The APX A1 is Beretta's updated striker-fired entry — a modular frame system with an optics-ready slide, revised grip texture, and a trigger refined from the original APX. Beretta designed it to compete directly with the SIG P320 modular concept at a lower price point. The serialized chassis system makes it legal to swap frames without paperwork in most jurisdictions, which appeals to duty buyers who want configuration flexibility. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 17 Year introduced: 2021, Italy Weight: 26.7 oz Overall length: 7.5" Status: Active Intended use: Duty, Self-Defense