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- My review of the Beretta APXa1 Carry in Grey Wolf. New single stack 9mm sub compact from Beretta based on their APX line of pistols.
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Trust me - if you draw your EDC to neutralize a threat in front of you - you will never notice trigger travel, break or reset and be happy to be alive.
Just paid $299 WITH a Burris Fastfire III Pre-installed and then I get a $100 rebate...are you kidding me?!? The Red Dot is $199 alone! GREAT deal Beretta!
Damn I just paid $395 for mine no red dot 😢 $50 rebate coming though lol
They only give $50 rebate for the APX A1 Carry. How did you get $100?
3:44 that was the fastest mag insertion ive ever seen.
hacker...
At less than $250 (with current $100 rebate), it's a great buy for an extra concealable gun that can serve in many roles. Good backup gun for car, truck or just running to the store down the street. Handy, reliable and low maintenance, imo.
I put 30, maybe 40 rounds through mine and the trigger is already wanting to lock up, doesn’t actually fire every time I pull the trigger…. But I agree it’s a cheap carry but to me not worth it and cannot rely on it. Traded it in yesterday
They’re currently 229 on clearance from PSA with a $50 rebate. I had to buy one for that price. Too cheap to pass up. Literally the price of a hi point
Single stack magazines is a no go for me.
My main issue is not being able to find a backup magazine. Beretta has been out of them since I purchased this gun last August. Can't find one to save my life. Also, I'm probably going to replace the trigger.
The Beretta nano, the first gen APX Carry and this one are all double action triggers. Beretta has been very forthcoming as to why that is. They feel like it’s an added safety feature if you were going to carry this gun in the appendix or in your pocket, helps mitigate accidental discharges. Personally, I don’t have an issue with it.
The trigger on my apx a1 carry really isn't too bad!!! At least it's not near as bad as the Smith&Wesson sd9ve
That’s odd. Their website claims the A1 is striker fired. Is it in fact hammer fired and DAO?
@@billb8262 what are you talking about? It has a heavy double action trigger, this is because if you’re going to carry something appendix are in your pocket, you don’t want to have a hair trigger on it. When did I say or mention or suggested it was a hammer fire pistol? you need to learn how to read
@@roweshowtactical traditionally a double action only trigger both pulls back and releases the hammer hitting the firing pin and hopefully the round will go off there are triggers like this one as well as the kahr and Taurus G2/g3c just as some examples of a double action "like" trigger in the sense that pulling the trigger finishes pulling the partially cocked striker the rest of the way before releasing it and firing I'm not for certain if that's how the Taurus works that way but I have shot one and it did feel as if that was the case I do agree with you this trigger is safe considering it's a carry pistol but everything above is what I believe Mr Bill was trying to get at
@@Wildwestwrangler I like it, and feel safer with it. I practice in my backyard every other weekend and got used to it. Makes all the other guns feel like a hair trigger tho, lol
Your responsibility to be ready for the fight never ends
I just bought one January 2024 for 240 with $50 rebate. A beretta for under 200. Hell yes!!
its somebodys favorite , everyone is different , and appreciate different types of firearms for different reasons... 500 hundred years of sales and service and gun making...its a fantastic gun, the perfect gun for some... if someone going to dinner , quick trip to store, single stack magazines for many people are preferred. Truth is its a great weapon among many great weapons, preference is a subjective matter, not a mistake because one juvenile doesnt like something... maybe they made it like it is because they can... the shield carry gun is a fantastic gun, its not an expensive highend firearm, but its a great gun among many great guns... even though it is a cheap one...
The modularity is helpful if the number of pistols we can own becomes limited. It’s highly unlikely any external damage - drop damage, squib - will reach inside and ruin the trigger model. So the legal part of the gun can move over to a replacement slide and lower.
I love my gun.. it works for what I use it for.. great video.. but most of us get what we need for what we are going to use it for.. no need for extra bullets if your a good shot no need to spend more just to fit in. they all do the same.. if your aren't then you may need to look for other options.. lol. Great gun all the way around with out having to spend over $800. Shop smart!
no kidding. I just got one on sale for $199 with the mail in rebate. Holy cow. If you shop smart this is a freaking amazing gun!!
Until u get in a shoot out and need theose extra rnds. Juat carry extra mag or two
I real like mine. I have this and the 43 and happy with both.
Is there a light available that can be mounted in it? Thanks for the vid!
