pin and finally the slide coming off when I was shooting.
I had to send that gun back to shop Beretta and I received a brand new replacement in short order. I was really amazed at
the fast turnaround.
Seems that my gun had a broken retainer spring and that allowed the pin to drop out and the slide to come off.
My replacement gun has performed really well for me. Since I received it I have fired 500 rds without any issue whatsoever.
I have field stripped it twice and cleaned and applied some lube.
The key to the take down pin is to be a little cautious how much pressure is applied to that pin. The take down pin
is not supposed to be removed. It is supposed to stay in the gun. You rotate it down 90 degrees and move it out till you hear the second
click. Then release the slide and it should come off the gun rather easily.
It is taking me a lot longer to field strip that gun because I am being very cautious when trying to back that pin out. I am sure it will be
easier for me as I get used to doing it.
Anyhow, the gun fed and fired the 500 rds without a jam, misfeed or any problem whatsoever.
I also would like to add that it fires very well "out of the box". I still need to get used to the trigger but that is common with any
new weapon.
I would now have to say that Beretta customer service was excellent and the Beretta PX4 SC is a really nice shooting little gun.
It is just a hair shorter than the Glock 27 and I think it is just as easy to conceal. I am now looking to buy the PX4 SC in the .40 cal.
Great gun!!
Chuck
