The Beretta CX4 Storm was introduced in 2003 as a semi‑automatic pistol‑caliber carbine designed for sport shooting, personal defense, and law enforcement. It remains in production today and has carved out a niche thanks to its futuristic design, user‑friendly ergonomics, and compatibility with Beretta pistol magazines
It was my first rifle; I bought it in August 2017. As of November 2025, a total of 14,118 rounds have been fired through it, and it still runs perfectly, just like on the first day.
I mainly use it for IPSC PCC competitions, but it is also employed for precision shooting in sSLG3. Tuning parts are rather difficult to obtain; a good source is tectal.at, a small but excellent company here in Austria. Most of the available parts by that company for this gun have been installed on my model.
technical data
- Caliber: 9×19 mm Parabellum
- Overall length: 755 mm
- Overall width: 63 mm
- Barrel length: 422.5 mm
- Weight (unloaded): 2.58 kg
- Operating system: Blowback, closed bolt
- Sights: Open sights, Picatinny rails for optics
special features
- Ambidextrous controls (safety, magazine release, charging handle)
- Reversible ejection port
- Ergonomic polymer frame with modern styling
- Cold-hammer-forged barrel for high precision
modifications on my Beretta CX4 Storm
- tectal CX4 Trigger (pt. 37)
- tectal CX4 Hammerspring, light (pt. 43)
- tectal CX4 Guide Rod and Spring Assembly (pt. 20, 22)
- tectal CX4 trigger housing
What I value most about my Beretta are its exceptional appearance, its handling, and its reliability. The controls can be converted in the simplest way for a left-handed shooter, which was also important to me.
The Beretta CX4 Storm, a highly recommendable firearm!
The Beretta Cx4 Storm semiautomatic carbine is a sporting or personal defense firearm with a particulary captivating appearance and simplicity of use. The blowback type locking system and the bolt safety ensure reliability, great stability and precision in follow up shot.
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In summary: The Beretta CX4 Storm is a modern pistol‑caliber carbine that blends Beretta’s pistol heritage with carbine functionality. Since 2003, it has been valued for its magazine compatibility, ambidextrous design, and futuristic look, making it both a collector’s piece and a practical competition firearm.
