![]() ![]() Mossberg MC2sc, $556 (Photo courtesy of Mossberg) Takedown is simple and fast thanks to the inclusion of a rotating takedown lever, and the inclusion of a sear deactivation lever means you don’t need to pull the trigger to disassemble the gun. At just over 1-inch wide and 6-inches long the Shield Plus is small enough to conceal comfortably, yet it shoots more like a full-sized pistol than a subcompact, especially with the extended magazine that offers more real estate, and improved control, for those with large hands. The control layout is simple and the black Armornite finish will hold up well to daily carry. Capacity is 10 rounds with the flush fit magazine or 13 rounds in the extended mag, and the new flat-face bladed trigger design is comfortable and easy to control. Smith & Wesson’s M&P line of pistols have been a big success for years, and while you can spend over $800 on the tricked-out Performance Center edition with a Crimson Trace laser, the sub-$500 base model is a lot of gun for the money. Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus, $499 (Photo courtesy Smith & Wesson) In the short time I’ve had them, one or the other has accompanied me to the range on every trip. I tested two of these guns for Guns & Ammo and was so impressed with their performance and accuracy that both now reside in my gun safe. You can select from three color schemes - dark earth, blued/black or two-tone black and silver - all of which come with a 4.6-inch barrel. The single-action trigger is smooth, the staggered magazine holds 15 rounds, and the safety is ambidextrous. In fact, this gun (like all P35s) is exceptionally well-balanced and handles recoil beautifully. With its all-steel slide, frame and magazines, the recoil-operated MC P35 is a bit heavier than polymer-frame guns, but at around 30 ounces unloaded it’s hardly a brick. Girsan MC P35, $630 (Photo courtest EAA Corp.)Ī mechanical doppelganger of John Browning and Dieudonné Saive’s P35 of yore, the MC P35 pays homage to one of the world’s most popular and revolutionary 9mm pistols. That exceptional trigger is one reason STR-9 pistols are so accurate, often outshooting guns costing hundreds more. For $70 more you can upgrade to a model with tritium sights if you’d like, and both guns come with very crisp, manageable triggers. With a 3.54-inch barrel and a weight of just over 22 ounces unloaded, this gun carries well and the base model comes with plain, but functional, three-dot sights. Ergonomics on these pistols are excellent and the deep, aggressive slide cuts are easy to grasp and operate. The new STR-9SC OR (optics ready) pistol comes with two 10-round magazines, three interchangeable backstraps, and costs under $400. Stoeger’s whole STR-9 family of pistols are well thought out and feature rich. ![]() Some companies add a 9mm carry gun to their portfolio to increase their market share, but that’s not the case here. Stoeger STR-9SC OR, $399 (Photo courtesy of Stoeger) You can upgrade the version with steel tritium sights for a couple hundred bucks more, but the low-profile drift adjustable sights on the standard model are well-designed and functional. ![]() Less force is required to operate the slide than competing 9mms, and the trigger is very smooth and clean. The Secure Action fire control system includes an internal hammer and a bladed trigger. Yet, both versions remain very easy to shoot thanks to a well-contoured glass-filled nylon grip frame with comfortable texturing. With a black oxide alloy steel slide that measures right at 1-inch wide, these guns are easy to conceal under light clothing. Looking for something with a smaller footprint? It’s also available with a 3.42-inch barrel and a 10-round magazine. Starting at just $469, the Security-9 is available with a 4-inch barrel and a magazine capacity of 15-rounds. One reason Ruger products remain so popular is that this company has their pulse on the shooting market. Ruger Security-9, $469 (Photo courtesy of Ruger) When you’re clearing space in your gun safe for one more handgun, take a hard look at these nine exceptional 9mm pistols. They aren’t necessarily the cheapest 9mm pistols (although several are relatively affordable), but they all offer lots of features for their price. So, here’s a list of 9mm pistols that offer exceptional value. The problem, however, is that with so many different 9mm handguns on the market it can be difficult to select the best one for you. Handguns in 9mm are great for everything from concealed carry to competition, and the ammunition blends manageable recoil with a massive selection of available commercial loads. The 9mm Luger is far and away the nation’s most popular centerfire handgun cartridge, and with good reason. ![]()
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