Beretta APX : The most underated striker pistol of 2017

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There are a lot of new striker fired gun out there that are new and for some reason they all are getting attention except the Beretta APX. But when I read any review on the APX everyone seems to have great reliability with the APX. Some people may not like its looks or other things but everyone seems to like how reliable it is. I have had mine since March and it's great. People were drawling over the Sig P320 then problems arose. The same for the CZP10 and some people have had rust and other things. Anyone have an APX and have any information on how it's doing ? Mine has been great . I have carried mine through hot and humid weather. No rust at all. It feeds my ammunition new and my own reloads great. If Beretta has a .45acp in it or a compact 9mm I will most likely get one. This is a wonderful and very underrated pistol. I say this even though I am a die hard Glock fan of 23 years. I just don't see why other people aren't praising it like they are the other pistols. The APX may not be pretty but it shoots and functions reliably like it was designed to do. I'll post a picture of mine below. I bought an extra frame for it in the gray color and mixed the black grip with it. Looks nice to me but as I always say function over fashion but let me say that this pistol is all about function !
 

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I like my APX as well. I don't think it looks ugly like some do. Mine's held up just fine (finish and such), but I don't carry mine and I have only shot about 200 or so rounds through it over a few range trips. I would like to see Beretta come out with a version of it that is maybe a tad smaller that the G19. I'm thinking a barrel length of 3.8" and capacity of maybe 14+1 or so, would make a very nice carry gun for me.

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This thing is a unicorn in my area ... never seen one in person, either in a gunshop or at our largest gunshows ...

I've always been a Beretta fan, as an owner of a couple 1934s, an 84, an 85 and multiple 92FSs/M9s ... Without having actual experience with an APX, I'd find it hard to believe that this company would produce an autopistol that wasn't worthy - especially since this esteemed manufacturer took their time in designing and producing a striker-fired pistol (unlike other makers who rushed their polymer-framed striker-fired pistols to market).
 
Their domestic food products are top shelf just like the French possibly better than Eastern European. No reason their handguns can't be good too. I would have no trouble buying something designed/made in Grand Italia.
 
Haven't seen one in person yet but like AZGlock13 I would like to see it in a compact size version.
 
I tried one a while back and it was pretty nice. If I didn't already have so many 9mm Glocks I might have been excites, but it didn't really offer me anything new.

I would take one over an M&P, XD, or Sig 320, for what it is worth.

But, man, its ugly.
 
if im going to buy a tiger stripped gun, its going to be a desert eagle, and I don't think im alone. Im sure its a nice enough tool, but its just too silly looking.
 
Seems to be lots of folks on this forum who are more interested in how this gun looks than how it performs. Must be some beauty contest going on that I don't know about.o_O
 
There are plenty of reliable striker fired pistols on the market, if I’m going to drop a significant amount of my money on one I’d like to get one that not only fits me but also gives me joy to look at. Personal preference only.
 
I handled an APX a few months ago.

The slide cycled smoothly and the fit and finish were pretty good. The ergos did not do anything for me that my VP9 didn't do beter. The sights were fine, the texturing was fine, and the god awful cocking serrations were very easy to get a hold of and manipulate.

What wasn't ok to me was the trigger. It felt a bit heavy, gritty, and the break was just ok. That being said, I have no doubt with some honest use, the trigger would smooth out alright, but would the break improve, I don't know.

The trigger combined with the hideous nature of the design left me feeling very underwhelmed. It killed any interest I had in the gun. I like Beretta guns, and own a 92 variant, and would like a PX4, but not an APX.

However, as others have stated, along with the OP, performance is more important. If the APX is under rated, the reason is this, it offers absolutely nothing over many other reliable designs out there that have been on the market for a long time. It may be a great gun, but it doesn't stand out among a plethora of great guns.

I am genuinely happy for those who really like their APX, but for my plastic fantastic, I'll stick with HK for performance, reliability, AND aesthetics that I like. For reliability in a "no prettier than a hammer" type design, I go with Springfield Armory.
 
