Beretta PX4 Vs. M&P

[KeithCross]

I think I know which way this is gonna roll, but I thought I'd ask anyway!

How does the Beretta PX4 compare to the M&P as a do all handgun?
I know there are a lot of M&P guys on here, and I'm already leaning that way myself as I've had an M&P 9c but I'm now looking to go full size. I always steered clear of the Beretta because of the manual safety until last night I saw that they make a model that has no manual safety or decocking lever. I just never seem to hear much about the Berettas. What say the BS experts?

 

[Bonobo]

I can't speak to the PX4, but I know I love my 92FS. It's well built and even though its old and beat up, it fires like a champion.

They make quality handguns, up there with the best of them.

I'm personally not a fan of the M&P handguns. Look and feel bad IMO.

 

[taymoor]

M&P is gathering a following very quickly. Had I not already done work on my Glock, I'd get one. adjustable grip size, great ergonomics with a very natural grip angle. little details like the scalloped cocking serrations. The M&P line is very very impressive. I've never even as much as held the px4 though, so I can't say much.

 

[jtischauser]

A friend if men had a PX pistol. Cool gun but nothing nearly as main stream as the M&P.

 

[Lance Jensen]

There is a reason why nobody shoots competition with the Beretta... just saying

 

[jtischauser]

There is a reason why nobody shoots competition with the Beretta... just saying

Yeah like lance says if you're looking for a comp gun the M&P is the only way to go. If you want a cool carry gun my buddy's ran line a champ for the 10 or so matches he shot with it.

 

[Lance Jensen]

Competition is the proving ground for carry guns... reliability is a must, so stick with what is dominating the competition circuit and you'll be fine.

 

[Wall]

Competition is the proving ground for carry guns... reliability is a must, so stick with what is dominating the competition circuit and you'll be fine.

2011? ? ? :lol:

 

[Lance Jensen]

2011? ? ? :lol:

If department policy allowed me to carry one I would

 

[Wall]

If department policy allowed me to carry one I would

Yeah, I don't doubt that.

 

[Lance Jensen]

Keith my opinion is to go with the Smith

 

[benjamin-benjamin]

yeah you are not going to find many people that are NOT going to recommend S&W

 

[csiedmond1]

Ok so we have head from all the smith guys, I have a PX4 storm compact and it is a great shooting little shooter! But, the extra mags are way to expensive for them, so if I was weighing all the info here I would go with the M&P as well, although I have nor as much as handled one! Hope this helps you

 

[Podman]

I like my 9mm PX4. I haven't handled or shot a M&P. I also like the 1911 too. I guess the best way is to try to shoot them both and then decide which you like best.

 

[KeithCross]

Thanks for all the feedback, guys! Available barrel length, spare mag cost, mainstream availability, heavy use in competition, and more have pretty much led me to stick with my initial gut feeling. The M&P it is for me! Now to just start saving...anyone want to donate to the cause?

 

[benjamin-benjamin]

Thanks for all the feedback, guys! Available barrel length, spare mag cost, mainstream availability, heavy use in competition, and more have pretty much led me to stick with my initial gut feeling. The M&P it is for me! Now to just start saving...anyone want to donate to the cause?

sure, i have 5 bullets i can donate

 

[Biggsly]

Thanks for all the feedback, guys! Available barrel length, spare mag cost, mainstream availability, heavy use in competition, and more have pretty much led me to stick with my initial gut feeling. The M&P it is for me! Now to just start saving...anyone want to donate to the cause?

I just sold my M&P 40 yesterday. I would have made you a heck of a deal on it. I liked the M&P, but not like my Glocks. I do still have a M&P9c. If I decide to get rid of it, I'll let you know.

 

[Scott Hearn]

M&P....No question.

They "out Glocked" the Glocks when they designed them, though I believe that Glocks are a bit more accurate in some models. Just think about a Glock with a good grip angle and better sights out of the box and you have M&P. Now do you think Beretta can really hang with that?

Listen to Lance, he knows of what he speaks.

 

[drmitchgibson]

I have a Glock 17 and a M&P40c. They are equally accurate, but the trigger on the M&P is far superior; both are stock triggers. The sear-block lever on the M&P is irritating (that it exists, not that it causes any problem) like Series 80 parts, and that's the only thing resembling a drawback I have to offer for the M&P. The Glock sure could use a hell of a better stock trigger.

 

[davek]

I had a Beretta PX4 Type "C" (Constant Action) in .40 S&W. I really liked it, it was my first Beretta. I was really impressed with the quality of the machining, the fit and finish was impeccable. The trigger was very smooth. The standard mag hold 14 rounds of .40. I didn't try any of the 17 round mags available for it.
I shot only 180 grain bullets out of it, they all went to the point of aim, no failures. I did notice that when shooting with one hand that there was noticeable torque from the rotating barrel. I didn't notice shooting it two handed though. The PX4 is a very comfortable pistol to shoot.
I sold it not long after I was laid off from my job, not because I didn't like it.
I saw a used one in excellent condition at the gun show in Tulsa last week, but the price was a little high. Check with CDNN and see if they have any more, they were advertising them for $429 a few months ago. CDNN also has mags for it.