
Pistols
- Out Of StockTAURUS G3C 9mm 3.2in 3x12rd Semi-Auto Pistol (1-G3C931-SP4)12 RoundsAdjustable SightsRe-Strike CapabilityManual Thumb SafetyCyan with Black Splatter The new Taurus G3c builds on the proven foundation that has made the compact G-series among the most ...$267.56
- Out Of StockTAURUS G3C 9mm 3.2in 3x12rd Semi-Auto Pistol (1-G3C931-TL1)Caliber: 9mm LugerCapacity: 12-roundSlide Finish: Tenifer Matte BlackOperational Controls Finish: TeflonFrame Size: CompactFrame Material: PolymerFiring System: StrikerAction Type: Single Action ...$301.67
- Out Of StockTAURUS GX4 9mm 3in 2x11rd Semi-Auto Pistol (1-GX4M93CG)Tungsten Slide, Gray FrameVisual Loaded Chamber IndicatorStriker BlockTrigger SafetyFlat Face, Serrated Trigger for Better Comfort and ControlSignature Indexing and Recoil Management Pad. ...$304.43
- Out Of StockCMMG Dissent Mk4 .300 BLK 6.5in 30rd Braced Armor Black Semi-Automatic Pistol (30AC50F-AB)Compact Action-Direct Impingement Operating System7075-T6 Aluminum ReceiverZeroed Drop-In Single Stage TriggerCMMG Zeroed 60 / 90 Degree Safety The CMMG Dissent Mk4 .300 BLK Braced Semi-Automatic ...$1,780.99
- Out Of StockCMMG Dissent Mkg .45 ACP 6.5in 13rd Tungsten Semi-Automatic AR Pistol (45A4C0F-TNG)Compact Action-Radial Delayed Blowback Operating SystemCMMG ZEROED Linear CompensatorDISSENT PCC 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverMkG Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum Lower ReceiverCMMG ZEROED Pistol ...$1,714.49
- Out Of StockCMMG Dissent Mk47 7.62x39mm 12.5in 30rd Coyote Tan Semi-Automatic AR Pistol (86A8E0B-CT)Compact Action-Direct Impingement Operating SystemCMMG ZEROED Linear CompensatorDISSENT Mk47/Mid-Size 7075 T6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverMk47 Billet 7075 T6 Aluminum Gen 2 Lower ReceiverCMMG 11" ...$1,843.08
- Out Of StockGLOCK G43X MOS Sub-Compact 9mm Luger 3.41in 10rd Pink Semi-Automatic Pistol (PX4350204FRMOSHH)Features slide cuts designed for specific micro-opticsPerfect tactical partner in the well-known GLOCK Slimline design for comfortable concealabilityShort subcompact barrel length and a ...$549.99
- Out Of StockTAURUS G3C 9mm 3.26in 2x12rd Black Optic Ready Semi-Auto Pistol (1-G3CP931-2x12)Generous stippling patches across the grip for maximum control and retentionErgonomic palm swellPositive hand positioningStriker block safety, trigger safety and loaded chamber indicatorFour ...$298.99
- Out Of StockWILSON COMBAT SIG/WCP365X 9mm 3.1in 2x 12rd Mags Action Tune Black Pistol (SIG-WCP365X-9BAT)Wilson Combat P365XL module (Black)Wilson Combat X-TAC P365 slide with machine bevelsX-TAC pattern front and rear cocking serrations; Slide top serrationsDLC finish on slideWilson Combat logo on ...$1,405.00
- Out Of StockMOSSBERG MC-2C 9mm 3.9in 10rd Semi-Automatic Pistol (89030)Flat-profile TriggerOptic-Ready Slide(Shield RMSc Footprint)Snag-Free Dovetail SightsInnovative Safe Takedown SystemDouble-Stack Magazines The MOSSBERG MC-2C 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol is a ...$440.99
- Out Of StockSIG SAUER P229 9mm 3.9in 10rd 2Mags Semi-Auto Pistol (229R-9-BSE)SIGLITE Night SightsShort Reset TriggerNitron FinishDecocker The Sig Sauer P229 is essentially a smaller version of the legendary P226, and walks the line between a concealed carry piece and a ...$999.99
