SHOT Show 2025 brought us a flood of new pistols, from cutting-edge concealed carry options to full-on race guns ready for competition. Whether you’re looking for modularity, power, or just something flat-out cool, there’s something here for every shooter.
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Let’s dive into the 14 hottest new pistols that had everyone talking!
- 1. Beretta 92XI SAO Gara & Corsa
- 2. Laugo Alien Remus
- 3. KelTec PR57
- 4. HK CC9
- 5. Kimber Carbon Compact
- 6. CZ Shadow 2 Target
- 7. FN Reflex XL MRD
- 8. Walther PDP Pro F-Series 4”
- 9. Canik METE MC9 Prime
- 10. KRISS USA Kymera
- 11. Ruger RXM
- 12. Rost Martin RM1S & RM1C
- 13. Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact Metal
- 14. Smith & Wesson Spec Series V M&P 9 Metal HD
- Final Thoughts
Beretta came in hot with two race-ready handguns based on the 92X. The Corsa and the Gara are designed for high-performance shooting, featuring:
- Aggressive compensators for reduced muzzle flip
- Optics-ready slides
- Race triggers for a crisp break
- High-capacity magazines
- G10 grips on the Corsa and carbon fiber grips on the Gara
- MSRP of $1,499.98 (Gara) or $1,599.98 (Corsa)
These pistols scream competition-ready, and we’re excited to see them hit the range! Learn more here.
Laugo Arms, famous for their ultra-low bore axis Alien pistol, dropped a compact, carry-friendly version called the Remus. This one keeps the low-recoil impulse design and unique slide-over-barrel system but shrinks it down to a more concealable package.
MSRP of the Remus is a mere $6,200.00.
It’s got a 15+1 round capacity, manual safety, and a gold-tone trigger for extra style points. Learn more here.
KelTec is thinking way outside the box (as usual) with the PR57, a top-loading, magazine-less 5.7x28mm pistol. That’s right—it feeds from stripper clips instead of traditional mags. It’s incredibly thin, extremely lightweight, and designed for deep concealment. Plus, it has a rotating barrel system that makes it truly one-of-a-kind.
MSRP for the PR57 is only $399.00.
Learn more about this unique handgun here.
The Heckler & Koch CC9 is HK’s latest micro-compact pistol, featuring:
- 12+1 capacity
- RMSC optics-ready slide
- Fully ambidextrous controls
- Striker-fired trigger with a safety blade
- Modular backstraps for custom grip fit
- MSRP of $699.00
Oh, and it’s made in America, which is a big deal for HK fans! Learn more here.
Kimber shocked everyone with the Carbon Compact, a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol that actually gets a lot right.
Features include:
- Threaded barrel for suppressors or comps
- Tridium fiber optic front sight
- Ambidextrous controls
- Completely redesigned ejection port that keeps carbon off your optic
- Flat-faced trigger with a crisp break
- MSRP of $735.00 – $1080.00 depending on model and features.
For a company known for 1911s, this is a bold move—and it looks like they nailed it. Learn more here.
6. CZ Shadow 2 Target
A new take on the legendary CZ Shadow 2, the Target model now comes in 5-inch and 6-inch versions. The most exciting feature?
- A fully adjustable trigger, tunable down to 1.3 lbs
- Undercut frame for a higher grip
- G10 grips and an extended slide
- Target barrel for next-level accuracy
- MSRP around $2,599.00
But no optics cut in 2025? A melodramatic move from CZ! Learn more here.
FN took their Reflex pistol and made it bigger and better. The XL MRD version sports:
- 3.8-inch barrel
- 15+1 flush-fit mag (with an 18+1 option!)
- Hammer-fired action for a smooth trigger pull
- Optics-ready slide
- MSRP of $719.00
This could be one of the best concealed carry guns of the year. Learn more here.
Walther fans rejoice! The new PDP Pro F-Series is here with:
- 4-inch barrel for a balance of size and shootability
- Dynamic Performance Trigger for an improved pull
- Factory-installed Parker Mountain Machine single-port brake
- Optics-ready slide
- MSRP of $899.00
This gun is small enough to carry, yet shootable enough to dominate at the range. Learn more here.
Canik’s latest concealed carry offering brings:
- 3.6-inch ported barrel for recoil control
- Unique hand-stippled texture for a better grip
- Comes with a G-Code holster right in the box
- 17+1 capacity in a compact frame
- MSRP of $649.00
Plus, it’s got a solar-powered red dot option right from the factory. Canik keeps raising the bar. Learn more here.
KRISS introduced the Kymera, a pistol with insane modularity:
- Swappable grip angles (1911-style or Glock-style)
- Convertible between single-action and double-action
- Customizable dust covers, Magwells, and backstraps
- CZ-pattern magazines
- MSRP is said to be locked-in around $1,300.00
This might be the most customizable pistol ever made. Learn more here.
Ruger’s take on the Glock 19 Gen 3 comes in the form of the RXM:
- Magpul polymer grip and frame
- Optics-ready with multiple footprint options
- Fire control unit is the serialized part
- Third-gen Glock parts compatibility
- MSRP of $499.00
It’s a fresh take on a proven design, now with Ruger’s own engineering. Learn more here.
Rost Martin expanded their pistol line with the RM1S (compact) and RM1C Comped (compensated) models:
- 12+1 compact version
- 15+1 version with built-in compensator
- Optics-ready and fully ambidextrous
- G10 grips and match-grade barrels
- MSRP of $469.00 (RM1S) or $489.00 (RM1C Comped)
Both are solid carry options with high-end performance. Learn more here.
Smith & Wesson took their beloved M&P Compact and swapped in an all-aluminum frame, eliminating polymer flex and improving durability. Features include:
- 3.6-inch barrel
- 15+1 flush-fit mag
- Flat-faced trigger
- Optics-ready slide
- MSRP ranges from $899-$999 depending on model and features
Shoots flat, feels premium—this one’s a winner. Learn more here.
This all-metal, competition-ready M&P is built to turn heads:
- 4.8-inch fluted barrel
- Suppressor-height night sights
- Strike Industries single-port comp
- Deep-cut slide serrations for easy manipulation
- Blue metal Magwell and mag release for style and function
- MSRP of $1,699.00
This thing is an absolute beast. Learn more here.
SHOT Show 2025 delivered some of the most exciting handguns we’ve seen in years.
From race-ready pistols to next-gen CCW options, there’s a lot to be excited about this year. Which one are you most hyped about? Drop a comment and let us know! 👇🔫
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