{"id":124,"date":"2023-03-09T03:35:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T03:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=124"},"modified":"2023-03-09T03:35:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T03:35:11","slug":"20-top-picks-for-any-shooter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=124","title":{"rendered":"20 Top Picks For Any Shooter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h5 id=\"h-updated-2-23-2023\">Updated 2\/23\/2023<\/h5>\n<h2 id=\"h-looking-to-go-armed-but-are-stuck-in-the-weeds-as-to-what-to-arm-yourself-with-here-are-20-excellent-concealed-carry-guns-to-cover-your-six\"><strong>Looking to go armed, but are stuck in the weeds as to what to arm yourself with? Here are 20 excellent concealed carry guns to cover your six.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Self-defense has moved to the forefront of Americans\u2019 minds, and scores have clamored after concealed carry guns like no other time in recent history. That raises a question. What exactly is the best concealed carry gun? We have some suggestions. But before we move on to our picks for the best covert heaters, we should cover a few key points about going armed and buying a gun for this particular niche. But if the fundamentals are old hat to you, please feel free to <strong><a style=\"color: green;\" href=\"#picks\">skip ahead to our picks<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-concealed-carry-lifestyle\"><strong>Concealed Carry Lifestyle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Above all, becoming an armed citizen is a lifestyle choice. By this we mean, your life will conform around your concealed carry gun. Don\u2019t let this scare you off. It\u2019s less daunting than it seems, yet it merits comment.<\/p>\n<p>The greatest demand going armed makes is mastery of your firearm. Just like buying a guitar doesn\u2019t make a musician, purchasing a concealed carry gun doesn\u2019t make you an expert in self-defense nor the use of lethal force. You must educate yourself, practice and continue doing so. Essentially, it\u2019s a lifetime undertaking. Don\u2019t throw up your hands, because it\u2019s the hardest work you\u2019ll ever love with a side benefit of a lot of range time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-268339\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-defense-training-3.jpg\" alt=\"Proof of regular firearms training will favor you heavily in the event of a legal battle after a gunfight.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-268339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-defense-training-3.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-defense-training-3-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-defense-training-3-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-defense-training-3-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-defense-training-3-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Proof of regular firearms training will favor you heavily in the event of a legal battle after a gunfight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>After purchasing a concealed carry gun, plan on finding a reputable firearms instructor and enrolling in his or her classes. Generally, they\u2019ll offer different levels of training, from basic pistol courses many states require to procure a concealed carry permit, to instruction on advanced concepts such as dynamic shooting, low-light engagements and mindset. Legal education is a must as well. America is a patchwork of self-defense laws, so be certain you find something tailored to where you live and travel so you have a well-formed idea of when, where and how you can justifiably use lethal force.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have basic instruction under your belt, plan on refresher courses in the future. In the meantime, practice. We won\u2019t prescribe a particular regimen here, because it will differ for each armed citizen. Your individual training should result in knowing your concealed carry gun inside and out, from muzzle to butt and all the quirks in between. Range time is the most obvious arena for learning and excelling with your pistol or revolver. But a solid routine of dry-fire drills at home works miracles on a learning curve and doesn\u2019t cost a thing.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-read-also-dry-fire-traing-guide\"><strong>Read Also: <span><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/more\/how-to\/firearm-training\/dry-fire-training-to-improve-defensive-handgun-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dry Fire Traing Guide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The other lifestyle aspect that comes with a concealed carry gun is clothing. Yup, that wardrobe is going to need updating \u2026 most likely. Unless you\u2019re still mired in the baggy days of the grunge movement, it\u2019s a safe bet much of your wardrobe won\u2019t keep your gun concealed. Or, if it does, you\u2019ll feel plum uncomfortable. Again, we won\u2019t touch on the fine points here\u2014there are loads of them. Just expect to make a clothing investment along with your concealed carry gun.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-holsters\"><strong>Holsters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hand-in-hand with clothing is a holster. You didn\u2019t think you were going to tuck that baby in your waistband naked, did you? This is a vast topic, given the numerous types of concealed carry holsters on the market today:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IWB<\/li>\n<li>OWB<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder<\/li>\n<li>Ankle<\/li>\n<li>Bell Band<\/li>\n<li>Pocket<\/li>\n<li>Various Off The Body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each has pros and cons and fit certain armed citizens, but not all of them. However, essentially all of them do the same job: retain the gun, cover the trigger (among the most important), protect you and the gun, enhance concealability, make carrying comfortable, and facilitate a smooth draw and re-holster. That\u2019s a mouthful.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-276462 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stick with Kydex for your AIWB holster. Leather will become soft over time ... which is a bad trait for an appendix rig.