when it comes to pistol calibers nine millimeter is the most popular option for self-defense concealed carry and combat while still being relatively affordable compared to other defensive rounds without a doubt the nine millimeter has become the gun of choice for those.

Seeking a concealed carry self-defense sidearm at the same time it's also made significant headway into the realms of the armed forces and law enforcement the fact that they're compact light lethal and affordable also makes them an excellent choice for.

Self-defense but finding the best nine millimeter handgun is not an easy task especially when you have hundreds of options that's why we put together this list of the best nine millimeter handguns on the market we've researched dozens of guns to narrow this list down to the.

Very best of the best in today's video we're taking a look at some of the best selling handguns on the market tens of thousands of customers have collectively chosen these pistols over all the other handguns available on the market if we left off your favorite or you.

Think there is a superior alternative to one in the list please let us know in the comments below the glock 19 this is the single most popular handgun on the market today it is perfect for concealed carry it has also been issued to military and law enforcement for years it comes standard with a 15 plus one.

Magazine but you can also get that 17 19 21 24 31 and 33 the barrel length is 4 inches and when you do purchase this firearm i would suggest that you get yourself a nice holster here is the inside the waistband holster it's part of the shapeshift series it's completely tool-less.

And extremely customizable and comfortable you can just adjust those clips to change the cant or ride height super easily just like that introduce the all-new xdm elite from springfield armory built around the match enhanced trigger assembly the xdm elite takes advantage.

Of a fully cocked striker allowing the new meta trigger to deliver a smooth pull crisp break and short reset unlike any other striker got on the market designed for ultimate performance the xtm elite series features removable short or standard mag wheels for intuitive mag changes.

And extended magazines for unrivaled capacity of up to 22 plus one available in four nine millimeter configurations perfectly suited for competition tactical deployment and self-defense each xem elite is duly equipped and built for extreme reliability and a lifetime of service.

Re-engineered slide serrations help you get a grip in any situation the integrated accessory rail and ambidextrous slide release make the xdm elite our most versatile platform ever performance upgrades built on an award-winning legacy the all-new xdm elite only from springfield armory a legend in.

The firearms world the cz-75 was one of the first wonder nines with a high capacity double stack magazine excellent ergonomics and a hammer forged barrel it has built a reputation for reliability and accuracy.

 with over one million cz-75s produced an entire family of models has sprung up around the original design from compacts to competition models single action only to service pistols with the decocker the 75 platform has a model for any specific need from target shooting to concealed.

Carry to uniform duty the cz-75 is up to the task i'm excited to be here today to tell you about the new hk vp9 striker fired handgun in development for more than four years the vp9 is the product of thousands of hours of research and testing.

Aimed at giving you the finest striker fired handgun on the market drawn from the experience of producing the p30 pistol and the experience gained in producing the first strike of fire and hang in the vp70 hk has broken new ground and has brought you a striker fire gun worthy of.

Carrying on the vp namesake while most striker fire guns are similar in design there's one feature that has eluded most manufacturers of modern polymer framing handguns a good trigger the trigger in the vp9 surpasses those found in other manufactured handguns and offers a short light take up a crisp.

Single action break followed by a short and positive reset similar to the p30 line of handguns the vp9 features an ergonomic grip with removable side panels and backstrap to allow the shooter to customize the grip to better fit their hand ambidextrous charging supports located.

At the rear of the slide provide increased leverage for actuating the slide promoting faster reloads and makes operating the vp9 easier for those with reduced hand strength all control levers on the vp9 are fully ambidextrous and located on both the right and left side of the handgun the vp9 uses the highly reliable and.

Already available p30 all steel magazine the vp9 features a standard 1913 picatinny rail for mounting of all lights and accessories the vp9 is ideally suited for concealed carrier use law enforcement recreational and competitive shooters alike hi i'm cindy and i'd like to introduce you to the glock 34.

Gen 5. the glock 34 gen 5 is the first gen 5 pistol designed to support modular optics each glock 34 gen 5 pistol comes from the factory with a removable cover plate and a set of four adapter plates which support eight of the most popular optics systems.

On the market the g34 gen 5 includes the same design features as other gen 5 pistols glock marksman barrel delivers increased accuracy with enhanced polygonal rifling and an improved barrel crown it is the most accurate barrel black has ever made the flared magazine well design found on.

The g34 gen 5 helps with magazine exchanges offering a quicker and easier release and reload the pistol has no finger grooves improving the ergonomics of the grip delivering consistent comfort and improved control the ambidextrous slide stop lever and the reversible magazine catch.

