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  • #1

    Finally pulled the trigger..

    After going back and forth on buying a new pistol, I FINALLY decided to buy the Baretta PX4 Storm Compact 9mm at Cabelas. It was $549.99 but I had $400 in gift certificates. So it was only $200 after taxes.

    Next up is a refresher course in gun safety, getting a safe, and then the CHL. I'm going out to a buddies on Saturday. He has a few acres around Aubrey that has a firing range. I also found out that a buddy at church makes holsters as a hobby.

    However I do have a question? The slide catch and safety/decocker are ambidextrous. Is it possible for a gunsmith to modify this for right handed shooters only? I haven't decided to do this yet, but I can see that it would knock a few millimeters off the width of the weapon, eliminating a couple of points that could dig into my side. Does it make sense to even consider it?


    Last edited by Sgt Beavis; 12-29-2013, 08:47 PM.
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  • #2
    Congratulations and nice choice! As far as modifying it, I wouldn't even consider it unless it was available as a factory option (and as far as I know it wasn't).

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    • #3
      Where do you carry? I really don't see a few millimeters mattering. And the only way removing those would keep them from digging into you is if you carried SOB or weak side cross draw
      Originally posted by Theodore Roosevelt
      It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming...

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      • #4
        Congrats on the new piece. Your gonna love it. I came so close to buying one last summer when i got my taurus .45. I just couldnt convice my self to spend that much on a compact 9mm that was gonna take a beating from being carried. That being said, i still wish i would have dropped the extra 250 on the beretta.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Probie View Post
          Where do you carry? I really don't see a few millimeters mattering. And the only way removing those would keep them from digging into you is if you carried SOB or weak side cross draw
          Haven't decided that yet. Going to figure it out Saturday when I get with my buddy that makes holsters. I'm thinking back upper hip area. He's going to bring a few holsters for me to try out.

          One thing on any mods, I was going to check with Baretta before giving it further consideration to make sure it doesn't void the warranty.

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          • #6
            I've wanted one of those since they announced they were making a compact to bridge the gap between full-size and sub-compact. Mainly because it is ambidextrous and I'm left-handed. Supposedly the best shooter out of the three. The full-size version has a right-handed slide release and safety, check into seeing if those will fit. If they don't, I wouldn't mess with it.

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            • #7
              Thx Ratt..

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              • #8
                Choose to listen to me or not, but IMO small of back isn't one of the best places to carry. For a few reasons


                If you fall it can cause some injury if you land on your gun


                Some people muzzle sweep themselves while drawing


                If a bad guy were to find out you had a gun it is easier to take it away

                Drawing is slower if not practiced. (there is excess motion in having to reach behind you, then come all the way back around) To add on to that rounds on target cannot happen as fast as you could carrying 3 o clock or appendix.

                Just my suggestion, I would look at carrying 2-4 o'clock or appendix.


                Some food for thought
                Originally posted by Theodore Roosevelt
                It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming...

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                • #9
                  In before someone saying I'm just a kid and I don't know what I'm talking about.
                  Originally posted by Theodore Roosevelt
                  It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming...

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Probie View Post
                    Choose to listen to me or not, but IMO small of back isn't one of the best places to carry. For a few reasons


                    If you fall it can cause some injury if you land on your gun


                    Some people muzzle sweep themselves while drawing


                    If a bad guy were to find out you had a gun it is easier to take it away

                    Drawing is slower if not practiced. (there is excess motion in having to reach behind you, then come all the way back around) To add on to that rounds on target cannot happen as fast as you could carrying 3 o clock or appendix.

                    Just my suggestion, I would look at carrying 2-4 o'clock or appendix.


                    Some food for thought
                    Falling on it and it causing injury is really a non issue. Regardless of where you have the gun on you, if you fall on it it is going to hurt. I haven't heard one first hand story about permanent damage done by carrying in the small of your back.

                    Muzzle sweep - keep your finger off the bang switch till you are ready to fire. Also train how to properly draw.

                    While it is slightly easier to disarm someone carrying SOB it really isn't a factor. If a CHL holder is going to use their firearm chances are it will be some thug getting fired at. It isn't like you are Jack Bauer being taken hostage by the terrorists.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Probie View Post
                      In before someone saying I'm just a kid and I don't know what I'm talking about.
                      Age has little to do with anything, experience does. I have been packing a gun at 3 o clock, SOB, on my ankle, or in my pocket since you were 14. Most of my carry is SOB without a holster.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Pokulski-Blatz View Post
                        Falling on it and it causing injury is really a non issue. Regardless of where you have the gun on you, if you fall on it it is going to hurt. I haven't heard one first hand story about permanent damage done by carrying in the small of your back.

                        Muzzle sweep - keep your finger off the bang switch till you are ready to fire. Also train how to properly draw.

                        While it is slightly easier to disarm someone carrying SOB it really isn't a factor. If a CHL holder is going to use their firearm chances are it will be some thug getting fired at. It isn't like you are Jack Bauer being taken hostage by the terrorists.
                        Do you think there are any disadvantages to carrying at 2 or 4 o'clock?

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                        • #13
                          I've got the full-size PX4 .45 and an XDS .45. Finally get to shoot them on Tuesday. Hopefully get a CHL class in January.

                          The PX4 is such a sexy gun.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Brn N Rubr View Post

                            The PX4 is such a sexy gun.
                            I have to admit, that is what initially drew me to it. Firing it a few times sealed the deal.

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                            • #15
                              My initial thought was to carry it, but I'm an average build guy and I don't think it's possible. It makes a nice gun between the mattresses with a light on it.

                              For a real carry gun I was leaning heavily towards an M&P Shield but read the great reviews on the XDS. Hope it lives up to its name. Looking at Bravo Concealment for a holster.

                              Hell, I've never even shot a 45. Lol. I just don't want to have to buy multiple calibers. Seems to make sense to me anyway. We'll be running my wife's new Colt 1911 through its paces as well.

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