\" class=\"wp-image-276462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stick with Kydex for your AIWB holster. Leather will become soft over time ... which is a bad trait for an appendix rig.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-276462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Appendix-Carry-2-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kydex is almost always a solid choice for holster material.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unfortunately, we don\u2019t have the magic bullet so that you hit the perfect holster your first time out. Nobody does. All we can say is, expect plenty of trial and error\u2014and a closet shelf of rejects\u2014before you find the ideal hanger for your concealed carry gun.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-read-also-concealed-carry-holster-guide\"><strong>Read Also: <span><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/handguns\/concealed-carry\/best-concealed-carry-holsters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concealed Carry Holster Guide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3 id=\"h-concealed-carry-gun-fit\"><strong>Concealed Carry Gun Fit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No two concealed carry guns are alike nor are two armed citizens. In turn, the pistol that works for you might be unwieldy to your friend. What this comes down to is fit, and there are two basic factors pertaining to a concealed carry gun.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How the gun fits your hand<\/li>\n<li>How the gun fits your style of carry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most new shooters tend to think all guns are alike. They pick a trustworthy name and assume all is right with the world. Nothing could be further from the truth.<\/p>\n<p>A gun needs to fit your hand properly, facilitating a fundamental high grip, otherwise, there can be control issues. Even the relatively mild-mannered 9mm is jumpy if oversized compared to a particular shooter. Gunmakers have engineered some wiggle room into their guns; most new polymer-framed pistols come with replaceable backstraps and palm swells of different sizes allowing for a level of customization. Take the time to find the make\/model that fits you best. A good tactic is to go to a range that has a good selection of guns for rent, and give the ones you\u2019re interested in a test drive. The proof is in the pudding, as they say.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-248344\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403.jpg\" alt=\"This shooter controls the recoil in the Glock G35 with good fundamentals of Stance, Position and Grip.\" class=\"wp-image-248344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403-632x420.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403.jpg\" alt=\"This shooter controls the recoil in the Glock G35 with good fundamentals of Stance, Position and Grip.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-248344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/handgun-training-Comp_Shoot403-632x420.jpg 632w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This shooter controls the recoil in the Glock G35 with good fundamentals of Stance, Position and Grip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As to carry fit, the whole idea behind a concealed carry gun is to keep it concealed. Depending on who you are, how you carry and your particular lifestyle, not every gun will fit the bill. While a 250-pound trucker might easily keep a Government-size 1911 under wraps no problem, a 98-pound business executive might find it more challenging. Think hard about your usual attire (yes, you\u2019ll update some of it), daily routine and potential carry methods as you go through the buying process. These will provide guide marks steering you to the ideal concealed carry gun.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-the-best-caliber\"><strong>The Best Caliber?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hoo boy \u2026 here\u2019s a can of worms. Ask 100 people the best caliber for a concealed carry gun is and you\u2019ll get 100 answers\u2014probably including 8.5 Mars, .455 Webley and some other oddballs. The topic is so divisive friendships have been lost and gun forums burned to the ground arguing what\u2019s top dog. Presently, the most popular concealed carry calibers are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>.380 ACP<\/li>\n<li>.38 Special<\/li>\n<li>9mm<\/li>\n<li>.40 S&amp;W<\/li>\n<li>.45 ACP<\/li>\n<li>10mm<\/li>\n<li>.357 Magnum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, which one is right? The dirty secret is, all of them.<\/p>\n<p>Given ammunition advancements over the past 20 years, particularly bullet design, every one of the cartridges can save your life. The rub is, some of the smaller and lower velocity options\u2014.380 ACP and .38 Special, we\u2019re looking at you\u2014require more homework to find acceptable self-defense loads. The big boys\u201410mm and .357 Magnum\u2014require more skill to wield effectively. Don\u2019t let either factor turn you off any of those if the particular concealed carry gun that fits you is chambered thusly. Just expect to spend more time making them work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-277511 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Black Hills 125-grain Subsonic HoneyBadger in 9mm has flutes cut to increase effectiveness at low speed. The old-school 23-grain FMJ is ready to go at subsonic velocities\u2014just as it was over a century ago.\" class=\"wp-image-277511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Black Hills 125-grain Subsonic HoneyBadger in 9mm has flutes cut to increase effectiveness at low speed. The old-school 23-grain FMJ is ready to go at subsonic velocities\u2014just as it was over a century ago.\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-277511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/45-ACP-1911-3-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">9mm, .45 ACP or another choice?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>That leaves us with 9mm, .40 S&amp;W and .45 ACP. These are the most popular self-defense calibers on the market. Again, we can\u2019t choose for you, only point out each that is an effective option, capable of neutralizing a threat and are widely available. You need to find what you shoot best and that comes in a make\/model that fits your lifestyle. A range that rents guns is invaluable for puzzling this out. Take each for a spin before you buy!