Pistols that use the 9×19 mm Parabellum unitary cartridge are known for their reliability, compact size, and relatively high rate of fire. That is why 9 mm pistols have become widespread throughout the world. But which one is the best among them? Below is a list with photos of the ten best 9mm combat pistols.
10. FN Herstal FNX-9
The ranking of the best 9 mm pistols in the world opens with the FN Herstal FNX-9, a semi-automatic pistol developed in 2010 by the Belgian arms company FN Herstal, part of the Herstal Group. The FNX-9 pistol is an easy-to-use, comfortable, accurate and reliable short-barreled weapon that combines old designs and systems with the latest developments. The price of the pistol is about $500.
9. Glock 17 Gen 4
The Glock 17 is a semi-automatic pistol developed in 1982 by the Austrian company Glock initially for the Austrian armed forces and police. It is now in service in more than 30 countries around the world. Despite the lack of experience of Glock, which had never produced pistols before, this model turned out to be very successful. It combines a number of advantages, such as lightness, reliability, high wear resistance, satisfactory shooting accuracy, simplicity and ease of maintenance, resistance to corrosion and environmental factors. It is thanks to its successful design and the presence of undoubted advantages that the Glock 17 pistol has gained worldwide fame and is widely used throughout the world.
8. Walther P99 AS610
Eighth on the list of the best 9mm pistols is the Walther P99 AS610, a semi-automatic pistol developed by the German company Carl Walther Sportwaffen GmbH in 1997 for law enforcement and the civilian market. The weight of the weapon is 0.7 kg, length 180 mm. Magazine for 16 rounds. The cost of a copy is about $600.
7. Taurus PT92
In seventh place on the list of the best 9mm pistols in the world is the Taurus PT92, a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the Brazilian arms company Taurus at the former plant of the Italian company Beretta in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is an accurate, well designed, reliable and comfortable pistol that costs around $500.
6. Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured in 1972 by the Italian company Beretta in many variants and calibers. Model 92FS has been in service with the US Army since 1989 and is one of the most common and recognizable in the world. Used by armies, special forces and police in many countries, and is also very popular in the civilian market.
5. SIG Sauer P226
The SIG Sauer P226 is a pistol that combines compactness, fairly high reliability, shooting accuracy and ease of use. It was developed in 1981 by the Swiss-German company SIG Sauer GmbH for a competition for a 9 mm pistol for the US Army. The SIG Sauer P226 passed the competition for all technical characteristics, but preference was given to the Beretta 92FS pistol due to its lower price. The P226 costs about $900. This pistol is widely used in different countries and is currently used by the FBI, Coast Guard and various police departments.
4. Jericho 941 (Jericho 941)
In fourth place in the ranking of the best 9 mm pistols is the Jericho 941 or Baby Eagle, an Israeli self-loading pistol developed and manufactured by Israel Military Industries in 1990. In fact, it is a clone of the famous Czech pistol CZ 75 with a slightly modified design. Baby Eagle costs around $630
3. HS 2000 (Springfield XD-45)
HS 2000 is a semi-automatic pistol with a polymer frame and a double-action trigger mechanism. It was developed by the Croatian company IM Metal in 1999, initially for the Croatian armed forces and law enforcement agencies. It is characterized by high holding comfort, good accuracy during high-speed shooting and high accuracy.
2. Tanfoglio Witness Elite Match
Tanfoglio Witness Elite Match is an Italian combat pistol developed by Fratelli Tanfoglio S.N.C. in 1997. Like the Jericho 941 (4th on the list), the Tanfoglio Witness Elite Match is a clone of the Czech CZ 75 pistol, but has a large number of different modifications carried out by the shooter himself. Witness Elite Match retails for around $580.
1. CZ-75 SP-01
The best 9mm pistol in the world is the CZ-75 SP-01 pistol, which is widely used throughout the world. It was developed in Czechoslovakia by the brothers Josef and Frantisek Koucki in 1975 and was first presented in the same year at the weapons fair in Madrid. Serially produced since 1977. This pistol is slightly heavier than its predecessors and is distinguished by its unerring accuracy, reliability, durability, ease of use, etc.