Allow for the pistol to be comfortably set up for your strong hand the g34 gen 5 has the same ndlc finish as other gen 5 pistols this enhanced finish reduces corrosion and scratching while improving performance hi i'm julie golub with the new performance center m p m 2.0.

With ported barrels and slides the performance center m p m 2.0 pistols feature durable armonite finish front cocking serrations a low bore axis optimal 18 degree grip angle an integrated rigid stainless steel chassis that helps reduce flex and torque while firing four different.

Sized palm swell grips are included in the box to help you get the grip that's just right for you the ported barrel and slide help to reduce muzzle flip to make it easy to control recoil and shoot faster as you'd expect from the performance center each pistol comes with a tuned action with a crisp and light trigger.

And a reset that you can both feel and hear you can also set the over travel to your own personal shooting style with the adjustable trigger stop each firearm comes with a bright polished stainless steel barrel two magazines and adjustable high vis fiber optic sights.

These pistols are available in nine millimeter or 40 calibers four and a quarter or five inch models and each comes with a performance center cleaning kit that's ideal for your range bag quick to aim comfortable to shoot and easy to control check out the new performance center m p m 2.0 pistols.

With ported barrels and slides the brand new p365xl it's our newest gun in the x series lineup and i'm here to tell you about it now don't let the name fool you it's called the 365 xl but it's still a 365. it's still the same height.

As a 365 with a 12 round extended magazine a lot of people bought that magazine because it felt so good in their hand and made the gun complete well now it comes standard that way right out of the box each gun will come standard with two 12 round magazines but this time they fit.

Flush in the newly designed x-series 365 grip module the difference is it's just a little bit taller and it has an integrated mag well also the beaver tail has been slightly increased a little bit longer to give you an even better purchase on the pistol now it wouldn't be an x gun if we didn't.

Do something to the trigger and they all have that awesome flat trigger now this trigger is just like it's 320 cousin it's flat-faced and it breaks right at 90 degrees it is a great feeling trigger and it gives you a straight wall when you pull against it.

I think you're going to love it it still has the 365 rail so it's compatible with the foxtrot and the lima 365 and there are a number of other outside accessories that you can put on this gun as well so that hasn't changed another thing that hasn't changed with the site configuration.

They're still x-ray 3 day night sights and they come standard on the gun there is one small change though what would an x gun be without optic compatibility and that is what this pistol has it is a sight plate assembly on the rear of the gun it still has a night sight plate but.

When you take this off from two screws underneath you can replace it with our brand new romeo zero optic it's also compatible for the very popular shield rmse site if you already have one of those you can put it directly here but we think you're gonna be really happy with the new romeo zero it's gonna be great.

And it's going to match up to this gun perfectly now one change you may have noticed immediately is the difference in slide and barrel length this slide and barrel is a 3.7 inch length as opposed to the old 3.1 so it gives you a little bit more sight radius and a little flatter recoil so the gun's.

A little bit more controllable so we're really really excited about this pistol and i think you're going to be too it checks all the boxes you get a really small pistol it's still big enough to where you can get your whole hand on it it's controllable it's got good sight radius it's.

Incredibly accurate just like its little brother the 365 but it's an x-gun so you get all the features you love about the x-series lineup and a concealable carry pistol i think you're gonna love it this is the walther pps m2 the ideal carry pistol because it's easily.

Concealed and handles like a much larger pistol you won't mind spending time at the range with your walther pps m2 ppsm2 is chambered in nine millimeter and comes with two magazines also available is the law enforcement edition which comes with all three magazines and installed phosphoric nite.

Sides also new this year is a ppsm2 equipped from the factory with a crimson trace laser guard your pps will come in a foam lined hard case with a chamber flag a detailed instruction manual and a doj approved lock the matte finished tinnifer coated slide.

Has front and rear serrations for non-slip operation making it very easy to manipulate on top of the slide you have a loaded chamber viewport for quick status inspection and on the rear of this slide you have a tactile cocking indicator.

The ppsm2 comes with low profile three dot steel sights that are designed for rapid target acquisition and the rear sight is drift adjustable for windage one of the many improvements over the pps classic is the redesigned frame of the ppsm2 the new ergonomics are in line with the.

Very popular walther ppq the aggressive non-slip cross-directional surface will provide you with a perfect fit and great control and confidence while shooting the trigger on the pps m2 is ideal for a self-defense or carry pistol the trigger pull weight of 6.1 pounds.

Combined with a clean break and distinctive reset makes for fast and accurate follow-up shots the low profile slide stop and mag release button are ergonomically placed for easy operation even with gloved hands weighing in at just over 21 ounces.

The walther pps m2 is only one inch wide making it easily concealable the overall length is 6.3 inches with a barrel length of 3.2 inches  you