Handguns – particularly semi-automatic pistols – are far and away the most popular type of firearm in the United States. In a reversal of a long-term trend, American firearm manufacturers produced more pistols than rifles in 2010, and have continued to do so nearly every year since, according to government data. In fact, pistol production topped 6.7 million in 2021 alone, accounting for nearly half of all domestically produced firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and revolvers. And among the variety of pistol calibers available on the U.S. market, 9mm has emerged as the clear favorite.Â
A 9mm round is physically smaller than most other handgun ammunition, including .40 and .45 caliber. As a result, 9mm handguns generally benefit from reduced recoil and greater magazine capacity and concealability without sacrificing much in the way of performance, particularly as a self defense weapon. (Here is a look at the law for carrying firearms in public in every state.)Â
A testament to their efficacy, 9mm pistols are the official sidearm for the U.S. military as well as many local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. And of course, the market for 9mm pistols extends to the civilian population – particularly as concealed carry regulations have loosened in much of the country in recent years.Â
Using data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 24/7 Wall St. identified the companies behind the best-selling 9mm pistols. Companies are ranked on domestic production of 9mm handguns in 2021. Data on the location of each company’s production facilities and total firearm manufacturing output in 2021 are also from the ATF.Â
Though each of the 23 companies on this list manufactured more than 11,000 9mm pistols in 2021, the market for 9mm handguns is largely controlled by only a handful of major gunmakers. The top three brands on this list – Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger – account for over 60% of all domestic 9mm pistol manufacturing.Â
For some of these top companies, 9mm pistols represent only a small share of their overall firearm production. While Sig Sauer focuses almost exclusively on pistol production, for brands like Ruger and Smith & Wesson, rifles and revolvers also account for a considerable share of total manufacturing output. Indeed, these gunmakers also rank among the most popular rifle companies in America.
Click here to see companies making Americans favorite 9mm pistols.Â
Source: Courtesy of FM Products via Facebook
23. FM Products Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 11,163 (0.3% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): FM9 9mm AR-15 Pistol
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Boise, ID
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 18,593
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Source: Courtesy of MasterPiece Arms via Facebook
22. Masterpiece Arms Holding Company
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 13,489 (0.3% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): MPA DS9 Commander
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Comer, GA
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 15,305
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Source: Courtesy of Freedom Ordnance via Facebook
21. Freedom Ordnance Manufacturing Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 13,741 (0.3% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): FX-9 Pistol Carbine
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Chandler, IN
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 14,508
Source: Courtesy of ZEV Technologies via Facebook
20. ZEV Technologies Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 14,130 (0.3% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): OZ9 Duty Standard Pistol, OZ9 Combat Standard Pistol, OZ9 Elite Standard Pistol
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Centralia, WA
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 23,235
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Source: Courtesy of Bond Arms via Facebook
19. Bond Arms, Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 15,065 (0.4% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): Backup Derringer, Bullpup 9
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Granbury, TX
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 80,093
Source: Courtesy of Diamondback Firearms via Facebook
18. Diamondback Firearms LLC
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 15,557 (0.4% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): AM2, DB9
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Cocoa, FL
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 163,195
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17. CZ-USA
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 16,070 (0.4% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): CZ 75 B, CZ Shadow 2, CZ P-10
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Kansas City, KS, Norwich, NY
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 22,358
Source: Courtesy of Polymer80 via Facebook
16. Polymer80 Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 21,695 (0.5% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): P80 PFS9
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Dayton, NV
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 21,695
Source: Courtesy of Staccato 2011 via Facebook
15. STI Firearms, LLC
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 22,279 (0.5% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): Staccato P, Staccato CS
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Georgetown, TX
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 22,362
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14. Maverick Arms, Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 24,311 (0.6% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): N/A
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Eagle Pass, TX
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 492,167
Source: Courtesy of IWI US via Facebook
13. IWI US Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 30,850 (0.7% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): Jericho 941 F9, MASADA
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Middletown, PA
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 96,662
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12. Springfield Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 34,351 (0.8% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): Hellcat, 1911 Ronin, 1911 Garrison, XD-M Elite
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Geneseo, IL
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 590,750
11. Strassells Machine Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 54,907 (1.3% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): Hi-Point Model C9
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Mansfield, OH
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 106,807
Source: Courtesy of Shadow Systems via Facebook
10. Shadow Systems LLC
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 59,615 (1.4% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): CR920, MR920, MR920L, DR920
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Plano, TX
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 59,615
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9. Beretta USA Corp
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 102,602 (2.4% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): APX A1 Carry, 92X Performance Carry, 92G Elite LTT, M9
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Gallatin, TN
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 155,352
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8. FN America, LLC
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 112,673 (2.6% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): FN Reflex, FN 509, FN High Power
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Columbia, SC
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 169,407
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Source: Courtesy of Kimber via Facebook
7. Kimber Mfg. Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 149,101 (3.5% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): 1911 Aegis Elite Custom, R7 MAKO, Micro 9 ESV
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Troy, AL, Yonkers, NY
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 294,750
Source: Courtesy of Taurus USA via Facebook
6. Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 177,778 (4.1% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): GX4, 1911, 92, G3
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Bainbridge, GA
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 290,780
5. SCCY Industries LLC
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 216,932 (5.0% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): DVG-1, CPX-2
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Daytona Beach, FL
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 216,932
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4. Glock Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 391,104 (9.1% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): G17, G19, G26, G34, G45
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Smyrna, GA
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 581,944
Source: Courtesy of Ruger via Facebook
3. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 455,863 (10.6% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): Max-9, SR1911, American
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Newport, NH, Prescott, AZ, Mayodan, NC, Southport, CT
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 2,078,013
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Source: Courtesy of Smith & Wesson Inc. via Facebook
2. Smith & Wesson Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 1,050,800 (24.4% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): M&P 9 Shield, CSX, SD9, SD9 VE
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Columbia, MO
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 2,317,792
Source: Courtesy of SIG SAUER via Facebook
1. Sig Sauer Inc.
> 9mm pistols manufactured domestically in 2021: 1,165,995 (27.1% of all U.S. made 9mm pistols)
> Popular 9mm pistol model(s): P210, P320, P365
> 9mm pistol U.S. manufacturing location(s): Newington and Exeter, NH
> Total domestic firearm production in 2021: 1,294,185
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