Service Handgun Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Global Service Handgun Market is Segmented by Type (Revolver and Pistol) and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The report provides market size and forecasts in terms of value in USD billion.

Service Handgun Market Size

Service Handgun Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR > 2.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Europe
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Service Handgun Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Service Handgun Market Analysis

The service handgun market is projected to register a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic affected the global economy, its impact was not significant on global defense spending. Several countries' governments are taking measures to modernize their military equipment and reduce their dependence on imports. In order to successfully counter-attack military and internal civil conflicts, the governments are increasing the military budget focusing on the use of technologically advanced weaponry. Thus, due to such factors, the market growth potential and revenue influx into the market have been witnessing a steady growth rate.

There is an increasing need to improve the police strength of many countries globally. At the same time, most handguns used by military personnel and law enforcement agencies are old, outdated, and need to be replaced. The handgun procurement plans in this regard are driving the market.

Increasing demand for light weapons and associated accessories is expected to propel the market growth for service handguns in the coming years.

Service Handgun Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Service Handgun Market according to our research experts:

The Pistols Segment Will Dominate the Market in Coming Years.

The pistols segment is expected to have a larger market share in the service handgun market during the forecast period. Pistols generally have a larger bullet holding capacity of up to 17 rounds on a standard magazine, compared to revolvers, which have a very low bullet holding capacity. Also, pistols are more accurate compared to revolvers. These are the main reasons for the greater preference of militaries and law enforcement agencies for pistols over revolvers. 

With the existing military handguns dating back to the Cold War, armies are replacing those handguns with newer models. For instance, in October 2022, Canadian tactical equipment distributor MD Charlton (MDC) was awarded a contract to provide the C22 full-frame modular pistol (Sig Sauer P320) and holster system. The USD 3.2 million contract comes with options that, if exercised, will take its value to USD 7.6 million. It also covers the supply of spares and operator and maintenance training. The contract will initially allow the government to provide the Canadian Army with 7,000 pistols and holster systems. Likewise, the .38-calibre Taurus revolvers used by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) frontline officers are now being replaced by semi-automatic pistols. This move is to give police officers more powerful and accurate firearms to tackle heightened security threats. Such procurement and related plans are the main reasons for a larger share of the segment.

Service Handgun Market: Global defense expenditure, (In Billion USD), 2018-2021

North America holds the Largest Share in the Market

North America had the largest share in the market in 2021. Over the years, North America has been a major market for the service handgun market, primarily due to the replacement contracts awarded to the handgun manufacturers. Much of the demand from North America for handguns is from the United States. 

The United States has been the leading military spender in the world. In 2021, the United States spent around USD 800.67 billion on its military. The increase is expected to drive the implementation of new arms procurement programs, which are mainly focused on improving and upgrading the country's armed forces. In addition, the country has increased the military end strength by 5,600 in FY 2021 from the FY 2020 projected levels. The US Army is replacing its age-old pistols with newer ones. As per the 10-year agreement, Sig Sauer will supply the Army with full-size and compact gun versions. Such procurements are driving the revenues for the market in North America. 

However, the market is projected to witness the highest growth rate in Europe due to the anticipated increase in the procurement of service handguns for the law enforcement agencies of several countries in the region. The rise in crime rates in France has influenced the government to arm all the local cops with guns. The country has already witnessed an increase in the usage of semi-automatic pistols in the last three years. Such developments are expected to drive the growth of the market in Europe.

Service Handgun Market - Growth Rate by Region (2022 - 2027)

Service Handgun Industry Overview

GLOCK GmbH, SIG SAUER, Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., FN HERSTAL, and CZUB are some of the major players in the market. As most of the contracts awarded in the market comprise large procurement with higher volumes, companies may benefit from higher revenues per contract. At the same time, there is intense competition between the players for service handguns contracts. Companies that provide durable products that pass every testing phase by the contracting agency will end up gaining long-term contracts in the market. In addition, ergonomics is also taken into consideration while selecting and finalizing a particular product. As such, the focus should be on building long-lasting, accurate, ergonomic products with high quality. Competitive pricing will also help the players gain new contracts, thereby enhancing their market share and market presence.

Service Handgun Market Leaders

  1. GLOCK GmbH

  2. SIG SAUER

  3. Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.

  4. FN HERSTAL

  5. CZUB

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Service Handgun Market Concentration
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Service Handgun Market News

In October 2022, MD Charlton Co. Ltd. won a USD 3.2-million US deal to outfit Canadian Forces soldiers as well as navy and air force personnel with Sig Sauer P320 sidearms.

In January 2021, India has unveiled the locally developed machine pistol ASMI for the defense forces. Jointly developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Army. India completed the final phase of user trials of the locally developed 5.5630mm protective carbine in January 2021.

Service Handgun Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

    4. 4.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Type

      1. 5.1.1 Revolver

      2. 5.1.2 Pistol

    2. 5.2 Geography

      1. 5.2.1 North America

        1. 5.2.1.1 United States

        2. 5.2.1.2 Canada

      2. 5.2.2 Europe

        1. 5.2.2.1 Germany

        2. 5.2.2.2 United Kingdom

        3. 5.2.2.3 France

        4. 5.2.2.4 Russia

        5. 5.2.2.5 Spain

        6. 5.2.2.6 Rest of Europe

      3. 5.2.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.2.3.1 India

        2. 5.2.3.2 China

        3. 5.2.3.3 Japan

        4. 5.2.3.4 South Korea

        5. 5.2.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 5.2.4 Latin America

        1. 5.2.4.1 Brazil

        2. 5.2.4.2 Argentina

        3. 5.2.4.3 Rest of Latin America

      5. 5.2.5 Middle East and Africa

        1. 5.2.5.1 United Arab Emirates

        2. 5.2.5.2 Saudi Arabia

        3. 5.2.5.3 South Africa

        4. 5.2.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Vendor Market Share**

    2. 6.2 Company Profiles*

      1. 6.2.1 Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.

      2. 6.2.2 SIG SAUER

      3. 6.2.3 Smith & Wesson

      4. 6.2.4 Heckler & Koch GmbH

      5. 6.2.5 FN HERSTAL

      6. 6.2.6 CZUB

      7. 6.2.7 Springfield Armory

      8. 6.2.8 Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta SpA

      9. 6.2.9 Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC

      10. 6.2.10 Walther Arms Inc.

      11. 6.2.11 Remington Arms Company

      12. 6.2.12 GLOCK GmbH

      13. 6.2.13 Browning

      14. 6.2.14 KADDB

      15. 6.2.15 Armscor International Inc.

  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Service Handgun Industry Segmentation

A handgun is a firearm with a short barrel and magazine to facilitate it to be held and used with one hand. Service handguns are issued to military personnel or law enforcement officers to be used as personal or ordnance weapons. The service handgun market is segmented by type and geography. By type, the market is segmented into revolvers and pistols. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The report provides market size and forecasts in terms of value in USD billion.

Type
Revolver
Pistol
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Russia
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
India
China
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Service Handgun Market Research FAQs

The Service Handgun Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

GLOCK GmbH, SIG SAUER, Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., FN HERSTAL and CZUB are the major companies operating in the Service Handgun Market.

Europe is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Service Handgun Market.

The report covers the Service Handgun Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Service Handgun Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Service Handgun Industry Report

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Service Handgun Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)