I have a baretta nano. Do see a lot inprufment ? Compare with both guns
Helpful info, thanks
Maybe their are two, Rk has one for 219 and another 399- no rebate. They list a slightly longer barrel. Is this the fix?
I know the single stack is a killer but with the $100 factory rebate and most places having it on sale you can get this for one hell of a deal at a lot of places! I’ve seen places that have it on sale for 299 then have your $100 rebate…. But as I stated on other videos they aren’t kidding when they say 8-12 weeks on the rebate…. Still waiting on my check and I’ve had it more than 8 weeks . The 8 round clip makes this gun feel really good in the hand. I highly recommend it…
waiting on rebate also they can do better
@@craigd5965 after 12 weeks I finally received notice on rebate check page that it was approved and sent… please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery… so I finally got my check…..took nearly 15 weeks. But the check deposited no problem
@@nateman79 Thanks Nateman
where did you spot them for 299
@@mexicanredneck760 A local gun store had 3 or 4 that weren’t selling so they slept in 299 sticker on it… i’m not saying you’re gonna find it just anywhere… mine was 399 at the local Academy sports… with the first purchase getting 10% off with an Academy card and my rebate check, I spent a total of $330 including background check and box of FMJ’s….. not bad for something that fits comfortably in a pocket and 9 rounds of 9mm
Very well-done video, thank you. I have had actual nightmares that I am trying to shoot a firearm and I have to pull so hard on the trigger to shoot that I miss the bad guy, weird....
Half a pint on me. Thanks for post. Getting pistol today!
It's a Single stack because it's still a Nano in disguise. Still having problems like the Nano, even though it's years later making it. My Nano took 600 rounds to break in. Beretta didn't make a new gun. It dressed up an old one.
Is this the Beretta Nano 2.0?
I've got the same trigger issue on mine. I sent it in and asked them to fix it. Prior to release they said one of the updates that made this an A1 was an improved trigger - you can't say that and then have a crap trigger. Also, both my front and rear sites were loose on arrival - I can tighten them but I don't know if they're true now so I asked for that to be fixed as well. We shall see what happens.
Size wise, it's identical to my Walther PPS which I carry everyday and I can even use the same holsters for both. The single stack doesn't bother me and I'm hoping to add the red dot later on.
Did Beretta fix your issue? I just got this pistol for edc but the trigger is horrible
@@meancheeto it's a little better, but it's not good. If you like this size, I'd recommend the Walther PPS. I love my PX4's, but this APX is a dog. I'd feel guilty selling it to anyone else.
The M9 wasn't the problem. The aftermarket parts and mags were! Just Saying.....
P.S. Nice video, thanks!!!
I'm super excited to actually handle one! I'm a huge fan of the Beretta Nano and have carried one for years. Mine has been 100% reliable with everything I've tried in it (although in practical terms I shoot 147gr American Eagle at the range and 147gr HST for carry). The Nano trigger is somewhat heavy but short and relatively crisp. The thing that's easy to miss is just how narrow/thin it is! The mighty-might guns (15 rounds in an SK format) are nice but they're still much thicker across the slide and handle vs the Beretta. I can conceal the Nano IWB in a tank top, there's no comparison to how much better is conceals vs something like a Hellcat or P365. You do lose some capacity but I carry mine 8+1, short of a Hellcat or Glock but almost twice the capacity of my next smallest gun, a Ruger LCRx.
If this is basically a Nano with the addition of an optic cut I'm there for it!
In form factor, but it has a removable modular trigger, so inside I think it’s all new.
Any update with that trigger?
Thanks for reviewing this one 👍
It went back to the manufacturer and the owner says it's working correctly now.
Free guns are always good guns! Won that one on a raffle! Thanks for the review and I agree the trigger is sloppy!
that is the very best kind of gun! 🤣
Any chance anyone knows what kind of plate goes on this? Just got mine yesterday and it's my first optic ready pistol so I don't know very much about the plate "foot print?" TIA
In the factory Beretta packaging, it allows you to get a free optic plate from Beretta themselves. You can google it and submit the request pretty easily.
@@TheMotorcycleBoss okay cool, thank you!
Just bought one over the weekend and it only came with 1 mag...
Nano 3.0?
Do you consider the APX A1 Carry suitable for pocket carry in a pocket holster?
excellent question, I cant say for certain because pocket carry is not the same for every pocket or person. I can say that it is similiar in dimensions to my Shield and I have been pocket carrying a shield for 7 years.
