beretta cx4 User Guide

Manuale di Istruzione Instruction Manual Mode d’Emploi Manual de Instrucciones

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CANE DISARMATO HAMMER DECOCKED CHIEN DESARME MARTILLO DESARMADO

ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. INCLUDE IT WITH THE CARBINE WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP OR WHEN IT IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.

Notice: The Manufacturer and/or its Local Official Distributors assume no responsibility for product malfunction or for physical injury or property damage resulting in whole or in part from criminal or negligent use of the product, improper or careless handling, unauthorized modifications, use of defective, improper, hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured ammunition*, customer abuse or neglect of the product, or other influences beyond manufacturer's direct and immediate control.

* See paragraph “Ammunition”.

WARNING: ALL FIREARMS HAVE LETHAL POTENTIAL. READ THE BASIC SAFETY RULES CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THEM FULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS FIREARM.

In addition to the Basic Safety Rules, there are other Safety Rules pertaining to the loading, unloading, disassembly, assembly and use of this firearm, located throughout this manual.

WARNING: READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. MAKE SURE THAT ANY PERSON USING OR HAVING ACCESS TO THIS FIREARM READS AND UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE OR ACCESS.

Illustrations on pages 2, 3, 54, 55, 170, 171

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FRANÇAIS

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We recommend the use of original Beretta spare parts and accessories. The use of other manufacturer’s spare parts and accessories could cause malfunctions and/or breakages that will not be covered by the Beretta Warranty.

CONTENTS

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BASIC SAFETY RULES 48

NOMENCLATURE 54

DESCRIPTION 56

SAFETY FEATURES 56

OPERATIONAL AND ANATOMICAL FEATURES 58

SPECIFICATIONS 60

GENERAL OPERATION 61

LOAD CHECK 61

OBSTRUCTION CHECK 63

DISASSEMBLY 63

REASSEMBLY 65

AMMUNITION 66

LOADING AND FIRING 68

UNLOADING 71

ADJUSTING THE SIGHTS AND SIGHTING 72

FIRING 74

PICATINNY RAILS 77

MOUNTING THE STOCK SPACERS 77

REVERSING THE CONTROLS 79

MAINTENANCE 81

STORAGE 84

This instruction manual consisting of 171 pages.

BASIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING YOUR FIREARM.

WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT.

Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any part of your body or at another person. This is especially important when loading or unloading the firearm. When you are shooting at a target, know what is behind it. Some bullets can travel over a mile. If you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it is your responsibility to ensure that the shot does not cause unintended injury or damage.

2. ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED.

Never assume that a firearm is unloaded. The only cer tain way

to ensure that a firearm has the chamber(s) empty is to open the chamber and visually and physically examine the inside to see if a round is present.

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Removing or unloading the magazine will not guarantee that a firearm is unloaded or cannot fire. Shotguns and rifles can

be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening and inspecting the chamber so that a visual inspection of the chamber for any remaining rounds can be made.

3. STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT.

It is your responsibility to ensure that children under the age of 18 or other unauthorized persons do not gain access to your firearm. To r educe the risk of accidents involving

children, unload your firearm, lock it and store the ammunition in a separate locked location. Please note that

devices intended to prevent accidents - for example, cable locks, chamber plugs, etc, - may not prevent use or misuse of your firearm by a determined person. Firearm storage in a steel gun safe may be more appropriate to reduce the likelihood of intentional misuse of a firearm by an unauthorized child or person.

4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SURFACE.

Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or other hard surface increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of the bullet or shot, which can result in the projectile striking an unintended or peripheral target.

5. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT REMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES.

Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident. It is imperative that you know and use the safety features of the particular firearm you are handling, but accidents can best be prevented by following the safe handling procedures described in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product manual. To further familiarize yourself with the proper use of this or other firearms, take a Firearms Safety Course taught by an expert in firearms use and safety procedures.

6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.

Store and carr y your firearm so that dirt or lint does not accumulate in the working parts. Clean and oil your firearm, following the instructions provided in this manual, after each use to prevent corrosion, damage to the barrel or accumulation of impurities which can prevent use of the gun in an emergency. Always check the bore and chamber(s) prior to loading to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions. Firing with an obstruction in the barrel or

chamber can rupture the barrel and injure you or others nearby. In the event you hear an unusual noise when

shooting, stop firing immediately, engage the manual safety and unload the firearm. Make sure the chamber and barrel

are free from any obstruction, like a bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper ammunition.

7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION.

Only use factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to industry specifications: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI (U.S.A.). Be certain that each round you use is in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of pistols. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition can increase the likelihood of excessive cartridge pressures, case-head ruptures or other defects in the ammunition that can cause damage to your firearm and injur y to yourself or others nearby.

8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING.

