Beretta APX Full Review- Nutnfancy

The Beretta APX does have some quirks. The fieldstrip is strange, the trigger is crunchy, it has a rising/falling safety plunger (shown), and its magazines are very hard to load. Get past all that and you'll find the APX to be competent. In our testing we found the APX to be accurate, totally reliable [save for some non-LSHOs], and comfortable to shoot. It is high value for the price paid and it seems Beretta did indeed square this pistol away in terms of reliability and durability in preparation for the XM17 Modular Handgun System competition. It does not exceed Sig P320, Canik TP9, Walther PPQ, Glock 19/17/34, Steyr M9, XDM 9, CZ P10C or a few others in any area but it does at least meet and uphold their high standards. That's saying something. If you'd like to add an interesting polymer gun to the collection, this is a good candidate.
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[@Murphy82nd]

I own the Glock, the P320, and the APX. I like the trigger on the APX better than the Glock. I think the APX is a more refined pistol than the P320.

[@Likeashotgun-wl1cm]

Dudes, this gun looks nothing like s glock imo. When these two pistols share the screen, APX makes the Glock look old& cheap.

[@michaelturk1551]

when i first saw the Beretta apx I said it looks like a glock if a glock looked good

[@mmabagain]

No Better Than a Glock???? I must disagree!! The grip angle is much, much better on the APX!! I always wanted a Glock because of their reputation for dependability but after trying several times I just gave up. I could not stop pointing upward with the Glock no matter how many draw and points I tried. Now I can have the dependability of Glock along with pointability.

[@nutnfancy]

The Beretta APX is a competent pistol. It features a distinguishing slide to set itself apart from the GLOCK which it does copy in some ways. We found it to be accurate, totally reliable, lightweight, and fun to shoot. The trigger could be improved and it probably will be as time goes on. At the price discussed, the Beretta APX is a recommended purchase and I predict it will gain traction in the competitive combat pistol market. While it does not do anything better than the established competition it DOES do it as well and that's saying something. -nutnfancy

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

nutnfancy manufacturers have one HELL of a time trying to stand out now! All want a signature look that everyone will recognize a a glance. Trying to reinvent the wheel basically. It will only make engineers have to work 10X harder to come out with something NEW! We are going to get some ridiculousness that's just desperately thrown out to see what gets attention or sticks. But all in all it's the consumers that are ultimately going to win! Only downside I can think of is you buy something cool only to have something better come out the very next week!

[@nutnfancy]

Very true, I don't blame them. Just trying to differentiate themselves. -nutn

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

nutnfancy exactly WHY we need to be critical of them! I remember when there wasn't much choice, 1911 or revolver was pretty much it! I also remember the response Glock got at first. A whole lot of "I'm not gonna carry a plastic TOY!" LOL Now it's the standard all are based on and we have a clamoring to be the next "Glock"!

[@coconutpete5207]

Another company late to the striker fired, not new to polymer, CZ P10C looks like it has the ability to check a lot of TNP requirements. Hate that it went the Glock copy route and away from slide inside the rails CZ pattern, but everything else seems to be on point. Anxious for a review of one....if you can even find one.

[@servodav6410]

Will I watch both? YES!!! My problem with the APX is purely a 2nd type of cool thing...I just don't like how it looks.

[@boss350z5]

glock boys wish any glock looked that good... besides the trigger guard, it looks nothing like a glock IMO...

[@treerat7631]

BOSS 350z ugly ass hell

[@pilgrimprepper4075]

My APX shoots circles around my G19... It ain't even close.

[@folkblues4u]

Glock has been coasting on its name and reputation for the better part of a decade. They were once the best, most affordable semi auto pistol on the market... But, today, there are half a dozen manufacturers who make a better quality firearm (right outta the box), for about the same (or less) money than your beloved Glock. Basically, Glock fanboys are the Apple fanboys of the handgun world. Even though there's (now) a bunch of phones and computers that are far better on the market, they still suckle from the teet of Apple... just like Glock nuts.

[@mic187x2]

They didn't have to . The 92/M9 was the gun to have for yrs.They had the US military contract. Police departments most notably LAPD. Massive representation in movies and tv shows. Excellent civilian sales.

[@lukewarm1740]

Beretta print ad. Italian model holding this pistol looking all hot and bothered. Caption: Ribbed for her pleasure.

