The APX/Nano are built with very high quality. Almost to the point of over built with few parts about (43). The gun is well known to be a very mild shooting gun with very little muzzle flip. I have ran this gun against many other single stacks. It has a modular design, which makes it very easy to work on, change grips etc. Magazines are top notch. Look like high end custom mags with
steel followers. (
Steel construction and adherence to strict tolerances ensure years of service from these magazines with proper care by the end user. Designed for the rigors of concealed carry, the Nano's magazine and follower are constructed entirely of polished stainless steel. The polymer floorplate completely covers the bottom of the Nano's gripframe to reduce the introduction of foreign contaminants and create a uniform grip.
The gun is not on the most popular list. One reason is the fact that it is DAO. A striker fired DAO very similar to the Kahr's. And some do not like the fact that the Nano did not have a slide lock. I hesitated not buying one because of this, but Ironically became so use to this that I actually prefer it to a lock now. The new APX carry now does have the lock and a newer grip with a lower bore axis. Many like the newer grip and a newer lighter trigger.
Langdon of Langton tacital say's that that the New APX is now the gun he feels meets every thing he wanted in a small carry Micro 9mm. They have 6 of them they have been testing for months and all have run perfectly and flawlessly.
No they are not the most Popular gun out there. I personally never buy a gun based on Popularity, you might go to Ruger if that is what you are after.
Like any gun, I would suggest you try one out. They are very sweet shooters. If you do not like a DAO, then these Pistols will not be for you. If you want a very light striker fired gun with little take up than their are other choices available. If you do want a DAO, this is one of the best. They are gritty at first, but break in very nicely.Smooth, Deliberate, Controlled all the way through.
A wonderful handling firearm. Have no question that the quality is so well, that I will many more thousands of rounds and this gun will outlive me.
Stainless steel chassis and parts.