11 Best Smith & Wesson Pistols (2026): Every Model Ranked
M&P9 Metal to Shield Plus: the 11 best Smith & Wesson pistols and handguns for 2026 from $349, plus every 9mm model and live prices from top dealers.
Handguns
Every handgun review, head-to-head and buying guide we’ve published lives here, newest first. If you’re not sure where to start, our best handguns list ranks the top pick in every category, and the handgun buyer’s guide walks a first-time buyer through action, caliber and size.
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FN 509 Review (2026): The Army-Grade 9mm Bargain, Tested
I ran 700 rounds through the FN 509, the Army-tested striker 9mm with the best grip in its class, from $489.99: reliability, trigger, MRD optics, vs the P320.
Glock 21 Review (2026): The 13-Round .45 Workhorse, Tested
I ran 800 rounds through the Glock 21, the 13-round .45 that never quits, from $620 for the G21 V MOS: reliability, the big grip, recoil, and vs the M&P45.
Kimber Micro 9 Review (2026): The Prettiest Pocket 9mm, Tested
I tested the Kimber Micro 9, the 1911-style metal pocket 9mm, from $443.99: the trigger, the reliability break-in, and how it compares to the SIG P365.
CZ 75 SP-01 Review (2026): The All-Steel 9mm Bargain, Tested
I ran 750 rounds through the CZ 75 SP-01, the all-steel DA/SA 9mm that shoots flatter than guns twice its price: recoil, trigger, from $829.99, vs the 92FS.
Taurus TX22 Review (2026): 750-Round Test of the $387 Plinker
I ran 750 rounds through the Taurus TX22: 16+1 capacity, the best trigger in rimfire, threaded and optic-ready options, from $386.99, vs the Glock 44.
HK USP Review (2026): The Over-Engineered German Workhorse, Tested
I tested the HK USP, the torture-test-reliable German DA/SA pistol, from $1,144.99: reliability, the recoil system, the blocky grip, and USP vs VP9 and P226.
Glock 44 Review (2026): The .22 That Shoots Like a Glock 19
I tested the Glock 44, the .22 LR pistol built like a Glock 19, from $360.99: reliability, ammo pickiness, the new 15-round mag, and Glock 44 vs Taurus TX22.
Glock 23 Review (2026): The Compact .40 That Armed America’s Cops
I tested the Glock 23, the compact .40 S&W Glock, $539 new: reliability, the .40 recoil, Glock 23 vs Glock 19, police trade-in value and the 9mm conversion.