[@ryangross628]

I would appreciate a Px4 review. I'm not an owner of one, and my interest are moving away from SF into DA/SA types for EDC. I enjoy the in-video polling, and IDC how you stage your content (infield first/table top second). I watch every GRV religiously, and most of the other content...

[@DB.KOOPER]

CZ is the best way to carry DA/SA hands down. P-07 or P-01, both are amazing pistols in every respect. The PX4 is an answer to a question I've never asked and an ugly, odd-handling one at that with really terrible controls and a safety that has no place on a DA/SA gun.

[@dennertuber4982]

The PX4 is the better pistol. You'll understand that once you grow up.

[@fabfrenchies1974]

Denner Tuber fanboy talk

[@cstarr3240]

I own both a Beretta Px4 and a CZ 75 P-01. The CZ is the better gun, and certainly better for carry. The Px4 (in .40) has very easy to manipulate controls, but that comes at a cost; the slide release and safety tend to dig into my side when I carry it. However, the CZ seems more prone to gathering a bit of rust on things like the grip screw if you carry close to your body and you live in a warm environment. The CZ is incredibly accurate, more accurate than the Kimber Raptor, Beretta M9A1, and Glock 22 that I had at the range at the same time. I was hitting close to 50% on a steel plate between 60 and 100 yards standing with the CZ. Much less was my success with the others that day (and the people I was at the range with were able to hit better with the CZ than the others, too). I don't dislike my Beretta; it was my carry for a long time, and I still occasionally carry it in colder weather. But I think if you want a DA/SA hammer fired gun, you'd probably be better off with a CZ. But, you know... chacun a son gout.

[@dennertuber4982]

If you say so. I own Glock's as well. Do you own a PX4?

[@ethr95awd]

if you're afraid to pull the trigger in order to field strip, sell all your guns, now. Love my PX4.

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

AMAZING TIMES!! New guns seem to come out EVERYDAY! I remember when we had to wait forever for something new! Good times we live in Dudes!

[@TheArbyk]

PLEASE RUN THE PX4 SILLY AND DO A REVIEW!

[@mag318]

We are fortunate to have so many good choices out their when it comes to polymer framed striker fired pistols. I've owned them all and IMO the APX is one of the best. I love the ergonomics and on my particular example the trigger is superb, much better than my Glocks. I just bought a CZ P10c and that too looks to be a really good pistol though I haven't shot it yet. I agree with you on the Caniks, I have a TP9 SA and the newer Elite and the triggers on both are IMO the best of all the polymer framed pistols. Go figure since it's also the most affordable pistol line. Thanks for another great review.

[@texanmarksman7879]

The PX4 is a cool gun.

[@DB.KOOPER]

Only if by "cool" you mean hideous and vastly overhyped.

[@wi1dwater742]

Dee-Bee Kooper Saying it looks hideous is just your opinion, I've always liked how it looked. But I don't see how you could say it's over hyped, it never reached the same notoriety of the 92, Glocks, or the Springfield XD's.

[@dennertuber4982]

I own 3 of them, a compact has been my edc since 2011. PX4's are one of the best SA/DA pistols on the market. I really dig the compact.

[@texanmarksman7879]

thinking about picking up a compact. i carry a cz 2075 RAMI bd and i love DA/SA guns, but doesnt the compact version not have the rotating action? if it doesnt, id rather have the larger version for the less common/interesting action. also not sure if i could give up carrying the cz. love that thing

[@dennertuber4982]

The compact has the rotating barrel and is my favorite of the three. Slightly smaller dimensions than a G19. Hard to beat a CZ, but if anything could it would be the PX4 Compact. If you like DA/SA pistols, it's one to have.

[@glockensig]

Is this another Golden Age of handguns?!

[@EricKPoorManPrepper]

I believe it is,.. but thats just me. Its a buyers market right now ! So buy if you can,.. IMO prices will only go up especially with the salesman in chief out of office,....and IF someone does come along thats anti gun in 2020 or 2024 they only go up in value,....

[@External2737]

glockensig,. It is golden age. Now get this gun, P320, VP9, PPC/PPQ/CCP,M&P 2,0 and a few others onto the Cali roster!

[@BollocksThreeofThem]

Great review, Nutn. I really like the change in format. Though I do miss POU discussion. The APX does one thing better than Glock and that is to be a leftie friendly design. It might only be 10% of the market, but that's not nothing. I would love to see a review on the PX4, as I've always felt it was both handsome and underappreciated. Keep it coming!

