Beretta has had a tradition of excellence and the APX A1 Compact is no exception. Built with modern materials and techniques to give you the most features. Starting with the frame this pistol uses a modular polymer frame. The frame can be personalized to your preferences and comes with a nice aggressive texture. Held in place by the frame is the stout slide assembly. On top the slide comes with a nice set of 3 dot sights for giving a clear sight picture. For another sighting option the slide is cut for red dot optics. Inside the slide is a nice shooting 3.7" barrel. Other nice features are the ambidextrous slide catch and aggressive slide serrations. All of these features and Beretta's legendary reputation help make this pistol stand out. So if you want an adaptable red dot ready handgun look for the Beretta APX A1 Compact.