The Beretta APX A1 Full Size is a striker-fired 9mm pistol with a 4.25-inch barrel, a 7.55-inch overall length and a 28.24-ounce weight. It holds 15+1 rounds and two magazines come in the box. The polymer grip takes interchangeable backstraps, and front and rear slide serrations aid a secure grip. Fiber optic sights sit on the slide, which is cut for Beretta optic plates. An integrated trigger safety is built into the trigger, and the ambidextrous slide release and magazine catch work from either hand.

In Nevada this is a handgun, so the sale runs through a licensed dealer. The state has no permit to purchase, no firearm registration and no waiting period, but the transfer includes photo ID, ATF Form 4473 and a federal NICS check, and dealers sell handguns from age 21. The supplier describes it for defensive and range use. A full-size 9mm with a 15-round capacity suits a shooter who wants one pistol for everyday use, and the backstraps let the grip fit different hand sizes.

Key features

• Striker-fired 9mm, 4.25-inch barrel
• 15+1 capacity with two magazines
• Interchangeable polymer backstraps
• Fiber optic sights, optic-ready slide
• Ambidextrous slide release and magazine catch

Handguns ship to a Nevada FFL dealer, where you complete Form 4473 and pass a background check.