{"id":1611,"date":"2023-11-09T05:11:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1611"},"modified":"2023-11-09T05:11:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:11:13","slug":"gun-review-beretta-apx-a1-compact-9mm-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1611","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review: Beretta APX A1 Compact 9mm Pistol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-696x522.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0231.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_0231\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The APX A1 Compact is Beretta\u2019s mid-size addition to their striker-fired, 9mm carry gun market. It has quite a different look than the 92\u2019s I\u2019ve long associated Beretta with, joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-beretta-apx-a1-full-size-9mm-pistol\/\">APX family<\/a> Beretta has worked hard to refine over the last several years.<\/p>\n<p>At 27.7 ounces unloaded with a 3.7-inch barrel, it\u2019s significantly heavier than the smaller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/first-look-berettas-new-optics-ready-apx-a1-carry-9mm-pistol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APX A1 Carry<\/a> (3-inch barrel) subcompact with a longer barrel\u2026but a mere 1.3 ounces lighter than the APX A1 Full Size with its 4.25-inch barrel. Being right between both offerings, would Goldilocks consider it \u201cjust right?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Like it\u2019s Bigger APX A1 Full Size brother, Beretta incorporated a number of great features into this gun, including an extended beavertail, interchangeable backstraps, a front red fiber optic front sight, reversible mag release, and an optics-ready slide.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542868 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-265x198.jpg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0233-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Optics-ready is truly the standard nowadays, but typically costs more than a traditional iron-sight-only pistol. At $499 MSRP \u2014 only about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Fberetta-apx-a1-compact-9mm-luger-37in-matte-black-pistol-151-rounds%2Fp%2F1832560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$400 retail<\/a> \u2014 the APC A1 Compact is a very handy combination of features for a surprisingly affordable price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ammunition for this and all TTAG reviews is sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ammo To Go<\/a>. You can support TTAG by shopping at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ammo To Go<\/a>\u00a0for ammunition and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542864 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-265x198.jpg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0237-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If I were to describe this pistol in one word, it would be\u2026robust. It\u2019s honestly on the bulky side and heavier than I \u2014 someone with a smaller frame \u2014 would use for every day carry. Run out of ammo, though, and it could inflict some serious damage as a blunt object.<\/p>\n<p>While the APX A1 Compact\u2019s stippling is aggressive and I greatly appreciate it above and on the magazine release, I would have liked to see more towards the front of the slide. The diagonal slide serrations are aggressive and easy to grab, but are a bit sharp for my liking.<\/p>\n<p>Being able to manipulate the slide in less-than-ideal conditions is important, but press too far into these deep, rectangular indentations and you may feel them a bit too poignantly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542866 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-265x198.jpg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542866 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0228-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Aside from that mostly cosmetic quibble, the APX A1 Compact\u2019s controls are very easy to manipulate, particularly the slide stop, which is larger than most. Also larger than usual is the serrated combat trigger guard with a high undercut. This leaves lots of room for gloved hands. This extra room comes with a tradeoff \u2014 a shorter two-slot Picatinny rail for accessories.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542846\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-542846 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-560x373.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-542846 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0088-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Alex Gavel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The ambidextrous slide release, reversible magazine release, and interchangeable backstraps scream inclusivity, catering to a wide variety of shooters. The pistol also comes with two magazines, either 10 rounds or 15 depending on state restrictions. (Extended magazines and spacers are available aftermarket.) This is almost double the capacity of the APX A1 Compact, which packs eight rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Concerning concealability, I didn\u2019t have a test holster, but I knew right away this gun was heavier than I\u2019m comfortable carrying on a regular basis. While I\u2019ll trade weight for greater capacity, the 15-round flush mag capacity of the APX A1 Compact mirrors that of a number of other smaller, lighter, striker-fired pistols.<\/p>\n<p>Where this really gun shines is in its reliability and shootability. The extended beavertail kept my hand conveniently out of the way while providing an overt reference point for a proper grip.<\/p>\n<p>I ran several hundred rounds through the pistol, trying different brands and loads, and it didn\u2019t malfunction once. It tore through everything I put through it, though with some mixed results.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542845\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-542845 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-560x373.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-542845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0071-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Alex Gavel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Berretta designed the APX A1 Compact for self-defense. Defensive scenarios generally occur at close ranges\u2026usually under ten yards. The APC A1 Compact more than accurate enough in the proper hands to effectively end a threat at those distances. However, this isn\u2019t a match grade pistol and has a fairly spongey trigger.