Here is a 9mm pistol that fills the middle ground between a pocket gun and a duty gun. The CZ P-10 Compact has a 4.02-inch barrel, a 15-round magazine and a black finish. That size carries comfortably inside the waistband for most people and still gives a full grip.

CZ is known for building well-made pistols, and the P-10 has earned a following among shooters who value a clean trigger and low recoil. The low bore axis keeps the muzzle from jumping in rapid strings.

A pistol at this price, around six hundred sixty dollars, gives a good value when you compare it to competing striker-fired compacts. Holsters and magazines are easy to find. Before you carry, put a few hundred rounds through it and make sure it feeds your chosen ammo. Spare parts and accessories are easy to find, so you can tune it to your own needs over time.

This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for the background check and transfer. Ask your dealer to verify the contents of the box at pickup.