Polymer Pistols are known for being lightweight, durable and very reliable. In this ranking we look at full-size Polymer Pistols and judge them on qualities that are important for those choosing a duty weapon or self defense firearm.
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| Product Name | Smith & Wesson M&P | Heckler & Koch P30 | Glock 17, 22 & 21 | CZ SP-01 Phantom | Springfield XDM Review | Beretta PX4 Storm | Ruger SR | FN Herstal FNX | Walther PPQ | Sig Sauer SP2022 |
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| MSRP | $569-$727 | $1,054 | $599 | $595 | $669 | $575 | $529 | $699 | $599 | $577 |
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| Overall Length | 7.5″ | 6.99″ | 7.95″ | 8.15″ | 8″ | 7.6″ | 7.55 – 8″ | 7.4 – 7.87″ | 7.1″ | 7.4″ |
| Barrel Length | 4.25″ | 3.86″ | 4.48″ | 4.61″ | 4.5″ | 4″ | 4.14 – 4.50″ | 4 – 4.5″ | 4″ | 3.9″ |
| Width | 1.2″ | 1.37″ | 1.18″ | 1.46″ | 1.26″ | 1.5″ | 1.27″ | 1.54″ | 1.3″ | 1.4″ |
| Weight | 24oz | 26.01oz | 22.05oz | 28.8oz | 32oz | 27.7 – 28.2oz | 27.5 – 30.15oz | 21.9 – 33.2oz | 21.7oz | 29oz |
| Made In: | USA | Germany | Austria | Czech | Crotia | Italy | USA | USA | Germany | N/A |
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| 9mm | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| .40 S&W | 15 | 15 | 15 | N/A | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| .45 ACP | 10 | N/A | 13 | N/A | 13 | 10 | 10 | 14 | N/A | N/A |
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