- Out Of StockBERETTA 92FS Brigadier 9mm 4.7in 10rd Semi-Automatic Pistol (J92F700)NEW: Heavy profile frame for reduced recoilNEW: Hogue wrap around rubber gripsReplaceable 3 Dot SightsVisible firing pin blockAmbidextrous safety/de-cockerSlide Mounted Manual/DecockerCombat ...$844.99
- Out Of StockCMMG Banshee MkGs 9mm 8in 33rd Tungsten Semi-Auto AR Pistol (99A3B0F-TNG)ZEROED Pistol GripZEROED Drop-In TriggerZEROED 60/90 Degrees Ambi SafetyZEROED AR15 Ambi Charging HandleZEROED AR15 Bolt CatchZEROED AR15 Polymer Dust CoverZEROED Linear Compensator 9mm Following ...$1,457.31
- Out Of StockTAURUS 692 Tracker 357 Mag/9mm 2.5in 7rd Stainless Steel DA/SA Revolver (2-692029)Multi-cylinderTransfer bar safety7 round capacitySteller clips includedMatte stainless steel frame, barrel, and cylinders The 7-shot Taurus 692 multi-caliber revolver is designed for reliable ...$649.99
- Out Of StockEUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY MC1911 Liberador Officer 9mm 3.5in Semi-Automatic Pistol (391063)Caliber: 9x19mmBarrel Length: 3.5inMagazine Capacity: 9+1Polished Chrome finishGold accents and custom gripsIdeal for self-defense and concealed carry The European American Armory MC1911 ...$633.99
- Out Of StockEUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY MC1911 Liberador Officer .45 ACP 3.5in Semi-Automatic Pistol (391067)Caliber: .45 ACPBarrel Length: 3.5inMagazine Capacity: 8+1Polished Chrome finishGold accents and custom gripsIdeal for self-defense and concealed carry The European American Armory MC1911 ...$714.99
- Out Of StockFN AMERICA 509 Tactical 9mm 4.5in 5 Magazines (1)-17rd and (4)-24rd Semi-Auto Pistol (66-101829)FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting SystemFully ambidextrous controlsHigh endurance Cerakote slide finishSuppressor-height 3-dot tritium night sightsExternal extractor, loaded chamber indicatorCold ...$929.00
- Out Of StockSIG SAUER MCX Spear-LT 300 Blackout 9in 30rd Black Pistol with Folding PCB (PMCX-300B-9B-LT-B)Lightweight Ergonomic HandguardSIG Flatblade Match TriggerFully Ambidextrous ControlsInterchangeable BarrelRocksett SIG QD Suppressor-Ready Flash HiderFolding PCB (Pistol Contour Brace)(1) 30rd ...$2,499.99
- Out Of StockSIG SAUER MCX Spear-LT 5.56 NATO 11.5in 30rd Black Pistol with Folding PCB (PMCX-556N-11B-LT-B)Lightweight Ergonomic HandguardSIG Flatblade Match TriggerFully Ambidextrous ControlsInterchangeable BarrelRocksett SIG QD Suppressor-Ready Flash HiderFolding PCB (Pistol Contour Brace)(1) 30rd ...$2,499.99
- Out Of StockRUGER Max-9 9mm 3.2in Optics Ready 10rd With 2 Magazines Robin's Egg Blue Cerakote Pistol (03501)9mm Luger caliberStriker-fired with a short, smooth trigger pull, clean break and positive resetSlim, lightweight and compact for personal protectionRugged construction with through-hardened alloy ...$375.99
Size isn’t everything, especially in the world of firearms. Even though some rocket launcher will naturally cause massive damage, a gun doesn’t need to be big to be effective. Handguns are indispensable if you cannot afford to walk with a heavyweight rifle over your shoulder. No other firearm is suitable for concealed carry and can be easily operated with one hand. While there are two major types of handguns, this page is dedicated to pistols in particular.
