Is This REALLY The Best Micro Compact 9mm?

One of the most common things that people do is to compare with each other.

Now, for many things, comparisons aren’t healthy or useful, but for some things, comparison can be a great thing to do so that you can see what really is the best option. At least for you.

In the firearms world, it makes sense to include range testing as it is one of the most useful criteria to use in that comparison. After all, you want to make sure that the firearm is actually usable in the real world, that it can be comfortably, reliably, and accurately fired.

So, one writer decided to do field tests of micro compact 9mm pistols because, as the writer put it, “The best concealed carry handguns are small, and most shooters today tend to prefer 9mm.”

I can’t argue with the logic.

And based on the field tests, that writer decided that one particular pistol is the best overall pick. That pistol? The Sig Sauer P365. Elwood Shelton writes,

Essentially creating this class of handguns, of course, we’re kicking off the list of best micro compact 9mm guns with the P365. Getting so much right from the start is also our top pick for these small shooters.

We find a ton to like about the Sig pistol, from its modularity to its ability to melt away on the body and its relative accuracy. However, what got our attention in testing is the P365’s clockwork reliability. It simply keeps on ticking no matter what it’s fed.

Shooting-wise, we found the pistol accurate out to 25 yards in controlled fire. Up close, the 9mm shines combining a fast reset and the ability to jump targets quickly.

The overall accuracy is what most of us walked away most impressed over.

Surprising, because the gun only weighs in at a hair under 18 ounces unloaded. But smart texturing and ample grip real estate offered us supreme control.

Overall, this comes out as our top pick for micro 9mm handguns—also it tops the list of our best concealed carry guns. There’s a reason why the P365 has become among the most prolific microcompacts available today.

Those are solid reasons to choose the P365 for your everyday carry gun.

Of course, you may, like many other people, choose a number of different excellent pistols.

Having said that, though, if you’re new to concealed carry or you want to expand your personal armory of concealed carry firearms, the Sig Sauer P365 is a solid choice to consider that you should probably put on your list to at least check out.