Beretta is adding a new compact model to the APX A1 family. With a 3.7-inch barrel and 15-round magazine, the APX A1 Compact fits in between the Full Size and Carry models. Let’s see what other features it brings to the table.

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Like the other APX A1 variants, the Compact is optics-ready. Fiber optic sights are also standard. In addition, three interchangeable backstraps of varying sizes are included. An ambidextrous slide stop lever is also included, and the magazine release is reversible for wrong-handed users.

The grip module is interchangeable with other APX A1 models thanks to the serialized trigger mechanism. The Compact model includes an accessory rail, trigger undercut, and flat, textured trigger guard front. While the standard capacity is 15 rounds, a 10-round model is also available for ban states. The APX A1 Compact is available at retailers now. The MSRP is $499, but street prices are around $399 as of the time of writing. 

From the manufacturer:

The APX A1 Compact is ready to impress with its speed, thanks to one of the shortest resets in its class, a lighter, constant trigger weight spread over a short stroke, improved ergonomics, and carriage grip notches that are also milled for mounting the most common red dots on the market.

Compact shares the entire design layout starting with the unique removable chassis, shared by the entire APX platform, the calibre (9×19), the new trigger with rounded contours, the redesigned ergonomics of the barrel, the red-dot optics readiness, the ambidextrous bolt stop lever and more.

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