The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back and injure a shooter who is firing a gun is rare, but the injury that can be sustained in such circumstances can be severe, including the possible loss of eyesight. A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses when firing any firearm. Earplugs or other high-quality hearing protectors help reduce the chance of hearing damage from shooting.

9. NEVER CLIMB A TREE, FENCE OR OBSTRUCTION WITH A LOADED FIREARM.

Open and empty the chamber(s) of your firearm and engage the manual safety before climbing or descending a tree or before climbing a fence or jumping over a ditch or other obstruction. Never

pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person. Always unload a firearm, visually and physically check to see that the magazine, loading mechanism and chamber are unloaded, and action is open before handing it to another person. Never take a firearm from another person unless it is unloaded, visually and physically checked to confirm it is unloaded, and the action is open.

10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGMENT / REFLEX IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.

Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that can impair motor reactions or judgment, do not handle a firearm while you are under the influence of the medication.

11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.

Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle (chamber empty, magazine empty). Hunters and target shooters should load their firearm only at their destination, and only when they are ready to shoot. If you carr y a firearm for selfprotection, leaving the chamber unloaded can reduce the chance of an unintentional discharge.

12. LEAD WARNING.

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injur y. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

It is YOUR responsibility to know and abide by Federal, State and Local laws governing the sale, transportation and use of firearms in your area.

Especially for U.S. consumers:

For information about Firearm Safety Courses in your area, please visit the National Rifle Association’s web site at www

.nra.org.

WARNING: This firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone else! Always be extremely careful with your firearm. An accident is almost always the result of not following basic firearm safety rules.

NOMENCLATURE

A Barrel B Cocking handle C Manual safety button D Bolt release lever E Stock spacer F Recoil pad G Side sling swivel H Rear sling swivel I Magazine release button L Trigger M Disassembly latch N Front sling swivel

O Loaded chamber indicator P Peep rearsight Q Ejection port R Front sight S Front rail T Side rail seat U Magazine V Stock (lower receiver) Z Sight key X Bolt assembly Y Receiver/barrel assembly

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DESCRIPTION

The Beretta Cx4 Storm semiautomatic carbine is a sporting or personal defense firearm with a particularly captivating appearance and simplicity of use. The blowback type locking system and the bolt safety ensure reliability, great stability and precision in follow up shots. The extractor, the ejector and the cocking handle are easily reversible for right and left hand use. The manual safety button and the magazine release button can also be reversed from one side of the carbine to the other*. The cold hammer forged barrel is chrome lined and made of high resistance steel for maximum resistance to corrosion and increased barrel life. Extensive use of technopolymers has allowed the development of a light and technically advanced firearm as well as equipping it with very modern an ergonomic lines. Rounded forms are snag free, facilitating handling and rapid shouldering and aiming.

This operation should be carried out by a gunsmith

SAFETY FEATURES

Notice: The figure numbers noted below refer to the photographs on pages 2, 3, 54, 55, 170, 171.

Manual safety button (reversible) (Fig.1/2 - C). The Cx4 Storm features a manual safety that blocks the trigger. The manual safety can be engaged when the hammer is in the decocked or cocked position, or when the bolt is open or closed. The manual safety button is reversible for right or left hand use.

Automatic Firing Pin Block. The Cx4 Storm has a blocking device that prevents forward movement of the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. This feature is intended to prevent discharge if the carbine is dropped or if the hammer is unintentionally dropped without pulling the trigger.

Loaded chamber indicator (Fig. 2-O). The loaded chamber

indicator is a small tab that protrudes from the bolt when a round is in the chamber. The tab is located on the ejector of the carbine and can be both seen and felt, allowing the user to check the chamber for the increased protrusion of the tab. Please note: The most certain way to check whether a carbine is loaded is to pull back on the bolt and visually inspect the chamber for a round. Loaded chamber indicators are designed primarily to allow noiseless inspection of the carbine to ensure that it is loaded in situations when it may be dangerous to operate the bolt (the action of pulling back on the bolt may make noise and will temporarily render the carbine inoperable) or when it is dark. The loaded chamber indicator is reversible for right or left hand use.

WARNING: In order to permit the use of the Cx4 Storm in emergency situations, even in the case of involuntary dropping or loss of the magazine, these models are NOT provided with a magazine safety. They are therefore capable of firing, if a round is chambered, even if the magazine has not been inserted or if it has been removed or if it has been dislodged from its seat.

Bolt release lever (Fig. 1-D). The bolt release lever allows the closing of the bolt which remains in the open position after the last round from the magazine has been fired (magazine inserted). This permits the user to immediately determine that the carbine does not have a round in the chamber or in the magazine.

Bolt travel stop. This safety system is an inertia device which avoids the complete opening of the bolt in case the carbine is dropped, preventing the accidental introduction of the round into the chamber or the ejection of the chambered cartridge.

Safety on the hammer. The hammer features a device that prevents the disengaging of the hammer itself. This safety is intended to reduce the possibility of discharge of the carbine if it is dropped.

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