The Beretta APX-A1 Carry is a compact striker-fired pistol chambered in 9mm Luger, built around concealed carry. At 5.63 inches overall with a 3-inch barrel and a weight of 19.8 oz, it sits on the smaller end of the 9mm carry spectrum without dropping to micro-pistol territory. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Beretta 
• Model: APX-A1 Carry 
• Caliber: 9MM Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Action: Striker Fired 
• Capacity: 6+1 / 8+1 (two magazines included: one 6-round and one extended 8-round) 
• Barrel Length: 3 inches 
• Overall Length: 5.63 inches 
• Weight: 19.8 oz (approximately 1.2 lbs) 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Sights: Contrast White Dot Front/Black Rear 
• Grip Material: Textured Black Polymer 
• Safety Features: No manual safety; integral trigger safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The striker-fired action gives a consistent trigger pull shot to shot. Interchangeable backstraps let you dial in grip size, and the slide is milled to accept red dot optics without an adapter plate. No manual safety means the draw-to-fire sequence stays simple; the only active safety is the integral trigger blade. 
 
The pistol ships with two magazines: a flush 6-round unit that keeps the grip short and a 8-round extended mag that adds a full finger rest. Both are included in the box.

Owners of the APX-A1 Carry are generally positive, with the ergonomics drawing the most consistent praise. The grip shape gets good marks for feel in the hand, and the trigger -- described by most as smooth and consistent -- is a step up from what you might expect at this price point. Reliability with mixed ammunition gets mentioned often, with few reports of malfunctions.

The matte black finish gets a nod from some owners, though that seems secondary to how the gun actually runs.

The recurring criticism is size. A handful of users find it slightly bulkier than competing subcompacts when comparing for deep concealment, even though it is clearly on the compact side of the market. Magazine capacity is the other common sticking point -- the 6+1 flush configuration is fine for most carry purposes, but some shooters would prefer more options in the extended-magazine lineup.

On balance, users shopping for an ergonomic, reliable carry 9mm tend to come away satisfied. Personal preferences around size and capacity are the main differentiators when opinions diverge.