Goodbye 10mm Hello 9mm

[Olgo]

I had my fun with the power of the 10mm and the 9x25 Dillon as well with the 40sw. Say hello to my new (to me)...

Beretta PX4 Storm type F 9mm:



I bought it used at my local range for $400 with the original box and two 17 rnd mags. Looks and feels in excellent shape. Got a free shooting session with it, I got a year to use it (once).

[Intercooler]

I had one in .45ACP and sold it for a Witness. It was okay, but don't really miss it and they caution against +P rounds.

[Olgo]

Really? It can't handle +P rounds? It's loaded with Uw 9mm+P 124 XTP.

[Intercooler]

That was their claim.

[blaster]

I recently bought a LEO trade in PX4 in .40 S&W. mine is the double action only model.( type C) I have been shooting the hell out of it with my full power reloads and it has yet to have a malfunction. the only caution I have heard about them is to keep them clean. especially the rotating barrel channel.

[Olgo]

I found a manual online and it says that a steady diet of +P will wear the gun faster. I guess for carry it is ok.

I ordered some Fenix 9mm ammo, a box of FMJ and a box of Gold Dot. The GD are loaded really hot.

[Rick R]

You didn't trade your 10mm off didja?!? 

That looks like a neat little 9mm.

[Olgo]

No, I sold it. 

[Pablo]

So, somehow you are limited to one caliber, one pistol?

[Rojo27]

So, somehow you are limited to one caliber, one pistol?

RIGHT!?!  To each their own but no monogamy obligations with firearms!

[Olgo]

I had only one pistol all the time.

[sqlbullet]

So, I am certainly no pistol monogamist.  But, I can see the point of having a limit.  I have far to many handguns that never get carried or shot. Right now it is needed for two reasons. 

First, I want my children to be able to shoot and be proficient with several different actions, platforms, etc.  So having a selection of revolvers (SA and DA) and auto's (SA, DA/SA, striker) makes sense.  This gives them a good idea what they want in a handgun when they turn 18.  And they get to pick one as a present at that age, so the numbers will go down with time.

Second, I teach both NRA Pistol and Utah CFP.  Having a good representation of platforms is a benefit there, though students don't get to pick a gun to keep like my kids do! 

Before I became an instructor and thought through what it would take to teach my own family, as well as others, I kept it pretty limited.  And those guns all got (and still get) used regularly.  But, they were all 10's...

[Olgo]

I'm on assistance so I'm on a budget. I'd have to save up to buy things. I sell things to build a fund. Lots of buyers are nothing but flakes, cheap asses who wants something for nothing.

I quit playing guitar years ago and I still haven't sold my guitar and amp. They're both NOS and my price is very reasonable. I even have a retro gaming console I've built with quality parts and it's not moving.

The guy who bought my 10mm stuff knows it's a deal he got. He appreciated it and went away happy as lark. I loved my G29 but I'm getting too old for it.

I just got back from the range with my Beretta and it's a sweetie. Very accurate and easy to shoot. I don't miss the 10mm.

[sqlbullet]

Lots of buyers are nothing but flakes, cheap asses who wants something for nothing.

My favorite is they guys who text you to "hold" it until they can get there in three days so they can "check it out".

Sorry..No I won't turn away someone with cash so you can "check it out" later.

[Rojo27]

I just got back from the range with my Beretta and it's a sweetie. Very accurate and easy to shoot.

Congratulations on the new acquisition Olgo! 
Happy shooting! 

Regards,