[@Hawkeyepenny]

I love the patches.

[@TacticalDoodle]

Thanks, man! It's funny but I always worry when I make them. It's weird how a dumb doodle on the back of a napkin can end up in the world in a fully-rendered shirt/patch/hat set. I'm glad you like it!

[@psa1c]

I picked up an APX a couple of weeks ago. I wasn't too impressed when I first got it but after shooting it I was amazed at how good it is. For me; shot way better than my glocks and was way more comfortable. Trigger guard may look similar but the APX actually has a trigger guard big enough for adult sized hands and has a nice undercut to it.

[@whitehummus3772]

"Hey Nutnfancy, review this gun I can't afford" along with "Hey Nutnfancy, review this gun I bought so I can feel good about my purchase." That seems to be how these go. Btw thank you for the videos Nutnfancy. Enjoy them all.

[@Overonator]

Can you do a 9mm modern (last 2 years) striker shootout between all these guns?

[@holmiumh]

Overonator Are you ready for a 3 hr video?

[@Overonator]

holmiumh Yes sir I am.

[@TacticalDoodle]

I'd bet it's just like the carbine 'best of' vid we shot together. Glock 17, XD(M), PPQ would prolly round out his top 3 with honor mention for the TP9. Glocks are still immensely tough to beat, especially when you factor in parts & support to them. Not too many pistols out there have readily available 30 round mags for it! Hell, i think the last 938 mag I got could've bought me 1.5 of the supersticks for the glock. For most folks starting out their collection (and if things change politically, they may be stuck with what they get forever) a glock is it. They have a good amount of commonality between mags, holsters, parts, training, on top of a truly game-changing pistol that has been proven the world over. If they've got a system going though, each of it's competitors has something to add and improve on. XDm's are super easy to shoot, the TP9 is a high-value (at least I'd say) VP9 from another mother, and the PPQ is a master-class in german/affordable/reliable/easyshooting 9mm doublestack design. Any buyer today faces the greatest dilemma of all though: how to choose between a field of superb, increasingly evenly-matched competitors.

[@Overonator]

MarkDrummer what's that?

[@alcoyot]

"Cold hammer forged" such a marketing term. Makes it sound like it's made by a huge guy in Siberia with a sledgehammer

[@johnedgeworth453]

A friend just bought the APX, so I thought I would look a your review of the weapon. Listening to your excellent review, I heard you mention that you shot competitively while you were in the Guard. Since I served, I love everyone who has served whether active or reserve, so thanks for your service. Thanks also for not saying I served but "just in the Guard or just in the Army Reserve". The Soldiers that served in a reserve capacity did double duty and should be commended for it. So if your service was 3 years or 20 years, THANKS again!

[@josephchovit4111]

As soon as I heard new patches I paused the video and bought 3. TNP 4 life!

[@MegaScorpio43]

Before the video starts I'm calling it....He'll compare it to a glock. I like the videos but every pistol is compared with a glock when a glock us subpar compared to many of these pistols.

[@BudLigit88]

Are you left eye dominant? looks like you tilt your head slightly to the right when you shoot....i hate being right handed, and left eye dominant,

[@MrBill-mq7ti]

I think you're wrong my friend at least as far as the P320 goes. I have the 320 Carry and swap between that, the Compact and Subcompact modules all the time depending on what I'm wearing or where I'm going. The full length slide may not be as handy, but the shorter barrel is easy to carry IWB. I can also swap the large frame for me, to the small for my wife, while at the range. I think a lot of companies will be going to the modular system. Great job on your videos, a lot of work put into a review.

[@glockensig]

I swap my P320 from 357Sig to 40S&W and back...so there's that too!!

[@Murphy82nd]

That's great for you, but I think you're the minority of P320 owners overall. That may change over time as the exchange kits become more readily available and hopefully less expensive.

