Beretta px storm compact vs glock 19 4th gen

BERETTA PX STORM COMPACT 9MM AND 40 VS GLOCK 19 AND 23

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Jericho1911

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Which one would you choose? Considering your experience. Reliabilty. Site picture. Grip feel. Trigger. Accuracy from box..with FMJ and Bjhps.
Between both would you trust more in self defense of your life and family. I am also adding PX STORM IN 40 VS GLOCK 23 4TH GEN.
 
I can't answer grip feel for you, that you have to see for yourself. As far as sight picture, any pistol I keep I swap the sights out so the stock sights on a pistol aren't something I think much of (though stock Glock sights are junk imo in terms of both the sight picture and plastic construction). I would think accuracy would be equivalent as they're both service pistols, though you may find one trigger system is more to your liking. I've owned both the fullsize PX4 and a number of Glocks and they all were reliable for me (though I did go through the teething issues with the first Gen 4 Glocks).

I honestly think I'd trust either. It would really depend on what trigger system I wanted.
 
I voted for the PX-4 Storm Compact in .40 because that is the one I have and carry (no particular love for .40). The Glocks have been kicked to the curb (still have a Gen II G19).

My PX-4 will shoot 2 inch groups at 25 yards from a rest with government contract overrun Winchester 180 grain bonded hollow points. I've never had a Glock capable of that, or even come close for that matter.

I usually carry AIWB so I like having the long DA pull for the first shot and the ability to thumb the hammer when reholstering.

A Cougar D hammer spring will drop the DA pull by 2 or 3 pounds without compromising reliability.

I ordered the low profile "G" decocker levers (eliminates the thumb safety) and low profile slide stop from Beretta as the originals are pretty obnoxious and make the gun wider than it needs to be.

I only have 600 rds through mine so far. I made sure to properly lubricate it when I got it (bought it used) and I have yet to clean it. There have been no issues at all.

The front sight is very easy to track for a lightweight 40, I bet the 9mm shoots like a creampuff.

The biggest negatives I can think of are sight and holster options are somewhat limited.

It's just a great, high quality, flat shooting, easy to carry, compact pistola and it works much better for me than a Glock.

Edit: And the price is right, it's a lot of gun for the money.
 
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. . . I bet the 9mm shoots like a creampuff.
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It does. I have the 9mm full size PX4 and it's the softest shooting 9mm I've got. (It may be because of the rotating barrel.) It it has been 100% reliable. No failures of any kind. It is my home defense pistol and I have a laser/flashlight combo attached to the rail. I chose it for home defense because of the DA/SA action. The DA first shot requires an intentional pull, but it is not so stiff as to affect accuracy much.

I haven't voted in the poll yet, but it would be impossible to make a bad choice from the 4 choices presented.

The Glock 19 is a great gun and is so ubiquitous that parts and aftermarket accessories are everywhere. I've got a Glock 27 (Gen 4) and bought a Lone Wolf 9mm barrel for it, so I shoot both 9mm and .40S&W in it. It has been 100% dependable too, and is more accurate than such a small pistol with a short barrel has any right to be.

One note for any lefties reading this. The PX4 Compact is completely ambidextrous, as it has the ambi safety and slide stop lever. The PX4 full size has the ambi safety, but not the slide stop. I'm a lefty and I didn't realize this when I bought my full size PX4. If I had, I would have bought the compact.
 
The PX4 Storm compact would be my choice, in whichever caliber is preferred. I own 2 Beretta mini-Cougars, one in 9mm and one in .40 S&W which have a very similar rotary barrel lock up mechanism to the PX4 full size and compact. Both of my Cougars absorb recoil very well and the .40 especially shoots very flat.

I too am of the school of thought that a traditional double action (or a DAO) hammer-fired pistol adds a considerable element of safety for the user that makes it more than worthwhile to master the DA to SA trigger pull transition.

The Gen 4 Glock is more comfortable in my hand than the prior generations which felt like abominations to me. But the Gen 4 is still less comfortable to hold and shoot than the PX4 is, and I don't like the finger grooves. I am also not convinced that Glock has fixed the erratic ejection and the other issues that have plagued some of the Gen 4 Glocks.

I am very interested in the new PX4 Compact Carry 9mm that Beretta has promised which should come with night sights, stealth decocking and slide stop levers, reduced power mainspring, G type conversion, improved trigger group, and a Talon grip. If the price turns out to be right if and when it is released, I will probably buy one.
 
My support forG19-Gen4 comes from many,many years of excellent service from my Gen2-G19(still going strong!).
 
Do prefer da/sa or striker fired? Answer that and you have your answer. Both are reliable and you can trust your life with either.
 
I prefer hammer-fired DA/SA and purchased a PX4 Compact 9mm in late December. I'd think you're bound to like one trigger system more than the other by a wide enough margin for that to be a big factor in your decision. My preference may not be your preference. Some people don't like DA/SA at all.

I really like my PX4. I don't really have any complaints so far.

I don't have much experience with Glocks, but I have shot the G23(though not the Gen 4.) Also seems very nice if your tastes run in that direction.

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I suppose I should include what types of semi-autos I own. 3 hammer-fired DA/SA, 2 hammer-fired DAO, 1 hammer-fired SA, 1 striker-fired SA. My oldest semi-auto is DA/SA and my newest semi-auto is DA/SA.
 
