The CC9 is Heckler & Koch's compact striker-fired 9mm, sized for the waistband at 6.03 inches long with a 3.32-inch barrel and 18.4 ounces on the scale unloaded. Capacity is 12+1 with the larger of the two included magazines; the other holds ten. The slide comes cut for an optic and wears night sights from the factory, the polymer frame has interchangeable backstraps and a textured grip, and a Picatinny rail under the dust cover takes a compact light or laser. There is no manual thumb safety, only the blade in the trigger.

For North Carolina buyers this is a concealed-carry pistol. The state dropped its pistol purchase permit in March 2023, so the counter visit is photo ID and Form 4473, and if you already hold a North Carolina concealed handgun permit the dealer can accept it in place of the NICS call. Night sights earn their keep on an evening walk, and the twelve-round magazine stretches a small gun's capacity without adding much to the grip.

Key features

• 9mm, 3.32-inch barrel, 12+1 capacity
• 18.4 ounces, 6.03 inches overall
• Optic-ready slide with factory night sights
• One 10-round and one 12-round magazine
• Interchangeable backstraps and Picatinny rail

Handguns go to a North Carolina FFL dealer of your choice; bring photo ID, complete Form 4473, and the dealer runs the federal check before release to buyers 21 and over.