<\/p>\n<p>I shot for groups at 25 yards off a rest with the factory iron sights. While I\u2019m not the best pistol shot in the world, I\u2019m comfortable saying I\u2019m more capable than the average concealed carry permit holder. With that in mind, while I didn\u2019t have any truly stellar groups and I definitely pulled a shot or two, my experience is representative of what the average person may achieve.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542843 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-700x466.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542843 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0055.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>My test gun definitely favored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/index.php\/cName\/pistol-ammo-9mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speer\u2019s 124 grain Gold-Dot Personal Protection<\/a> over the other ammunition I tried. I pulled two shots out of the main group, with eight of ten shots landing in a 2-inch by 1-inch group.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Premium\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/index.php\/cName\/pistol-ammo-9mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">124 grain Law Enforcement Tactical HST<\/a> also did decently well, yielding a 2.5-inch to 3-inch group. The APX A1 Compact gun didn\u2019t like Federal\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/index.php\/cName\/pistol-ammo-9mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">115 grain American Eagle FMJ<\/a> range ammo as much. The target looked more like a shotgun pattern than a group compared to the hollow-point personal defense loads.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-542844 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-560x373.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-542844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0057-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>While the APX A1 Compact has no manual safety, it does have a trigger blade safety, firing pin block, out of battery safety, loaded chamber indicator and a striker deactivation button. This last feature allows you to disassemble the pistol without pulling the trigger.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542869 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-265x198.jpg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-542869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0234-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The APX A1 Compact is an ultra-reliable addition to Beretta\u2019s APX family. While it wouldn\u2019t be my first choice for every day concealed carry, largely due to its weight and capacity combination compared to other compact pistols, it has some intriguing features at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Fberetta-apx-a1-compact-9mm-luger-37in-matte-black-pistol-151-rounds%2Fp%2F1832560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">very affordable price<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Specifications: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Fberetta-apx-a1-compact-9mm-luger-37in-matte-black-pistol-151-rounds%2Fp%2F1832560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beretta 9mm APX A1 Compact Pistol<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Caliber: 9mm<br \/>Magazine Capacity: 15 (10-round and extended mags also available.)<br \/>Action: Striker Fired<br \/>Frame Material: Polymer<br \/>Overall Height: 5.2\u201d<br \/>Overall Width: 1.3\u201d<br \/>Overall Length: 6.9\u201d<br \/>Sight Radius: 5.7\u201d<br \/>Barrel Length: 3.7\u201d<br \/>Weight Unloaded: 27.7 oz.<br \/>MSRP: $499 (about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Fberetta-apx-a1-compact-9mm-luger-37in-matte-black-pistol-151-rounds%2Fp%2F1832560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$399 retail<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Style: * * * *<\/strong><br \/>The extended beavertail and serrations give this pistol an eye-catching look. Beretta also added some styling to the stippling and index pads. Like its full-size brother, this is an improvement over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-beretta-apx-full-size-striker-fired-pistol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">original APX design<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ergonomics: * * * *<\/strong><br \/>The APX A1 Compact is very comfortable in the hand and easy to shoot long shot strings at the range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carryability: * * \u00bd<\/strong><br \/>This gun is on the heavier side of the compact 9mm category without offering any greater capacity. It is 4.07 ounces heavier unloaded than an unloaded G19.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliability: * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>The APX A1 Compact functioned 100% reliably with no jams or failures to feed over several hundred rounds using a wide variety of range and personal defense ammunition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall: * * * \u00bd<\/strong><br \/>This is a full-featured, reliable option with great features and good ergonomics. That said, it may not be well suited for those who want to carry a lighter firearm. If you are looking for a solid 9mm pistol from a well-respected manufacturer and a very affordable price, the APX A1 Compact is definitely worth a look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-beretta-apx-a1-compact-9mm-pistol\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The APX A1 Compact is Beretta\u2019s mid-size addition to their striker-fired, 9mm carry gun market. It has quite a different look than the 92\u2019s I\u2019ve long associated Beretta with, joining the APX family Beretta has worked hard to refine over the last several years. At 27.7 ounces unloaded with a 3.7-inch barrel, it\u2019s significantly heavier [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1612,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1611"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1611\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}