[@TacticalDoodle]

Hey, it's cool that you put it to use, but it's still not something most people do. It's not a drawback of the design, it's cool and preferable for the consumer because it opens a lot more options than a single setup, but I'd rather have a full firearm if the difference in cost is 30% more than the conversion kit. Just a quick search (not super accurate #'s) Sig's website has a conversion kit for $407 from them, while bouncing on gunbroker I see prices from $380 to $570 for completed 320's with all calibers/sizes, etc. If I'm ever in a WROL type of situation, I'd rather have two pistols up and running instead of tossing my unprepared neighbor a conversion kit and sending him on a fetch quest to find a 320 frame. Now, if it comes with the kit, cool! You're getting some extra value out of that. If you're restricted in how many serials you have, it's also great. But I worry (sig seems to love this stuff) that the marketing folks see conversion kits as a cash cow because they now have high-production parts they can sell along with each system. It all depends on the cost, and the amount I'm paying for the extra kit that makes it worth it. For just swapping frames, that's cool if it's my only pistol. I can see trying to maximize my grip zone for whatever I'm carrying day to day. I do that now, just with extended finger rests anyway, but for most users that's more of an enthusiast capability. If you care enough to like it, rock on! But the majority of folks buying it will leave it in the case and forget about it for long stretches of time. :/ Hopefully the pricing will come down it as production ramps up. A full conversion kit really shouldn't be that much, especially if it starts getting more contracts. $150 for a .40 convo? I'm in.

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

TacticalDoodle I think $250 would even be fair, but for $300 and above I'm out and would rather put another $200 with it for a whole new pistol.

[@bellshooter]

Are you sighting cross eyed? Right hand and left eye dominant? First time I noticed!

[@psychobilly4162]

I'd reeeally like a compact version.

[@QarthCEO]

Only with striker fired pistols do people complain about another entry in the market. No one is bitching every time a new pump action shotgun is introduced. What is with that?

[@DocMitchell69]

Xaro Xhoan Daxos New pump actions??

[@jonnytestnj2668]

I carry a Glock 26 daily and I believe I'm in the minority when I say I like the stock sight picture, but the plastic sights aren't very rugged. I had my rear sight drift pretty significantly under normal carry conditions which is unacceptable in my opinion.

[@chrisstookey9871]

Great vid. I like the arrangement of the footage this way. I really like the APX.

[@asianky1e30]

I'd totally watch a PX4 review Nutn! Should you have had one out already it may have influenced my purchase of the CZ P07. Or maybe not, but we'll never know!

[@emgeorge105]

like the trigger reset on the APX, best I've experienced on a pistol out of the box. Easily matches the Sig SRT reset. Beretta seems to have done their homework.

[@DonkeyBuns]

Why does everyone say the latest striker fired guns look like Glocks? XD There isn't much you can do with strike fired pistols that isn't already done. Basic design shouldn't be called Glock-like. More-so just good, common striker-f design.

[@mncam567]

definitely look better then a glock

[@flyingbeagles8328]

I like the look of the pistol better than most of its competitors. The model that I tried had a trigger that felt consistent throughout with a clean break. The modular aspect probably pushes its versatility ahead of competitors and should make this gun a winner in the market.

[@tannerhutton5888]

I see you reference the CZ P10C in your notes... CZ review coming soon? I would be very happy to see a nutnfancy review of such a hyped pistol. I'll admit that I like CZ's but I do wonder if the P10C is a bit overblown.

[@snakeplysken]

sig p320 convinced me to think outside springfield and glock. thanks for the honest reviews!

[@louisclemento9982]

I'm a retired/disabled (line of duty) LEO & want to thank you Nutn, love your vids. Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us. Wish I could be in the Utah mountains with a cool dude like you.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Patches are awesome!

[@johnski4709]

The real test: Beretta APX or the Steyr L9/M9? I'd still take the Steyr ! :)

[@nutnfancy]

I'd take the Steyr M9 over this easily. Agree. -nutnfancy

[@OneInTheRiver]

nutnfancy do you have a review of that?

[@MegaScorpio43]

For reliability and durablility I'd take the Beretta

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

John Ski steyr!

[@Kazues_]

he does. it posted about two weeks ago.

[@u4n273]

Great review style. Nutn, are you still in airsoft? You know in countries with strict gun laws, this is often the only way to do the sport. And did you guys notice the prices for airsoft are getting to the level of live guns? (For the high level quality tools that is.)

[@ripcordjr5696]

The Beretta APX is a high quality weapon. Very good machining and a very strong well built frame made to last the life of the weapon. The Beretta APX is superior to my Glock 19 and on level with my HK VP9 in my opinion. I only hope Beretta makes her in sub/compact size.