The grip and feel of the APX is way better than any polymer gun I have had or held. I use the small grip insert and it's great.
 
tercel89 said:
The grip and feel of the APX is way better than any polymer gun I have had or held. I use the small grip insert and it's great.
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Yes ergonomics are very dependent on the end user. I have the largest backstrap on all four of my plastic guns, and in the case of my VP9 and P30SK, I also have the largest side panels in on the right. I have large hands and need a lot of grip to fill my hand properly, and achieve a proper trigger reach.

So again, HK just works better for me, but may not for you.

I'm not trying to disparage the APX, only offer my opinion on why the reception hasn't been overwhelming quite yet. I suspect they will become more prevalent as they become more available. But they are trying to wedge their way into an already saturated market, and if the gun is in fact under rated, I believe that is the reason.
 
It looks pretty futuristic. Like the pistol a bounty Hunter from the future might carry, lol. My first thought is that the meaty lugs might offer a benefit to racking the slide with gloves on.

It's a duty/ military pistol. Would those lugs snag any more than traditional serrations?

Another modular/chassis pistol. Are they going to offer different frame/slide/barrel configurations like Sig did?
 
Water-Man said:
Seems to be lots of folks on this forum who are more interested in how this gun looks than how it performs. Must be some beauty contest going on that I don't know about.o_O
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When it offers nothing in performance over my Glocks, maybe a nice looking design might have made me desire it, but... nope.

It works, shoots good, but offers me nothing I don't already own.
 
460Shooter said:
If the APX is under rated, the reason is this, it offers absolutely nothing over many other reliable designs out there that have been on the market for a long time. It may be a great gun, but it doesn't stand out among a plethora of great guns.
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Generally speaking, I agree with you.

If you've got a Glock, or an M&P, or HK VP9, or XD9, or any number of other polymer striker fired guns, then there may not be a reason for you to switch to the APX as it is just another good striker fired gun. However, if you've been shooting a 1911, SIG P-Series, CZ 75, or Beretta 92, and you've decided you'd like to get a striker fired gun the APX may be a good place to start.

The APX gives generally better ergonomics than the Glock (unless the Gen 3 G21/G20 fits your hand perfectly, which in your case it probably does, though most don't think so), it also allows you to disassemble the gun without pulling the trigger, it doesn't have the poor accuracy reputation of the M&P, the "competition good", but maybe not "street safe" trigger of the VP9/PPQ, it lacks the grip safety and whatever problems you may find with that of the XD9, etc. It's not a perfect gun, but then none of the other's are either. The APX is just another option, that may give the combination of features that somebody may have been looking for in a striker gun, but have not found up to now. If it works for those folks that's great. Having options is a good thing.

I think the grip is really good, and Beretta even offers a new module without finger grooves if that's what you'd like. The slide treatment does look odd, especially in pictures. However, it is less odd in person, and really works well.
 
JR24 said:
When it offers nothing in performance over my Glocks, maybe a nice looking design might have made me desire it, but... nope.

It works, shoots good, but offers me nothing I don't already own.
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Sooner or later a Glock fanboy shows up.
 
Water-Man said:
Sooner or later a Glock fanboy shows up.
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Lol, if I am a fanboy of anything it is 1911s. I also enjoy Sigs quite a bit. Were I to do the striker thing again (guns, holsters, mags) I'd likely go Walther.

Glock serves me for a plastic striker and the Beretta doesn't add anything new.

But feel free to name call all ya like, says more about you than me.
 
JR24 said:
Lol, if I am a fanboy of anything it is 1911s. I also enjoy Sigs quite a bit. Were I to do the striker thing again (guns, holsters, mags) I'd likely go Walther.

Glock serves me for a plastic striker and the Beretta doesn't add anything new.

But feel free to name call all ya like, says more about you than me.
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Your location tells it all.
 
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