Wilson Combat EDC X9 2.0 9mm 5" 15rd Picatinny Rail Pistol

Wilson Combat's EDC X9 2.0 in its 5 inch form, with a Picatinny rail on the aluminum frame for a weapon light or laser. The barrel is a 5 inch stainless steel unit with flutes along its length, and the 9mm magazine holds 15 rounds. Up top, the slide wears black Armor-Tuff and is cut optic ready for a red dot.

The rail is the reason to choose this version. Identifying a target in a dark house is a big part of defensive shooting, and a mounted light keeps both hands on the gun while you do it. The longer slide and barrel add a little forward weight that helps hold the muzzle down between shots, and the added length makes the gun steadier to hold on target. Black G10 grip panels give a hard wearing, textured hold. With a light on the rail and a dot on the slide, this is a strong nightstand pistol and a capable range gun, and it will still carry for anyone with a holster cut for the light.