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APX A1 Tactical Compact

SquatchAv8

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Posted: 8/6/2026 10:54:39 AM EDT

Anyone have one?

I love the looks of the FDE version and the current rebate makes the price very attractive but I'm worried it's too thick/chunky for EDC.

EncoreGolf

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Posted: 8/6/2026 1:08:00 PM EDT

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Yep. It's too big for carry. I have the green one. Long threaded barrel and mags are pricey often

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Posted: 8/6/2026 2:10:25 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By EncoreGolf:
Yep. It's too big for carry. I have the green one. Long threaded barrel and mags are pricey often

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Thanks. I figured that was the case.

EncoreGolf

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Posted: 8/6/2026 8:55:15 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By SquatchAv8:
Thanks. I figured that was the case.

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APX was designed around 40cal cartridge so the slide is wide, like on Steyr's

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