REVIEW: Beretta CX4 Storm Air Rifle
Take your target practice up a notch with the highly capable Umarex Beretta CX4 Storm .177 Pellet Air Rifle. It's powered by an 88g CO2 capsule housed within the gun stock for convenience and long-term shooting performance. This semi-automatic air rifle is equipped with a sensitive two-stage trigger letting you fire off shots at just the right moment. The Beretta CX4 Storm air rifle comes equipped with a unique belt-style magazine that houses a total of 30 rounds at a time.
You'll enjoy extended practice sessions with this Beretta air rifle, because a single cartridge offers a total of 200 shots before it must be replaced. The gun comes equipped with a capable sight that is adjustable for windage and elevation for the most effective shots out in the open. It's equipped with a top-integrated accessory rail, for easily mounting a scope of your choosing. Pair the CXx4 Storm air rifle with a Walther PS 22 Electronic Point Sight for a tactical look your friends will pine for. Add a CX4 accessory rail for mounting a grip, flashlight or universal laser.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Short Thumb beware!!!
By S. Lin
Others have covered quite a bit in their review and I do echo the verdict that this is a well made replica of real CX-4. However I want to add one thing that others have not mentioned.
I am having a real hard time changing the magazine as I could not press the magazine release button with right thumb hard enough for the clip to release. My thumb is 2.5" long and I could just reach that button as the stock is stopping my wrist from reaching further. Problem is that you actually have to push the button down quite far and hold it there. Since the clip does not eject so you have to use left hand to pull it out, not being able to hold down the release button with right thumb is quite an issue. I actually have to let go the grip with right hand, reach over from under the trigger guard and hold down the button with middle finger and then pull the clip out. It's not the end of the world but just a bit annoying.
The release button also only operates on one side, left to right. I wonder how a lefty was suppose to use it?
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Great for the price.
By ThomWu
Probably the best CO2 rifle for the price. Take the manufacturer's recommendation on ammo seriously. Those who have been dissapointed, appear to ignore the fact that the size of the pellets matter. Great muzzle velocity.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Plinkers Delight
By Mikeydoodle's S.
Happiness is a warm gun, this baby is a real snuggler, I love to hold it and rub all over it. Makes me want to move out of California so I can get the 9mm version.
I have only fired 90 rounds out of it, so far no jams or problems at all. Range and accuracy is the best I have ever had from an air rifle.(all my others were under $100)
It comes with a nice case, which I didnt realize until it arrived.
Go ahead and order extra magazines with purchase so you dont have to wait, like I did.
Only complaint I have is that the strap mounts are fake. I could use a strap.
History behind the firearm that inspired the Beretta CX4 Storm Air Rifle
The Beretta Cx4 Storm is a pistol-caliber carbine aimed at the sporting, personal defense, and law enforcement markets. It is available in two models: one that accepts 92/96 magazines, and one that accepts Px4 series magazines, each available in 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and 9x21mm.
Design details
The Cx4 Storm was developed to be used in conjunction with Beretta semi-automatic pistols. For example, the magazines for the Beretta 92FS chambered in 9mm can be used in the Cx4 (also chambered in 9mm). This aids in a smaller loadout are no longer needing to carry separate magazines for the rifle and handgun and adds redundancy, allowing a person to carry more ammunition without adding weight.
Conversion between Px4 Storm, 92/96 and 8000/8040 Cougar 9x19mm Parabellum/.40 S&W magazines requires two parts (not included with rifle). For Px4 magazines the C5C620 magazine insert and C89210 magazine release button are required, for 92/96 the C5A511 insert and C89109 release, for Cougar the C5A670 insert and C89110 release. The .45 ACP model only accepts 8-round single-stack 8045 Cougar magazines.
The CX4 Storm includes a Picatinny rail that can be extended under the barrel by pushing in the sling button and pulling the rail out by a thumb tab. Each Storm also includes a side rail with two mounting screws, a second can be purchased along with a bottom rail from the manufacturer. The contoured bottom rail is designed to attach under the two side rails. A top rail can also be purchased and installed with a tool that comes with the carbine.
Three screws and nuts attach it to the top of the carbine using a pre-drilled hole, allowing the user to use the rail as a template to tap two other holes hidden under a thin membrane of plastic. The correct size drill bit needed for attaching the top rail is not included with the rifle or the top rail kit and has to be purchased separately. A maximum of five Picatinny rails can be utilized using Beretta accessory kits, or the user can use the two present at purchase to attach a number of optics, grips, lights, lasers, bipods etc. This firearm was designed to be very adaptable to customization.
The Cx4 comes from the factory with adjustable iron sights. The front post sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation using the supplied adjustment tool. The rear flip sight has two apertures for snap shooting and long-range elevation selection. Both sights can be folded down when optics are mounted to the optional top rail.
The stock on the Cx4 has an adjustable length of pull. Adjustment is made by the use of stock spacers. The carbine comes with one spacer installed, which may be removed. With no stock spacers installed the minimum length of pull of the Cx4 is 337 mm (13.3 in). To increase the length of pull, additional stock spacers may be purchased separately. A total of three stock spacers may be installed which bring the length of pull to a maximum of 382 mm (15.0 in).
In addition to being able to customize the Cx4 with accessories, it is also able to switch the safety, cocking handle, ejection port, and magazine release to the left side of the weapon to accommodate left-handed shooters.