<\/p>\n<p>What about a .22 LR and other small fries? While inadvisable for most armed citizens, if that\u2019s all you can get or effectively shoot, it\u2019s better than nothing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-2022-picks-for-concealed-carry-guns\"><strong>2022 Picks for Concealed Carry Guns<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"h-20-of-the-best-concealed-carry-guns-to-depend-on\">20 of the best concealed carry guns to depend on:<\/h4>\n<h3 id=\"h-smith-wesson-csx\"><strong>Smith &amp; Wesson CSX<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-Wesson-CXS.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Wesson CSX\" class=\"wp-image-283867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-Wesson-CXS.jpg 664w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-Wesson-CXS-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-Wesson-CXS-661x420.jpg 661w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-Wesson-CXS.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Wesson CSX\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-283867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-Wesson-CXS.jpg 664w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-Wesson-CXS-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-Wesson-CXS-661x420.jpg 661w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the modern-day, there are precious few hammer guns that make the concealed carry cut. Mainly because the striker-fired options have sucked the air from out of the room, but also because hammer guns by and large flirt with boat anchor status. Not the Smith &amp; Wesson CSX. Introduced in 2022 to relatively muted fanfare, the trim little 9mm is tailored perfectly to EDC offering a unique and reliable defensive system.<\/p>\n<p>Reminiscent of the company\u2019s M&amp;P striker guns, the CSX has a very familiar feel\u2014all the way down to a similarly textured backstrap. However, the gun shuns polymer, instead, utilizing a durable aluminum alloy for the frame tending to leave a more substantial impression in the hand. This isn\u2019t a complete trick of the mind, given the pistol is hefty for a micro-compact\u2014weighing in at 19.5 ounces unloaded. Despite this, the single-action is nimble as ever in presentation, target acquisition ad target transition.<\/p>\n<p>As expected from a single-action, the trigger is snappy as ever, enhanced by a flat-faced shoe. Though, the fact it requires a thumb safety to carry it loaded might leave many cold, after decades of acclimation to pistols sans a manual safety. At least Smith &amp; Wesson has opted for an ambidextrous switch. A few other nice touches are the EZ tab at the rear to aid cocking, a comfortable 18-degree rake to the grip and glare-reduction serrations atop the slide. It\u2019s on the light side for capacity for its class, shipping with 12- and 10-round magazines. But for many, that\u2019s more than enough for a concealed carry gun. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $609<\/p>\n<p> <iframe style=\"width:100%;overflow:hidden;border:0;min-height:220px;\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/alms.gundigestmedia.com\/s_display.php?id=92&amp;post_id=247285\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-springfield-hellcat\"><a name=\"2\"\/><strong>Springfield Hellcat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat OSP Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"wp-image-283868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2-696x443.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2-659x420.jpg 659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Hellcat OSP Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-283868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2-696x443.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Springfield-2-659x420.jpg 659w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As pointed out below, the Sig P365 is a game-changer. The Springfield Hellcat is proof. Quicky embracing the micro-compact concept, the Illinois concern cooked up a direct competitor to the popular Sig. And in many respects produced a concealed carry gun option that runs neck and neck with the original.<\/p>\n<p>No larger than a compact .380 ACP, the striker-fired is among the smallest 9mm options available today. By the tape, it measures in at 1-inch in width, 6-inches in length and weighs in at 18-ounce. Pretty dang concealable and easy to carry by anyone\u2019s standards. At the same tick, the Hellcat offers everything you\u2019d expect out of a much larger concealed carry pistol\u2014especially capacity. Out of the box, the 3-inch barreled pistol boasts more firepower than nearly anything in its class, shipping with an 11-round magazine. Invest in a 13-round extended-capacity magazine, well folks, you\u2019ll holster an iron flirting with a full-sized pistol\u2019s capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Outfitted with adaptive grip texturing, the Hellcat offers a positive grip when you need it, yet the ability to reposition your hand when you need to. A flat-faced trigger combined with a featherweight break and short reset ups the pistol\u2019s accuracy resume, as well as allows it to run when needed. Breaking from the heard, Springfield opted for a slightly new sighting system, jettisoning the traditional three-dot sights for a U-notch. Similar in concept, the execution differs in that shooters place the fiber-optic front pipe in the white outlined U-notch. A fast and intuitive system, few will miss the old way of building a sight picture. Additionally, the OSP model offers a slide cut for mounting optics, if a red dot is more your cup of tea.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps best of all, the Hellcat comes in as one of the most affordable options in its class. In turn, it gives little excuse for not going small for every-day carry. