When it comes to pistol calibers, 9mm is the most popular option for self-defense, concealed carry, and combat, while still being relatively affordable compared to other defensive rounds. In this guide, I'll explain why a 9mm pistol is probably a great choice for your needs and give you our picks for the Best 9mm Pistols. Preview

Best 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry. Let’s start off with some of the best fits for concealed carry. They are smaller than our “general use” guns but still quite pleasant to shoot. 1. Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro Comp – Best Overall 9mm Pistol

Over the past two years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed more than 25 concealable pistols chambered in 9mm Luger. Of these compact and subcompact handguns, a few have gotten “Best Buy” or “Our Pick” recommendations. Here are our top five 9mm handguns that our experienced testers believe you’ll like if you want to buy a handgun of this ...

List of the Best 9mm Pistols: While all of the guns we’ve discussed for the categories are solid ones in their own right, the following are my best picks for each category. The best 9mm pistols are: Glock 45 Gen 5 (Overall) Sig Sauer P365 (Best CCW) Canik TP9SF (Best Budget) Springfield Echelon (Best Home Defense) H&K VP9 (Best Shooting Range)