Beretta’s New Guns: The 92 Series Pistol Reborn and New APX Models

As I write this I’m open my way back from Elite Shooting Sports in Manassas, Virginia where I had the opportunity to shoot a lot of brand new pistols from a very old company. It’s been a long, long time since I got blisters from a day at the pistol range – that’s how much shooting we packed in.

The big news from Beretta is that they’ve redesigned the famous 92 series pistol, now to be known as the 92X family. Initially there will be four models: a Full Size, a Centurion, and two Compacts. All have accessory rails except the second Compact variant, which is available with a smooth dust cover. We’ll be covering these pistols in detail in the near future, so for now, know that the 92X family adds in those features Beretta aficionados have been wanting for years.

In related news, the company is also launching new APX models including a Centurion RDO ready for most any optic sight on the market. It’s available with or without a threaded barrel. Also note the new APX Competition long slide model, also optic ready. Last but not least is a Compact APX in flat dark earth.

Here are some pics from our day of shooting. Stay tuned…

: The 92X pistols ship with two grips in the box: a Vertec slim style and an all-new one-piece polymer version that’s closer to the size of the original.

: There are four new APX models: a Competition, FDE Compact, and Centurion with optics mount. You can also get the Centurion RDO without a threaded barrel.

: The 92X pistols have a slew of improvements including new sights, new grips, improved barrel / slide fitting, trigger guard, and more.

: There are four members so far in the 92X family: Full size, Centurion, Compact with rail, and Compact with smooth dust cover.

: The Centurion RDO is going to be a winner for concealed carry use.

: Here’s the slimmer Vertec grip. It feels great but I shot better with the larger wrap-around grip.

: Note the c classic rounded trigger guard and dovetail sights up front. The rear sight is blacked out while the front has a bright orange dot. Loved the sight picture and I found it fast to acquire.