Mar 9, 2023
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Beretta APX A1
4.5
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$269.99- ✓Affordable
- ✓Good ergonomics
- ✓Reliable
- ✗No co-witness
- ✗Heavier trigger pull weight ~6lbs
Editor’s Note: The Beretta APX A1 was created by taking feedback from various professional and recreational shooters and applying it to their already successful APX platform. Improved ergonomics, aggressive slide serrations, and an upgraded trigger provide a better hand feel and shooting experience than its predecessor. The low bore axis helps reduce muzzle flip and recoil, improving accuracy. Additionally, it features a blacked-out rear sight and tritium front sight combo and is also optics-ready out of the box. Ambidextrous capable controls and interchangeable backstraps round out the feature set and ensure that the APX A1 is a fit for any hand.
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Caliber
9mm Luger
Action
Semi-Auto / Single Action
Weight
29 oz
Barrel Length
3.3in / 4.3in
Overall Length
5.6in / 5.8in
Trigger Pull
~6lbs
Sights
Fixed, low-profile
Finish
Black / Grey
Magazine Capacity
10rd / 15rd / 17rd / 8rd
Features
Affordable
Good ergonomics
Reliable
No co-witness
Heavier trigger pull weight ~6lbs
By The Numbers
Accuracy
The trigger on the A1 is good, and the defined wall contributed greatly to the overall accuracy.
Reliability
Over the course of our test, which consisted of approximately 500 rounds of 115 grain and 147 grain in three different brands, the A1 fed, fired, and ejected without failure.
Customization
This is a relatively new pistol, so the number of custom options is limited, though you can mount up a number of optics on the slide or accessories on the rail.
Ergonomics
The base grip is very well done, and control placement was solid, with everything well within reach. The reversible mag release makes this a true ambidextrous capable pistol.
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FINAL VERDICT
"The APX A1 Full Size pistol has good ergonomics, slide serrations, grip texture, is optics ready, accurate, and reliable, with good capacity is noteworthy. Selling that handgun at a low price is downright tantalizing." - Sean Curtis