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To wrap up my evaluation of the Beretta PX4 Compact 9mm<\/a>, today I’ve got the results from my bench-rest accuracy testing, and some details on the modifications that are available for this gun.<\/span><\/p>

Occasionally, someone will ask, as a reader of last week’s post did, why I don’t just leave these guns in their factory configuration and review them as they are. I think that’s a valid complaint, and I don’t really have a good answer except to say “that just ain’t how I roll.” There are plenty of gun writers out there who will give you their impression of a firearm based exclusively on what they get in the box. Sometimes I do that, but I don’t think it’s necessary, or even beneficial, to always evaluate a gun that way. For a long-term review like this one, I don’t think of the pistol in the box as the final product. It’s more of a blank slate on which I can build a carry gun to suit my needs and preferences. I’m not just evaluating the gun itself, I’m evaluating its\u00a0potential<\/em>. For many dedicated shooters, the available accessories and options for modifying the gun are a major factor in deciding whether to invest in a new platform, and I consider it a bonus when I can give them as much relevant information as possible.<\/p>

Just to be clear, I’m talking about non-essential modifications and improvements that help the shooter get the most out of the pistol. If the gun doesn’t actually function properly without some extra help, I’d consider that a big fat fail right from the start. But in terms of taking advantage of readily available drop-in parts, I think of it like optics on a rifle. You wouldn’t expect to read a review of a long range bolt gun without a scope and I would feel equally handicapped in honestly reviewing a self-defense gun if I couldn’t add some grip tape or install some better sights.<\/p>

Okay, with that digression out of the way, here’s the second part of my PX4 Compact review. Enjoy…<\/p>

Beretta PX4 Compact Review, Part 2<\/strong><\/h2>