CZ built its name on hammer-fired steel pistols and then moved into striker-fired polymer with the P-10 line. The P-10 C is the compact 9mm, listed here with a 15-round magazine and a black finish. It lands in a price range that undercuts several better-known competitors.

The compact size works well for concealed carry and for a nightstand. Its grip has a shape that many shooters like, and the trigger is known for a clean break. CZ designed the pistol to have a low bore axis, which helps tame muzzle flip during quick strings.

Holsters and magazines are common because the P-10 family has grown a following. Before you rely on it for carry, put a couple hundred rounds through it with the ammunition you plan to use, and practice drawing from your holster. If you shoot a lot, spare magazines are worth picking up. Buy a decent cleaning kit with it and keep the metal lightly oiled.

This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer of your choice, where you complete the background check and take delivery.