Kahr CW9
The Kahr CW9 offers the smallest, thinnest and lightest package of any handgun in this review. To top it off, it is the least expensive but certainly does not lack quality. The craftsmanship and reliability of Kahr Arms is simply amazing. The featured CW9 has a carbon fiber finish on the frame that not only looks beautiful but offers a rubber like feel texture creating an incredible grip. This reviewer has carried a Kahr pistol for years and this CW9 remains a top choice for CCW.
Specs:
Overall Length: 5.9”
Overall Height: 4.5”
Capacity: 7
MSRP: $449
Beretta M9
The Beretta M9 has served the US military for over two decades and has proven to perform in all of the toughest conditions throughout the world. It has the durability for battle and the beauty to show off. Many top shooters consider the Beretta M9 the most accurate handgun ever produced. The featured M9 has beautiful military gold engraving which is a showpiece for any collection.
Specs:
Overall Length: 8.54”
Overall Height: 5.51”
Capacity: 15
MSRP: $675
Springfield XD9
Springfield’s XD series of pistols are known for their quality along with adding several safety features. XD’s are safety feature rich with a loaded chamber indicator, striker fire indicator, grip safety and trigger bar safety. They are also very reliable as many issued law enforcement duty pistols are the Springfield models. Springfield offers several accessories in the case and is sold at a reasonable price.
Specs:
Overall Length: 7.3”
Overall Height: 5.5”
Capacity: 16
MSRP: $508
S&W M&P 9c
The S&W M&P line of handguns offer excellent ergonomics within a tough package. The M&P 9c is a popular carry choice for many CCW people who are looking for a simple and functional design. Many law enforcement agencies are moving their duty sidearms to the M&P models due to easy interchangeable parts, capacity, reliability and accuracy.
Specs:
Overall Length: 6.7”
Overall Height: 4.5”
Capacity: 12
MSRP: $569
Ruger American
The Ruger American is, in this reviewer’s opinion, the finest semi auto pistol Ruger has ever produced. It offers all ambidextrous controls, Novak sights, three different sizes of grip modules and a short take up trigger. Ruger also removed the magazine disconnect and the thumb safety that many of their other models have. The American is a finely crafted pistol that Ruger made user friendly with great reliability.
Specs:
Overall Length: 7.50
Overall Height: 5.6
Capacity: 17
MSRP: $579
