pistol? http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36717-safe-dry-fire-pistol.html Thu, 02 May 2013 19:49:50 GMT What kind of damage can be done from dry firing your pistol without a snap cap? Does a spent casing work just as well as a snap cap? Have you had... What kind of damage can be done from dry firing your pistol without a snap cap? Does a spent casing work just as well as a snap cap? Have you had any damage done to any of your firearms due to dry firing? ]]> Handgun Discussion tricolordad http://www.usacarry.com/forums/handgun-discussion/36717-safe-dry-fire-pistol.html