Top Striker-fired Pistols

The market has never looked better for striker-fired pistols, whether you’re looking for a micro-compact to carry or a full-sized pistol for competition.

Striker-fired pistols have a relatively simple design that uses a spring-loaded “striker/firing pin” to ignite the primer, as opposed to a hammer-fired pistol, which has a spring-loaded “hammer/weight” that drives into the firing pin, igniting the primer. A classic example of each would be a Glock 17 (striker-fired) and a CZ 75 (hammer-fired).

If you’re like me and love striker-fired pistols, don’t go anywhere. We’ve compiled some of our favorites for your reading pleasure, based on our experiences and reader feedback.

Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS

There are many reasons that you’ll find the Glock 19 on almost every list like this one. The first reason is its reliability – it doesn’t get much more reliable than a Glock.

Aside from reliability, the Glock 19 arguably has the largest amount of aftermarket support of any pistol on the market. That means you’ll have more accessories, parts, and holster options than you’ll know what to do with.

Boasting a standard 15-round capacity with the ability to accept many larger magazines, it makes a great choice for everything from concealed carry to home defense.

Specifications:

Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.02 inches
Overall Length: 7.28 inches
Weight: 23.81 ounces (w/ empty mag)

Heckler & Koch VP9

Often referred to as one of the most ergonomic striker-fired pistols, the HK VP9 features an ambidextrous slide stop and an ambidextrous paddle-style mag release, making it ideal for right and left-handed shooters.

You’ll find interchangeable backstraps and grip panels that add to the ergonomics, and paired with the light and crisp trigger, provide an extremely satisfying shooting experience.

With a 17-round capacity, optics-ready slide, and an accessory rail for your favorite weapon lights, it’s the complete package at a reasonable price.

Specifications:

Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 17 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.09 inches
Overall Length: 7.34 inches
Weight: 25.56 ounces (w/ empty mag)

SIG Sauer P365

For the sake of this article, we’ll be referring to the standard P365, but just be aware that there are TONS of models available.

If you’re looking for maximum comfort and concealment when carrying, the P365 is a fantastic firearm to consider. It comes with an optics-ready slide, SIGLITE night sights, and two flush-fit 10-round magazines. If you want some additional capacity – and I wouldn’t blame you – there are also 12 and 17-round extended magazines available.

You’ll also find a ton of holsters readily available to ensure you have the best setup for your carry preferences.

Specifications:

Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.1 inches
Overall Length: 5.8 inches
Weight: 17.8 ounces

Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0

The M&P9 M2.0 is admittedly one of the ones I recommend the most, as there is nothing you’ll need to change out of the box and it’s similar to the Glock 19 from a specs and reliability perspective.

It features an aggressively textured grip with interchangeable backstraps that provide more of a custom and secure fit to your hand. When you pair the ergonomic grip with the flat-face trigger, the result is a very easy gun to keep on target.

A 15+1 capacity is standard, but you can also use magazines from its larger framed siblings. Lastly, it also has an accessory rail, and an optics-ready slide, so you can change the configuration as your skills progress.

Specifications:

Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
Overall Length: 7.4 inches
Weight: 29 ounces

Springfield Armory Echelon

The Echelon is the newest gun on the list, but it quickly climbed the ranks to be one of our favorites as it brings a whole new level of modularity to the market.

Not only does it feature a Central Operating Group, similar to the FCU of the P320, the Echelon also has a Variable Interface System that allows the direct mounting of over 30 optics. The slide is one of the most impressive on a stock pistol I’ve seen in a while, with aggressive serrations, a forward trench, and a flare in the rear for easier manipulation.

It also has ambidextrous controls, a great trigger, and comes with 17- and 20-round magazines. Springfield made sure there wasn’t much left to wish for with this offering.

Specifications:

Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 17 and 20 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.5 inches
Overall Length: 8 inches
Weight: 23.9 and 24.3 ounces

FN 509 Midsize MRD

A popular option for home defense and concealed carry, the FN 509 Midsize MRD provides a 15+1 standard capacity with the ability to accept larger magazines with the use of a sleeve.

The MRD model takes the standard 509 and adds the FN Low Profile Optics Mounting System, which allows you to mount more than 10 different optics directly. It also comes with suppressor-height iron sights.

You’ve probably seen the FDE model floating around on Instagram once or twice…or a million times, which is a nice aesthetic option if you’re feeling fancy. Regardless which color you pick, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Specifications:

Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7.4 inches
Weight: 26.5 ounces

CZ P-10 C

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better bang for your buck than the CZ P-10 C. With a cold-hammer-forged barrel, clean trigger system, and an optics-ready slide, you wouldn’t guess that this pistol comes in under $500. The ergonomics feel very natural, and with the well-controlled recoil, the P-10 is a pleasure to shoot.

Details like the front slide serrations and reversible mag release finish this pistol off nicely. The value is strong with this one!

Specifications:

Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7.3 inches
Weight: 26.3 ounces

Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS

Heckler & Koch VP9

SIG Sauer P365

Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0

Springfield Armory Echelon

FN 509 Midsize MRD

CZ P-10 C

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