Best Striker Fired Pistols 2023

Top 5 Striker Fired Pistols To Buy In 2023

A solid striker fired pistol offers a balance of capacity and shootability. To be considered for our list, each handgun should accept magazines with 15+ rounds of 9mm and must have a crisp, consistent trigger pull. Any of the following pistols will function reliably in duty, concealed carry, or home defense applications.

HK VP9

Building upon the legacy of the venerable P30 platform, the VP9 is HK's take on the striker fired handgun. It boasts fully customizable ergonomic grips, large slide serrations, and rear cocking fins for easier manipulation of the pistol during high-stress situations. Moreover, the VP9 is available with a European-style paddle magazine release or a push button magazine release if preferred.

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Shadow Systems MR920 Elite

Any list of striker fired pistols would be incomplete without a Glock clone. The MR920 Elite comes standard with all the bells and whistles one might expect of a custom gun, including enhanced grip stippling and a threaded barrel for attaching a suppressor or compensator. This pistol also comes with suppressor-height sights, a flared magwell, and slide cuts to reduce weight. 

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Sig Sauer P365X Macro Comp

With the P65X Macro Comp, Sig Sauer bridged the gap between micro compact and full-sized pistols. The P365X Macro Comp has a small footprint yet holds 17+1 rounds of 9mm and features an integral compensator. It is truly one of the best shooting, most concealable striker fired handguns on the market today. 

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Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Metal

Smith & Wesson took everything great about the M&P 2.0 line and added a comfortable aluminum frame for a lightweight yet incredibly soft-shooting pistol. The enhanced sear and flat trigger also make for a short takeup, clean trigger pull, and lightning fast follow-up shots. Simply put, the M&P 2.0 Metal is the perfect marriage of classic metal-frame pistols and striker fire technology.

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Walther PDP Compact

An improvment over the PPQ in every way, Walther's new PDP Compact has the best stock trigger on the market and can be configured for virtually any objective. It is rugged enough to withstand heavy duty use but also ergonomic and concealable enough to be viable for concealed carry, making it one of the very best pistols you can buy in 2023. 

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Striker Fired Vs. Hammer Fired Pistols

Want to learn more about the differences between striker fired and hammer fired pistols? Be sure to watch our video below. 

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