10 Best 10mm Carry Pistols (2026): Tested and Ranked
The Glock 29 is now law-enforcement only. The XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact is the best new 10mm carry pistol at $629.99, plus 9 more ranked with live prices.
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The Glock 29 is now law-enforcement only. The XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact is the best new 10mm carry pistol at $629.99, plus 9 more ranked with live prices.
The 8 best Walther pistols, checked Oct 28: PDP Full-Size, PDP Steel Frame (the Q5 Match is gone), PPK/S, CCP M2 and more, up to 40% under MSRP.
The 10 best Wilson Combat pistols, checked Oct 28: CQB, EDC X9 2.0, SFX9, ACP and more. The ACP sold 28% under list at $2,779.99. Specs and live prices.
CZ P-10 C after 1,500 rounds: one mag-related stoppage, 4.5 lb trigger, metal sights. $435.99 vs $634.99 for a Glock 19 Gen 6. Specs, rivals, upgrades.
Nighthawk Custom list prices run from $3,699 for the GRP to $8,999 for the engraved VIP. 8 models ranked, Korth NXR included, and where to buy.
We put 1,200 rounds through the Sig P365 XMacro: zero malfunctions, 17+1 in a 1.1-inch grip. $729.99 street, COMP $819.99, vs Hellcat Pro and Glock 43X.
Colt lists the Series 70 Government at $1,199; our cards had it at $859.99. 11 Colt 1911s ranked, list vs street prices, specs and live cards.
.380, 9mm or .38 Special? In our gel test Critical Defense .380 went 13.24 in while HST .380 never opened. Recoil for 4 carry guns, plus live ammo prices.
Taurus G3C review after 500 rounds: 12+1, three mags, $259.99 to $304.99, no recall found, and why the PSA Dagger now costs the same. Specs, fixes, rivals.