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $633<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-s-w-m-p-shield-ez-in-9mm\"><a name=\"3\"\/><strong>S&amp;W M&amp;P Shield EZ in 9mm<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ.jpg\" alt=\"M&amp;P9 Shield EZ Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"wp-image-272653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ.jpg\" alt=\"M&amp;P9 Shield EZ Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-272653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MP9-Shield-EZ-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yes, He-Man types will scoff at the idea of a slide that takes less than a metric ton of force to rack, but the concept is rock solid. Why muscle those with weaker hand strength\u2014due to age, infirmity or other factors\u2014into a less desirable concealed carry gun? Smith &amp; Wesson sees it this way and has expanded its easy-to-manipulate line of pistols with the M&amp;P 9 Shield EZ M2.0.<\/p>\n<p>A hammer-fired pistol, the 9mm requires much lighter springs than the striker-fired options that presently dominate the market. In turn, this means less resistance to work the slide, thus opening up polymer pistols to a much greater swath of the shooting world. Smith &amp; Wesson didn\u2019t stop at springs with the Shield EZ, incorporating several other features to enhance operation of the pistol, such as aggressive cocking serrations fore and aft and a flared section at the rear of the slide for a better grip. It\u2019s also right-sized for carry, with a 3.575-inch barrel and weighs in at a manageable 23 ounces unloaded.<\/p>\n<p>The only knock, at least for some, the 9 Shield EZ is a single stack with 8+1 capacity. Still, it should prove more than enough for most defensive situations. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $521<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-walther-ccp-m2-380-acp\"><a name=\"4\"\/><strong>Walther CCP M2 .380 ACP<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry Handgun Walther CCP M2\" class=\"wp-image-274938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2-696x451.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2-649x420.jpg 649w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry Handgun Walther CCP M2\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-274938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2-696x451.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-CCP-M2-649x420.jpg 649w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If the easy-to-manipulate concept appeals to you, but Smith &amp; Wesson isn\u2019t your thing, don\u2019t worry there are other options. Walther, for one, has dedicated itself to the idea of a concealed carry dgun accessible to the masses. The CCP M2 is the result.<\/p>\n<p>A veritable engineering wonder, the .380 ACP utilizes what Walther calls Softcoil gas-delayed blowback technology. Essentially, it\u2019s a gas-piston system that aids in the cycling of the gun and requires a much lighter return spring\u2014thus a much more friendly slide in which to work.<\/p>\n<p>Following the same lines as the original 9mm version of the pistol, the 8+1 capacity gun has a wealth of convenience engineered into it. Chief among these is toolless disassembly. And the 3.54-inch barreled single stack is sized perfectly for comfortable carry, at 20 ounces in weight and 1.18-inches in width. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $469<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-mossberg-mc2c\"><a name=\"5\"\/><strong>Mossberg MC2c<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry gun Mossberg MC2c\" class=\"wp-image-274939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry gun Mossberg MC2c\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-274939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Mossberg-MC2c-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Convenience and capacity\u2014it seems like a never-ending tug-of-war for concealed carry guns. Go for one and you typically drastically affect the other. Aiming to address just this, Mossberg might have hit the sweet spot with a welcome advancement of its MC line of pistols.<\/p>\n<p>Minted the MC2c, the double-stack pistol vastly improves on the original MC1sc\u2019s capacity, while keeping proportions nearly the same. Holding 13+1 rounds with its flush-fit magazine (15+1 extended mag), the pistol doubles the firepower of the single-stack 9mm. At the same tick, its barrel-length and height are only fractions of an inch greater than its older brother. Quite a feat, one Mossberg pulled off by turning to steel magazines for more structural support.<\/p>\n<p>As tidy as the original, the MC2c also boasts the same top features, such as flat-faced trigger, oversized trigger guard and simple takedown. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $556<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"aff palmetto\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=0edfd0ee-72b2-4671-8283-812dfe1f1627&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fmossberg-mc2c-3-9-9mm-pistol-stainless-steel-89018.html&amp;ctc=CCWGUNS-MC2C-PSA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Mossberg MC2c $411.96 <span>PalmettoArmory.com<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-stoeger-str-9-compact\"><a name=\"6\"\/><strong>Stoeger STR-9 Compact<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact.jpg\" alt=\"Stoeger STR-9 Compact\" class=\"wp-image-274183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact.jpg\" alt=\"Stoeger STR-9 Compact\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-274183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stoeger-STR-9-Compact-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest here, there\u2019s not a lot original with the STR-9. Yeah, it has a fairly unique slide with aggressive cocking serrations, but get under the hood and it\u2019s essentially a Glock clone. Nearly a dead ringer at that. Though, it\u2019s one that comes in at a fraction of the price and offers nearly identical performance.<\/p>\n<p>For this, we should all rejoice Stoeger has extended the line of 9mm striker-fired pistols with the STR-9 Compact. Right-sized for concealed carry, the double-stack pistol might be among the best values on the market today. Interchangeable backstraps, snappy trigger, great reset, it has everything you\u2019d want out of a serious defensive piece.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it tends to the larger side of concealed carry guns weighing in at 24 ounces. But with 10+1 rounds of 9mm on tap (13+1 extended mag), the double-stack is well worth the extra burden. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $329<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-ruger-lcrx-3-inch\"><a name=\"7\"\/><strong>Ruger LCRx 3-Inch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger LCRx 3 357 Mag\" class=\"wp-image-274707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger LCRx 3 357 Mag\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-274707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCRx-3-357-Mag-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ruger introduced the LCRx 3-inch to its line-up a year ago, but the revolver more than deserves its place on this concealed carry handgun list. All in all, it might be one of the top everyday carry wheelguns out there.<\/p>\n<p>What gives the gun its chops is its 3-inch barrel. Just off the performance of a 6-inch barreled .357, the LCRx packs much more of a wallop than similarly chambered snubbies. In short, it\u2019s got the goods to get the job done. At the same tick, it\u2019s still a compact revolver and plenty easy to conceal even in the lightest garb. Maybe it won\u2019t ride in the small of the back or on the ankle like a snub nose, outside of that the 5-round revolver cuts a slimmer line than most anything else. The only areas of worry are the adjustable target rear sight and hammer. However, Ruger has made these minimal and overall these features should cause little concern of snagging on a draw. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $859<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-fn-509-midsize\"><a name=\"8\"\/><strong>FN 509 Midsize<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509.jpg\" alt=\"FN 509\" class=\"wp-image-278934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509-696x449.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509-651x420.jpg 651w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509.jpg\" alt=\"FN 509\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-278934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509-696x449.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FN-509-651x420.jpg 651w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cooked up for the U.S. Military\u2019s Modular Handgun competition, the 509 has an unimpeachable resume. While the Compact model certainly comes in a smaller package, the Midsize offers a greater accuracy potential thanks to a few key differences. Boasting a 4-inch barrel, the 9mm has a greater sight radius making it easier to keep a sight picture steady. Furthermore, a longer grip, thus divers the shooter more control over the gun.<\/p>\n<p>As far as its ability as a concealed carry gun? Don\u2019t let the 509\u2019s dimensions fool you; it might be a smidgen larger, but conducive to staying under wraps. At 26.5 ounces unloaded, it also won\u2019t weigh you down. Exceptional 15+1 capacity and intuitive controls, the shooters get duty-pistol capacity in a very concealable package. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $754<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-heckler-koch-vp9sk\"><a name=\"9\"\/><strong>Heckler &amp; Koch VP9SK<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9.jpg\" alt=\"HK VP9\" class=\"wp-image-278933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9.jpg 927w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9.jpg\" alt=\"HK VP9\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-278933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9.jpg 927w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-VP9-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nope, no hammer here. Kind of crazy with a Hecker &amp; Koch pistol, but the gunmaker\u2019s modern striker-fired VP9 more than proves it knows more than one tune. As to the VP9SK, it\u2019s the shrunk-down version, offering all the overengineering of the original, in a size perfect for tucking along your waistline. You seldom hear a disparaging word from someone who\u2019s been behind the trigger.<\/p>\n<p>Like most of HK\u2019s wares, the ergonomics are well thought out on the 9mm, with exchangeable backstraps conforming to nearly any hand size. A large trigger guard gives fast access to the trigger, even with gloved hands, and wings at the back of the slide make manipulation a snap. And the trigger itself\u2014{{chef&#8217;s kiss}}\u2014is unassailable, one of the best you\u2019ll find out of the box. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $869<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-wilson-edc-x9\"><a name=\"10\"\/><strong>Wilson EDC X9<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC.jpg\" alt=\"Wilson Combat EDC\" class=\"wp-image-283869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC-696x443.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC-659x420.jpg 659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC.jpg\" alt=\"Wilson Combat EDC\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-283869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC-696x443.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wilson-Combat-EDC-659x420.jpg 659w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me \u2026 when it comes to concealed carry guns, you\u2019ve got it right here. Admittedly, a steep price tag will scare many folks off. But if you\u2019re unwilling to compromise on safety the Wilson Combat all-metal masterpiece proves a worthwhile investment.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially a shrunk-down 1911-Hi Power hybrid, the X9 has built a reputation for its reliability\u2014pull the trigger, expect it to go bang! The 9mm does have more heft than many concealed carry options, however, this is a benefit when running the gun fast. It soaks up recoil while maintaining accuracy. As to capacity, it comes with two 18-round magazines and two 15-round mags and an optional magwell. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $3,210<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-glock-48\"><a name=\"11\"\/><strong>Glock 48<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1.jpg\" alt=\"G48 Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"wp-image-267658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1.jpg\" alt=\"G48 Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-267658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G43X-G48-1-630x420.jpg 630w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now, there\u2019s no denying both members of Glock\u2019s slimline series\u2014the Glock 43X and 48\u2014are top-notch concealed carry guns. Yet there\u2019s something to be said about going for the slightly larger model. They both have the same height and only 2-ounces separate them in weight, but the G48 has a longer barrel, which when it comes to steady sight\u2014thus accuracy\u2014makes a huge difference. This especially goes for new shooters.