Beretta APX

[Rider888]

Does anyone know if Aus will be importing the APX without the screwy bit at the end of the Barrel?

Would like to buy an APX but not keen on that screw piece as I know I will probably lose it and also I find that it's not as pleasing to the eye

[Chinballs]

Beretta don't make an extended slide version so there isn't much you can do as without the extended, threaded barrel the pistol isn't legal for target shooters.

Its just a thread protector anyway, you can unscrew it and leave it off if you're worried about losing it. It doesn't actually do anything besides protect the threads and its not like you have to worry about your suppressor not fitting if your threads get damaged.

There is a couple of things you can do to keep the thread prtector from coming lose at the range.

1. Put a rubber O ring around the barrel then tighten the thread protector. H&K use this method on their pistols (with the added cost of a H&K brand O ring lol)
2. Use some plumbers tape on the threads.

[Bugman]

Yes. It is not a "target" pistol, more for maybe IPSC. The way things could go in NSW, handguns like this may be put under the "not allowed" section by FAR. It is primarily designed for law enforcement etc. I think Beretta Aus has them listed as products they import, in 9mm. Myself, I don't see a problem with them, as I stated, for IPSC.
They are similar to the Glock but a little bit heavier.

[No1Mk3]

G'day Rider888,
The thread protector will not come off during use, you will only lose it after taking it off to clean and misplacing it. The APX has very good accuracy for a Service pistol, certainly I score better than with the 92FS and equal to the Hi-Power in Combined Services matches. As Chinballs posted the barrel is required for our length restrictions as the slide is not made longer than the std APX. These are a good, reasonably priced 9mm with a better trigger than the Glock, but not as nice in my opinion as the M&P. Cheers.

[Rider888]

G'day Rider888,
The thread protector will not come off during use, you will only lose it after taking it off to clean and misplacing it. The APX has very good accuracy for a Service pistol, certainly I score better than with the 92FS and equal to the Hi-Power in Combined Services matches. As Chinballs posted the barrel is required for our length restrictions as the slide is not made longer than the std APX. These are a good, reasonably priced 9mm with a better trigger than the Glock, but not as nice in my opinion as the M&P. Cheers.

Thank you for your input. I wasn't thinking of buying one for any sort of comp shooting. Not something I do. I just like the look of the APX. Shame about our regs and barrel length. In the US, they have recently released a compact APX which is awesome. Shame these types of freedoms will never be considered in this country

[Chinballs]

Thank you for your input. I wasn't thinking of buying one for any sort of comp shooting. Not something I do.

Shooting matches is a condition of holding your license so if you don't shoot comps they will take your license off you.

[Rider888]

Thank you for your input. I wasn't thinking of buying one for any sort of comp shooting. Not something I do.

Shooting matches is a condition of holding your license so if you don't shoot comps they will take your license off you.

Yes i Know thanks. Buying an APX will not see my liability to shoot increase is what I mean

[Chinballs]

Yes i Know thanks. Buying an APX will not see my liability to shoot increase is what I mean

No worries.

[snag]

Unscrew the thread protector, dab a bit of nail polish on the thread and re-install. Or get a CZ instead. Now THAT"S a good lookin' gun.....