Beretta APX: my take and why it's a bargain carry gun

This review of a Beretta APX, a former law enforcement trade-in, highlights its reliability after 500 rounds. The primary critique focuses on the heavy 12 lb trigger pull, which is significantly heavier than comparable pistols like Glocks and M&Ps (around 6-7 lbs). While acknowledging the potential rationale for heavier triggers in law enforcement to mitigate accidental discharges, the reviewer expresses a personal disagreement with this approach.

This video presents a countdown of the top 25 firearms for home defense in 2024, featuring a diverse range of handguns and one rifle. It highlights key features such as capacity, ergonomics, reliability, and price point for each model, offering insights for potential buyers interested in self-defense firearms.

This video offers a brutally honest review of five popular 9mm full-size handguns: the Beretta APX, HK USP, Springfield XD Elite, Ruger SR9, and SIG Sauer P320. The instructor, Chris from Honest Outlaw, provides critical assessments of each firearm's strengths and weaknesses, focusing on ergonomics, trigger performance, reliability, and overall value, often comparing them to modern standards. He highlights specific flaws that can hinder an otherwise decent system, emphasizing that no gun is perfect.

This video analyzes 12 firearms experiencing declining resale values by 2026, not due to malfunction, but market evolution and newer, more feature-rich alternatives. It details specific models like the Savage Axis Gen 1, Mossberg Patriot, and Glock 44, explaining how upgrades or competitive advancements have impacted their market desirability.

This unboxing video provides an expert look at a Beretta APX 9mm pistol, originally intended for law enforcement. The experienced speaker highlights key features like the 17-round capacity, ambidextrous slide release, and the notable absence of an optic cut. A significant focus is placed on the heavy trigger pull, discussed in the context of preventing accidental discharges for duty use.

This comprehensive review from Honest Outlaw identifies the top 5 best 9mm pistols under $500 for home defense. Drawing on over 10 years of experience, the expert instructor highlights the Ruger RXM, Beretta APX, Tisas PX9 Gen 3 Duty, Canik TP9 Series, and CZ P-10 Series, detailing their features, value, and performance. The CZ P-10 Series is ultimately recommended as the top pick for its exceptional balance of price, reliability, and shootability.

This video critically reviews five handguns deemed unsuitable for concealed carry by TheYankeeMarshal, an established firearms commentator. The analysis focuses on practical issues like reliability, concealability, metallurgy, and effectiveness in self-defense scenarios, highlighting specific models from Bersa, Ruger, Taurus, Magnum Research, and Kel-Tec. The speaker's extensive experience and direct references to personal ownership and observed failures lend significant authority to his assessments.

The Yankee Marshal provides a practical, budget-conscious review of new handguns available for under $200, focusing on reliability and self-defense utility for a college student. He highlights five specific models, detailing their pros and cons based on extensive personal experience and current market pricing, emphasizing value for money in the entry-level firearm market.

TheYankeeMarshal, an established firearms commentator with practical self-defense knowledge, outlines critical 'don'ts' for concealed carry. He emphasizes avoiding dangerous methods like Mexican carry and pocket carry without holsters, and discourages less secure options such as small of back, improper shoulder holster use, and ankle carry. The guide stresses the importance of proper holsters with reliable retention and safe access, drawing on real-world safety incidents and extensive personal experience.

This guide, informed by TheYankeeMarshal's extensive experience with 14 1911s, helps viewers navigate the diverse 1911 market. It provides specific recommendations based on budget and intended use, from entry-level Springfield Armory GI series to concealed carry options like the Kimber Pro Carry and Para Slim Hawg, value-packed Springfield Armory Loaded series, near-custom Dan Wesson CBOB, and the highly recommended Colt Combat Commander as a customizable platform.