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PX4 w/o hesitation (and/or even it's predecessor, the Cougar). Love my full size DAO model, and can shoot it just as accurately as any Glock I have owned. The PX4 Family, regardless of which model, has a much more natural point of aim for me, and from personal experience I've never had an issue out of any Beretta. I can't say that for Glock!
 
I have a G26 and a PX4 Compact in the stable, and a shooting buddy has a G19. The PX4 is noticeably softer shooting. Accuracy is similar between the G26 and the PX4 in my hands, with the G19 falling off slightly. If concealment is not a concern, I would recommend the PX4 first, but the Beretta feels thicker than the difference in dimensions indicate, so I would go with the Glock if it is going IWB.

Caliber is an endless debate; I obviously prefer 9 mm, but just as obviously my opinion is not unanimous.
 
My vote is for the Glock 19 gen 4, I have been shooting G19's for many years now and they have been super reliable, cheaper to feed than the 40 and easier to get back on target with follow up shots. I ended up selling my G23 and picking up a G19 gen 3 to go with my G19 gen 2.
 
I just picked up the new G19 MOS with Trijicon RMR. Something else to consider.
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Awesome. That is what I want next. That is some nice shooting. As my eyes become not 20/20 anymore:confused:, I think I need this exact setup. Was thinking of G41 MOS or G34 MOS??? Wow, they would both be excellent shots and the G34 with the longer site picture and red dot would be a ringer.

Did you look at all red dots? What made you pick Trijicon?

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To the OP - have both. Love my px4 9mm. Best grip ever, trigger reset very long though. Probably if futz with the trigger on both they could be better. Glock has more and easier aftermarket parts which is making me lean that way more and more.
 
The length and breadth of my experience with the PX4 consists of holding one at a gun show. I no longer remember which PX4 it was, what caliber, etc. That being the case, I'm going to pass on voting. That said, the PX4 comes from a reputable manufacturer, has the same capacity as the G19, and gets pretty good marks from the owners. That's from what I've read on the internet, so it must be true, right?.

I do have a Gen 4 G19, which is my EDC. I will not claim that Glocks are "Perfection," as mine broke at about 400 rounds. The slide lock spring broke, but it was a cheap and easy fix. If I can fix it (I did), you can, too. In the ~1100 rounds since then, she's been nearly flawless. Not entirely, but nearly. She eats any ammo I feed her and no doubt shoots as well as my eyes and limited skillset will allow. Takedown for maintenance is simple. Aftermarket support is huge. If a company makes a widget for a pistol, it makes that widget for Glocks.

There are a lot of people who do not like the way Glocks feel in their hands. I'm not one of them, but I think it's a valid point, especially when there are so many other perfectly suitable pistols out there as competition. It would be different if the G19 were the only reliable ~4" barrel, ~15 round, 9mm polymer pistol out there. It's not. I like the way the G4 G19 feels, but if I remember correctly, I liked the way the PX4 that I held felt, too. That's a decision that you'll have to make.

If you can shoot 'em side-by-side, do so. IMHO, that will tell you more than we can. Good luck!
 
Wait a minute here... Are we comparing the compact version of the 9mm PX4 versus the full-sized version of the .40 PX4 in this poll?

I recently had the pleasure of helping a friend break in his full-sized PX4 in .40. I was as surprised as I was impressed. We both settled on the large backstrap with some preliminary dry-firing and then headed out to his backyard "range". We set up some scraps of wood that resembled uneven bars of soap and shot freehand from 20-25 feet. I wasn't expecting much from my first DA shot but it hit dead-center. Following up in SA was a breeze. The trigger was excellent right out of the box. It had the least felt recoil of any polymer gun I've ever shot in .40 S&W. We fed it a few boxes each of 165-grain FMJ, 180-grain FMJ, and 180-grain JHP; all from Winchester and purchased on the cheap from Walmart. If I was going to carry a full-sized .40, it would definitely be the PX4.
 
I have a Px4c 9mm and a 26 w/ a 15 round extension (so they are both about the same in grip length) and the Px4c easily outshoots the 26. I know the 19 would be probably be a lttle better than the 26 but the Px4c shoots as well as my XD9 and 92FS, also. The DA trigger is as good as any DA I've tried and the SA beats any striker-fired pistol trigger I have tried. Plus it fits my hand much better. Both have been 100% reliable for me. The Glock might be a little easier to CC but not enough to offset the Px4c's positives. If I had to buy 1 and do it over again I'd buy the Px4c - just a better all-around pistol to me. But I don't think anybodies going to go wrong with either actually - they're both very nice pistols in their own ways.
 
I have a G19 and a full size PX4.

The 19 is going to feel smaller and will have a metric ton of support behind it as well as a long history of reliable military and law enforcement service.

I, personally, really like the PX4 but you need to be aware that the rotating action seems more susceptible to fouling/locking up with debris and this seems to be the weak link on the pistol should it be used in harsh environments. A dab of grease on the rotating action is what I always do when cleaning. I have never experienced a malfunction with my PX4 and quite like it but I can see where the rotating action could lock up with the right debris/blockage easier then other designs.
 
. . . I know the 19 would be probably be a lttle better than the 26 . . . .
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Don't be so sure. There are plenty of people who shoot the 26 better than the 19. The 19 is a great gun, but Glock really got it right with the little 26 too.
 
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