Page 2 of 3 - Beretta APX Reviews

Umarex has released another very good replica of a modern firearm. Despite the non-functioning, molded-in take down lever and the stick magazine, I really like this APX BB pistol. For my hand, the grip is just about a perfect fit and is very comfortable. As a right handed shooter, the safety is very easy to operate with my trigger finger. Although the open ejection port is not essential to a BB pistol, I like that added touch of realism. The blowback is strong, but not too strong. While a bit long and heavy, the double action trigger has a very distinct and consistent "click" just before the pistol fires that makes it easy to quickly pull back to that click point before adjusting aim and firing. The white dot sights make aiming easy, and the APX shoots to point of aim. Accuracy is very good. At 18 feet to target, Umarex steel BBs produced a 10 shot group of 1.6" with 9 of the 10 shots within 1".

I like the stick magazine because it is very easy to load, but I would also like to see a full size BB / CO2 magazine for the APX.

I shot 10 shot groups of the following BBs from a bench rest at 18 feet to target: Umarex Steel, 1.6"; Copperhead, 1.5"; Black Diamond, 1.6"; Daisy Premium, 1.5"; Smart Shot, 2.9"; and Avanti, 1.8". The APX performed very well without malfunctions. Some BBs, like the Smart Shot, are not a good choice for this pistol. The trigger is double action only. The blowback slide does not cock the pistol. As the trigger is pulled back, the 0.177 barrel actually moves forward until the sear releases at which time the barrel snaps back. The slide does lock back after the final shot when the magazine is empty. Total shot count for one Umarex CO2 was 90 when the slide failed to lock back on the empty magazine, but I recommend stopping at about 80 shots. I highly recommend this APX pistol. Get one. You won't regret it.

First things first. As a collector and active shooter, I appreciate the professionalism of the pyramid air team. As for the Beretta APX,... This is one of the best replica air pistols I've purchased. It is at the top of it's class in realism for air propelled projectile platform based on a gun powder propelled projectile platform. Ergonomically this is my favorite air pistol. The grips are excellent, the slide serrations from front to back are a nice touch, sights provide good target aquisition, weight is spot on, trigger is predictable and consistent, all in line with the gunpowder version, (which is the proper terminology because these air pistols ARE firearms, just not gunpowder propelled projectile platforms.) The APX is a fairly accurate pistol as far as 4.5 mm BB platforms are concerned. I have consistently achieved 2" groups at 10 meters, 3" at 12 m. I was glad to see Beretta officially liscence this pistol and partner with Umarex. This was one that had to be in my collection.

There's really not much to correct when it comes to this pistol's design. However, if Umarex and Beretta wanted to Improve this design with, say a Gen 2 APX, my suggestion would be to add an adjustable hop up system and a very slightly stiffer recoil spring ( very slightly,... it's just a little soft.). Also it would be nice to have a few variations as well. ( Maybe an OD Green and a FDE ) Other than that I wouldn't change a thing. Excellent pistol at an excellent price.

Buy this pistol. You're going to love it!

Good weight easy trigger pull

Make the medal slide snugged

If your into air guns you should have this

pretty good for the money

shipping took forever - i just dont understand why they dont ship using usps direct the ups surepost is a loser! for $15.00 usps if it fits it ship works great they'll still make $5.00 profit on the shipping and handling.

"Things I like..." Everything.

Possibly; a touch heavier...

Whata(sic) copy of a real APX.

I love the replica specs for the real APX and blowback action, i serves good practice in the event you need to keep your weapon drawn and target practice

If i could change anything, it would be chamber, just as a means to inspect the chamber for clearence.

Get one!

PRICE! For the price this is an excellent value. It's powerful with a really crisp blowback and with a laser mounted to the lower rail it's tac-driver accurate. You get a respectable amount of shots per co2 cartridge. Loading BBs is quite easy due to the design of the BB mag.

Air is installed by removing a piece of the backstrap/grip. at least on my gun this can be tricky. I think they could have come up with something a bit more clever. There is plenty of room for an all-in-one mag like the Beretta 91 and 84 have. The grip is a bit on the large side. I have reasonably sized hands for a man and I find it just a tiny bit awkward due to its size. Which ties back to my previous point, there is plenty of room for a different style mag.

This really is a great gun for the price. You'd easily expect to pay $20 or even $30 dollars more for the amount and quality of gun you get. You won't regret adding this to your collection. I DO, however, recommend fitting it with a laser if you're after accuracy over just having a fun time. Made all the difference in the world.

cannon shoots like a dream

nothing but solidity it feels loose and heavy

great value great look great price...

This gun is incredible, the materials are so solid, quality is great, and for realism- it feels literally real. Blowback is very crisp and the accuracy is quite good for a bb shooter. CO2 consumption is medium. The magazine is metal, it fits tight, has NO wobble, and makes an awesome sound when inserted. The slide has minimal wobble and is made out of nice metal. The beretta licensing engraved in the slide looks proffessional and extremely proper and authentic. All in all, this is what I'd expect from a 200$ gun. Definitely built to last. I had to persuade myself to even put CO2 in it and shoot the beauty.

Only 3 things- the trigger is polymer (which is still very sturdy!) but it isn't metal. I would've also preferred a full size CO2 magazine over the stick mag. Last thing- the slide spring is a bit weak.

One important thing to remember when picking an air pistol is that you can't have it all. Weighing the pros and cons for this gun, I feel the pros outweigh the cons 500 times over. If you're like me, and prioritize realism and quality, this very well might be the gun for you.

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THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ,MOST REALISTIC GUNS I EVER PURCHASED