10 Best Micro 9mm Handguns for Everyday Carry (2023).

The Best Micro 9mm Handguns Today:Kimber R7 MakoSmith & Wesson CSXWilson combat SFX9Ruger max-9Springfield Armory HellcatSIG Sauer 365Smith & Wesson M&P Shield PlusRuger EC9sGlock 43Updated 3/08/2023The smallest concealed carry handguns are very small and most shooters prefer 9mm. These two concepts make up the hottest class of CCW guns: the micro 9mm. The micro 9mm has seen a lot of development in the last few years. New models are being released almost daily. These are our picks for the best micro 9mm handguns in 2023. This includes both pistols as well as revolvers. The R7 Mako comes from the factory equipped with an optics-ready slide that can mount RMSc-footprint red dot dots. It also has tritium night sights. The controls of the pistol are fully ambidextrous. Each Mako ships with a flush-fitting 11-round magazine and an extended 13-round Mag. Kimber offers the Mako with a Crimson Trace optical already installed, but the MSRP for the standard optics-ready model is $599. Smith & Wesson M&P CSXReleased during SHOT Show 2022 Smith & Wesson’s micro 9mm handgun breaks away from the mold set by the micro 9s before it. Although the CSX is a single action, metal-framed pistol, it’s not a 1911. S&W didn’t hesitate to try new things when designing the CSX. The gun is small and light thanks to its aluminum alloy frame. It can hold a 10+1 capacity with flush-fitting mags and it is comfortable in the hand. The CSX also has extended 12-round mags and a MSRP of $609. Wilson Combat SFX9The SFX9 from Wilson Combat is a sub-compact, high-capacity concealed carry pistol. Although it is not as small as the micro 9mm handguns which started this trend, SFX9 is still quite small for its 15+1 capacity. This gun is the only true 1911 member on the list. If you are a fan of JMB’s timeless design and want to modernize your carry gun, it is worth a look. Wilson Combat guarantees high quality construction, but it comes at a steep price of $3,055.Ruger Max-9Ruger joins micro 9mm with a pistol that is pint-sized and ready to go. The Max-9, a striker-fired pistol, offers excellent capacity in a small package. It can fire 12-round extended capacity magazines and 10-round flush fit magazines. The 3.2-inch barreled gun looks great with its aggressive texturing on grip faces and ample cocking serations on the slide. This modern concealed carry pistol is compatible with a wide range of red-dot optics. This is a lot for a gun that costs $589.Springfield Armory Hellcat It ticks all the boxes. The 9mm is light at 18 ounces and tall at 4 inches. It also has 13+1 rounds. The striker-fired is not stripped down. It has a snappy trigger, high-visibility Tritium front sight, and U-notch rear. It retails for $633 and is competitively priced considering all its bells, whistles, and features. It has a flush-fit magazine that can hold 10+1 rounds and an extended mag that can hold up to 13 rounds. It weighs in at 17.8 ounces, is 1-inch wide, and has XRAY3 Day/Nights sights. It’s hard to beat at $599. Arm Yourself with More Concealed Carry KnowledgeSmith and Wesson M&P Shield PlusWe used be proud of the Shield 2.0 on this list. But, its days are over since the release Shield Plus. The Plus is similar to the older model but has 13+1 onboard. This is more than enough to deal with almost any life-or death situation. Smith & Wesson offers two versions of the pistol: a standard and a more deluxe version through its Performance Center. The latter model, in addition to a souped up trigger, comes with optics ready and a Crimson Trace red dot factory-installed. The price difference is significant, with the standard model starting at $499 and the PC model starting at $630.Ruger LCRxThe revolver’s monolithic framework is made of aerospace-grade, 7000 series aluminum. It also features a stainless-steel piston and is 17.4 ounces in weight, which is not too heavy for a 6-shot 9mm revolver. It comes with three full moon clips for easy reloading and retails at $859.Ruger E9sThis semi-automatic, which is made of polymer, has a capacity to hold 7+1 rounds and weighs 17.2 ounces. It measures 6 inches in length, is less than 1 inch wide, and has integral sights. The magazine can be extended with a finger extension, but the best thing about the Glock 43 is its price. It was one of the most anticipated Glocks, and it lived up to all expectations. The 6+1 pistol measures 6.26 inches in length and weighs 17.95 ounces unloaded. It is concealable, but not as concealable as other micro pistols. The pistol’s aggressive grip texturing makes it easy for shooters, the large magazine catch speeds up magazine reloads, and it is very affordable at $449. 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