A pistol is a handgun in which the chamber is an integral part of the barrel. In the modern world, this word is mostly associated with semi-automatic handguns. Obsolete single-shot pistols usually make an appearance only during historical reenactments, lever-action pistols tend to be parts of classic gun collections, and automatic pistols are exclusive to law-enforcement and military officers. So, a semi-automatic pistol is the only type left. What does this ‘semi-automatic’ part mean? It implies that after the shot is made, this pistol will automatically insert another cartridge into the chamber but will need you to pull the trigger once again to discharge another shot. So, one pull, one shot. In contrast to semi-automatic pistols, automatic ones will keep discharging while the trigger is pulled. Since actual automatic pistols hardly ever appear on the market, the word ‘automatic’ became a synonym to semi-automatic and any self-loading pistol in colloquial speech, but we are all gun experts here and will use the proper terminology, right? Right..?
Anyway, pistols are as varied as people. They are distinguished by the type of action, caliber, cartridges, and triggers. They come in dozens of combinations, and it might be challenging to tell one from the other. We offer a brief guide to let you know what kind of pistols you can find on Gritr Sports.
Hammer-fired vs. Striker-fired
Hammer-fired pistols are older than strikers, and they haven’t changed much since the moment of their invention. Not because they are too obsolete and not even worth it, but because they don’t really need it. Hammer-fired pistols are as good today as they were several generations ago. What sets them apart is, unsurprisingly, a hammer. It’s a part of the triggering mechanism and is often visible at the rear of the slide. In such pistols, the hammer strikes the firing pin once released by the trigger. After that, the firing pin is driven into the cartridge primer, beginning the ignition process.
Striker-fired pistols lack the hammer part, so the firing pin is not stricken by any component. Instead, it is released when the trigger is fully pulled. Simply put, these pistols release the firing pin without any middleman, which makes pulling easier and the overall weight lighter.
Single-action vs. Double-action
Those are two types of hammer-fired pistols. In single-action handguns the trigger does one thing: drops the hammer. Single-action revolvers need to be cocked after every shot, but semi-automatic pistols are more convenient in that regard. The hammer needs to be manually cocked only before the first shot, after which recoil will let the slide recock the hammer for the next shot automatically.
Double-action pistols are different in that the trigger does two things: cocks the hammer and then drops it, all in one pull. Here, the hammer doesn’t need to be cocked manually, as the trigger does all the work. However, as the trigger does two actions at a time, the pull is heavier than in single-action pistols. To combine the best features of two action types, a Double-Action to Single-Action pistol was invented. That is the most common type of modern pistol. The first round fired is a double-action, which cocks and releases the hammer, but all follow-up shots are single-action, as the hammer is cocked by the slide, reciprocated by recoil.
There are double-action-only pistols, in which every single shot is a double-action, but they are relatively rare.
Rimfire vs. Centerfire
That is a division according to the cartridge type, which is closely connected with a caliber. Rimfire cartridges require a firing pin to crush their base to ignite the primer, whereas centerfire cartridges have an external primer at the base of the case. Rimfire cartridges are compatible with lower caliber firearms only, and due to their lightness are more suitable for training rather than for self-defense and long-distance shooting or hunting. Centerfire cartridges, on the other hand, are utilized in pistols of all calibers.
Caliber
.22 Long Rifle is the only type of rimfire caliber found in handguns. The 22 caliber pistols are an excellent option to introduce someone to firearms, and .22 ammo is by far the cheapest one. The most popular centerfire calibers include 9mm pistols, .45 Auto pistols, .40 S&W pistols, and .380 Auto pistols.
.380 Auto pistols are probably the lower margin of self-defense calibers. Of all mentioned calibers, this one utilizes the lightest bullets. 9mm pistols are by far the most popular choice among shooters. That is a standard of U.S. military and NATO forces. .40 S&W and .45 Auto produce more energy when fired but have heavier recoil.
That concludes our summary on types of pistols found on Gritr Sports. As you can see, the choice is pretty varied, not to mention all the brands whose products you can pick from. The renowned Glock pistols, Sig Sauer pistols, CZ pistols, Smith & Wesson pistols and many more. We have hundreds of pistols for sale.