List of the world's best 10 handguns

This article will introduce you to the list of the 10 best handguns in the world voted by Military-Today. Topping this list is Austria's Glock 17 with high reliability and combat performance, which is widely used in more than 50 countries.

1. Glock 17 - Austria

In 1980, the Austrian army requested a new handgun to replace the Walther P-38 handgun from World War 2. The Glock GmbH company in Deutsch-Wagram was tasked with making new guns. After a year, Glock 17 was born and received positive feedback. By 1986, Glock 17 was produced on a large scale and quickly spread globally because of its reliability and high combat performance.

Features of Glock 17:

1. Glock 17 has a simple design, so it is quick and easy to disassemble.
2. The details are made of synthetic materials except gun barrel, barrel lock made of metal.
3. Guns work well at temperatures ranging from -40 to 200 degrees C.
4. The barrel was able to withstand 360,000 shots without mechanical deformation, the guns of other pistols could withstand only 40,000 shots.
5. Glock 17 uses 9 x 19mm bullet size, 17 bullets.
6. The effective range is about 50 m, the speed of the barrel is 360m / s.

2. SIG Sauer P320 - Germany and Switzerland

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In 2014, the P320 pistol was born, this is an extended version from SIG Sauer P250.

Characteristics:

1. The P320 can use many different types of ammunition thanks to the easy-to-convert module design to replace the barrel.
2. Guns can fire 10 x 22mm, 9 x 22mm, 9 x 17mm, 11.43 x 23mm and 9 x 19mm standard.
3. Most parts of the gun are made of synthetic materials except the barrel, the lock block is made of stainless steel.
4. Tactical flashlight and laser pointer can be installed under the barrel thanks to the short picatiny rail.
5. P320 uses 10 to 17 rounds of ammunition boxes depending on the type.
6. The effective range of guns is about 50 m, the speed of the barrel is 360m / s.

3. Beretta M92 - Italy

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The Beretta M92 is one of the world's most popular handguns manufactured by the United States. This is why it is ranked third in this list.

When it was first built in 1972, its quality was not really good, the alloy barrel was deformed after firing from 4,000 to 6,000 tablets.

Later, the Beretta M92 was improved, using stainless steel as a barrel so it was not deformed after firing 17,500 tablets. M9 uses standard 9 x 19mm bullets, 14 rounds of ammunition.

The outstanding advantage of M92 is that the speed of the barrel is quite fast, up to 390m / s for large penetration. But it's quite heavy, bulky.

4. SIG Sauer P226 - Germany and Switzerland

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In the 1980s, at the request of the US Army, P226 was developed to replace the legendary Colt M1911 pistol. Thanks to its outstanding strength, high reliability, P226 quickly gained popularity in the US military and gunmen.

Characteristics :

1. The gun uses 9 x 19mm bullet size, loaded with a jet.
2. P226 has two versions: a version made of aluminum alloy weighing 870g and stainless steel version weighing about 1.1kg.
3. Gun is compatible with a 15-caliber bullets.
4. 350m / s head velocity.
5. Effective range is about 50m.

5. CZ-75 - Czech Republic

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The CZ-75 is a handgun that was built in 1976 with a very smooth, beautiful, easy-to-hold design, high reliability, precision and ease of use.

Characteristics:

1. The gun uses 9 x 19mm bullet size, 15 bullets.
2. The velocity of the barrel is 360m / s.
3. Effective range is about 50m.

6. Military & Police - USA

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In 2005, Smith & Wesso launched this shotgun but did not give it a specific name. Therefore, this continent is often referred to as the Army, the Police to describe its use. The outstanding advantage of this gun is its high reliability, compact size, easy to hide.

Characteristics :

1. This pistol can fire 10 x 22mm, 9 x 22mm, 9 x 17mm, 11.43 x 23mm and 9 x 19mm.
2. Use the box of 17 rounds.
3. Effective range is about 50m.
4. Tactical flashlight, laser indicator light under the barrel of the gun can be fitted with small picatiny rails.

7. FN Five Seven - Belgium

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When it was born in 1996, the Five Seven with a bullet size of 5.7 x 28mm has a good ability to penetrate armor, surprising the military world. In terms of combat performance, the Five Seven has no opponents but due to the use of special ammo, it is only ranked 7th in this list.

Characteristics:

1. Firearms equipped with 20-caliber bullets.
2. The top speed of 650m / s.
3. Effective range to 100m.
4. Mounting with tactical flashlight, laser indicator light.

8. HK USP - Germany

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In 1989, Heckler & Koch company lost the USP gun with a lifetime warranty, so many customers chose it.

Characteristics:

1. The body of the gun uses a lot of synthetic materials, metal parts reinforced with chemical corrosion, so the gun can be immersed in salt water for a long time and still shoot well.
2. USP is compatible with 9 x 19mm bullets and 15-caliber ammunition tape.
3. 350m / s head velocity.
4. Effective range of 60m.
5. The gun barrel has a physical strength of about 20,000 shots.

9. Beretta PX4 Storm - Italy

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In 2004, Beretta built the PX4 shotgun model to compete with the Glock 17. Currently guns are used in the military and law enforcement forces in 11 countries around the world.

Characteristics:

1. High strength: gun body made from high quality synthetic material, barrel and barrel block made of stainless steel. The barrel is not deformed after firing up to 150,000 members.
2. PX4 is compatible with 9 x 19mm bullet size, 17 bullets.
3. The velocity of the barrel is 360m / s.
4. Effective range of 50m.

10. Walther P99 - Germany

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Characteristics:

1. The body of the gun is made of high quality synthetic material, barrel and steel slider.
2. Gun compatible with 9 x 19mm bullet size, 16 bullets.
3. Speed ​​of barrel head 300 - 460m / s.
4. Effective range of 50m.

Built in the 1990s, this gun model is highly appreciated for accuracy.

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