You really get to know the market when certain pistols keep topping the charts—year in, year out. These aren’t just popular because of branding; they sell because they deliver real benefits: reliability, feel, features, or value. Whether people carry them every day or trust them at the range, these are the guns folks keep choosing again and again. Here are the pistols that dominated sales in 2025—and exactly why they stood out.
Glock 19 / G19X series
The Glock 19 continues to dominate sales thanks to its proven reliability, compact profile, and huge aftermarket support. It’s a safe bet for buyers who want a pistol that’s versatile enough for carry, range, or duty.
With the G19X offering a full-size slide on a compact frame, shooters get a comfortable grip and added barrel length. That mash-up of familiar ergonomics with enhanced accuracy has kept Glock solidly on top throughout 2025.
SIG Sauer P365
SIG’s P365 remains one of the best-selling micro-compact handguns. It combines high capacity, excellent ergonomics, and reliable performance in a small package that disappears on your hip.
It earned its place by filling a sweet spot for everyday carry—protective firepower in a slick design. It keeps selling because it simply works where other pocket pistols struggle.
Smith & Wesson Shield Plus Carry Comp
The Shield Plus Carry Comp caught buyers’ eyes by enhancing the trusted Shield platform with a flat-face trigger, optics cut, and comp-style slide. Accuracy and control soared, and users found they could string shots faster and tighter.
Those performance gains alone made it a surprising contender and solid choice for serious shooters.
FN 545
The FN 545 brought real innovation in 2025: 15-round capacity in a .45 ACP frame, optics-ready slide, and threaded barrel—all factory-standard. It filled a gap between big pistol performance and modern practicality.
If you wanted power with capacity and adaptability straight from the box, the 545 had it. That combo drove many buyers to check it out—and keep it in their collection.
Glock 47 / 49
The Glock 47 and Glock 49 offered modularity shooters hadn’t seen before: a compact grip with different slide lengths, letting you tailor the pistol to your needs without changing backstraps.
That clever design, letting you carry compact but still train on a longer-barrel gun, clicked with buyers. It extended Glock’s dominance by adapting to modern needs smoothly.
Staccato P4
The Staccato P4 brought competition-level build quality into the mainstream. With a crisp trigger and match-grade accuracy, it appealed to shooters who wanted serious performance—even if it came with a higher price tag.
For buyers who treat their pistols like precision tools, the P4 stood out in 2025 as a serious contender worth the investment.
HK CC9
Heckler & Koch’s CC9 got plenty of attention as the top new compact pistol of the year. It combined crisp shooting feel, clean engineering, and HK’s brand credibility in a carry-sized package that didn’t force compromises.
It quickly became a must-consider for anyone looking to move out of micro-compacts without stepping up to full-size—and that attention translated directly into sales.
Ruger RXm
Ruger’s RMX offered major value: similar ergonomics to a Glock 19 but at a significantly lower price and easily accessorized with the Magpul Mos polymer frame.
Buyers who wanted tried-and-true performance without spending Glock money noticed—and the RMX sold accordingly. It’s proof that performance and value still win hearts (and wallets).
Beretta M2Xi (double-stack 1911)
Beretta’s M2Xi tapped into the enduring popularity of the 1911 with a modern twist: double-stack capacity, optics cut, and rail, all in a steel platform. It gives users more rounds, better accessory options, and classic 1911 feel.
That blend of tradition and functionality helped it stand out among both old-school fans and modern shooters.
Springfield Echelon 4.5F Comp
Springfield’s Echelon 4.5F Comp brought a switchblade edge with its integral compensator, modular grip, and hammer-forged barrel. Performance in a carry-size pistol—that’s rare.
It sold well because shooters recognized it for what it offered: recoil control and customizable ergonomics without aftermarket headaches.
*This article was developed with AI-powered tools and has been carefully reviewed by our editors.
