Plastic Storm
September 2, 2003
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Posted by Aubrey Turner
I’ve been woefully behind in reading the pile of magazines that have been accumulating over the past couple of months. This evening I pulled the October issue of Guns & Ammo off the top of the stack and learned that Beretta has introduced a new pistol-caliber carbine called the Cx4 Storm. They retained the same designer as for the Neos .22 pistol (Giugiaro Design) and they seem to have followed the same design cues. It’s all black polymer and sweeping curves. Some interesting features are that it is ambidextrous (including the ability to reverse the direction of shell ejection) and works with magazines from the Beretta 92/96 and 8000 series pistols (it uses inserts in the magazine well to accomodate these different magazines). It’s available in 9mm (OK, although some will disagree), .40S&W (better), and .45 ACP (now you’re talking).
I won’t pass judgement on its looks at this point. I don’t mind polymer guns, although they aren’t very pretty. But what really matters is how they function and how they feel. I’d like to get a chance to see one in person (and hold one). A cursory internet search shows current prices to be around $600.00 (one site had it for $597.95 and another had it for $615.00).
Categories: Guns
How’s your real estate deal going?
So far, so good. We amended the contract to include some items that need fixing (and there shouldn’t be too much fuss about it from the seller, since I’m giving them their full asking price for the house). I’m now waiting to hear back from the lender. They’ve received my application packet (with all the supporting documentation) and they’re reviewing it. Provided that goes well, I’ll need to obtain insurance, and I’ve already spoken to a number of companies and gotten quotes.
Sounds like you’re right on track. We closed on the sale of the old place and the purchase of the new one yesterday. You can be sure there was a Manhattan in my hand yesterday evening. Good luck. You’re on the home stretch.
It’s the sportbike of firearms.
Did you see James’ post on the Keltec folding carbine?
http://www.hellinahandbasket.net/archives/000201.html