@@geoff_tac Your insight is greatly appreciated! I think I'm torn between looking for this Beretta or a Kimber EVO SP at the moment, and ultimately intend to pocket carry it. Not sure how the Sig P365 and other almost-double-stack options compare.
I would steer you to the 365 or the Shield Plus...imo, much better option.
@@FCV0511 I just got this pistol today and it feels cheap, compared to my sig this just feels terrible
Pretty thick gun. It would have to be a cargo pants side pocket. Chunky guns don’t lend themselves well to pocket carry.
Only reason I would consider buying this is…. 🥁🥁🥁 because its $159 after $100 online rebate
I had an issue with my trigger. It had to be sent to TN for warranty repair after only 50 rounds
I picked one up for $235 with a $50 rebate, that nets me out at $185. Well worth it for a secondary carry gun.
Please make an update video, thanks.🙏
Its an old pistol updated beretta nano.
problems with m9 in Afghanistan and Iraq had to do with the crappy magazines the government bought. Yes I carried it in those locations.
5:40 what are you talking about? It’s not bigger. It’s smaller. As to single stack, it makes the grip slimmer and the overall package of a loaded gun lighter. I don’t want to carry a brick in my pants!
It's the same size or larger, with less capacity.
I think you’re missing the point of this gun by marking its single stack magazine against it. Length is not the only factor in carry and you can see that it is definitely slimmer than the gun you compared it to. Slimness helps you carry comfortably and conceal better.
Do we really have to say plus one anymore
Who do you guys plan on running into that you need 13+ rounds? Most self defense shootings is 3 rounds.
It's not that we're expecting to need the rounds, but they are there if something happens and you need them.
There are an almost unlimited number of cases where a bad guy (drugs or no drugs) gets shot multiple times and continues to fight
Everybody John wick or a spy
@@mr.browning7.624that’s why there’s multiple mags . Ur not John wick
@farely5746 I'm not John wick because I suggested that higher capacity is generally better? Have you ever tried reloading under pressure? Because I'm willing to bet the answer is no. Reloads just don't happen in civillian gunfights.
@farely5746 Average number of rounds fired in self defense is 2-4. Even when there is multiple threats. All more rounds do is delete bystanders. People watch to many movies and don't do enough training.
Double stack is wider. So much easier to carry a single stack.
Mine only came with one magazine
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Beretta is currently offering a great deal on their newest generation micro compact 9mm single stack pistol.
What I like about it is it starts at a bargain price if you shop around at around $250 with $100 rebate for a gun that some are selling for $400 retail.
If you register the A1, Beretta will send you a free optics ready mounting plate with free shipping.
It is a quality made pistol in Beretta's APX series that includes a hammer forged barrel, modular chassis, different color frame options, captive recoil spring, trigger safety, optics ready, two magazines with one extension normally found on name brand manufacturers.
What I don't like about it is the trigger. Although I like the trigger safety, I don't like the trigger blade with a thin trigger that is a little difficult and uncomfortable to break all the way back and the reset could be shorter, lighter and easier since it has a trigger safety.
I also experienced difficulty during the break in period with the trigger not breaking all the way back a few times.
The blade of the trigger combined with the weight of the trigger not being easy to break all the way back did cause some trigger finger discomfort never experienced with the PPS that has a wider, smoother, lighter, shorter, better trigger.
Although I prefer the PPS, I would purchase the A1 again as it is great deal for a name brand with quality features.
The A1 is about 0.1 inch wider, one ounce heavier and quarter of an inch shorter than than the PPS.
Both have hammer forged barrels, but PPS is polygonal rifling and slightly longer and A1 is lands and groves. Polygonal is slightly better.
I don't like the aggressive front and rear grip stippling out of the cardboard box, but it improves the retention of a rubber grip sleeve that I prefer to use for better grip as my hands tend to sweat during the summer.
I prefer the eight round magazine extension more than the six round as it fits my hand great and should be enough rounds for the average self defense scenario of 3 rounds at 3 yards in 3 seconds.
I carry two spare magazines just in case.
Overall, it is a good pistol and a good deal.
If you are considering buying one, I recommend going to your gun store and checking it out and if you like it enough, buy it before the offer ends.
Be educated, Be prepared. Be focused. Be safe.
This copy had some trigger issues.
What's the best price you've found or reputable location ?
