5 Must-See Pistols Just Unveiled for Shot Show 2025

This video reviews five new 9mm handguns for 2025, focusing on their features and improvements. It highlights the FN Reflex XL MRD's extended size and capacity, the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact's aluminum frame, the CSX E Series' modularity and clear sight cut, the CZ Shadow 2 Target's competition-ready design and adjustable trigger, and the Staccato HDP4's duty/carry versatility and Glock magazine compatibility. The presenter, Ted from Line 45, offers insights into their performance and suitability for various shooting applications.

This video provides an in-depth look at the new FN Reflex XL MRD pistol, introduced at SHOT Show 2025. It highlights key features such as its extended capacity magazines, 3.8-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, optics-ready slide with a Shield RMSc/Holosun footprint, and unique internal hammer-fired system. The presenter emphasizes the pistol's ergonomics, aggressive 'dragon scale' texturing for enhanced grip, and the thoughtful trigger reach, making it suitable for a wide range of hand sizes.

Paige Roux, also known as 'Some Chick Who Shoots,' covers the FN Reflex XL MRD at SHOT Show 2025. This new firearm is a scaled-up version of the FN Reflex pistol, featuring a longer slide and barrel, and an extended grip for increased control and capacity. It comes with 15 and 18-round magazines and is optics-ready.

This video reviews eight handguns trusted by serious carriers in 2025, focusing on performance, reliability, and practical features over aesthetics. Sully from Line 45 highlights how each firearm gets the job done, detailing their recoil mitigation, trigger characteristics, ergonomics, and specific applications for concealed carry and duty use.

This video reviews five handguns poised to be top sellers in the 2025 concealed carry market. Host Ted from Line 45 highlights the Taurus GX2, Canik MC9 Prime, Kimber R7 Mako, Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Compact, and FN Reflex XL MRD, focusing on their reliability, performance, ergonomics, capacity, and value. The assessment emphasizes features crucial for everyday carry, such as size, weight, grip texture, and optic readiness.

This review of the FN Reflex XL MRD micro-compact pistol covers initial shooting impressions, full magazine plus one testing, and extensive ammunition compatibility. The reviewer notes the pistol's comfortable ergonomics and high capacity for its size, but expresses mixed feelings regarding the trigger feel and concerns about early finish wear on the barrel. The video emphasizes practical accuracy and reliability across various ammunition types.

This video reviews the top 5 best 9mm pistols for 2024, including the Walther PDP Match 5-Inch, Shadow Systems XR920, Sig Sauer P365 XMacro, Beretta 92X Performance, and Staccato 2011 C2. The expert instructor highlights key features, technical specifications, and market positioning for each firearm, emphasizing the continued popularity and effectiveness of 9mm handguns for various applications.

This video review by Line45 compares five 9mm handguns that are presented as potentially superior alternatives to Glock pistols in 2024. The expert instructor highlights specific models like the CZ Shadow 2 Compact, Taurus GX4XL TORO, Springfield Echelon, FN 509 CC Edge, and Sig P365 XMacro Comp, detailing their unique features, capacities, and ergonomic advantages over standard Glock offerings. The analysis focuses on aspects such as trigger performance, modularity, optic readiness, and recoil mitigation.

This video, presented by Joe, offers an expert-level review of five pistols renowned for their accuracy in competitive shooting and tactical applications. The guide details specific features of the CZ Shadow 2, Walther PPQ Q5 Match, Glock 34, Springfield Armory DS Prodigy, and Sig P210 Carry, highlighting their design elements that contribute to superior performance. Joe's high authority level and detailed knowledge of trigger weights and competition requirements underscore the informative nature of this content.

This video provides expert insights into the .22 LR rimfire platform, detailing critical performance factors often overlooked. It covers optimal barrel length, the importance of twist rate for different ammunition types, common ignition issues in rimfire designs, and the sensitivity of semi-automatic .22s to ammunition power. The instructor emphasizes the significant impact of bullet drop and wind drift beyond 100 yards, offering data-driven advice for shooters seeking to maximize accuracy and reliability.