Shooting Illustrated reported 1st: Ten times better than the M16? That was the point Beretta boasted in the naming of the ARX160, the company’s new 5.56 NATO, selective-fire rifle introduced in 2008 as a possible replacement for its AR70/90 platform in service with the Italian armed forces. Arguable as that claim might be, the ARX160 certainly embodies a number of characteristics that can only be described as advanced and outside-the-box.
The same polymer construction, engineering and racy lines that make the ARX160 a standout are now available in a semi-automatic-only version of the rifle. Built in America by Beretta USA, the ARX100 derives most of its features from its military counterpart, including a short-stroke gas system, side-folding buttstock and quick-change barrel mechanism.Continuing with modern enhancements, Beretta developed the ARX100 to be fully ambidextrous by placing fire controls and sling-attachment points on both sides of the rifle. In addition, shooters can easily switch the charging handle from the left side of the gun to the right, and they can choose right or left ejection. Neither of these changes requires disassembly, and conversion takes seconds. A closer look reveals the adaptability and futuristic design of the ARX100 make it a cutting-edge defensive rifle—no matter from which side shooters operate it.
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