45 Best Double Action Pistols

Double-action triggers offer an added level of safety that often inspires confidence to carry with a loaded chamber. Pistols equipped with double-action triggers are thus very popular with people who carry on a daily basis, though they aren't often the first choice in competition.
We've gathered a list of our recommended pistols that can fire from double-action. If you're looking for revolvers, follow the link here: https://www.guncritic.com/lists/best-double-action-revolvers
Using the arrows, let us know which ones you would consider adding to your collection!

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SIG Sauer P226

The SIG SAUER P226 is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. Designed as SIGs entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the P226 is in use by... read more

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Best 9mm Pistols

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Best Self Defense Handguns

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Best 9mm

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IWI Jericho 941

The IWI Jericho 941 is a double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistol developed by Israel Military Industries (now Israel Weapon Industries) that was launched in 1990. It was first imported into... read more

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Best 9mm Pistols

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Best Handguns 2022

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Best 9mm Pistols For Competition

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Best Budget 9mm

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Kel-Tec P-11

The P-11 from Kel-Tec is a carry gun that every gun owner should possess. The P-11 is a reliably constructed concealable pistol, the slide and barrel are machined from a single block of 4140 steel and... read more

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Best 9mm Pistols

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Best Pocket Carry Pistols

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Best Handguns for Concealed Carry

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Kel-Tec P-3AT

The P-3AT has five main component groups: barrel, slide, firing mechanism, grip, and magazine. The barrel is made of SAE 4140 ordnance steel, heat treated to 48 HRC. The slide is also 4140 steel, and... read more

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Best 380 Pistols

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Best 380 Pistols for Everyday Carry

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Best Handguns for Black-Tie Events

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Kel-Tec PF-9

The PF-9 retains the best features from our P-11 and P-3AT pistols combined into the flattest and lightest single stack 9mm configuration ever made. The barrel, locking system, slide stop, assembly pi... read more

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Best 9mm Pistols

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Best Cheap Handguns

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Best 9mm Handguns For Women

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Magnum Research Baby Eagle

The Baby Eagle is known by the industry as having one of the most reliable mechanisms in the world, and this is evident in the new Baby Eagle III Series as well. It features a precision land and groov... read more

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Best EDC Pistols

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Ruger LC9

The Ruger® LC9s® Semi-Auto Pistol is a simple and instinctive pistol which utilizes a striker-fired mechanism with a short, light trigger pull. An integrated trigger safety and a manual thumb safety o... read more

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Ruger LCP

The Ruger LCP is a compact 380 Auto from the industry leader in rugged, reliable firearms. From backup firearms for law enforcement to licensed carry for personal protection, the LCP is the perfect ch... read more

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Best Handguns for Women

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Best Concealed Carry Guns

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Ruger P89

The P89 is an upgraded P85 MKII that introduced a number of new features; including a DAO model. In 1991, Ruger produced a limited run P89X convertible model, which came with a second barrel and re... read more

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Best Brand Of Handguns

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SAR USA B6C

The Sarsilmaz B6C Compact is a Turkish made single action/double action semi automatic pistol designed to provide you with reliable service for many years to come. Based on the iconic CZ75 design the... read more

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90%

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99%

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Best 9mm Pistols

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