Top 12 Street-Ready Pocket Pistols For Everyday Carry

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Beretta Pico
The .380 ACP Pico offers all the legendary Beretta reliability in a modular, polymer-framed pistol. Small and very lightweight, this subcompact pistol measures 5.1 inches in length and weighs a mere 11.5 ounces unloaded. The DAO trigger offers a smooth, consistent press to unleash 6+1 rounds when needed. Easy to disassemble and customize, including its quick-change sights, the Pico is a natural for everyday carry. (<a target=blank href=http://www.beretta.com/en-us/pico/>http://www.beretta.com</a>)

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Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP
This new variant of the classic five-shot Bulldog design uses a dual coil spring assembly in the extractor that allows for the use of rimless .45 ACP ammo. The snub-nose’s matte stainless finish, contoured, recoil-absorbing rubber grips and rugged fixed sights make this 2.5-inch-barreled wheelgun a relentless defender. At 22 ounces unloaded, the Pitbull is easy to tote in a variety of concealment positions. (<a target=blank href=http://www.charterarms.com/collections/pitbull/products/74520-pitbull-45-acp-revolver>http://www.charterfirearms.com</a>; 203-922-1652)

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Glock 43
The new 9mm, single-stack Glock 43 offers a 6+1 payload in one of Glock’s smallest subcompact pistols. Designed for more comfortable shooting, the G43 has a trigger reach similar to Glock’s larger 9mm pistols, plus it has a generous beavertail for a high and tight grip. At 6.26 inches in length, 4.25 inches in height and with a slim width of only 1.02 inches, the G43 is an ultra-reliable candidate for concealed carry or backup duty. This diminutive yet powerful Glock weighs only 17.95 ounces unloaded.(<a target=blank href=https://us.glock.com/products/model/g43>http://us.glock.com</a>; 770-432-1202)

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Kahr CM9
This 6+1 capacity 9mm pistol has a 3-inch barrel, an overall length of 5.42 inches and a height of just 4 inches. At 14 ounces unloaded, this polymer-framed subcompact is light to carry yet has plenty of teeth to fend off an attacker. The smooth DAO trigger and textured polymer frame offer great handling, while bar-dot sights deliver a simple, fast sight picture. (<a target=blank href=https://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-CM9.asp>http://www.kahr.com</a>; 508-795-3919)

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Kimber Micro Advocate
The new Micro Advocate features an extended magazine with a basepad that increases grip length for better control, though the gun’s height is still only 4 inches. Its controls are set up similar to the battle-proven 1911 platform. The slide is matte black and the frame has a satin aluminum finish with checkered brown or purple G10 grips. Boasting a 7+1 round capacity of .380 ACP, the 5.6-inch-long Micro Advocate features Kimber’s Carry Melt treatment to make it snag free when drawing from concealment. (<a target=blank href=http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/micro/micro-advocate>http://www.kimberamerica.com</a>; 888-243-4522)

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Ruger LC9s
The striker-fired Ruger LC9s packs 7+1 rounds of 9mm in a truly compact package. The integrated trigger safety, manual thumb safety, internal striker block and magazine disconnect make this a safe option for everyday carry. With an overall length of just 6 inches, a height of 4.5 inches and a light weight of only 17.2 ounces unloaded, it is an ideal carry gun. The polymer frame is checkered for a sure grip while the three-dot sight system makes the LC9s fast on target. (<a target=blank href=http://ruger.com/products/lc9s/models.html?r=y>http://www.ruger.com</a>)

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SCCY CPX-2
One unique feature of the double-action-only SCCY CPX-2 unique is its hammer firing system: The 9mm pistol’s hammer strikes the firing pin every time the trigger is pulled. This is important because, if a cartridge does not fire after the trigger is pulled, the trigger can be pulled again to restrike it. At 5.7 inches in length, 15 ounces in weight and offering a capacity of 10+1 rounds, the CPX-2 offers plenty of concealed-carry firepower in an easy-to-conceal package. (<a target=blank href=http://www.sccy.com/products/cpx-2-cb-9mm>http://www.sccy.com</a>; 866-729-7599)