Great video! I have the Full Size version and I love it! Great trigger, great shooter! I did a table top of mine. It’s on my page.
I want nothing more than a beautiful Beretta to compete with a 365, et al. But the single stack is a total deal breaker. Simply not worth it.😞
my feeling exactly
Same. I just checked out the APX vs a 365 at the shop. The stippling on the APX is really grippy. I think I’d like a he APX grip and trigger pull more than the 365 in a pressure situation but the capacity is a let down. I have long fingers but have shot the 365, 365XL and Shield plus without any issues.
There was and is nothing wrong with the M9. Theres a problem with Army/military firearm maintenance. If you fire 30,000 rounds through a handgun over 30 years without replacing anything, some things are going to start to fail lol
Exactly ! People won’t put this into perspective until we see it with the sigs later on down the line
The whole thing about triggers is germane on the range, but it doesn't mean squat otherwise. If you're in trouble, you draw, point and pull a trigger, the break and reset...all that crap is meaningless and to tell the truth, when watching these types of videos, I skip over all such dialogue and go to reliability, field stripping and accuracy. Although he could have had a defective firearm here. In my experience, the APX A1 had no trigger issues like the one he had here.
it was defective, sent back to manufacturer under warranty.
Double stack means more weight. I don’t get why some of you think you gotta have 10 or 15 rounds in a carry gun. The chance that you’ll ever even have to use your gun in a self defense situation is rare to none and in that case studies show that up to 90% of incidents no more then 3 rounds are fired. So you wanna be John Wick guys w your 12 rd mag and your 15 rd back up mag just keep on toting that unnecessary $hit around🤦🏻♂️
Lots of trains of thought here. 1st, if weight is your primary concern, don't fill the mag. 2nd, it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. You do you, my observation is that you are building and releasing a gun in a world of micro double stacks. Why limit your customers' options when it's easily solvable.
Not everyone wants a high capacity pistol
Brain dead comment. Everyone wants high capacity pistol, but in a small package
@@Conqueefstador if your training is sound you don't need to carry hi cap
Multiple threats with or without training...small capacity your still toast embrace the add suck
@@blakkliquor7315 nope
Thank you
Nice off the cuff non prepared unrehearsed presentation. Lol
Minus the M9…I heard that ha ha ha ha. How could they screw up the 92?
No mags available!!!!!!!
Omg it’s so sexy until I hear 6 rounds
That’s why I got the full size one
You're not supposed to dry fire this gun!!!!
This gun is fraught with issues. A friend bought one over a month ago, had to return it next day. Still no rebate as advertised and more importantly no repair, after calling Big B several times. They can give him no answer. Pitiful.
6 round single stack when the Glock 43X and the Sig 365 exist. WTF Beretta?
Trigger sucks
WHY is everyone finding fault with the single stack mags??? NOT EVERYONE wants a double STACKED MAG. ESPECIALLY when they carry like "JOSEY WALES"
WHAT HAPPENS when your double stacked EDC malfunctions??? = PAPERWEIGHT
NO BACK-UP CARRY on you because it was too much WEIGHT for you fashion police to carry a "DOUBLE STACK" and a backup single stack.
I would MUCH RATHER CARRY a Browning High Power, with extra mags, and have the single stack as a back-up.
DID YOU READ the instruction manual also = DON'T DRY FIRE THIS WEAPON????? = NO, YOU DIDN'T READ the instruction manual.
DID YOU clean the preservative oil off of it, before putting it into service???
A BUNCH OF NUMB NUTS reviewing these weapons with no clue as to read the instruction manual.
Thanks for the comment! It's like remaining dedicated to the type written when you have a computer. They both put words on paper. Double stack guns are the same size as single stack guns as I demonstrate in the video. As for the comments about the manual, you understand the gun was malfunctioning? It went back to the manufacturer, and they repaired it. You don't repair a gun that needs some oil.
@@geoff_tac YOU CLEAN the gun as per manuals instructions of "PRESERVATIVE OIL" before firing, "PRESERVATIVE OIL" is not gun oil. SINCE WHEN do you not use oil on a gun??
I've got a local gun shop offering 1,000 rounds of 9 mm for 469 and they throw in the Beretta apx A1 for free
Sold!
Dang…dealers can’t sell em so they are giving em
Away. That’s a heck of a deal
I guess it depends of where you are in the US, but I wound not call it a great deal.. mine LGS just had a sale of 1000 9mm rounds for $200