Every week customers walk into our Marlton and Jersey City counters and ask the same question: "What are people actually buying?" Fair question. Here are the ten handguns that dominate our counters and our online orders right now — every one of them in stock at Urban Tactical Firearms as of this writing.
The quick answer: micro and compact 9mm pistols rule the market, led by the Sig P365 family and Glock's 19 and 43X — with one legendary revolver refusing to leave the conversation.
1. Sig Sauer P365 XL
9mm · 3.7" barrel · striker-fired · optics-ready
The P365 changed what a carry gun could be, and the XL is its sweet spot: a slide long enough to shoot like a compact, a grip that still disappears under a t-shirt, and an optics-ready slide with Sig's excellent XSeries trigger. Year after year, this is the pistol our customers ask for by name.
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2. Glock 19 Gen 6
9mm · 4.02" barrel · striker-fired · optics-ready
The benchmark. The Glock 19's blend of size, capacity, and absolute reliability has made it the default answer to "what should I get?" for three decades, and the new Gen 6 refines the recipe with an improved trigger, updated ergonomics, and an optics-ready slide out of the box.
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3. Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP
9mm · 3.7" barrel · striker-fired · optics-ready bundle
Springfield's answer to the micro-nine wars, the Hellcat Pro pairs a 3.7" barrel with a grip sized for real control. This Gear Pac bundle ships ready for the range, and the OSP slide takes a micro red dot directly.
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4. Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0
380 ACP · 2.75" barrel · micro-compact
The surprise hit of the last two years. S&W rebuilt its micro .380 from the ground up with a flat trigger, real sights, and a grip that makes a pocket-sized pistol genuinely shootable. Deep-concealment carriers have made it one of the fastest sellers in the country.
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5. Glock 43X M.O.S.
9mm · 3.41" barrel · slimline · optics-ready
Take the Glock reliability everyone trusts, slim it to an inch wide, and cut the slide for a red dot: the 43X M.O.S. is the single-stack-sized nine that carries all day. One of the most searched handguns in America, and one of our steadiest sellers.
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6. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus
9mm · 3.1" barrel · striker-fired
The Shield practically created the single-stack carry category, and the Shield Plus brought it into the double-stack era without growing the footprint. A flat-face trigger and proven M&P ergonomics keep it on every short list.
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7. Walther PDP Compact
9mm · 4" barrel · striker-fired · optics-ready
Ask competitive shooters what factory trigger they'd take in a duty pistol and the PDP comes up immediately. Aggressive slide serrations, a superb grip texture, and an optics-ready slide make the Compact the enthusiast's pick of this list.
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8. Canik METE MC9
9mm · 3.18" barrel · striker-fired · optics-ready
Canik built its reputation on delivering match-grade triggers at working-class prices, and the METE MC9 packs that formula into a true carry size. Pound for pound one of the best values in the case.
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9. Taurus G3
9mm · 4" barrel · striker-fired
The G3 is the pistol that put a reliable, full-size nine within everyone's reach. Simple controls, proven track record, and a price that leaves room for ammo and training - there's a reason it moves as fast as anything we stock.
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10. Colt Python
357 Magnum · 3" barrel · stainless double-action revolver
Not everything popular is polymer. Colt's revived Python - here in a 3" stainless configuration - is the revolver people cross the state to see in person. A glass-smooth double-action pull and that unmistakable vent-rib profile earn it the closing spot on this list.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular handgun for concealed carry?
By sales, the Sig Sauer P365 family and the Glock 43X lead the concealed-carry market, with the Springfield Hellcat and S&W Shield Plus close behind. All four appear on this list for a reason.
Should my first handgun be a 9mm?
For most new shooters, yes — 9mm offers the best balance of manageable recoil, capacity, and affordable practice ammunition, which is why nine of the ten pistols here chamber it. Stop by either store and handle a few before deciding.
Can I buy one of these online?
Yes — order on our site and pick up at our Marlton or Jersey City locations with no transfer fee, or have it shipped to a licensed dealer near you. See our guide to buying a gun online for the full process.
Questions about anything on this list? Call or visit Urban Tactical Firearms in Marlton or Jersey City — we'll put any of these in your hands at the counter.