[@nicholasquintero1080]

It looks like half M&P and half Glock with a touch of Walther. I really like the height of the bore axis.

[@davidcald6843]

The back straps are extremely easy to change so no worries there folks. I haven't seen many reviewers on youtube do the takedown on this gun correctly. It's so unbelievably easy to field strip (easier than the m9). Part of this problem is that in the manual beretta only shows how to field strip the gun using the striker deactivator button. So I think everyone is just guessing until they somehow manage to get the slide off. Next time just don't lock the slide back and it will come right off nice and easy. (the easiest gun I've disassembled is the PX4) as always I really liked the honest review nutnfancy just give that takedown another look if ya get the chance. Keep the vids coming! PS. I think I was on the same lane as you 2 weeks ago shooting the first rounds through my APX. Love my fellow utahns!

[@deeremeyer1753]

Since Glocks are "Perfection", a gun can be "perfect" and yet not be "better than" a Glock. At least on Planet Glocksucker.

[@Satchmoeddie]

Italian Glock, German Glock, Turkish Glock, American Glock, or Arab Glock? I have the Caracal F model now, and I love it. The G17 is gone into lockup. The Carcal is 18+1 rounds of 9mm Para, made in the United Arab Emirates. I bought mine used from my local police auction so ALL that money stayed right in my community. I love the Caracal F! Until I get my shoulder surgery, my Glocks are locked in the safe. Beretta APX has a nice slide. I can get on it with heavy gloves and the same with the big trigger guard. I am not going to go buy one though. I am using the PX4 Compact Carry Storm right now, with the comp trigger, comp hammer, special sights Wilson Combat springs. It is a poly pistol that shoots like a darn fine steel pistol. That is my EDC, or the Sig P228R is my EDC. I just prefer hammer fired, I guess, but when I can't drag a 15 round pistol around, I got to the Glock 43, and Beretta 3032 backup. Yeah, my backup has a backup. It's another gun to have. Now that Glock's patents are mostly expired, actual gun makers are making better Glocks than Glock makes. Why am I not surprised? I did change the frame housing for my P320. The grip module change out procedure for the APX is a pain in the ass, compared to the P320.

[@colewilliams767]

+Nutnfancy Just fyi. I hear you miss speak a lot about ISO 9001. ISO 9001 is a quality system documentation standard. it does not have anything to do with actual quality inspection procedures. It's about how you document it. at a basic level it's just documenting what you do and the. doing it like that every time. You can say "we inspect 1 out of every 1000000 million parts" and as long as that's what you do you are fine. ISO accreditation does not mean rigerous quality standards. it means you satisfy their documentation requirements and pay your dues to remain accredited.

[@IndicacannaJones]

Puke, the arrogance of Glockheads is probably the most aggravating thing surrounding Glock before you even get to the gun. No, Glock isn't the standard from which *all* other guns are judged, they're the standard by which those who worship Glock judge all other guns. Because, remember, Glock is the only gun that has managed to figure out reliability. (sarcasm)

[@erickmatta2189]

Even though i love my PPQ, Steyr m9a1 & TP9's, this pistol is just so unique looking and seems to be a solid straightforward design. might have to pick one up! i also have Ruger American compact 9mm & 45acp full size & can't figure out why i'm struggling to shoot those accuratel. other than that(lol), i like just about everything else about the new rugers.

[@phattcat69]

I carried a PX4 for a few years. in .40 cal. it was ok. seemed a bit barrel heavy to me. turned it into the home pistol and went back to EDC M&P 9mm..

[@Toxic9813]

What if I’m not just another dumbass civilian? I mean I’m another dumbass but I’m technically an enlisted servicemember (navy) is there a patch for that? Lol

[@atlascormac6273]

CZ P10C

[@Harkonnen33778]

SMH Glock Fan Boys

[@partyanimal8851]

It doesn't do anything better then a glock!, so I gotta pass on this pistol.. when you gonna review on the FN509 and CZp10c

[@Furnaceguy1978]

Have yet to shoot one, but side by side better point than glock would be, Iron sights saving you 100+/- $$$ the lines on it are more appealing to me for eye candy. some small points.

[@jakesshopandtracktalk1835]

I know the comments are shut down, but I waited on the review because I already knew what you and Mike thought of the gun. No biggie.

[@947969]

why are people complaining the more options the better and the more competition between manufacturers would mean better prices and to me it looks way more like the m&p then glock espesily to the rear of the gun....

