Beretta CX4 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Mode d’Emploi
Manual de Instrucciones 
						

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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 Of ficial Distributors
assume no responsibility for product malfunction or for physical
injur y or proper ty damage resulting in whole or in par t 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 manufacturers 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 per taining 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.!
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Illustrations on  pages
2, 3, 54, 55, 170, 171
ENGLISHITALIANOpagina 4
FRANÇAISpage 86
ESPAÑOLpágina 128
We recommend the use of original Beretta spare par ts and
accessories. The use of other manufacturer’s spare par ts
and accessories could cause malfunctions and/or breakages
that will not be covered by the Beretta Warranty. 
						

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CONTENTS
Page
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. 
						

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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 par t of your body
or at another person. This is especially impor tant 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 injur y 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
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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 reduce 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
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4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SURFACE.
Shooting at the sur face of water or at
a rock or other hard sur face
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
par ticular 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 fur ther familiarize yourself with the proper use of
this or other firearms, take a Firearms Safety Course taught
by an exper t in firearms use and safety procedures.
6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.
Store and carr y your firearm so that
dir t or lint does not accumulate in
the working par ts. 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
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are free from any obstruction, like a bullet blocked inside the
barrel due to defective or improper ammunition.
7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION.
Only use factor y-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to
industr y specifications: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI
(U.S.A.). Be cer tain that each round you use is in the proper
caliber or gauge and type for the par ticular 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 car tridge 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 injur y 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
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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 self-
protection, 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 bir th defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious physical injur y. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure.