SHOT Show Full-Size Handguns: Going Big Coming Into 2025

SHOT Show never fails to deliver when it comes to unveiling the latest guns, from full-size handguns and revolvers to rifles. This year was no exception. Taking a departure from the subcompact carry guns we’ve been inundated with in recent years, we opted for a deep-dive into the newest full-size options released by manufacturers.

14 Full-Size Handguns from SHOT Show 2025

Whether you are interested in a semi-auto or even an AR pistol, the new year brings options galore. Read on as we look at some industry favorites. Additional models will undoubtedly be revealed throughout the year, spicing things up rolling into the spring and summer months.

1 – Springfield: Echelon 4.5F Comp 9mm

Springfield Armory expands its Echelon line of handguns with the release of the new Echelon 4.5F Comp. The 9mm handgun blends performance-driven innovation with duty-ready durability. The integrated compensator on this pistol cuts down on muzzle rise for faster, flatter shooting, making follow-up shots a breeze.

In addition, the Central Operating Group (COG) keeps things modular. This means you can easily tailor the gun to your grip and various needs. With its match-grade barrel, optics-ready slide, and Springfield’s crisp Variable Interface System (VIS), the Echelon 4.5F Comp is built to deliver precision, control, and adaptability for shooters of all levels.

For more information, please visit Springfield-Armory.com.

2 – Stoeger: STR-9 Combat SX

SHOT Show Full-Size Handguns: Stoeger: STR-9 Combat SX.

This optics-ready 9mm pistol comes packed with must-have upgrades. These include a threaded barrel to run a suppressor, adjustable fiber-optic sights, and a flat-faced trigger for enhanced control and accuracy.

Additional perks include three interchangeable backstraps for optimized fit, as well as one 17-round magazine and two 20-round magazines. Whether you’re running it at the range or setting it up for home defense, this pistol proves that Stoeger is stepping up big time in the duty-ready handgun game.

For more information, please visit StoegerIndustries.com.

3 – Keltec: PR57

KelTec is at it again, pushing boundaries and delivering innovation with its new PR57. Chambered in 5.7x28mm, this 24+1 capacity handgun boasts a 4.64-inch threaded barrel, making it suppressor-ready right out of the box. Its polymer construction and rotary barrel design keep weight to a minimum without sacrificing durability.

Run this gun with iron sights, or take advantage of the optics plate and install your go-to red dot. Whether you’re looking for a low-recoil, high-velocity sidearm for personal defense or just want to have some serious fun at the range, the PR57 is up to the task.

For more information, please visit KeltecWeapons.com.

4 – Sig Sauer: P320 XTEN Endure

SHOT Show Full-Size Handguns: Sig Sauer: P320 XTEN Endure.

Sig Sauer goes hard right out of the gate with the first in its Endure series of handguns—the P320-XTEN Endure in 10mm. This pistol sports a distressed two-tone Cerakote finish, giving it an attractive battle-worn appearance.

Shipping with XRAY3 day/night sights, this gun is ready to use right out of the box. Or you can take advantage of the optics cut slide and install a ROMEO2 or ROMEOX PRO. Built for the outdoors, the grip on the XTEN Endure has an aggressive stippling, allowing full control of your firearm during inclement weather.

For more information, please visit SigSauer.com.

5 – HK: VP9A1 F

Taking everything you love about the original VP9 and dialing up a notch, HK releases the new VP9A1 F. While many of the beloved VP9 features carry on through to this new launch, users will welcome upgraded features. Specifically, a fully customizable grip, adjustable length of pull, flared magwell, enhanced trigger, improved ambidextrous controls, tactile reference points on the frame, added serrations on the slide for expanded grip surface, and more.

Whether you’re looking for your next duty gun or adding to your HK collection, this 9mm is sure to please.

For more information, please visit HK-USA.com.

6 – HK: MR556 A4 Pistol

SHOT Show Full-Size Handguns: HK: MR556 A4 Pistol.

Built around HK’s legendary short-stroke gas piston system, this pistol and its 11-inch barrel run cooler and cleaner. As a result, it is more reliable than a run-of-the-mill direct-impingement AR. For those wishing to run a suppressor, the MR556 A4 has an adjustable gas regulator so that you can fine-tune everything just right for flawless cycling.

Additional features include a free-floating M-LOK handguard, an SB Tactical brace, and everything else HK fans have come to know and love. This pistol proves that good things do come in small packages, with no compromises necessary.

For more information, please visit HK-USA.com.

7 – FN Scar 15P

Modeled after the FN SCAR-SC PDW, the 15P variant recently launched, chambered in .300 Blackout. Features of this pistol include optimized gas regulator settings for both subsonic and supersonic ammunition, a .30 caliber flash hider, and a dedicated magazine, ensuring top-tier reliable performance.

Weighing just 5.65 pounds and measuring under 20 inches long with its 7.5-inch barrel, the 15P is compact and lightweight. As a result, it is ideal for home defense or general range use.

For more information, please visit FNAmerica.com.

8 – FightLite: Herring Bandito Pistol

SHOT Show Full-Size Handguns: FightLite: Herring Bandito Pistol.

The FightLite Herring Bandito 5.56 Pistol is a modern twist on the classic lever-action design. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, it features a 7.25-inch barrel and an overall length of just 21.25 inches. Combined with a weight of only 4.2 pounds, the Bandito is highly maneuverable and easy to handle in tight quarters.

Its modular design allows for toolless caliber and magazine reconfiguration. When paired with a handguard adorned with M-Lok slots for accessorizing, you’ve got yourself one feature-rich package.

For more information, please visit FightLite.com.

9 – Hi-Point: 995P

The Hi-Point 995P features a 13.25-inch threaded barrel with 1/2 x 28 thread pitch. So, it is compatible with a wide array of muzzle devices. Weighing in at 6.1 pounds and measuring 20.75 inches in length, the 995P is compact and easy to handle. While it ships with a ten-round magazine, twenty-rounders are available for increased capacity.

Additional features include Picatinny rails at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions for accessories such as lights, slings, and more, fully adjustable sights, and compatibility with a variety of buffer tubes and folding braces.

For more information, please visit Hi-PointFirearms.com.

10 – Taurus: TX22 Black 22 Rds. TORO

SHOT Show Full-Size Handguns: Taurus: TX22 Black 22 Rds. TORO.

Taurus builds upon its hit TX22 TORO with a version now shipping with 22-round magazines. This full-size, .22LR semi-automatic pistol is accurate, easy to use, and the preferred rimfire plinkster of shooters of all ages.

The Taurus Performance Trigger System provides a crisp five-pound trigger pull with a short reset, allowing for quick follow-up shots. The threaded barrel and optic cut slide allow for further customization of this rimfire powerhouse.

For more information, please visit TaurusUSA.com.

11 – Smith & Wesson: SPEC SERIES V M&P 9 METAL HD

The Smith & Wesson SPEC Series V M&P9 Metal HD is built to deliver top-tier performance right out of the box. Its steel frame provides weight and stability, making recoil management quite easy and allowing the shooter quicker follow-up shots on target.

The Strike Industries compensator, flat-face aluminum trigger, and optic-ready slide add additional value to the overall package. Add in three 23-round magazines, a Spec Series knife, and more for a competition-ready package sure to hit the mark.

For more information, please visit Smith-Wesson.com.

12 – Kriss: Vector SDP Gen 3

SHOT Show Full-Size Handguns: Kriss: Vector SDP Gen 3.

Sporting a refresh of the iconic Vector platform, the SDP Gen 3 features the iconic Super V Recoil Mitigation System. This delayed blowback system is designed to redirect blowback energy downwards, mitigating muzzle rise during the firing process.

The 5.5-inch barrel and sleek design make it an ideal choice for home defense. Likewise, the enhanced ambidextrous safety and improved ergonomics ensure smooth handling.

For more information, please visit Kriss-USA.com.

13 – Century Arms: AP51 PDW

Century Arms has truly outdone itself with the introduction of the AP51 PDW. It is a compact powerhouse that pays homage to the iconic HK51 PDW. This pistol, chambered in 7.62×51 NATO, has an 8.3-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and operates on a roller-lock delayed blowback action, ensuring both reliability and smooth operation.

It is compact and easily maneuverable at just shy of eight pounds and roughly 23 inches in length. Shooters will find this gun easy to operate in tight quarters.

For more information, please visit CenturyArms.com.

14 – Century Arms: AP5-SD

SHOT Show Full-Size Handguns: Century Arms: AP5-SD.

The Century Arms AP5-SD is the ultimate nod to the legendary suppressed subgun we all know and love. It is now available straight from the factory with that classic integrally suppressed aesthetic.

Chambered in 9mm with a roller-delayed blowback, this gun is built for smooth, reliable operation. In addition, the full-length shroud gives it that unmistakable SD profile. With an MP5-compatible design and threaded barrel, it’s ready to run suppressed right out of the box.

For more information, please visit CenturyArms.com.