Beretta APX

[Shipwreck]

My son-in-law is interested in getting a "micro-compact" pistol. When it comes to striker-fired pistols, we both prefer having a manual safety. My lgs has a Beretta APX A1 Carry on sale now for $239.99 (including the $100.00 rebate). I am not at all acquainted with this pistol so I have the following questions: Is this a good price? Is the pistol available with a manual safety? Is the pistol striker-fired or da/sa (if da/sa it might not "need" a manual safety)?
Thanks for all inputs and advice.

The pistol is a striker fired pistol - it is not DA/SA. Sorry. You'd have to get the PX4 if you want DA/SA from a small Beretta. And, it will still be bigger than the gun you are referring to.

He just missed the rebate - but honestly, I'd get the Shield Plus if I were him. They do make a version with a thumb safety, if that is what ya want (and one without a thumb safety). I've shot many of these small 9mms, and the Shield Plus is my favorite one for sure. And, this is coming from a Beretta fanatic (I've owned 41 Berettas in total over 30 years).

 

[SwampWolf]

They do make a version with a thumb safety, if that is what ya want (and one without a thumb safety).

Thanks for the info. Are you referring to the Shield Plus and/or the APX when you say that they "make a version with a thumb safety"? I'm acquainted with the Smith; not so much with the Beretta.
The rebate has been extended to 10-31-22. Happy Halloween!

 

[Shipwreck]

Thanks for the info. Are you referring to the Shield Plus and/or the APX when you say that they "make a version with a thumb safety"? I'm acquainted with the Smith; not so much with the Beretta.
The rebate has been extended to 10-31-22. Happy Halloween!

I was talking about the Shield Plus coming with and without a thumb safety. Not the Beretta,

 

[SwampWolf]

No manual thumb safety option for the APX-

 

[Robbins290]

No manual thumb safety option for the APX-

how it should be!!!!!

 

[Idahou]

There is manual safety upgrade for regular APX, i doubt it will fit and work on Carry version, but you can ask Beretta itself

I dont like "pocket" 9mm, so i carry APX or M70 in .22. You can also get Cheetah in .380 or .22 LR, both have hammer and safety. M70 is SA only, not sure about Cheetah

 

[Shipwreck]

There is manual safety upgrade for regular APX, i doubt it will fit and work on Carry version, but you can ask Beretta itself

I dont like "pocket" 9mm, so i carry APX or M70 in .22. You can also get Cheetah in .380 or .22 LR, both have hammer and safety. M70 is SA only, not sure about Cheetah

I don't think it will work on the APX carry, either. The Carry is basically a reshaped Nano. It is not the same as the other APX pistols.