Opinions on Beretta APX?

**Misery Loves Shotguns** · March 7th, 2020, 10:20 PM

I've got APX fever after handling one at the shop when I was buying my 92X compact last week. You're getting Beretta quality for a hell of a price and it feels great in my hand. The specific model I want is the Centurion (compact 15 round) and aside from hearing a few people say it needs NATO spec ammo to run reliably, I can't resist for the price. Who owns one? What are your opinions on it?

**NathanB** · March 8th, 2020, 10:27 AM

It doesn’t seem popular. Mainly because it’s not the prettiest looking chunk of polymer in a saturated market. But from what I’ve seen and handled it’s pretty nice and a solid trigger. It pointed well for me and I believe that the grip modules are interchangeable too. That makes it more appealing if I’m remembering right

**philadelphia patriot** · March 8th, 2020, 11:12 AM

I thought the trigger pull was too heavy on the pistol I dry fired at the gun shop. That’s why I didn’t care for it.

**Misery Loves Shotguns** · March 8th, 2020, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by NathanB

It doesn’t seem popular. Mainly because it’s not the prettiest looking chunk of polymer in a saturated market. But from what I’ve seen and handled it’s pretty nice and a solid trigger. It pointed well for me and I believe that the grip modules are interchangeable too. That makes it more appealing if I’m remembering right

It certainly doesn't seem to be selling well which explains why Beretta lowered the price on them by about $200. I know you can change to different colors but I'm not sure if the different sizes could be used though. I think the compact and centurion have the same slide length so I could get a compact frame and a few mags for it if I wanted.

I tried the trigger on the APX carry and thought it was a bit long but didn't think it was too heavy. Honestly, I'm really not a trigger snob so that means very little to me unless it's S&W SD9 or Sig P250 level terrible.

**jthrelf** · March 8th, 2020, 12:55 PM

For under $300 I feel like it's worth the gamble and likely it will be a great performer. For that price it might end up on my list.

**cruzans** · March 9th, 2020, 06:36 PM

I picked up the APX carry just because I got it new for $280. Endied up loving it! I carry it quite often now. Lightweight, feels great in hand, very accurate, no issues whatsoever first two times at range. As far as trigger, I've never been very picky - it's a glock-like trigger and just fine for me. It can't be beat for the price! I might even consider the APX compact next seeing it's just a few penny's more. I've heard the same as others are saying - fine gun, just never caught on. If you can still get one sub $300 I would not hesitate at all. Check out Sportsmans supply - it's where I got mine. They have some crazy good prices on new firearms. Good luck!