Italy's Modern Military Rifle (The Beretta ARX)

Published on April 19, 2020
Duration: 15:11

This review of the Beretta ARX 100 highlights its modularity and ambidextrous features, including ejection port and charging handle swaps. The rifle utilizes a short-stroke piston system with a tunable gas regulator and boasts a quick-change barrel system. It is the civilian version of the Italian military's ARX 160, designed for the 'Future Soldier' program.

Quick Summary

The Beretta ARX 100 is a modular and ambidextrous rifle featuring a short-stroke piston system with a tunable gas regulator. It boasts a quick-change barrel system for easy maintenance and caliber swaps, and is the civilian variant of the Italian military's ARX 160.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Beretta ARX 100 'Big Tuna'
  2. 01:10Ambidextrous Ejection System Explained
  3. 02:18Barrel and Short-Stroke Piston System
  4. 03:00Rail System & Grenade Launcher Mount
  5. 04:00Ambidextrous Charging Handle Swap
  6. 04:52Ambidextrous Controls & Folding Stock
  7. 07:36Military History: ARX 160 & 'Future Soldier'
  8. 08:25Flip-Up Sights and Optics Ready
  9. 10:11Quick-Change Barrel System Demo
  10. 11:52Trigger Assessment: Pull & Reset
  11. 14:14Magazine Compatibility & Giveaway

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Beretta ARX 100 ambidextrous?

The Beretta ARX 100 is designed for ambidextrous use, allowing the ejection port to be switched from left to right. The charging handle can also be easily moved to either side of the receiver.

What type of gas system does the Beretta ARX 100 use?

The ARX 100 utilizes a short-stroke piston gas system. It features a tunable gas regulator, enabling users to adjust it for standard or lower-pressure ammunition.

Can the barrel on the Beretta ARX 100 be changed quickly?

Yes, the ARX 100 features a quick-change barrel system. Similar to a Glock takedown, pulling two tabs allows for rapid barrel removal for maintenance or caliber changes.

Is the Beretta ARX 100 a military rifle?

The ARX 100 is the civilian version of the ARX 160, which is used by the Italian Armed Forces. The military version was adopted as part of the 'Soldato Futuro' (Future Soldier) program.

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