<\/p>\n<p>The 10+1, single-stack 9mm is among the most comfortable pistols to carry, thanks to its very svelte width. This also generally makes it easy for most people to get a handle on the gun, thus control it better. Furthermore, like all Glocks, it\u2019s reliable and accurate, to the point of being mundane. Yeah, there\u2019s the grip rake\u2014a bone of contention for some. But overall, there\u2019s a reason why so many in law enforcement officials, military personnel and armed citizen trust their lives to the Austrian pistol. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $538<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-heckler-koch-usp-compact-45\"><a name=\"12\"\/><strong>Heckler &amp; Koch USP Compact .45<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP.jpg\" alt=\"HK USP\" class=\"wp-image-278936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP.jpg\" alt=\"HK USP\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-278936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HK-USP-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Compact .45 ACP pistols aren\u2019t the easiest to pull off, but H&amp;K does it eloquently with the USP. The HK USP Compact is a small frame pistol capable of firing the most powerful cartridges in 9 mm, .40 S&amp;W, .45 ACP. Based on the full-size USP models, these handy pistols combine compact size with optimum effective shooting performance.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being a hair taller than some concealed carry guns, the UPS still fits this bill. A lightweight polymer frame qualifies it for every-day carry, as does its reliability. Capacity is a little underwhelming at 10+1, but that\u2019s to be expected with a compact .45. Opted for H&amp;K\u2019s LEM (Law Enforcement Modified) Trigger if you go the USP. A modified DA\/SA system, it offers an exceptionally light and clean break after the first shot. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $1,149<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-sig-sauer-p365\"><strong>Sig Sauer P365<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sig-P365\" class=\"wp-image-267033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sig-P365\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-267033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sig-P365-1-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The pistol that changed the face of concealed carry? It\u2019s not too much of a stretch. The Sig P365 has proven among the most monumental handguns to hit the market in a spell, serving up what many consider the perfect on-person self-defense package. That a tall boast, but one the demure 9mm more than fulfills.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, what makes the P365 such a spectacular heater is size. The 3.1-inch barreled pistol is a mere 1-inch in width and tips the scales at a scant 17 ounces or so, creating one of the most concealable and easy-to-carry pistols out there. Sure enough, there are smaller handguns, but in nearly every case they\u2019re a compromise in power or capacity. Not so with the P365. Shipping with two 10-round magazines, the mighty mite has a payload identical to many compact models that come in nearly twice its size. Not enough on tap? Simply solved, given there are 12- and 13-round extended magazines available to improve your firepower.<\/p>\n<p>Shooting-wise, the micro-compact shocks for a pistol its size. An abbreviated sight radius provides a challenge for those unfamiliar with the touchiness of small guns, yet Sig arms shooters with the tools to keep it steady. In addition to aggressive grip texturing, the striker-fired\u2019s exceptionally light trigger ups the gun\u2019s accuracy potential. To boot, the 9mm is also quite easy to manipulate\u2014an often overlooked asset. All in all, Sig cooked up a gun that is a true game-changer. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $499.99<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-bond-bullpup-9\"><a name=\"14\"\/><strong>Bond BullPup 9<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry Handgun Bond\" class=\"wp-image-269266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry Handgun Bond\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-269266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Bond-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You want niche? Here\u2019s niche. Texas-based Bond Arms is long known for its Derringer-style and other micro pistols, taking pride in their commitment to total USA-made production of small, powerful personal protection weapons. Officially introduced in late 2018, the Bond BullPup9 looks to hit its stride.<\/p>\n<p>Chambered (obviously) in 9mm, the BullPup9 is an eye-catcher with its ultra-short barrel and muzzle that sits flush with the front of the trigger guard and Bond\u2019s signature rosewood grips adding a bit of style to the overall look. At just over 5 inches total length, the 3.35-inch barrel posed a unique challenge to the designers: how to feed the ammunition when the chamber sat directly above the magazine.<\/p>\n<p>In most semi-autos, of course, the ammunition is pushed forward into the chamber as the slide cycles. Not so with the BullPup9: Instead, due to its unique design, rounds are pulled from the magazine from behind, lifted even with the chamber and then shoved into the barrel.<\/p>\n<p>While most ammunition will work with the BullPup9, Bond Arms acknowledges that uncrimped ammo, such as rounds made by Blazer, risk being pulled apart in the magazine, as the pull force in the chambering mechanism can yank the casing and bullet apart, spilling gun powder into the magazine and causing a malfunction. So far in testing, Bond has found no other ammunition that causes this problem consistently. If you\u2019re a Blazer ammo fan, this isn\u2019t the gun for you. For everyone else, you\u2019ll be just fine.<\/p>\n<p>The 7+1 capacity, double-action-only BullPup9 comes with two magazines and is made in very limited production \u2013 only 150 per month. