Beretta PX4 Storm CO2 4.5mm Pellet Blowback Air Pistol by UMAREX
The Beretta PX4 Storm CO2 pistol is one of the more solid options if you want a pellet-firing blowback pistol that still feels reasonably realistic. With a metal slide and a proper recoil action, it leans more towards training and replica use rather than pure target efficiency.
The standout feature here is the twin rotary magazine system, which gives you a bit more shooting time before needing to reload.
Key Features
- Realistic blowback action with metal slide
- Dual 8-shot rotary magazine system (16 shots total)
- Single and double action trigger
- Decocking safety lever
- Pellet firing (not BB), for improved accuracy potential
- Full-size pistol weight and feel
Performance / Use Case
This sits in that middle ground between realism and usability. The blowback gives you a more engaging shooting experience, but like all blowback CO2 pistols, it’s not the most gas-efficient setup out there.
The use of pellets rather than BBs does help with accuracy, making it more suitable for controlled target shooting at shorter distances. The twin magazine design is genuinely useful, giving you 16 shots before you need to stop and reload, just flip the mag and carry on.
Build & Design
The metal slide adds a bit of weight and realism, bringing it closer to the feel of the real firearm. At 970g, it’s heavier than a lot of CO2 pistols, which helps with balance but might be noticeable over longer sessions.
Controls are laid out in a familiar way, and the inclusion of a decocking safety is a nice touch for anyone wanting a more realistic manual of arms.
The magazine system is simple but effective, two rotary clips housed in a single stick magazine. It’s not the fastest system in the world, but it’s more practical than constantly reloading individual pellets.
Specifications
- Power Source: 1x 12g CO2
- Magazine Capacity: 2x 8-shot rotary magazines
- Shot Capacity: approx. 60 shots
- Trigger: Single / Double Action
- Safety: Lever (with decocking function)
- Length: 193 mm
- Weight: 970 g
A well-rounded blowback pellet pistol that offers a good balance between realism and actual usability. The dual magazine system is a genuine advantage, and the pellet format gives it a slight edge in accuracy over BB alternatives.
It’s not the most efficient CO2 pistol out there, but that’s the trade-off for the blowback. If you’re after something that feels more like a firearm while still being practical for target shooting, this makes a lot of sense.
