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What’s the Difference Between Sig Sauer P320 & Beretta APX?
While both the Beretta APX and the Sig Sauer P320 are bespoke striker-fired guns, the APX slide is more stout, frame rails on Beretta APX run almost the full length of the frame where the Sig Sauer P320 does not because it designed its frame at a very high axis. The barrel on APX Beretta is also thicker and has a bit more heft and the guide rod. And unlike the Sig P320, the Beretta had no recalls.
Specification Chart
Beretta APX
- Brand: Beretta
- Model: Beretta APX
- Height: 5.6 inches
- Weight: 28.24 oz
- Length: 7.55 inches
- Trigger: Striker-Fired
- Barrel: 4.25 inches
- Calibers: 9mm Luger, 40 S&W
- Capacities: 17 +1, 10 +1 (9mm Luger), 10 +1, 15 +1 (40 S&W)
Sig Sauer P320
- Brand: Sig Sauer
- Model: Sig Sauer P320
- Height: 5.6 inches
- Weight: 29.6 oz
- Length: 8 inches
- Trigger: Striker-Fired
- Barrel: 4.7 inches
- Calibers: 9mm Luger
- Capacities: 10 +1, 17 +1, 21 +1
Detailed Comparison
Sig P320 & Beretta APX Pricing
The price difference for both semi-automatic pistols is a few hundred dollars, to begin with. The Beretta APX is more affordable than the Sig Sauer P320, factory components-wise, or even in aftermarket parts. Due to this fact, the Sig P320 snatches the first win in this comprehensive comparison.
For other cost-effective pistols, take a look at this M&P 22 Compact vs Ruger SR22 article here.
Design & Ergonomics
The Beretta APX features aggressive full-length slide serrations that make slide manipulations easy under any conditions and have more superior comfort of the grip. In contrast, the Sig makes, but it is a bit slippery. Although the Sig Sauer P320 also shoots well like the APX, its grip isn’t as ergonomic.
The APX Beretta even accommodates right or left-handed use because its magazine release button and slide stop are ambidextrous. With this, the Beretta APX takes the point.
Beretta APX & Sig P320 Ammunition
The Beretta APX offers more options for compatible ammunition than the Sig P320. In the Beretta APX, you can use a 9mm Luger and 40 S&W ammunition while the Sig Sauer P320 only caters to a 9mm Luger ammo. Because of this, the Beretta APX takes another win against the Sig Sauer P320
Trigger
After the upgrade, the Sig Sauer P320’s trigger was crisper than the Beretta APX. The Sig P320 has a curved trigger while the APX Beretta has a flatter factory trigger that makes shooting and follows up shots easier. You don’t need tools to remove/change the trigger group of P320, while the APX Beretta is a bit more time-consuming. With this, the Sig P320 takes another win.
Sights - Sig Sauer P320 or APX?
The Sig Sauer P320 features a SIGLITE Front / Night Sight Rear Plate while the Beretta APX features a fixed low profile Three-Dot Sights and has a low bore axis that provides controllability and faster sight tracking.
Our team decided to give the point to the Sig P320 because although the Beretta APX sights’ are made of steel, we didn’t like that if you want to remove the rear sights, you’ll need to go to the gunsmith.
Rounds
Sig P320 & APX Beretta Accuracy
The biggest issue between the Beretta APX vs Sig P320’s accuracy lies on their bore axis. Since the bore axis of the Sig P320 was a little bit higher, there’s a marginal effect on its accuracy.
While the Beretta APX features a relatively low bore axis and wide flat trigger that makes firing accurate follow-up shots easy. With this, the APX Beretta takes another win against the Sig P320.
Beretta APX Pros & Cons
PROS
- 3-Dot Sights
- Aggressive Slide Serration
- Ambidextrous Slide Stop
- Picatinny Rail
- Reversible Magazine Release
CONS
- Magazines have over-insertion stop
- No current upgrades
Sig Sauer P320 Pros & Cons
PROS
- Night Sight Plate
- Grip Module
- Manual Safety
- More size and caliber options
- Better current aftermarket support
CONS
- Somewhat high bore axis
- More expensive
Sig Sauer P320 or Beretta APX? Our Choice is...
In choosing between the Beretta APX vs Sig P320, our choice is the Beretta APX because it is cheaper, has better design & ergonomics, has a low bore axis, and has more compatible ammo. Although more expensive, the Sig P320 is a good run for your money with its impressive features, too.
If you wish to buy long-range shooting ammo, you may find this 300 Win Mag vs 300 Ultra Mag article helpful.
Our #1 Recommendation
Beretta APX
- Better ergonomics
- Low Bore Axis
- Ambidextrous Slide Stop
- Cheaper