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SIG P250 Subcompact Nitron
The modular polymer frame of the P250 series makes this one of Sig’s most adaptable pistols, with the caliber, barrel as well as the grip being easily swapped out by the user. This subcompact offers a 12-round magazine in 9mm in a frame that measures 6.7 inches long, 4.7 inches high and only 1.1 inches thick. The DAO trigger is smooth, crisp and available in two sizes: standard or short. Alternative chamberings include .40 S&W and .45 ACP. (<a target=blank href=http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/p250-subcompact-nitron.aspx>http://www.sigsauer.com</a>; 866-345-6744)

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Smith & Wesson M&P Shield
Slim, concealable and lightweight describe the M&P40 Shield’s size, and it comes with six- and seven-round magazines for the powerful .40 S&W. The Shield features a polymer frame with a sculpted steel slide and a 3.1-inch barrel for an overall length of 6.1 inches. At 19 ounces unloaded, this striker-fired pistol is comfortable to carry all day. (<a target=blank href=http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_780153_-1_757781_757781_image>http://www.smith-wesson.com</a>; 800-331-0852)

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Springfield Armory XD-S 3.3
The single-stack XD-S 3.3 is thin and lightweight yet packs 5+1 rounds of .45 ACP firepower. The polymer frame offers a textured surface for a rock-solid grip and the built-in trigger, grip and striker safeties ensure the XD-S is safe to carry every day. A fiber-optic front sight makes for a quick sight picture, even in low-light environments. The pistol’s 6.3-inch length and 0.9-inch grip width mean this subcompact offers lots of carry comfort. (<a target=blank href=http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/xd-s-3-3-45-acp/>http://www.springfield-armory.com</a>; 800-680-6866)

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Taurus Millennium G2
The 9mm Millennium G2 packs 12+1 rounds inside its polymer frame and carbon steel slide. That’s a lot of firepower for a gun with a 3.3-inch barrel that is just 6.24 inches long and only 22 ounces unloaded. This Taurus pistol features a loaded-chamber indicator, an integrated accessory rail and an adjustable rear sight. The trigger offers a crisp DA/SA pull. (<a target=blank href=http://www.taurususa.com/gun-selector-results.cfm?series=MP1>http://www.taurususa.com</a>; 800-327-3776)

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Walther CCP
The Walther CCP was designed for concealed carry. The CCP offers an 8+1 capacity of 9mm in a compact pistol that measures just 6.4 inches in overall length and weighs 22.24 ounces unloaded. The gun’s design incorporates three safeties: a manual safety, a drop safety and a firing pin safety. The single-stack CCP uses a proprietary gas-delayed blowback system, or SoftCoil technology, that reduces felt recoil. (<a target=blank href=http://www.waltherarms.com/ccp/>http://www.waltherarms.com</a>; 479-242-8500)

When taking on the responsibility of personal protection, choosing the right handgun can be a daunting task. Your handgun choice should factor in the type of firearm, the caliber and how you will ultimately carry it. If the pistol is to be used as a home-defense tool, you as well as your loved ones living there should be trained and proficient with the handgun chosen. The dozen pocket pistols on this short list of appropriate concealed-carry models demonstrate different manufacturers’ abilities to build compact and powerful defense tools that are simple to operate, easy to shoot and effortless to conceal.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Beretta
http://www.beretta.com

Charter Arms
http://www.charterarms.com

Glock
https://us.glock.com

Kahr Arms
https://www.kahr.com

Kimber America
http://www.kimberamerica.com

Ruger
http://www.ruger.com

SCCY
http://www.sccy.com

Sig Sauer
http://www.sigsauer.com

Smith & Wesson
http://www.smith-wesson.com

Springfield Armory
http://www.springfield-armory.com

Taurus
http://www.taurususa.com