The AXG Carry takes the P320 and gives it a metal frame, which changes the feel of the pistol. This one is a 9mm with a 3.9-inch barrel and a 17-round magazine, with an optic-ready slide, XRAY3 night sights and a two-tone finish, for just under a thousand dollars.

XRAY3 sights combine a bright front with a high-contrast rear, so they are easy to pick up in daylight and in the dark. The optic-ready cut lets you add a red dot. The two-tone finish mixes the slide and frame colors, giving a look that differs from an all-black gun.

An aluminum frame adds weight, which softens recoil and settles the pistol on target. That weight can be a plus on the range, and a little more to carry. The 3.9-inch barrel gives it the shape of a carry pistol, and 17 rounds is a lot of capacity for this size.

Pick a holster built for the AXG Carry, not the polymer P320 frame, as they differ. Run your carry ammunition before you trust it. This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for the background check and transfer.