Sully breaks down the 9mm carry pistols flying off shelves in 2025
Concealed carry pistols are moving fast in 2025, and a new rundown from Line45 walks through the handguns its host, Sully, says are getting snapped up at gun counters and big-box stores alike. The video focuses on everyday-carry nines rather than full-size duty guns, with price and optics compatibility as recurring themes.
Snapshot
Sully runs through pistols he says shoppers are stockpiling right now, from budget-friendly micro compacts to red-dot-ready carry guns. His throughline is that buyers in 2025 want proven, optics-cut 9mm pistols that work without upgrades, not novelty guns or price-point fillers.
Key points
- Budget and value picks lead the list: Sully highlights the Ruger Max-9 at around $379 and the Canik TP9 Elite SC near $430, both praised for including optics cuts and match-level features at low price points.
- Micro compacts dominate the carry conversation: The Glock 43X MOS, Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus, and Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp OSP all get called out for slim grips paired with real capacity and RMSc-footprint red dot compatibility.
- Mid-size workhorses still sell: The CZ P-10 C and Glock 19 Gen 5 are described as duty-grade options buyers trust for both carry and home defense, with Sully noting the Glock 19 Gen 5 runs about $618 to $620.
- Built-in compensators are a selling point: Sully singles out the Hellcat Pro Comp OSP and SIG Sauer P365 XMACRO for slide-and-barrel-integrated comps that tame muzzle rise without threaded barrels.
Quick take
None of this is Gun USA All Day's testing or opinion — it's Sully's read on what's selling, based on his own range time and shop visits. Treat it as one experienced shooter's take on current demand, not a lab result, and verify fit, reliability and local laws before you buy.
Watch the full video: Line45