Hudson H9

Hudson Manufacturing · Pistol · Discontinued · 2017

Weight (empty)964 g (34.0 oz)
Overall Length194 mm (7.64")
Barrel Length109 mm (4.29")
Height133 mm (5.24")
Width31.5 mm (1.24")
Magazine Capacity15 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity375 m/s (1230 fps)
Muzzle Energy519 J (383 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

The Hudson H9 is a steel-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistol that briefly captured the firearms world's attention after its 2017 SHOT Show debut. Designed by Cy and Lauren Hudson and built in Temple, Texas, the H9 sought to marry the celebrated trigger feel and grip angle of the 1911 with the high capacity and modern reliability of a striker-fired service pistol. Its defining feature is an exceptionally low bore axis achieved by relocating the recoil spring forward, into a bulged housing ahead of t...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: Cy Hudson and Lauren Hudson