NRA Gun of the Week: Beretta CX4 Storm Carbine

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posted on May 28, 2016
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Pistol-caliber carbines, like the Beretta CX4 Storm featured here, can offer some advantages over center-fire rifle models. The CX4 is a blowback-operated, self-loading carbine with a 16.6” barrel chambered for .40 S&W, and by design uses the company’s PX4 pistol magazines. The CX4 is an all polymer gun that weighs in at 5 lbs., 8 ozs. It also comes with adjustable sights and rail space for accessories.

To learn more about the bilateral, compact and fun-to-shoot Beretta CX4 Storm, watch this week's "NRA Gun of the Week" video above, or visit beretta.com

Manufacturer: Beretta
Model: CX4 Storm 
Action
: blowback-operated semi-automatic carbine
Caliber: .40 S&W
Barrel: 16.6”
Trigger: single action, 8-lb., 1-oz. pull
Frame: polymer
Finish: black
Sights: adjustable; folding dual aperture rear peep, post front
Magazine: PX4 detachable box, 14-round capacity
Weight: 5 lbs., 8 ozs.
MSRP: $915

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