Upgrading your Beretta APX!! ft. Blackbeards customs

Published on September 7, 2025
Duration: 14:58

This video details extensive customization options for the Beretta APX platform, including unique Cerakote finishes like 'Ancient Mariner,' aggressive slide serrations, and recoil-mitigating barrel porting ('Cannonball Volley Ports'). It also covers trigger upgrades with an Overwatch Precision flat-face aluminum trigger, ergonomic enhancements with a 3D-printed 'Sila' backstrap, and the introduction of an 'Argonaut' aluminum frame, inspired by Beretta 92 series ergonomics. The presenter highlights the limited aftermarket support for APX frames and praises Blackbeard Customs for their innovative work.

Quick Summary

The Beretta APX can be significantly upgraded with custom Cerakote ('Ancient Mariner'), aggressive slide serrations, recoil-reducing barrel ports ('Cannonball Volley'), an Overwatch Precision trigger, a 'Sila' backstrap, and the new 'Argonaut' aluminum frame from Blackbeard Customs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & APX Customization Overview
  2. 01:51Blackbeard Customs Partnership
  3. 02:12Ancient Mariner Cerakote Finish
  4. 04:14Custom Slide Serrations (Waffle Design)
  5. 05:15Cannonball Volley Barrel Ports
  6. 06:31Downsides of Porting: Front Sight Fouling
  7. 07:33Overwatch Precision Trigger Upgrade
  8. 08:46Sila 3D Printed Backstrap
  9. 09:51Argonaut Aluminum Frame Introduction
  10. 11:06Argonaut Frame Design & Beretta 92 Comparison
  11. 12:35Argonaut Frame Texturing & Magwell
  12. 13:52Conclusion & APX Aftermarket Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key customization options for the Beretta APX shown in the video?

The video highlights custom Cerakote in 'Ancient Mariner,' aggressive waffle-pattern slide serrations, recoil-reducing 'Cannonball Volley' barrel ports, an Overwatch Precision trigger, a 3D-printed 'Sila' backstrap, and the new 'Argonaut' aluminum frame.

How does barrel porting affect the Beretta APX's performance?

The 'Cannonball Volley Ports' are designed to significantly mitigate recoil, making the firearm feel much softer and more manageable during shooting compared to a stock APX.

What are the benefits of the 'Argonaut' aluminum frame for the Beretta APX?

The Argonaut frame offers improved ergonomics, drawing inspiration from the Beretta 92 series with a rounded trigger guard and a comfortable grip. It also features a flared magwell and unique texturing.

What is the 'Sila' backstrap and what does it do?

The 'Sila' backstrap is a 3D-printed accessory for the Beretta APX that features 'mermaid' texturing. This texturing provides enhanced grip, particularly when pulling upwards on the firearm.

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