9 mm

Introduced as “the pinnacle of the Beretta M9 series of pistols,” the latest iteration of the Beretta 92 features factory integral optics cuts on the slide top. The grip is the thin Vertec-style already seen on the M9A3. The new 9mm pistol also comes with the “G” style decocker-only lever on the slide. 

The innovative pistol caliber carbine/rifle will be officially unveiled at the 2021 NASGW Expo but in a video the manufacturer introduces its main features. Among them, a fire control group design that exploits the natural flow of the arm in the boxing position by using a downward pull to activate the trigger.

The Pack9 is a 9mm semi-automatic rifle – or better, a pistol caliber carbine – that uses GLOCK compatible magazines. Thanks to a patented "Pivot" system, which allows to reduce its length, it can be carried very easily in a bag or a backpack. It is an interesting gun for hikers and survivalists.

The trend of the moment for carry pistols on the US market is clear: sub-compact, striker-fired guns in 9mm caliber, with high fire power and red dot sight ready. One of the latest additions is the DVG-1 and is manufactured in the USA by SCCY Industries of Daytona Beach, Florida. Let's see together the most interesting features.

Where did we see this before?... The iconic Hi-Power pistol designed by Browning and Dieudonné Saive is now manufactured in Turkey by Girsan and imported in the US by EAA Corp. Chambered in 9mm, the pistol  features a steel frame and slide and a 15+1 magazine like the original.

"Another polymer pistol!" you might think at first sight of the SIG Sauer P320 X-Five Legion. But something is different here: by adding tungsten powder to polymer, the heavy grip module of this match pistol is manufactured with an injection molding machine in a cost-effective and chipless manner. We tried out what the P320 X-Five Legion can do.

Well known for its 1911-style, full-metal handguns, the US manufacturer unveils a striker-fired subcompact 9mm carry pistol featuring a glass-filled nylon grip frame and high-capacity magazine. The R7 Mako is optics-ready and is also available in an optics-installed version complete with a Crimson Trace CTS-1500 reflex sight. Many of the new R7 Mako's features are usual for a modern carry gun, but …

The new range of semi-automatic pistols produced by the Turkish company Canik is called Mete, a name that in the local language means "valiant". The line includes several versions, from full size to sub-compact. Let's see them together.

Silencers are supposed to improve accuracy in hunting rifles, but may cause functional problems on semi-autos from time to time. Robert Riegel tried out what of this applies to a silenced handgun, whether the first shot gets louder and how loud which cartridges are with and without silencers.

On the technical basis of the full-auto Scorpion EVO 3 A1 submachine gun, the Czech manufacturer Česká Zbrojovka has recently introduced a semi-automatic civilian version, the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1. We were already able to test the modern, sleek pistol caliber carbine in detail. all4shooters.com tells you what this gun is capable of.

The micro-compact EDC polymer-framed gun in 9mm is now also available with a Tungsten Cerakote and a Troy Coyote Tan Cerakote slide finish, adding two interesting and aesthetically pleasant options.

From the Philippines comes the Armscor  STK100, a 9mm striker-fired pistol featuring an aluminum grip frame. This is definitely a choice that goes against the current trend, and one that will be appreciated by those who don't like the excessive use of polymer. 

Some lots of ammunition may contain propellant that does not properly ignite and burn when the cartridge is fired. A bullet could remain in the barrel and fring a subsequent bullet into the bore obstruction could cause firearm damage, “subjecting the shooter and bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury.” In case your ammo is any of the Symbols and Lot Numbers listed below, immediately …

The new SIG Sauer's 9mm concealed-carry pistols in the Spectre series feature laser-engraved LXG grip modules with a custom pattern on all four sides and custom distressed slides with lightening cuts. They are optic-ready too. To learn more, watch the videos below.

Designed to compete in the busy market of EDC micro-compact 9mm guns, the polymer-framed, striker-fired GX4 features a 3.06”/78 mm barrel and a capacity of 11 rounds. Price is quite affordable.

Two of the flagship models from Fabrique Nationale – the Five-seveN in 5.7x28mm and the concealed-carry FN 503 in 9mm caliber – are now offered with flat dark earth frames and slides. The two new all-FDE options are offered at the same price as their all-black or two-toned counterparts.