[@harveygussow8852]

A Beretta is a Beretta and a Glock is a Mattel. Im sorry if this ruffles your feathers but just because it was first doesn't mean im going to buy it. The more you want more rounds the harder it is going to be to load.

[@mexygnome]

Been waiting for a patch iteration of the "another dumbass civilian" design. kudos.

[@jamesmuzzillo9994]

I bought the new dumbass civilian patch, I like the format and will watch both videos.

[@lhbeeler]

C'mon Nutn! Do the Neos!!!!! Been waiting for ages for that one!!!! :) And its a .22! You gotta love for the .22!

[@ag111ga]

They all try to imitate the Glock and a lot of them are good pistols but none of them can even approach the simplicity of the Glock, even after so many years.

[@Greg_M308]

To your question Nutn... I like shooting footage only with you talking, not raw shooting with no talking.

[@jamesbreen7394]

Px4's are lame as balls. If you want something weird like it the Grand Powers are slightly less lame.

[@fire1777]

Alot of profit in that plastic. Everybody wants in on it. They are letting the gun hobby get boring.

[@TheSuburban15]

Completely uninterested in DA/SA pistol reviews, FWIW

[@TravisDawkins]

R.I.P gnat at 10:51 . Gone, but not forgotten.....I've started a gofundme for the gnat's family.

[@ChrisLoew]

Respectfully ditch the comments, don't care about Joe Bob, I care about Nutnfancy...

[@nathanatramp]

Posting the footage beforehand is the way to go. I like the change of format.

[@carolusrex5305]

The text you write on screen is FAR too small to read on phone or tablet (which many of us view on). Could you make it bigger please Nutn? Thanks for all your hard work! I value your opinion tremendously!

[@nutnfancy]

+Karl Liljekvist It's a funky problem to deal with, for sure. Big enough to read on phones nets complaints from the comp/tv crowd (and it looks like it's accidental) but it's basically a blur on bigger systems. It's passed along though!- Doodle

[@dalephillips8250]

I want one but for the record I have no interest in glock. They are not the great pistol that they are made out to be...the APX is far better than the glock from the other reviews that I have seen on it. You can't go wrong with Beretta.

[@funwithguns4651]

Dale Phillips Awesome opinion! Glad we've got that in the record forever!

[@dalephillips8250]

FunwithGuns welcome anytime

[@ChuckNorris-kq3zp]

someone needs to do an abuse test of the apx. I think it would kick glocks ass.

[@WHYvernmaster]

Is that a Slowpoke on the "just another dumbass civilian" patch? Or have I just been playing way too much Pokémon?

[@AgentOneRep]

WHYvernMaster it really does look like it.

[@deanriver9388]

Best looking gun I've seen in a long time. I would like to see it with no front serations

[@pete5668]

Glock and M&P had a baby. This Beretta is the result.

[@DAP-1776]

Glock 19 fs review, canik tp9 elite review would be cool

[@trevor79led]

You don't have to lock back the slide to disassemble.

[@ArmedCivilian556]

Maybe if the price point was more competitive ($475.00 with 2/extra mags it would draw more attention leading to more $ales

[@Thrawnmulus]

I just watched an 80's action movie, I thought tactical stuff was Heckler black with Koch red accents

[@TacticalDoodle]

it's HK, and the optic is at least 14" long and mounted a little wonky because the set armorer can't get the claw mount straight on the rubber gun. Unless it's a laser sight, then it's just over the irons! Or a nickel-coated 1911. Wait, what did Cobra use?

[@yankchef4067]

Nutn that safariland gls holster should fit this gun, you try it?

[@galamonkey]

I see the APX failing to achieve lift. I work at a huge privately owned gun store, and nobody is interested in it excited about the APX. Nobody has ever came in asking to see it, nor have they ever even mentioned it. Realistically no reason for me to recommend it to someone over a Glock, M&P, P320, PPQ, VP9, etc.

[@coltonkendrick]

yea i so just bought an andry owl and a suck less name tape

[@robertmurray1656]

I feel like the czp10 and fn509 were better

[@n2dadarknight]

Nano on steroids. Replaceable grip frame, swappable safety, striker system seems the same (looking at video. I wish they would have made this an upgrade to the nano and release with ARX to compliment each other.

