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In 2018 alone, some 2 million 9mm pistols were made in the U.S., more than any other caliber– a figure that doesn’t include pallets of guns coming from overseas. While the caliber started slow, typically just seen in German-made Lugers and Mauser C96 pistols across the first 30 years of the cartridge’s career, the 9mm today is the most popular chambering for modern semi-automatic pistols. Focus on the following factors and you’ll be able to narrow down your search to a great 9mm handgun that works for you. I dove deep into the G43 in our review of Glock’s concealed carry masterpiece.įew handgun categories have the diversity and sheer number of options as the 9mm pistol. Hitting the scales at just 20 ounces when fully loaded, the gun is one of the few 9mm pistols that can be ankle carried comfortably. 32s on the market, the G43 soon became the choice of many for concealed carry, be they the average CCW holder or off-duty police. Providing a 6+1 capacity pistol that was smaller than some of the most compact. Probably the best single-stack 9mm carry pistol on the market, the Glock 43 deserves consideration if you’re in the market for a reliable handgun that scores high on concealment. The smallest 9mm handgun that Glock makes, the “slimline” Glock 43 was introduced in 2015 and was an instant hit.

Available in G43 and G43x (higher capacity) variants.

So small and slim that it can be easily concealed.

We took the P365 XMacro out for a spin, and while it’s a newer, larger take on the P365 series, it shares the same DNA as the previous models but still makes for a sweet concealed carry handgun. The slide serrations are easy to grab onto and rack the slide, and depending on the light model, you can still mount a light to the pistol. The magazine release button is shaped like a triangle and sits almost flush with the grip to ensure you don’t accidentally bump it and release your magazine unintentionally.

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Its subtle texture doesn’t rub your skin poorly when carrying but gives you a comfortable purchase of the gun to hold on to during recoil. What I love most about this pistol is the grip texture of the 365 XSeries grip module. This pistol is striker fired with an XSeries straight trigger, and if you’re familiar with Sig’s triggers, it feels similar to those on the P320 and Legion model pistols.Įven with the red dot optic, it is set up with a front sight in case anything fails on the red dot optic. The Romeo Zero is not my favorite red dot, but it is an easy option when it comes already outfitted on the gun. The P320 M17 is the civilian version of the military and law enforcement P320, so it shares a lot of the same characteristics. We recently had the opportunity to pick up a surplus SIG Sauer P320 M17 from the West Point Military Academy’s competition pistol team.

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The Sig Sauer P320 M17 has both front and rear sights, with the rear sights offering contrasting illumination so you can use the pistol even in low light or nighttime shooting situations.ĭeveloped to both compete for the Army’s Modular Handgun System contract and offer a more forward-looking alternative to their P-200 series pistols, Sig Sauer introduced the P320 in 2014. The rear sights offer contrasting illumination, making the pistol usable in low light or nighttime shooting situations. The Sig P320 9mm pistol, particularly known for its great factory sights, has both front and rear sights. Capacity: (1) 17rd / (2) 21rd Steel Mags.Mine is the “smooth” variety that does not have the rail. The introductory version of the 92X Compact, as shown in this review, was available with or without a 3-slot Picatinny accessory rail on the dustcover in front of the trigger guard. This has since morphed into an RDO (Red Dot Optic) 92X standard, which includes an optics-ready slide. Introduced in 2019, the 92X line included a full-sized model with a 4.7-inch barrel, a Centurion with a 4.3-inch barrel, and a Compact variant with both a 4.3-inch barrel and a shorter grip frame.

While originally a full-sized pistol with low recoil, the 92 is also produced in shorter Centurion and Compact variants. While they’re certainly one of the most recognizable handguns anywhere, they’re not the lightest, easiest to operate, nor do they offer the most firepower, but the 92 is a true classic that delivers on performance and looks.Īdopted by dozens of militaries worldwide, including the Pentagon who has used it for the past four decades, this “Back to Back Gulf War Champ” is a great pistol and still very relevant today in its third generation, the Vertec 92X series.

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