NRA 2025 is stacked with fresh iron, and the handgun market is buzzing. From revamped classics to modular marvels, six standout pistols made waves on the show floor — each bringing something new to the table for concealed carriers, competitors, and weekend plinkers alike.

Whether you’re after innovation, compatibility, or just good old American steel, there’s a sidearm here worth a second look.

Kahr unveiled a ported version of their X9 micro-compact, now with an actual expansion chamber up front for meaningful muzzle control.

The real headline? It runs both SIG P365 and Springfield Hellcat mags right out of the box — no mods needed. Add a 1913 rail, optic-ready slide, and great trigger, and you’ve got a serious EDC contender.

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The new Shadow 2 Carry blends competition roots with carry practicality. Now equipped with a decocker, firing pin block, smoother trigger feel, and an RMSC-cut optics-ready slide, this full-featured DA/SA pistol is built for performance and confidence.

CZ fans will love the ergonomic continuity and refined slide stop.

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Taurus drops a hammer-fired, DA/SA 380 ACP that’s giving strong Beretta 84 vibes.

The Taurus 58 features steel sights, a decocker/safety, 15+1 capacity, and almost no recoil thanks to its ~30 oz weight. Affordable, soft-shooting, and surprisingly refined — a solid choice for recoil-sensitive shooters.

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Designed in collaboration with Max Michel, SIG’s new P320-MOD is a feature-rich, duty-ready sidearm with the soul of a race gun.

It’s optics-ready, ported, lightweight, and packs a magwell, flat-face trigger, aggressive grip tape, and co-witnessed night sights — all optimized for real-world carry and high-performance shooting.

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The Tac Ultra gets a patriotic upgrade — now fully manufactured in Cedar City, Utah. This double-stack steel 1911 comes in 9mm, .45 ACP, or 10mm, features the AOS optic system, ambi safeties, and ships with a bushing barrel and skeletonized trigger.

It’s a heavyweight beast with a lightweight price tag.

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HK rolls out the next-gen VP9 A1 series, with the full-size A1F (20+1) and compact A1K (15+1).

Both pistols are fully ambi, optics-ready, and feature upgraded triggers, cocking indicators, and tritium/fiber optic front sights. Clean lines, rock-solid feel, and pure HK quality.

Learn more here.

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