![]() The XD-S has 7-round and 9-round magazine options available, compared to just 6 rounds in the G43. This may not sound super significant, but any reduction in width can make concealed carry more comfortable.Īnother plus to the XD-S over the Glock 43 is its capacity. Like the XD-M, the XD-S also has a grip safety.Ĭompared to the Glock 43, it’s a little bit longer and taller, but it’s also 0.085″ thinner. The XD-S is Springfield Armory’s 9mm single stack pistol offering. They also have threaded barrel options at 4.5″. The 9mm XD-M is available in 3.8″ barrel, 4.5″, and 5.25″. Not the absolute best, but fairly short and crisp. I’ve found that I naturally shoot very well with the XDM, at least partially due to its trigger. In my opinion, the biggest benefit of the grip safety is that it makes accidental discharges potentially less likely when holstering or unholstering. As always, not everyone is a fan of external safeties, particularly for concealed carry pistols. Speaking of 1911s, the XD-M also shares a grip safety in common with them. Perhaps it’s that the grip angle is modeled after the 1911. I don’t know what it is about the Springfield XD-M, but they’ve always felt fantastic in my hands. ![]() Of these three manufactures’ offerings, Springfield pistols are my favorite. If there’s a third-most-commonly-recommended line of 9mm pistols behind Glock and M&P, I feel that it’s likely Springfield Armory’s XD-S and XD-M pistols. It’s also one of the best 9mm pistols out of the box for competitive shooting at a relatively affordable price. This makes it great for the range and home defense. Instead, it’s often praised as being the most accurate polymer-framed stock pistol among competitors. The one frustrating thing about the Q5 setup is that the rear sight will be removed when swapping out mounting plates.Īside from this issue, you’d struggle to find anything negative about the Q5 match in online reviews. The Q5 Match comes standard with iron sights (including a fiber-optic front sight), but also includes three optic mounting plates for Trijicon, Leupold, and Docter optics. Personally, I think it’s one of the best-looking pistols for the money. The ported slide of the Q5 goes a long way in the coolness factor of this handgun. Looks aren’t the only thing the Q5 Match has going for it, but it’s a great place to start. Very Accurate and Best Looking Pistol for the Money- Walther Q5 Match We’ll also be covering the Q5 Match, which is another great option for these purposes. Those intending to concealed carry, may instead prefer the PPQ Subcompact.įor home defense and recreational shooting, the PPQ M2 can also be found in a 5″ barrel version. It’s similar in its size (see the comparison table below for exact dimensions), making it comfortable to shoot at the range, though approaching the upper limits of what most people could comfortably concealed carry. I’d compare the 4″ barrel PPQ M2 to the Glock 19, in terms of being a good middle-ground pistol for those of you not entirely sure what you’re looking for. This includes the PPQ M2 4″ (barrel) shown to the left, as well as the rest of the PPQ lineup. Of all the stock pistols I’ve shot, the Walther PPQ has my favorite trigger from the factory. Best Out of the Box Trigger – Walther PPQ M2 Personally, I love the Walther PPQ lineup because of their fantastic triggers. I started this list with arguably the most popular choice among gun owners for best pistol, but now it’s time for one of my personal favorites that flies under the radar: Walther’s PPQ line of pistols. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a compact pistol with the ability to easily mount a red dot sight to it. Though I personally prefer to carry a super slim pistol like the P365, I’m considering adding this to my concealed carry rotation. Unique to the X-Compact is a low profile internal magwell. In addition to having the same modular design as all P320 models, it has the X-Series features we just covered. Though a bit on the larger side, the P320 X-Compact is another excellent choice for concealed carry. Flat X-Series trigger upgrade with a straight 90 degree break.Improved ergonomics and recoil control thanks to the XSeries grip, extended beavertail, and high undercut trigger guard.In addition to Sig Sauer’s P320 RX series, there’s one other variation of P320 pistols I want to cover – The X-Series.
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