Kahr's K9 was one of the original serious single-stack 9mm carry pistols, and it still holds up. The all-steel frame gives it weight that soaks up recoil in a package this small, and the smooth, consistent double-action-only trigger, with no stacking and a long deliberate press, is widely regarded as one of the best in its class. This version has a 3.46-inch barrel and a stainless finish, and it ships with two magazines.

The steel frame makes it heavier than modern polymer competitors, which is precisely why experienced shooters keep choosing it: it shoots much softer than its size suggests.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.