5 New Micro-Compact Pistols Set to Dominate CCW in 2025

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P Carry Comp 9mm highlights its versatility for concealed carry and combat. The pistol features a 4.2-inch barrel, aluminum frame, and a robust optics mounting system. Notably, it demonstrated exceptional reliability by firing 2000 consecutive rounds without a single malfunction, making it a strong contender in its price range.

The Derya DY9 Island is a 9mm pistol from Turkey featuring a unique 'island barrel' design intended to reduce recoil and muzzle flip. This review highlights its pleasing aesthetics, comfortable ergonomics, and a crisp flat-faced trigger. The pistol demonstrated exceptional accuracy and reliability during range testing, performing flawlessly with various ammunition types. It also offers magazine compatibility with popular models like the Canik Mete and Sig P320, enhancing its versatility.

This review of the Ruger LCP II in .22LR highlights its 'Light Rack' feature, making it easy to operate. While acknowledging the general unreliability of .22LR ammunition, the reviewer finds this model's ergonomics and ease of racking to be a significant advantage, especially for its intended role as a pocket pistol or backup gun. It's noted to fit LCP Max holsters, and a kydex pocket holster with a push tab is recommended for secure draws.

This review provides first impressions of the Derya DY9Z, a budget-friendly 9mm pistol designed for concealed carry. The reviewer highlights its compatibility with Glock 43X magazines, its optics-ready slide, and its attractive $299 price point. While praising its trigger and potential for customization, the reviewer notes lackluster ergonomics and potential feeding issues related to magazines, suggesting it's a decent option for those prioritizing affordability in a carry gun.

This expert-level review introduces the new HK VP9x Tactical, highlighting its key upgrades for tactical applications. The firearm features suppressor-height sights, a 13.5x1 LH threaded barrel, and an optics-ready slide. It maintains a full-size grip with improved ergonomics, including removed finger grooves and a slightly flared magwell, paired with a shorter compact slide for a unique configuration. The review emphasizes practical features and includes a live-fire demonstration.

The HK VP9x Tactical introduces significant ergonomic and functional upgrades over the original VP9. Key improvements include a full-size grip with a compact slide, removal of finger grooves for universal fit, a flared mag well for faster reloads, enhanced slide serrations with charging wings, and suppressor height sights for optic co-witnessing. The reviewer, from Tactical Advisor, highlights these changes as essential for a modern duty or defensive handgun.

This review highlights five top 9mm pistols for 2024, focusing on their features and suitability for personal defense and competition. The Walther PDP Match 5-Inch offers a full-sized option with a 5-inch barrel and 18-round capacity. The Shadow Systems XR920 provides a premium Glock-style clone with a compact slide and duty grip. Sig Sauer's P365 XMacro leads in capacity for its size with 17+1 rounds. The Beretta 92X Performance is a competition-ready evolution of the classic 92, featuring an all-steel frame. Finally, the Staccato 2011 C2 offers a high-performance, carry-focused 2011 platform known for accuracy.

This video reviews five handguns that offer compelling alternatives to Glock pistols, focusing on areas where they may excel. The CZ Shadow 2 Compact, Taurus GX4XL TORO, Springfield Echelon, FN 509 CC Edge, and Sig P365 XMacro Comp are presented with their unique features, including improved ergonomics, trigger systems, modularity, and optic-ready slides. Each firearm is compared against Glock models in terms of performance, capacity, and price point.

This video reviews five pistols renowned for their accuracy: the CZ Shadow 2, Walther PPQ Q5 Match, Glock 34, Springfield Armory DS Prodigy, and Sig P210 Carry. It highlights features like match-grade barrels, precise triggers, and ergonomic designs that contribute to superior shooting performance, catering to competitive shooters and those seeking reliable self-defense options.

This video delves into the often-overlooked aspects of .22 LR rifles, revealing surprising truths about their performance. It highlights that optimal barrel length is 16-18 inches, with longer barrels offering diminishing returns. The discussion also covers how barrel twist rate impacts different bullet weights and velocities, the inherent rimfire ignition inconsistencies, and the sensitivity of semi-automatic .22s to ammunition types. Finally, it addresses the significant bullet drop and wind drift issues beyond 100 yards.