Beretta Will Debut Its First Full-Size Striker-Fired Pistol at IDEX

by
posted on February 23, 2015
berettaidex.jpg

The introduction of the APX model completes the company's full size pistol portfolio and positions Beretta as the world's premier small arms manufacturer. Beretta has manufactured semi-automatic pistols since 1915 and is now one of the very few manufacturers to offer full size polymer and metallic framed handguns in both hammer and striker fired operating systems.

Beretta elected to debut its new APX striker-fired pistol at the upcoming IDEX Show (International Defence Exhibition & Conference) in Abu Dhabi because it is one of the most important shows for the international defense sector. "With the show opening February 22, IDEX is one of the first venues where defense contractors present their wares to worldwide military customers and Beretta felt this was the ideal environment to present the international offering of its APX pistol," stated Carlo Ferlito, General Manager of Beretta and Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) Vice President.

Designed specifically for military and law enforcement operators, the APX has been put through extensive testing and evaluation at the professional end user level.

Carlo Ferlito explained that Beretta places paramount importance on performance and wanted to ensure they built a product to meet the operator's specific needs. "Beretta waited to enter the striker-fired market until we had a pistol we knew would meet the needs of the operator. The APX has been more than three years in development. We tested it extensively with professional end users and incorporated that feedback at every opportunity. The result is a pistol platform that delivers superior performance in durability, reliability, accuracy and ergonomics."

Beretta intends to submit a variant of the APX shown at IDEX to the upcoming US Army Modular Handgun System. "Of course we will continue to develop the APX to take into consideration the final specifications of the MHS as they become known," stated Gabriele De Plano, Vice President of Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) USA Marketing and Operations.

The APX striker-fired pistol has been developed to match military and law enforcement needs but is not just for these customers, Beretta intends to market a variant for the commercial market later this year. This addition to Beretta's pistol line will further cement the company's position as one of the world's leading small arms manufacturers.

Latest

good enough for concealed carry
good enough for concealed carry

When I’m Good Enough, I’ll Carry

All the other defensive-marksmanship skills depend on you having your gun with you.

SHOT Show 2025 Roundup: New Products From Magpul

An industry leader continues to innovate

SHOT Show 2025 Roundup: Products For Women

The right to keep and bear arms is for everyone.

First Look: Beretta Cheetah 80X .32 ACP

Beretta downsizes the Cheetah for a classic defensive pistol cartridge.

First Shots: Heckler & Koch CC9 pistol

Built to the same standards as H&K's full-size and duty pistols

First Shots: Kel-Tec PR57 Pistol

Chambered in 5.7x28mm and reloaded via a clip into a non-removable magazine.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Illustrated delivered to your inbox.