[@EricKPoorManPrepper]

I LOVE Seeing a new gun from a company known for hammer guns,.. Ive waited for this gun for 3 years since the Abu-Dhabi shot,.. Very happy its finally out....It looks like a REALLY Flat shootin pistol,...Its easier to push the button and rotate the lever with the slide forward,.. then pull trigger..only sayin so you can try that,. Hickok has a vid showing it too

[@kevinbrady75]

it looks nothing like a glock lol complete opposite

[@JunebugsCustomBaits]

yawn...does the market really need another polymer framed 9mm Lego pistol?

[@grenmoyo3968]

Mark Mclean yes apparently. need to make some money off their development for the MHS m9 replacement.

[@JoshFranz]

I think it looks like the Smith SD9VE. Speaking of, are you going to do a review on that poor man's Glock now that Smith and Wesson released it in FDE and gray? SD9 review by nutnfancy!

[@MrLuckeastwood]

the vid title should be ribbed for her pleasure

[@gpants1481]

Just saying at 4:20 ;) comment by "The AR Guy" "ARX?...THE FART AT 3:32 SOUNDED A BIT WET. HAHAHA." lol could not help but point that out.

[@leroym6762]

That gnat was dead. It just didn't know it.

[@CheifDegenerate]

I do a lot of work with/for my local PD. My local PD and surrounding county she offices did some pistol testing to replace their Glock's. And they invited me to tag along. Several officers dislike their Glock service pistols (keep in mind the LEO CANNOT modify their service guns like civilians can). the list of pistols that I saw there. Beretta APX Walther PPQ and P99 9/40 HK P30 and VP9/40 FNH FN509 Springfield XD mod.2 and XDm Sig P320/P250 Glock 17/19/21/22/23 CZ P-10c P-07. Not going to get into how each and every pistol performed. But like you said. The APX didn't "outperform" and other pistols in terms of function. But it didn't "under-perform" either. I will say that the slide serrations proved to be much more manageable than all the others. no matter what's on your hands. Wet, sweat, mud, blood, grease, guts, etc..... no matter where you grip the slide you get enough grip to rack the slide. the APX, P99, P320, and FN509 were the best performers. in the end they chose the P320 (mostly for the modularity along with the different size/caliber configurations)

[@Khanclansith]

that "what does it do differently?" is the massive buzz killer isn't it? For me it will take a model bringing a lot of new, interesting and useful things to the table for me to buy a new 9x19 pistol. I have a full sized Glock, a FNX, a 1911, a subcompact Glock and a P250 compact slide on a subcompact grip. The APX just doesn't bring anything new here.

[@jmount411]

i does suck to say and I'm not a fanboy I'm just keeping it real but nothing really does anything better in the striker fired guns than Glocks or M&Ps so why buy it besides cool factor which is perfectly fine I've​ bought guns just because I thought they were cool. But if I gotta grab a striker fired gun I have more confidence in Glock or M&P's than anything else

[@terifarley4770]

There will be a replacment trigger I'm sure. But why, just get a P320 or an HK VP9, or glock. I have the nano and love it, the G43 is a better trigger than the nano, but I kinda like the heavier pull of the nano for a pocket gun. Vague similarities of the fire control between apx and nano. My nano outshoots my g23! So Beretta's making accurate guns nowadays!

[@chzzyg2698]

It still looks like a great gun to me. The only question that was brought up is, "What does it have that the Glock doesn't?", and now that nearly a year has passed since it was released, it's the price. I think the APX has Glock beaten just like most pistols that have been put out in the past year. I'm now stuck deciding between the APX, P-10C, Steyr M9A1, and the M&P 2.0 Compact for my next purchase.

[@DB.KOOPER]

The "Function > Form" mantra I go by likes the slide serrations but the rest of me thinks it's but ugly so... I will remain torn on that point but I also have 3 CZ's with forward serrations that are about as good looking as a pistol can be (both P-07 and 09 as well as a P10C) so the Beretta would be a hard sell to want to make me want to buy one. The frame/grip looks, to me, like an M&P (Yuk) with better moulding (minus the finger grooves) or even a bit like the CZ P10c (awesome pistol BTW) and I actually like the concept of serializing the trigger group and the ability to change the frame. Even if I never use the feature, I think it's smart and I like the OD and FDE frames personally. Still don't see ever buying one, much like the truly "never gonna happen" PX4 Storm series.