Top Concealed Carry Handguns

Am Shooting Journal ^ | 3/14/2018 | J Hines

[w1n1]

There are many good handguns out in the market.
Many lawful gun owners have different perspectives on which is best. So it can be a challenge not only for the newbie but the seasoned carriers as well.
Even with handguns it does come in different sizes, such as the full standard that LEO’s carry to a mini snub nose revolver.
Here are some top handgun choices to consider for compact size.

• Glock 26 Gen 3 (9MM)
  This particular Glock is for concealed carry and it may be the most popular among CCW. Its small frame, short barrel makes it easy to conceal and the high magazine capacity is heaven sent with 10+1 rounds of 9mm.
  One thing that stands out when compared to other compact guns is that while shooting the pistol won’t jump out of your hand. This id due to the full width size, this allows a shooter to have a good hold of it.
• Springfield XDs (.45 ACP)
  This Sprinfield XDs is a .45ACP and considered one of the best on the market. The downside is that its a single stack which only holds 5 rounds of .45ACP.
  The size is perfect for the concealed and the quality of the gun and operation is perfect.
• SCCY CPX-II
  The SCCY may be one of the most affordable carry gun on the market with an excellent customer service and lifetime warranty.
  Its slim design, lightweight, easy to use and 9mm pistol holds 10+1 rounds of 9mm – has more than enough stopping power for you.
• Taurus PT111
  The Taurus PT111 is not well known but its great for CCW. The compact frame and 13-round capacity makes it ideal to tuck under your shirt.
  Something that stands out with this PT111 is the double-action/single-action mode. See the rest of the best concealed carry handguns here.

[ontap]

I carry a Glock 17!!!

[Celerity]

XD? SCCY? A Taurus semiauto ?

So by “best carry gun” they really mean “Guns I wouldn’t mind watching fall out of the holster into an open sewer pipe”

[circlecity]

Glad to see they included at least one revolver - Ruger LCR

[wbarmy]

I use a Taurus and have it in my front pants pocket. I have never had any problem pulling or engaging with ti during practice. My only issue is that the trigger pull is excessive and the slide is even worse.

I can barely grip the slide even with the knurls due to the small size.

[RandallFlagg]

I carry my Beretta 92.
Talk about a boat anchor!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

The Sig P238 in .380 is my carry piece.
Invisible in my front pants pocket.

[Pollster1]

I am very much looking forward to seeing what those on FR recommend (and I’ll buy a few of them in honor of the socialist movement to infringe on our God-give rights).

I have the smallest (I think) - the 8 ounce .380 KelTek - and it’s no fun to shoot but amazingly concealable. It’s also reasonably accurate with a laser.

[Defenestrator]

Depends on the mode of CCW.
Pocket carry: Kahr PM9 all the way for me.

Other forms of carry: Which ever gun I can conceal, shoot best, and holds the most ammo.

[Dusty Road]

I carry the 239 in 9mm.

[Carpe Cerevisi]

No mention of the new Sig P365...shameful.

[Tijeras_Slim]

My thoughts exactly, can’t wait to get my hands on one.

[catman67]

My carry gun is a Kimber Solo, but I can’t carry it.

I live in Maryland!

[wbarmy]

I guess I use Taurus out of a kind of brand loyalty. I visited the Taurus facility in Hialeah and really liked their quality control.

They fire a lot of rounds through each and every weapon, making sure it is fully operable.

Their turnover of range personnel seems to be very high.

[mom4melody]

i carry a Ruger 380...in pink!

[snoringbear]

“I carry a Glock 17!!!” Well, I’m a 1911 kind of guy. And, for concealed carry I often drop a Colt Pocket Lite in my pocket. It’s a single/single same as a full size 1911. There are basically three types of actions when discussing semi’s. There’s single/single which means that if the hammer is down it must be manually cocked prior to firing the first shot. Then there’s Double/single meaning on the first shot thehammer can be cocked and fired by pulling the trigger. Then, subsequent shots are single action trigger pull. Last is double/double which means all shots fired are by pulling trigger in double action mode. There’s pros and cons with each type. I’ll make it quick, wish I hadn’t started, the S/S usually has a light trigger pull of about 3~4lbs but requires most training of the three so to develop muscle memory to cock the hammer, flip the safety before firing first shot. D/S can fire first shot by simply pulling the trigger if safety is off but first trigger pull is often 7lbs or greater. Afterward, trigger pull is single action. D/D is third option meaning all shots fired are double action mode. While this is the most simple of the three it’s the least accurate being trigger pull is so stout. However, this is what LEO’s are being forced to carry these days, mainly for safety for themselves. Well, I could have done better but i already fell like I wrote a term paper, lol 😝...

[Reno89519]

Concealed carry?! Too big in most cases. I prefer my Glock 42 or Sig Sauer P320SC, depending on what I am wearing to allow it concealed.

I do not see how people conceal carry a fuller size gun.

[Garvin]

I carry a Taurus PT745.
https://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=283&category=Pistol

[READINABLUESTATE]

Kel-Tec P-3AT

[Lurker]

We love our XDS pistols. With the extended mags you get 7 rounds of .45 in a size that fits our hands perfectly.

They’re reliable almost to a fault, damn near indestructible, and eat everything we’ve ever fed them. And for the money you get quite a bit.

Love them, love them, love them.

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