Centuries of pistol-making sit behind the Beretta APX, and it shows. It is a striker-fired 9mm with a modular design, which means the fire control unit can move between different grip frames. Beretta entered it in the military and law enforcement markets, so the pistol was built to handle hard use.

This used APX comes with two magazines and the factory box. This is the APX-1 frame, and the general character is the same across the line. The grip is angled for natural pointing, the slide is easy to rack, and the trigger has a clear wall followed by a clean break.

Used pistols from a less common line can be a quiet bargain. Buyers often pass over them in favor of the more famous names, and the price reflects that. If you want something a little different from the usual duty pistols, this is an easy way to get it.

When it arrives, strip the pistol and look it over. Check the slide rails, the barrel, and the recoil spring. Make sure both magazines seat and drop free. Count on a short break-in period at the range with the ammunition you plan to carry. The pistol is sold as described, in used condition. It ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.