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $1,099<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-walther-ppk\"><a name=\"15\"\/><strong>Walther PPK<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry Handgun Walther\" class=\"wp-image-269270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry Handgun Walther\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-269270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Walther-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You already thought it, but I\u2019ll say it: Bond, James Bond. Yes, it\u2019s that gun \u2014 the legend of the silver screen. Now, before you go off all half-cocked (look that one up for an interesting history of a clich\u00e9), we know this isn\u2019t a brand new gun. In fact, it\u2019s a rather old design, first introduced in 1930. But it has been redone for 2019 while hanging on to the heritage that made it famous.<\/p>\n<p>While the gun has a bit of a checkered past (Hitler offed himself in his underground bunker with a .32 caliber version), it\u2019s most recognizable for its stainless-steel frame flashing in the limelight in the hands of one 007. The reborn version, absent from Walther\u2019s arsenal since 1992, is chambered in .380 ACP to hold a bit more ammo than the 9mm version. With a gun this small, that extra round can make a difference. Plus, today\u2019s .380 cartridges are more powerful than in years gone by, so you\u2019re not really sacrificing much with the slightly smaller round.<\/p>\n<p>All the controls are right-handed, as is tradition in older models, both original and redone. The magazine is a scant 6+1. However, for one extra round, pick up the sport (PPK\/S) version that features a slightly longer grip with a 7+1 magazine and single color black finish.<\/p>\n<p>Production of this venerable weapon has moved from Germany to Walther\u2019s US headquarters in Fort Smith, Arkansas, making this a truly American-made gem. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $849<br \/><a class=\"aff palmetto\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=0edfd0ee-72b2-4671-8283-812dfe1f1627&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fwalther-ppk-s-380acp-pistol-stainless-steel-4796004.html&amp;ctc=CChandguns_gundigest_psaWalterPPKS380ACP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Walther PPK\/S 380ACP $799 at <span>Palmetto State Armory<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-kimber-evo-sp\"><a name=\"16\"\/><strong>Kimber EVO SP<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry Handgun Kimber\" class=\"wp-image-269268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber.jpg\" alt=\"Concealed Carry Handgun Kimber\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-269268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Concealed-Carry-Handgun-Kimber-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Long known for their hammer-fired semi-autos, Kimber is bringing out their first ever striker offering in the new EVO SP, chambered in 9mm. Available in four different finishes \u2014 from two-tone to custom \u2014 the EVO SP offers a ton of features in a lightweight, compact package. The frame is aluminum with a stainless slide finished in FNC black. Each variation offers a different grip texturing that feels and looks unique to the chosen style. Speaking of style \u2014 where it meets function \u2014 all four variations include changeable backstraps.<\/p>\n<p>Target acquisition is made easier through tritium night sites, standard on all four variations, and putting rounds down the 3.16-in barrel onto that easily-acquired target comes through a 6-7 pound trigger with integrated safety.<\/p>\n<p>One of the smaller magazines on the market, the EVO SP holds 6+1, a surprisingly low number of rounds in today\u2019s industry race to stuff as many bullets as possible into compact and subcompact semi-autos. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $638 to $965<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-arm-yourself-with-more-concealed-carry-knowledge\"><strong><span><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"#pistlist\">Arm Yourself With More Concealed Carry Knowledge<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3 id=\"h-glock-43\"><a name=\"17\"\/><strong>Glock 43<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43.jpg\" alt=\"Glock 43\" class=\"wp-image-247293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43-656x420.jpg 656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43.jpg\" alt=\"Glock 43\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-247293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glock-43-656x420.jpg 656w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>With an unloaded weight of less than 18 ounces and a small profile, the Glock 43 is slim, light and allows comfortable daily concealed carry \u2014 365 days a year. It has good sights and is simple to operate. The 9mm caliber is a reasonable stopper, and even those who don\u2019t like Glocks won\u2019t argue with the reliability of a Glock. The Glock 43 is easy to learn to shoot and carries enough ammunition in the supplied magazine, and larger magazines are available. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $538<br \/><a class=\"aff palmetto\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=0edfd0ee-72b2-4671-8283-812dfe1f1627&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fbrands%2Fglock%2Fglock-43.html&amp;ctc=CChandguns_gundigest_psaGlock43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Glock 43 9mm $448 <span>Palmetto State Armory<\/span><\/button><\/a><strong><span><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/handguns\/concealed-carry\/gun-review-smith-wesson-mp45-shield\"\/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-kahr-cm9\"><a name=\"18\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/reviews\/handguns-reviews\/test-and-evaluation-kahr-cm9-review\"><strong>Kahr CM9<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kahr CM9 Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"wp-image-247295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1-656x420.jpg 656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kahr CM9 Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-247295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kahr-CM9-1-656x420.jpg 656w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lighter guns are <a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/handguns\/concealed-carry\/13-summer-carry-guns-beat-heat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more pleasant to carry<\/a>, and the Kahr CM9 is both reliable and easy to concealed carry at just 14 ounces. It\u2019s smaller than the above 9mms and packs a lot of punch with a six-plus-one capacity. It uses a long-stroke trigger system that feels like a light double action, but it lacks second-strike capability. The trigger is different than other striker-fired pistols, but it works really well for some people. Recoil is greater than heavier guns and not for the meek of heart, but it\u2019s manageable with some practice. For those who just have to have more horsepower, it\u2019s available in <a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/handguns\/concealed-carry\/best-caliber-self-defense-concealed-carry-ammo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">.40 S&amp;W and .45 ACP<\/a> with a bit more weight. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $528<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-read-more-kahr-cm9-full-review\"><strong>Read More: <span><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/reviews\/handguns-reviews\/test-and-evaluation-kahr-cm9-review\">Kahr CM9 Full Review<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3 id=\"h-ruger-lcp-ii\"><a name=\"19\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/handguns\/concealed-carry\/gun-review-ruger-lcp-ii-pistol\"><strong>Ruger LCP II<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger LCP II\" class=\"wp-image-247291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3-656x420.jpg 656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger LCP II\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-247291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ruger-LCP-II-3-656x420.jpg 656w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sometimes you just have to go small, and of the little guns, the Ruger LCP II is a winner. The <a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/handguns\/concealed-carry\/gun-review-ruger-lcp-ii-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LCP II corrected all the shortcomings<\/a> of the very successful LCP by improving the sights, converting to a striker-fired-type trigger and providing slide lock on the last round. The beauty of the LCP II is its diminutive size and weight. If you can\u2019t hide this gun, you can\u2019t hide a gun. Yes, it\u2019s just a <a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/gear-ammo\/ammo-380-defensive-round\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">.380<\/a>, but modern, defensive .380 ammunition is better than the 158-grain round-nosed .38 Special loads that were once the standard for law enforcement. Another advantage is how easy it is to cycle the slide, which can be a big issue for older people and women with low hand strength. The LCP II is also quite affordable. <strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $419<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"aff cabelas\" href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/go\/cabelas\/rugerlcpii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>$349.99 at <span>Cabela&#8217;s<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-read-more-ruger-lcp-ii-full-review\"><strong>Read More: <span><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/handguns\/concealed-carry\/gun-review-ruger-lcp-ii-pistol\">Ruger LCP II Full Review<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3 id=\"h-smith-and-wesson-340-pd\"><a name=\"20\"\/><strong>Smith and Wesson 340 PD<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD.jpg\" alt=\"Smith and Wesson 340 PD Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"wp-image-247292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD-656x420.jpg 656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD.jpg\" alt=\"Smith and Wesson 340 PD Concealed Carry Gun\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-247292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Smith-and-Wesson-340-PD-656x420.jpg 656w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Smith and Wesson 340 PD wasn\u2019t on the website for a few years, but now it\u2019s back and it\u2019s the ultimate Noisy Cricket. Like the explosively powered gun Will Smith fired in Men in Black, the 340 PD packs a serious punch at both ends. True, the 2-inch barrel degrades the performance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/handguns\/concealed-carry\/357-magnum-snubnose-revolvers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">.357 Magnum<\/a> caliber, but even from a short barrel, it\u2019s on par with a 9mm with a 5-inch barrel. At less than 12 ounces, it\u2019s almost as light as the diminutive LCP II, though it does have a thicker profile. Lighter weight and power come at a price \u2014 $1,019 to be exact \u2014 and it\u2019s not an easy gun to shoot because of brutal recoil. If you think it\u2019s a bit much, there\u2019s always the S&amp;W 442 in .38 Special at just less than 15 ounces. <strong>MSRP: <\/strong>$1,139<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-updates-were-contributed-by-david-workman-and-elwood-shelton\">Updates were contributed by David Workman and Elwood Shelton.<\/h5>\n<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong> This article is updated regularly, but originally appeared in the Winter 2017 issue of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gundigeststore.com\/gun-digest-magazine-one-year-subscription-u-s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gun Digest the Magazine<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-32\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<hr\/>\n<div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/storm-tactical-target-pack?path=5\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/a>NEXT STEP: Download Your <strong>Free<\/strong> Storm Tactical Printable Target Pack<\/h3>\n<p> <strong>62 Printable MOA Targets with DOT Drills &#8211; Rifle Range in YARDS<\/strong> This impressive target pack from our friends at Storm Tactical contains <a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/storm-tactical-target-pack?path=5\"><strong>62 printable targets<\/strong><\/a> for rifle and handgun range use. 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