View Full Version : Beretta apx centurion 2000 round review.
TacticalFun
03-03-19, 09:57
Full disclosure: i have a blue label APX from release day with about 8k rounds through it. I stopped carrying it about 7 months ago due to my sig p320 x-carry. This centurion had been sitting on the shelf for some time and went on clearance for $440. In the box there were 2 magazines and a loader. They are also having a $75 rebate on the apx currently.
I had no expectations going into this. If it shot as well as my full size APX i would be pleased. As it turns out this is now my favorite pistol by a mile. I enjoy it more than my cz custom shop pistols, wilson combats and agency arms glock. The reason? The grip is just fantastic. It is much improved over the full size. The grip texture is very aggressive but not painful. That combined with the bore axis gives it almost zero muzzle movement. I mean it literally feels like it is not moving.
Size compared to the full size:
Centurion slide length 6 5/8"
Full size 7 3/16"
Grip length:
Centurion 4 1/8"
Full size 4 7/16"
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The trigger pull is a consistent 5lb 4 oz. It is crisp and has a very good reset. I did order the beretta reduced weight striker spring like my full size has.
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Accuracy is great (better than me I'm sure) at 11 yards can knock the center out of the target.
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The sights leave a lot to be desired and you have to send it in to have them replaced. I am currently having the beretta spartan night sights installed.
Malfunctions: currently at 0
Any questions please feel free to ask. I would not hesitate to reccomend this pistol
ramairthree
03-03-19, 14:59
I have not seen one in person. Also picked up a first day APX.
Do you have a pic of it in your grip?
TacticalFun
03-03-19, 15:10
I have not seen one in person. Also picked up a first day APX.
Do you have a pic of it in your grip?..https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190303/dd6fb80cd4db7aee5f710510a0efa2b1.jpg
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ramairthree
03-03-19, 16:42
Thanks.
The trigger guard is large enough on my APX I had concerns with centurion/compact models that they would be a “finger dangler” like a Glock 26 without a mag extension.
TacticalFun
03-03-19, 16:44
Thanks.
The trigger guard is large enough on my APX I had concerns with centurion/compact models that they would be a “finger dangler” like a Glock 26 without a mag extension.All of my fingers fit on the grip and i have large hands. The compact my pinky hangs off of.
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Why do you have to send it in to change the sights out?
Can't they be pushed?
TacticalFun
03-03-19, 19:16
Why do you have to send it in to change the sights out?
Can't they be pushed?No. A regular sight pusher does not have enough force. The tool to do it properly is $550. I'd rather just pay the $40. A shop tried it with my full size and mangled the slide. I had to send it off for repair.
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What are you guys doing for holsters on the Centurion? I picked one up but I'm reading that full-size slides or maybe frames are a bit narrower and not compatible. Also not many kydex benders making holsters for the gun period.
I really like it and am toying with getting a combat as well.
TacticalFun
04-09-19, 19:46
What are you guys doing for holsters on the Centurion? I picked one up but I'm reading that full-size slides or maybe frames are a bit narrower and not compatible. Also not many kydex benders making holsters for the gun period.
I really like it and am toying with getting a combat as well.https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254183079015
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What are you guys doing for holsters on the Centurion? I picked one up but I'm reading that full-size slides or maybe frames are a bit narrower and not compatible. Also not many kydex benders making holsters for the gun period.
I really like it and am toying with getting a combat as well.
Some guy on reddit says that he throws his in a beretta 92+light safariland it works and snaps into place.
I ordered one on Saturday - it arrived yesterday... I hope to shoot it soon.
But, I like it a lot so far. I will say that it feels great in the hand with the medium backstrap that already comes on it. I have smaller hands, and I like that my hand sits closer to the trigger than it does on many other handguns.:)
Not bad for $289 NEW ($269 + $20 shipping after the $100 rebate I will get)
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TacticalFun
06-13-19, 14:22
Spartan sights and 5000 rounds no malfunctionshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190613/b32d06e53a04a17efcf88fbb048d321e.jpg
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Have you disassembled the slide or changed the recoil spring yet?
TacticalFun
06-13-19, 14:49
Have you disassembled the slide or changed the recoil spring yet?Yes and bought the $500 sight tool lol
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Yes, if I end up changing the sights - I was looking at my options.
The Beretta night sights seem to be made by trijicon. But for whatever reason - trijicon doesn't have them listed on their website for straight purchase and install. So, not sure where I'd send the slide if I wanted to change them
TacticalFun
06-13-19, 15:41
Yes, if I end up changing the sights - I was looking at my options.
The Beretta night sights seem to be made by trijicon. But for whatever reason - trijicon doesn't have them listed on their website for straight purchase and install. So, not sure where I'd send the slide if I wanted to change themIf you purchase the sights from beretta and send in the slide they do it for free
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If you purchase the sights from beretta and send in the slide they do it for free
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Thanks for the tip!
krotchitty
06-17-19, 23:16
How is this arranged? I purchased night sights from BUSA and called they said $35.
If you purchase the sights from beretta and send in the slide they do it for free
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I'll tell you guys what... I didn't believe this thread when people talked about how hard these sights are to move. I used my Wheeler universal sight press, which although some people bag on, I have had good luck with a wide array of guns. Not moving for anything. Got it so bound up I didn't think I would be able to loosen the press to get the slide out. With some leverage, I undid it.
I've looked at the APX specific tool. I like the concept because it applies force directly to the portion of the sight in the dovetail. I think it's overall a good idea.
Moral: don't try to remove or adjust these yourself!
sundance435
06-27-19, 11:35
What is this comparable to in size? Thought I read a review that said between a Glock 19 and 26, which is where I understand the M&P compact to be. Could be a niche there for me, since I don't care for the Glock 48.
TacticalFun
06-27-19, 11:36
What is this comparable to in size? Thought I read a review that said between a Glock 19 and 26, which is where I understand the M&P compact to be. Could be a niche there for me, since I don't care for the Glock 48.Just a hair smaller than a 19
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I've been told the MGW Sight Pro will do the job by a Beretta rep. Beretta has the shoes for sale on their website, so I imagine it does. I'm going to get a set and give it a try.
TacticalFun
06-28-19, 14:31
I've been told the MGW Sight Pro will do the job by a Beretta rep. Beretta has the shoes for sale on their website, so I imagine it does. I'm going to get a set and give it a try.Please dont. I just sent mine back. Spartan sight snapped in half.
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Good to know, thanks. I really like the APX, but Beretta needs to address this. The ability to change sights easily at the local armorer level is pretty important if they want to capture any of the LE market. A 500 dollar single use tool is a non starter for smaller agencies, and definitely for the individual end user.
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