Beretta Announces First Striker Fired Pistol - The APX

Their first venture into the striker fired pistol market, seems to be a doozy. It also seems to be geared for entering the open competition to replace the ARMY's aging service pistol. Though, it does not seem to meet some of the requirements that the ARMY lists as must haves. However, it is unclear if there is still some unseen surprises looming underneath it' polymer frame.

Most impressive is a slide design that provides grip anywhere along it's surface for even gloved hands to rack, clear, and load. It also includes a very high beaver tail design that allows for a high choke hold on the lower receiver. This would help to mitigate recoil. There is an equally impressive measurement from the center of the barrel to the top of the palm. Again, this would help to mitigate recoil.

The lower receiver includes a cutout into the lower trigger well, that would also help to mitigate recoil, by allowing the highest grip possible.

The front of the trigger well is a flat surface to promote attachments on the front, or to allow a Jerry Miculek front finger wrap. There is also a front rail for attachments.

Overall, the design seems quite impressive. We will be looking forward to some hard core reviews as they begin to release some samples into the eager hands of bloggers and press.